Your pets – and their health – are a product of the earth, and what better way to take care of your animals then to respect the planet they call home? Although it’s a good idea to practice eco-consciousness all year round, Earth Day, is the perfect time to switch out […]
Earth Day is Tomorrow! Environmental Risk Factors For Cancer In Your Pet
The news is awash with things that cause cancer in people – from cell phones to cigarette smoke to every food additive known to mankind. Despite the variety of opinions on this subject, precious little expressed about the effect of environment on human cancer is based on scientific fact. Even less accurate information […]
Out Of Hibernation Yet? Lose Those Winter Pounds With Your Pet!
Can’t wait to take off those sweaters and jackets? Swimsuit season will be there soon! You know you are ready, but to your dismay there are some extra layers that have miraculously landed on your stomach (and we don’t mean layers of fabrics). In your state of shock and depression you reach out to […]
John Lund Creates A Visual Twist to Pet Fitness
Over the last three decades, photographer John Lund has captured some astounding animal antics. He can coerce a dog to skateboard like a pro. He can coax ordinary ducks to become seasoned synchronized swimmers. He’s even captured images of two swimsuit-clad feline sunbathing beauties. Meanwhile, the rest of us can’t even get our dogs to sit […]
Prevent Pet Behavior Problems With…Exercise!
Kimo was a three year old neutered male Malamute dog who dug holes in the yard, barked endlessly, escaped whenever possible, urinated and defecated indoors, and paced relentlessly. Martina was a one year old spayed female Russian Blue cat who meowed for attention at 2 am, knocked objects off any countertop or desktop she […]
Pets And Their Parents Are Enlisting To Exercise Outdoors
Thank Dog! Bootcamp It’s that time of year again – time to get back on the treadmill and start losing some of those unwanted pounds! But what about your dog? What are they doing while you’re off at the gym? The answer: gaining weight. That’s right, gaining weight. According to a study conducted by Purina, one of […]