Pets have become members of our families and we want to insure that they live the longest and best lives they possibly can. As we have taken better care or ours dogs and cats they are indeed living longer; yet despite this, or perhaps because of this, cancer is one of the leading causes of […]
Remembering a Record-Setting Pup: Lucky Diamond’s Legacy Lives On!
Four years ago today, the animal (and human) world lost one of its brightest and furriest shining stars. On June 5, 2012, our beloved pet icon Lucky Diamond, the inspiration for Animal Fair, passed away. Lucky’s life and her legacy of saving the underdog will be celebrated and her mission continued. Lucky helped me realize how lucky […]
May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month! Tips To Prevent!
The month of May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, created by the Blue Buffalo Foundation for Cancer Research, with the goal to raise awareness of the disease and to raise funds for researching treatments and cures. It is likely that you, or someone you know has had a pet affected by cancer. The facts […]
Happy Spring! Pet Safe Spring Cleaning – Pet Toxic Free
As spring is all about making a fresh start, human society feels compelled to engage in spring cleaning rituals to clear out the old and make room for the new. As we undertake this potentially Herculean task (depending on the winter harshness you and your pets endured), it’s vitally important to recognize the […]
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 […]
Happy #WorldAutismAwarenessDay – Why Pets Benefit Autistic Children!
Today is World Autism Awareness Day, so it’s time to scruff up the support! Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. Although a cure hasn’t been […]