Pets

During the first week of July, the popular travel center and gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened its largest location in Georgia, just off coastal Interstate 95. But it’s not the beaver-branded merchandise or the smell of barbecue that’s attracting Georgia’s sea turtles — it’s the harsh glare of towering high-mast lights. As CNN reports, under […]

A common question that veterinarians get asked is whether cats should eat canned or dry food. Is one preferred, or actually “better”? As ChewyMD reports, the good news is that most commercial cat foods provide an excellent source of nutrition, whether it’s dry cat food or wet cat food. But finding the best food for your […]

Whether exploring a new or familiar park, lapping up a beach day, or walking around the neighborhood, some of the best memories are made when hanging outside with your pup.   You already do so much to protect them, like keeping them leashed or popping them in a safety vest in the water. But what about when it comes to the sun’s […]

Exercise provides your dog with physical and mental benefits. It keeps joints limber, promotes cardiovascular (heart) health, decreases the risk of obesity, strengthens the human-animal bond, and reinforces your dog’s need for routine. However, as ChewyMD reports, this isn’t an invitation to overwork your dog. “One misconception I sometimes encounter is that if a dog is […]

August 8 is International Cat Day — a day to celebrate one of man’s most commonly known and ancient pets. They have even been worshiped as gods (we see you, Egypt.) Well, it is not surprising, Cats are one of the coolest beings on the planet: they are independent, inquisitive, adventurous, have an amazing physiognomy, […]

Celebrated annually beginning on the first Sunday in August (this year, August 4 thru 10), it’s International Assistance Dog Week (IADW).  The event was created to recognize all the devoted, hardworking assistance dogs helping individuals mitigate their disability related limitations. Assistance dogs literally transform the lives of their human partners with debilitating physical and mental […]