How Worried Should Parents Be About Parechovirus?
Photo: Alena Stalmashonak (Shutterstock) Parechovirus isn’t a new virus, but it is the subject of a recent CDC health alert due to a possible uptick of cases in infants. The…
How to Raise Chickens Even If You Live in a City
Photo: Evikka (Shutterstock) As far as pets go, chickens are incredibly useful to have around: A pet chicken will lay eggs, eat food scraps and common garden pests, and their…
10 Myths You Should Stop Believing About Your Pet
Photo: Atmospherics (Shutterstock) If goldfish don’t belong in bowls, certainly something does, right? Bettas have often been kept in small containers, and it’s true that they probably aren’t as miserable…
The 7 Deadly Sins of Dog Ownership
Photo: Masarik (Shutterstock) At a distant point in their evolutionary past, dogs were pack animals, and since then, they have been carefully bred for their ability to assist people, so…
Why Your Dog Eats Shit (and How to Get Them to Stop)
Photo: Kittibowornphatnon (Shutterstock) In the animal kingdom, eating poop is a common occurrence that happens on a spectrum. Bunny rabbits, for instance, have to eat some of their poop. It’s…
How to Stop Your Dog From Eating Grass
Photo: Daria Photostock (Shutterstock) Dogs, like humans, prefer some foods over others. Maybe yours likes one brand of kibble over another, or chewy treats more than crunchy ones. But what…
How to Protect Your Pet Over the Holidays
Photo: dezy (Shutterstock) Some humans may think it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but their pets might not love the holidays as much as they do. For one…
DIY Projects Anyone Can Do to Improve Their Dog’s Life
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala (Shutterstock) Dogs are our companions, our friends, and our helpers. They deserve the best in life that we have to offer—and that means accepting their deep desire…
How to Air Fry a Succulent Cornish Hen
Photo: WilliamEdwards14 (Shutterstock) When I was six, my mom moved from Mississippi to Los Angeles with me and my sisters, and I discovered a whole new world of children’s entertainment.…
How to Throw a Dog-Friendly Barbecue
The Fourth of July is always a tough holiday for dog owners, but this year will be a real doozy. On top of the usual fireworks, rowdy drunk people, and…