Category Archives: Pet Care

Green and red are definitely the go-to colors during the holidays. But which holiday plants are safe to mingle with your dog? (For other pets, check ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.) Dr. Lee assesses these popular holiday decorations: Poinsettias: Dr. Lee says, “They are not poisonous to dogs. The milky sap when you break open […]

This new docuseries follows animal lover and drone pilot, Doug Thron, as he rescues animals from natural disasters around the world. Nothing is easy in the aftermath of a natural disaster. There’s often no power, no cell phones, and few public services. People are displaced, often separated from their loved ones with no easy way […]

Your four-legged friend’s carbon “pawprint” is probably larger than you think! Here are 8 ways to make his lifestyle more sustainable. Sustainability is a hot topic these days. McGill University in Montreal defines it as “meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” When we take steps […]

There are great deals of hamster devices from tubes to wheels. Hamsters like various other household pets need to have a workout so providing wheels to work on or having a hamster sphere to run around the home in benefits them. Some hamster owners select a steel cord cage with little slits to remain free […]

If dogs could write letters to Santa Paws, they would definitely ask for tasty treats and, maybe, a dose of calmness. The upcoming holiday season coupled with this ongoing pandemic may trig- ger anxiety, stress and fear in some once-mellow dogs. “There are some pets who adjust and adapt, but there are others who are […]

Dogs may not experience and process grief the same way we do, but the behavioural changes that occur after a human or animal companion passes indicate they do feel a sense of loss and bereavement. Back in 1969, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross wrote the definitive book about grief, titled On Death and Dying. In it, she speaks about […]

You are going to want jingle all the way to these dog December 2021 dog events and holidays. December is the perfect time to take a break from the holiday chaos and spend some fun time with Fido […]

As the end-of-the-year holidays approach, you may be inspired to create lots of edible goodies from your kitchen, as your loyal dog watches intently. No need to make your dog green with envy. Why not fortify him by treating him to some healthy green foods? Not all green-colored foods are safe for your canine chum, […]

Is your dog allergic to common proteins? Here are some chicken- and beef-free recipes you can make him at home! It is common for dog food to be made with chicken and beef, as it is a relatively inexpensive way to include a lean source of protein that is packed with a range of healthy […]

Once dismissed as bogus, animal communication is starting to be taken more seriously by holistic veterinarians, some of who are now working with communicators to help enhance patient care. Animal communicators have been around almost as long as holistic veterinarians. But it’s only been more recently that they’ve started working together as a way to […]