By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor Few things are as exciting to kids as having their own pet, and it has its benefits too: research shows that having pets make kids more compassionate and teaches them important lessons about care and concern for others. But how do you choose the…
By Family Features | Contributor Extreme temperatures and booming sounds can have big impacts on pets. With record-breaking heat across much of the nation, the experts at Freshpet are helping pet parents with these tips to help keep their pets healthy and safe this summer. Heat Heat stroke can occur quickly…
By Family Features | Contributor The holiday season presents opportunities for celebrating with loved ones, and for many families, that includes their dogs and cats. However, holiday foods and decorations can pose health risks for pets and the hustle and bustle may be overwhelming. To help keep your pet safe…
By Family Features | Contributor If you have pets that enjoy spending time outdoors, it’s important to make sure your yard is a safe place for them to be. Consider these hazards that can negatively impact the well-being of your furry friends. Poisonous Plants – Some common plants can be dangerous…
By Lily Velez | Honest Paws When two things make you happy, the last thing you want is for them not to live in harmony. As pet owners, we know all too well that this struggle is real when it comes to plants. So many are poisonous to cats and…
By Operation Kindness Celebrations ringing in the new year are underway, and while this particular New Year’s will be different than in years past given the craziness we’ve experienced the past few months, ringing in the new year allows us to look forward to the incredible possibilities 2021 can hold. While…
Hot Diggity Dog! This summer was filled with twists and turns, but our pets have a way of bringing some relief, levity and joy to our complicated lives. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share photos of your “best friend” enjoying the Dog Days of Summer. We…
Hot Diggity! We’re looking for pooch pictures that showcase your precious pet enjoying the “Dog Days of Summer!” Think you’ve got the winning photo? Post it on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook by August 31, 2021 for your chance to win some great prizes for you and your ‘best friend.’ Questions?…
By Dr. Kwane Stewart, aka “The Street Vet” and Charlotte’s Web’s Pet Care Ambassador | Contributor Most holidays can provide a certain level of stress for our pets due to changes in routine, visits by strangers to them, and increased noise. The most profoundly stressful to pets, dogs in particular,…