Pets
EATKINDLY Delicious Food for a Better Future
Leading a kinder life begins with the food on your plate. Here’s how to eat, cook, and consume with consciousness.
UK Bans Pet Sales From 3rd Party Puppy Mill Sellers
Third-party puppy and kitten sales are banned in the UK, according to a December 23rd announcement from Animal Welfare Minister David Rutley. The bill, dubbed “Lucy’s Law” after a dog rescued from a puppy mill operation, garnered 95 percent of public support, the Minister’s office noted. “This ban is part of our commitment to make […]
5 Vegan and Cruelty-Free CBD Products to Keep Your Pets Chill
CBD is known to benefit humans, but can it help our cats and dogs? As more pet parents turn to CBD to help combat stress, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, and nausea, many wonder if it’s safe to give to animals, too. Does CBD Work for Pets? According to PetMD, CBD oil can be effective in helping […]
Target Launches Matching Vegan Holiday Pajama Set for Families Who Are Extra About Their Dogs
Leading department store retailer Target has released a new product that will bring your family closer than ever. Vegan holiday-themed matching pajama sets are now available and there’s one for every member of the family – including the dog. Families can enjoy the festive season dressed in designs like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Elf Family, […]
Women Sleep Better Next to Dogs Than People, Says New Research
Dogs have long been referred to as “man’s best friend,” however, new research indicates that the animals could, in fact, also be “woman’s best friend,” with females enjoying a better night’s kip when sleeping next to a dog, rather than a person. Researchers at Canisius College in Buffalo published a study last month that analyzed the quality of sleep […]
8th Grader Builds Website to Help Shelter Dogs Find Permanent Homes
Aiden, an eighth-grader from Texas, went above and beyond for his latest class project. As part of his “passion project” coursework, he chose to build a website to match people with shelter dogs. Dog Do or Dog Don’t is a simple site dedicated to helping people find their perfect new four-legged family member. Interested families […]
13-Year-Old Entrepreneur Makes Custom Bowties to Help Shelter Dogs Get Adopted
Darius Brown is the young entrepreneur behind start-up business Beaux and Paws. The 13-year-old creates bowties for shelter dogs to help them get adopted.
Raw Pet Food Poses Health Risks for Dogs and Pet Owners, According to Veterinarian
Some pet owners opt to feed their pets raw food diets under the belief that this will boost the pet’s energy and enhance the nutrients available, as certain nutrients die when exposed to heat. The raw diet can be packaged, or home-cooked. However, veterinarians say raw meat can contain bacteria including E.coli, Salmonella and Listeria, […]
New Illinois Law Treats Pets Like Children Instead of Property In Custody Cases
In the final days of December, Illinois passed a new law that regards animals like children in custody cases. The law, which was effective from January 1 2018 and is similar to one in Alaska, has essentially moved animals up from property, to living things that also deserve their best interests considered. It is important to note […]
