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 […]
Cat Scratch 101: How to Have Harmony in the Home while Keeping the Claws
With 88 million cats taking advantage of the way we humans find them absolutely irresistible, Americans are no strangers to the odd shredded couch cushion, torn drapery, or ruined carpet. The fact of the matter is: Cat’s scratch. Sometimes it may feel like they scratch to spite us, but in truth scratching is a natural, […]
Keep Your Dog Fresh And Fruity This Summer: Fruits Your Pup Can And Cannot Eat!
With the rise in popularity of all-natural food, it’s easy to see why fruits have retained their spot at the top of the ‘Must Eat’ list. After all, they’ve been around since long before processed foods existed, and were one of the few things that people are animals could find and eat on […]