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Reading Time: 2 minutes I recently ordered this American Cat Club Cardboard Scratch Kitty Hotel for my cats. I thought it was cute. Plus, I was hoping it would encourage my cat, Motor, to spend more time in the bedroom. A comfy kitty hotel seemed like it would do the trick. The hotel needed to be assembled when it…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Subaru of America, Inc. recently announced that the October 2020 Subaru Loves Pets initiative achieved adoptions for 22,961 animals, with 16 percent of reported adoptions classified as dogs with special needs, affectionately known as “Underdogs.” In October 2020, Subaru launched a nationwide campaign for its Subaru Loves Pets initiative to champion dogs everywhere, particularly those…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Feline hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine-related disease of older cats, and it has skyrocketed since the first case was diagnosed in 1979. Recently, researchers expanded their studies of what might be causing this disease in cats, with an eye towards the effects of flame retardant chemicals. In the mid-1970s, manufacturers began to put polybrominated…
Reading Time: 2 minutes To promote pet safety for summer road trip season, pet retail franchise Pet Supplies Plus has teamed up with global car care provider Ziebart to launch #CoPilotPets. The campaign will feature a video contest on Instagram spotlighting the interesting reactions pets can have to the simple question: “Wanna go for a ride?” How to enter:…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Animals Central has just announced the transfer of its educational paid membership website to a free YouTube Channel. Animals Central is continually adding new animal videos, animal sounds, books, podcasts, poems, jokes and other surprises for adults and children. All content is available free on YouTube. Approximately 8.7 million animal species share our home on…
Reading Time: 3 minutes To coincide with the start of Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month and kitten season, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) announced the launch of a new online tool accessible on desktop and mobile devices to help the public choose the next steps to take if they find stray kittens outdoors. According to…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Awhile back, Wow My Pet Did That wrote about the release of a new book, “Ceci: The Midjudged Rescue Cat,” by Elizabeth Cee. At the time, I was so moved by the pictures and video about Ceci (which you can see below), that I put the book on my list of books to read. Fast…
Reading Time: 2 minutes One company is using a unique element to prevent odor in pet beds. CopperPet, Inc. has created a dog bed that is both anti-odor and anti-microbial by infusing their soft Sherpa topper with copper. According to a press release, copper’s natural ability to inhibit bacteria, and other microorganisms, from growing inside a dog’s bed also…
Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s so hard to believe that it’s been almost two years since I brought home Poussey, which I wrote about at the time. Pousseyis a black and white cat, who was and is extremely sweet and affectionate. Her disposition made me wonder whether there’s something about black and white cats that innately makes them more…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Animal lovers can sign up to learn how to better communicate with their pet. What will be taught: According to information on eventbrite announcing the course, this class will will teach information you can learn along with your pet, including: How animals communicate Strengthening your intuition to understand what animals are telling you What your…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Anyone who has chickensas pets know how fun these birds can be to watch just going about their daily activities. But, one website is helping show that chickens can also be very talented. “Chicken’s Got Talent” features a collection of fun chicken antics. “We received hilarious and impressive videos,” said Chickens.org program director Molly Sutton…
Reading Time: 2 minutes As you may know, from time to time, we feature my sister’s dog, Meadow and put a new toy to the the Meadow chew test to see how long a toy usually described as durable or indestructible, or something along those lines, can survive Meadow’s strong teeth and enthusiastic playing. This time around, Meadow is…
Reading Time: < 1 minute A&E Network is celebrating man’s best friend this summer with the return of competition series “America’s Top Dog” and the premiere of a new series, “An Animal Saved My Life.” The two-hour premiere of “America’s Top Dog” begins Tuesday, June 29 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. “An Animal Saved My Life” premieres with back-to-back episodes on…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Ty Warner recently announced the sale of Max the dog Beanie Baby which was created to raise awareness and support NEXT for AUTISM. Max the dog Beanie Baby Max the dog will be available in essential and specialty retailers worldwide. Max can also be ordered online at Shop.ty.com. 100% of profits from the original sales…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Paway is celebrating dog moms this month by hosting an in-app walk challenge dubbed the “Best Dog Mom Challenge.” According to Paway, on average, most dogs are happy with a walk measuring between one and three miles per day, so Paway has encouraged its community to hit a goal of 21 miles by the end…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Peter Freeman, Inc., is pleased to announce a retrospective of Alex Hay’s work through May 29, 2021. Originally planned for April 2020, which was the month of the artist’s 90th birthday last year, this exhibition is the sixth for this artist at this gallery. Hay’s latest paintings, on view for the first time, are monumentally-scaled…
Reading Time: 3 minutes As the weather warms, lockdowns ease and life returns to normal, some dogs might have trouble dealing with the change, and experts are sharing ways to help prevent bites from occurring as a possible result. This likelihood made National Dog Prevention Week, which was held recently (April 11-17), a especiallytimely event. National Dog Bite Prevention…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Related: Fun facts about cat yoga Five fascinating facts about black and white cats, including one about a cat who changed colors!
Reading Time: 2 minutes Purina Pro Plan has partnered with Mayim Bialik to kick-off The LiveClear Challenge, encouraging cat owners with cat allergen sensitivities to discover Pro Plan LiveClear, the first and only cat food that reduces the major allergen in cat hair and dander. For each person who signs up at proplanliveclear.com through the end of the year,…
Reading Time: 2 minutes New research published in the journal Psychological Science finds that dogs exhibit jealous behaviors when they merely imagine that their owner is interacting with a potential rival, in this case, a highly realistic artificial dog. “Research has supported what many dog owners firmly believe—dogs exhibit jealous behavior when their human companion interacts with a potential…
Reading Time: 2 minutes As summer gets closer, more and more vacation plans are in the works. Many of us would, ideally, love to travel with our pets. But what should you do if that’s just not an option? Guest writer Robert Pattinson looks at tips for finding reliable care. Taking a vacation with your family and friends can…
Reading Time: < 1 minute The idea of cat exercise wheels seem to be gaining in popularity—with more cat owners interested in giving them a whirl (sorry, I can’t guarantee there won’t be anymore puns in this article). Not too long ago, I wrote about a different cat exercise wheel, but came across one with a new spin (I warned…