Meet Bo, the First Dog
The Obamas welcome Bo, a six-month old Portuguese water dog and a gift from
Senator and Mrs. Kennedy to Sasha and Malia, recently at the White House.
Human Body Language Can Mislead Dogs
By Stephanie Pappas | LiveScience.com – 31 mins ago Want to trick a dog? It’s all in the body language, a new study finds. When given a choice between a big serving of food and a small one, dogs almost always go for the bigger option. But when a person makes a fuss over the small amount,…
Pet Abuse And Neglect Defined
There are many definitions of pet abuse or neglect and you will find that many people and their interpretation of abuse of animals can be varied and different when compared to others and their view of this subject. Knowing what is considered to be abuse validation of an animal or pet can be more difficult…
Book Talk: Mary M. Mitchell goes to the dogs with a friend
LONDON (Reuters) – Etiquette expert and Reuters columnist Mary M. Mitchell found that using a dog as an intermediary helped to take the sting out of tricky discussions with a treasured friend.
Mitchell created an email personality for her French bulld…
Raising a Happy Healthy Cat – From Kitten to Adult Pets
Is your home safe? A checklist Revolving windows can be fatal for cats. If stuck they may not be able to free themselves. Reduce the risk by applying special guards. Indoor plants: Poisonous plants should be removed before you bring them home. Find out in the list of dangerous plants for cats Washing Machine: The open washing machine attracts cats. Therefore, always close porthole door. Kitchen: Hot pots, plates and…
Six reasons not to eat tuna (Y! Green)
By Mickey Z., Planet Green Five of the eight species of tuna would not be in danger of extinction (according to the latest Red List of Threatened Species, compiled by the Swiss-based International Union for the Conservation of Nature) if humans didn’t kill and eat them. Thus, in that spirit, I present … six reasons…
Feds agree to deadline for sea turtle safety zone (AP)
SAN FRANCISCO – Conservation groups and federal fisheries managers have settled a lawsuit seeking to spur the government to finalize its plan for creating a large protection zone for endangered leatherback sea turtles off the U.S. Pacific coast. The settlement filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court requires the National Marine Fisheries Service to finalize its…
Web privacy rules turn poachers into gamekeepers
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – When you ‘like’ something on Facebook or read an online newspaper, perhaps a dozen or more companies are squirreling away data on your tastes, your habits, whether you’re male or female, old or young, gay or straight. They mean no harm. They just want to give you, the customer, exactly what you…
Alternative Veterinary Medicine: Holistic Approaches for Your Pet’s Wellness and Style
Explore the world of Alternative Veterinary Medicine, where holistic and complementary therapies enhance your pet’s health, happiness, and well-being. Discover unique solutions today!
Trapped Killer Whales Free Themselves
The killer whales trapped under ice near a remote Quebec village reached safety today after the floes shifted on Hudson Bay, according to the mayor’s office in Inukjuak.
Water opened up around the area where the orcas had been coming up for air and th…