This June, the Mount Kisco Country Club and the Whippoorwill Club in Armonk, NY play host to the 31st Annual Guiding Eyes for the Blind Golf Classic. Sixteen members of the United States Blind Golf Association (USBGA) compete for the coveted Corcoran Cup. Since its introduction in 1977, the fundraiser has helped raise more than […]
Selective Breeding: The Importance of Doggie DNA
Scientists at Stanford University have finally solved a longtime mystery in dog breeding: what determines coat color. Although researchers have known since the early 20th century that most animals share the same means of determining coat color, it became apparent in the 1950s that dogs were special. By swabbing the inner cheeks of hundreds of […]
Most Eligible Pets 2007: Dr. Andrew Weil and his healthy pups!
Two Eligible Pets Live in the Home of One Trusted Health Advisor Dr. Andrew Weil once said “you’ve got to experiment to figure out what works.” It didn’t take long for this Harvard educated doctor to figure out the right recipe for success. The bestselling author and physician has helped pioneer and develop integrated medicine, a […]
Top 10 Animal Stories of 2007: A Pig’s Big Weight Troubles
What’s the big fuss about a 150 pound pot-bellied pig being one of our Animal Headliners? Oxymoronically, it’s the pot-bellied pig’s weight. When Minnesota resident Michelle Schmitz left her pig, Alaina Templeton, with a pet sitter, she weight 50 pounds. Nine months later Schmitz returned and the pig had gained 100 pounds. The weight […]
Follow The Dalmation: Fire Safety Pet Tips Warnings Against the Dangers of Smoke
With the ubiquitous wildfires on the West Coast, pet parents need to be aware of not only the dangers of smoke inhalation, and also the proper procedures for pet evacuation. But fire smoke is not the only threat to your pet’s health. Second-hand smoke is also a silent danger to your pet’s health at home. […]
Reiki & Pet Relaxation: A Hands-On Approach
Is your pet frazzled as you both recently moved to a new home environment? Does your canine feel insecure because he feels he’s losing his alpha dog status to the new human baby you just brought home from the hospital? Does the outside bird that chirps and flies past the glass window taunt your […]