With so many problems in our modern lives waiting for attention, it’s sometimes tempting to skip dealing with the little ones like maintaining good dental hygiene. Trips to the dentist and regular, conscientious tooth care are important factors in keeping our health in balance, but how often do we put them off or elect for … Read more
In the States, this whole week is National Volunteer Week, a time to think about giving of yourself to the less fortunate. Your time, funding, expertise, encouragement, etc. can all make a difference. It’s not a time dedicated to any one particular volunteer organization or cause, but an effort to honor the generous people who … Read more
On this day in 1970, planet Earth became the focus of thousands of environmentally conscious activists who wanted to make a difference in an increasingly industrialized world. April 22 became Earth Day, a day to spread the word about environmental protection – a way to help prevent many of the man-made disasters occurring in the … Read more
When you’re going on vacation and you’ve got no friends willing to take on the responsibilities of caring for your pets, what can you do? Why, call a pet sitter, of course. For a fee, they come to your home and care for your pets while you’re away. Pet sitting has been a booming business … Read more
This is a topic that is often disturbing to anyone who cares for animals, but it needs to be discussed so we can spread the word against “puppy mills.” If you’ve never heard of this term before, then prepare to be surprised and/or disgusted. Puppies are in such demand that they are being bred in … Read more
The weather is finally turning warm again and those of us with the biking bug, be it bicycles or motorcycles, are starting to hit the road. We all know that the time is right to dust off those bikes to see the sights and get some exercise at the same time. What you might not … Read more
The snow is starting to melt off of your favorite hiking trails, and you’re getting anxious to get out there after being cooped up all winter. We’re sure that Fido feels the same, and he’d probably love to join you. But just like every thoughtful hiker would bring along the essentials for him/herself, you should … Read more
Medical bills being what they are today, many people have decided to go the route of home remedies when they can. They can save us money and take some of the strain off of an already overworked medical infrastructure. Unless you’ve got a serious injury, trying to get in to see a doctor in less … Read more
Every pet owner should be aware of the importance of vaccinations. It’s critical to the health of your dog or cat to have them done early. Usually around six weeks old for puppies and nine weeks for kittens is old enough to start the process. Cats are primarily vaccinated for cat flu and leukaemia, while … Read more
In our day, most pets had a simple, low-profile collar and a little, metal tag with their name and address engraved on it. Nowadays, a lot of pets are decked out like celebrities with their accoutrements looking much more like decorative jewelry than functional necessities of life as a pet. Modern pet identification can even … Read more