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This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. During a time when it feels like the whole world needs to go back to school just to figure out how to stay alive on the planet, author and naturalist Sy Montgomery’s just-released new book for children, Becoming a Good Creature, offers a message we all could

Cats are expressive by nature and often talk to their owners—especially when food or toys are involved. But how do cats communicate with each other? Do they communicate with them the same way they communicate with you? If you’ve ever wondered how cat communication works, wonder no longer. We’ve done the research and are excited

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Table of Contents Is your dog stuck in the 20th century? Walk them into the present with these amazing advances in pet tech designed to improve their life (and yours). From smart collars to treat-dispensing cams, we’ve got the scoop on the best high tech pet products

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Pet parents take cranberry supplements to support urinary tract and kidney health, a healthy immune system, and good blood pressure. But what about cranberry supplements for your dog? You’ll sometimes see cranberries listed as an ingredient in their regular food

With the wildfires raging along the West Coast, and firefighters working long, difficult shifts, the emotional toll can be devastating. Some of the Marin County, California firefighters are getting some relief by way of a golden retriever named Kerith. Her job: To wiggle her butt, let the firefighters pet and spend time with her, and

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Is your cat a gobbler? Does food vanish down their throat in seconds, only to reappear a few minutes later on your hallway carpet? It’s possible that a puzzle bowl or another slow feeder bowl for cats might help. These dishes require your cat to pause (or

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Trick-or-pumpkin treat! You’re not the only one who is ready for some pumpkin and pumpkin-flavored goodness as the leaves change. Pumpkin dog treats aren’t just a delicious bite of autumn—pumpkin can also be a healthy year-round ingredient in your dog’s nutrition plan. So, what makes pumpkin a

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Choosing a cat carrier is serious business. The right carrier will be comfortable for your cat, but also easy for you to carry. Most importantly, the carrier needs to be able to protect your cat. Just about everyone I know has had a flimsy carrier fall apart.

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Having a comfortable place to sleep and lounge is a must-have for everyone, and that includes your cats. They want a cat bed where they can feel safe, warm, get a good night’s rest, and be alone when they desire. After all, they sleep between 15 and

Unless you’ve spent the last six months with your head buried in the sand, you’re probably aware that 2020 has been one mess of a year. Global pandemic? Check. Civil unrest? Check. Fires and floods? Check, check. Although some may find it difficult to sum up such a catastrophic year, the folks at the Everett,

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Whenever someone says Jill Rappaport is the “face of senior dogs,” she takes it as a compliment. “I’m really thrilled and honored to be the face and voice of the voiceless,” she said. “I’m all about the underdogs in the rescue world.” The network journalist, award-winning animal

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Birds are funny, quirky critters. When you start really looking at them—their funny flexible feet, their useful beaks, it’s not hard to believe they’re living dinosaurs, Parrots are smart, funny—and particular enough to remind you of your friends with finicky felines. Our little dinosaur, Mango, is a

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Cats live longer, happier lives indoors, but that doesn’t mean they can’t experience the great outdoors safely. Some cats can be trained to walk outside with a leash and harness. But some kitties don’t like leashes. And then there are disabled and senior cats like my Toby,

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Is your kitty feeling cooped up? Even indoor cats can enjoy outdoor adventures with the help of a comfortable, secure cat harness and leash (despite what this Oatmeal cartoon says). After a period of leash training, your cat will be able to exercise in the outdoors and

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. If you have a dog who’s a master escape artist, hasn’t yet grasped the art of walking on a leash, or has regular visits from the dog-walker or pet-sitter, you know how important it is to know where your dog is at all times. Using a dog GPS collar

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Table of Contents Cat furniture specially designed for small spaces will delight your kitty without cramping your style or cluttering up your home. Our survey of cat trees, cat hammocks, cat beds, litter boxes, and litter enclosures turned up some sleek cat furniture for apartments. The idea,

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Table of Contents When it comes to choosing a Halloween costume for your dog, nothing is more charming or instantly recognizable than a Disney character. Whether dressed as a goofball like Frozen‘s Olaf, a prince or princess, or a classic character like Mickey or Donald, your dog

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Table of Contents Cute dog costumes are easy to find. Who doesn’t like the idea of a dog dressed as a fairy, ladybug, or strawberry? Some of us, however, don’t have a dog that does cute. They’re the canine ghouls and goblins of Halloween, and who are

You’ve probably heard that cats have nine lives, but the truth is they’re just as mortal as the rest of us. Beyond old superstitions, what do we know about the cat lifespans? How long do cats live, and what can we do to make sure we can help our beloved fur friends enjoy long and

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Does your cat get that wild look just before they suddenly launch themselves at the arm of your couch in a scratching frenzy? Quick, before your cat forms a long-term destructive relationship with your furniture, divert their attention with a great scratching post. After observing my cats

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Pet parents, you probably take a multivitamin every day that likely includes calcium to maintain bone strength, as well as support heart, muscle, and nerve function. But what about vitamin and mineral supplements for your dog? Do calcium supplements for

Slightly sweet. Undeniably organic. Alive. These are the fragrance notes for Demeter Fragrance’s just-released Puppy’s Breath gender-neutral cologne. The East Coast-based perfumer is known for its wildly imaginative scents such as “New Baby,” “Tomato,” “Ambergris,” “Waffles,” “Spacewalk,” “Lobster,” “Holy Water,” “Laundromat,” “Thunderstorm,” the surrealist “This Is Not a Pipe” and even, “Funeral Home.” Missing my

Contributed by Lisa Stardust September brings cooler, autumnal breezes and earlier sunsets our way, ushering in a sense of calm. In general, as things settle down seasonally, you can expect energies to become more subdued, especially during the last part of the month. This will bring with it a greater awareness of how to let

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. As a pet parent, you understand how heartbreaking it is to lose your best friend. If someone in your life has recently lost their beloved pet, it’s always a kind gesture to send a note of condolence. We’ve picked out several pet sympathy cards that sincerely express

When you’re actor Dennis Quaid you probably have just about everything you need, except the perfect black cat. So, when Quaid saw that the Lynchburg Humane Society had an adoptable feline named after him, he did what any self-respecting actor would do: He adopted him. So, how did that even happen? During an August Clear

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Tasty treats are a great way to liven up your cat’s day. At my house, everyone gathers for a bed-time treat. We also use treats to reward Max, our grouchy Siberian, for allowing us to groom him. Many of our friends use cat treats to introduce their

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Whether your cat is an indoor or outdoor animal, it can be helpful for them to wear a bell. Outdoors, cat collars with bells serve as effective warnings to birds. Indoors, a bell lets other pets—and you—know what your kitty is up to. Belled collars come in

The good folks of Islesboro, Maine, may have wanted to sing, “Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!” the famous line from The Wizard of Oz, after the sighting of a bear. It was on Aug. 6 that the supposed bear was seen on the island’s Pendleton Point Road, and the Islesboro Department of Public

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. As a pet parent, you’ve probably been tempted by plenty of the latest gadgety dog toys and accessories. But as enticing as these high-tech gizmos are (and perhaps more so to people than their dogs), one fact remains true: Dogs just want to push their noses into

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. My dog Walter, a spunky Dachshund, can be described as having two settings: on and off. To help us all out, I’m focusing on training “calm” behavior through hunting techniques and nosework. And one tool, in particular, has been a lifesaver: a snuffle mat. Elegantly simple, it’s