Pet Diabetes Many people are surprised when they learn a pet is diagnosed with the animal form of a disease that affects people too. When you tell people that your cat has hyperthyroidism or diabetes, most people are astonished. The reason is that these persons had never given it a thought before, because they don’t […]
A Glance Into The History of Dog License Tags
by Diane Bandy, President of I.S.A.L.C. International Society of Animal License Collectors The earliest known documentation of dog licenses was in 1446 in Utrecht, Holland and the fee for the license was to be paid in salt. Salt wonít cut it anymore for these valuable treasures that give collectors a slight glimpse into dog ownership […]
5 Reasons You Should Call Yourself a Pet Parent and Not Owner
Dog parenting is possibly one of the most rewarding responsibilities one can experience during a lifetime. Many compare the unconditional love of a dog to that of a (human) friend or family member. This is just one of many reasons we should consider ourselves dog PARENTS and not OWNERS. These animals give just as much […]
Puppy Playtime During a Pandemic
2020 will go down in history as the year of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ve all been asked to stay inside, social distance, and isolate ourselves. Naturally, this isolating behavior has led to some people coming up with some pretty creative ways to entertain themselves. And the dogs of the world are LOVING it! Here are […]
All You Need to Know About Canines, Cats, and Corona(virus!)
Article These days, we’re all worried about an absolute SLEW of things. From finances, to health, to “social distancing”, the list of concerns during this time never ends. You want to make sure you and everyone you care for are staying safe and healthy. And if you’ve got four-legged and furry friends, this includes them! […]
Bark Up A Storm — Support Pups for Peace!
Dogs are no strangers to the service industry; they’re used to working side-by-side with humans as guide dogs for the visually impaired, police assistants, and emotional supporters for those suffering from mental illnesses – but did you know that dogs can also help prevent terrorist attacks? Pups for Peace was founded in 2002 following the […]