Pets

As your family returns to work and school, here's how to help your pets handle the transition.

If your family’s got puppy fever, you’re not alone! Animal shelters have been reporting an increase in puppy adoptions since the start of the coronavirus pandemic last month. And with all of that extra time at home, experts say it’s the perfect time for many families to bring home a …

(BPT) – Roll out the red carpet, grab your Easter treats and tune in to NBC this Easter Sunday to see the stars of Hollywood and the stars of the dog world come together for the third annual “Beverly Hills Dog Show Presented by Purina.” Like the National Dog Show …

(NAPSI)—Can you picture a member of your family attacking a mail carrier? Of course you couldn’t, but it happened 5,714 times last year across the nation. Dearborn, Mich., letter carrier Tameka Toliver recalls being pinned on a porch by a dog that bit her above her knee. “It happened so …

(NAPSI)—If yours is among the nearly seven in 10 U.S. households with pets, you may be glad to learn of a good way to keep them healthy. Hemp seed, krill and salmon oil are some of nature’s best sources of natural essential fatty acids: omega-3 and omega-6 (EPA and DHA). …

(NewsUSA) – Lassie used to run free throughout the town, solving problems and rescuing kids in trouble. Today, it is rare and often illegal to let a dog roam off-leash. Even large parks usually have leash laws. At the same time, dog ownership is growing. According to the American Pet …

(StatePoint) As your dog ages, your care must evolve to meet your furry friend’s changing needs, particularly when it comes to mobility, injury-prevention and recovery. The following tips can help keep your aging dog mobile, healthy and happy. • Fish oil: Originally recommended for treating canine allergies, fish oil is …

(NewsUSA) – Some dog lovers show their puppy love with fancy dog food, a special spot on the sofa or toys and outfits. And then there are those who buy their dog a house. Not a doghouse mind you, a whole HOUSE. Meet Whitney, a 31-year-old mortgage industry professional who …

(StatePoint) Make winter a wonderland for dogs by ensuring they’re safe when temperatures drop. Click Here to Enlarge Infographic. While dogs have fur coats, they can still get too cold in the snow, frigid temperatures, and severe storms. Particularly at risk are dogs that are short-legged, older, or sick, say the …

(StatePoint) Over half of pet parents plan to dress up their dogs for Halloween, according to a Wag! survey.  Click Here to Enlarge Infographic. Is your pup getting in on the Halloween fun? The experts at Wag!, on on-demand dog walking company, say that it’s important to keep Halloween activities safe …