Buddhism and animals – Thailand Enchanting Thailand consists of over 40,000 temples (Wats) and 95% of the population practices Buddhism. Buddhists believe in respecting and loving every living creature, which is a tenant that any animal lover can get behind! They also believe in reincarnation, and that many of us were once animals in a […]
Need a Weather Update? Just Tune In to Your Pet!
Just Tune In To Your Pet…The Natural Barometer The weather has always played a significant role in our everyday lives. It’s the deciding factor of whether we go out or remain indoors. For the gardener, it will signal whether he or she mows the lawn or hibernates in the greenhouse; for the sportsperson, whether […]
Holiday Myth! Rudolph The Red-Nosed Caribou?
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Caribou? What some seasonal enthusiasts might not realize when singing the holiday classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is that the caribou and reindeer are the same species. Ole’ Saint Nick knew exactly what he was doing when choosing the reindeer; they are the domesticated variety of caribou and easily herded by elves […]
Birthday Pups: The True Time Warp Of Dog Years
Let’s say today is your dog’s birthday and they’re turning three; so that means that in dog years, they’re 21 years old and officially a legal adult, right? Wrong. Most of us have gone our whole lives following the belief that one dog year is equivalent to seven human years, but studies now […]
Cats Gone Wild: The Truth About Catnip
We all know that cats go crazy for catnip. It comes fresh, dried, in pellets, and even in sprays and oils, and it seems to be the ubiquitous star of all feline fantasies. And while most pet parents are familiar with this completely legal kitty narcotic, the truth behind catnip is a bit more complex […]
Hero Rats! Did You Know They Are The Cleanest And Most Vital Rodent?
When most people think of rats, they picture the stereotypical New York City sewer version; giant rodents with red eyes that creep around at night. Even in Africa, rats have always been looked down upon as a nuisance, an infestation, and the last resort when there’s nothing else to eat for dinner. But […]