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 […]
Pet Palette: The Colors of Your Pet’s World
It’s not unusual to hear that cats and dogs are color blind, but did you know that they actually can see color? That’s right, they may not be able to see color as vividly as humans do, or even as many colors as we can, but they aren’t completely color blind! Cats’ eyes adapt […]
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 […]
What Breed of Dog Matches your Child’s Personality?
Pair your child with the best pooch based on their personalities. In his book “The Modern Dog,” renowned psychologist and dog expert Stanley Coren states, “Pets provide children the opportunity to learn about, practice and become interested in nurturing living things.” That said, every child and breed have distinct personalities, and so certain breeds are […]
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 […]