Before I dig into this post, a note: I bought Penny’s DNA test myself. Years ago, I was provided DNA tests for Lucas and Cooper for free, so I chose the same company to purchase this one. This post is...
Svetlana Rey / Shutterstock.com It sounds like a contradiction in terms: Training a cat? It is true that cats have an independent nature and are not as trainable as other types of pets, like dogs and ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cautioning pet owners that eight samples of Raaw Energy dog food have tested positive for one or more types of pathogenic (harmful) bacteria, specifically: Lis...
If your cat seems tired, has dry gums, or its skin doesn’t snap back when pinched, you should act fast. Mild dehydration often improves with simple home steps—wet food, flavored water, or a pet-safe e...
Last updated on March 5, 2026 By Puppy Leaks Leave a Comment I don’t know about you, but I find the process of coming up with name ideas to be exhausting. So one of the regular things I do is put toge...
Last Updated on 1 March 2026 by Vanessa  Photographer Chieko Shiraishi has spent the last few years visiting and documenting 17 cat islands in Japan. Not just the famous ones such as Aoshima and Tash...
I partnered with Hotels.com to bring you this dog-friendly guide the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon is the second-most visited national park in the US, and for good reason. The mile-deep gorge located...
I admit, I was on the edge of my chair. The Kontinental Kat, certainly, knew how to spin a tale. I asked for some Catnip tea in order to calm down. The plump, black cat took a break from the story whi...
A family protection dog must balance a stable temperament with a genuine protective instinct. Not every large or intimidating breed qualifies; working drive, trainability, and loyalty matter most. The...
If you have heard me speak about my history with dog training, you may very well have heard me say that it was acquiring my African Grey parrot, Barnaby, close to 26 years ago that initially got me in...