(NC)—Preventing an outbreak of fleas or ticks on your fido or feline can save you a lot of headaches and hassle down the road. One of the best ways to do this is to inspect your pet regularly. Here’s what to look for: • Fleas are small insects (one to four millimetres long) with dark [...]

(NC)—Canadians are becoming more health conscientious and looking to make better nutritional choices for their families. But what about their furry family members? Our pets’ health is just as dependent on proper nutrition as our own. Here are some tips to keep in mind when choosing the right food for your pet: 1. As with [...]

(NC)—As the temperature outside begins to drop, and dogs and cats begin to spend more time inside the house, pet owners face the risk of fleas. Fleas are tiny external parasites that live off the blood of mammals. Fleas prefer warmer air which means when it gets frosty outside, they will look for opportunities to [...]

(NC)—We all live busy and hectic lives. As much as we may not want to admit it, taking a dog for a walk during the day isn’t always a possibility. Knowing that your schedule can be unpredictable, a trusted dog-walker can grant you the peace of mind that your dog is still getting the exercise [...]

(NC)—As fall arrives, so does flea season. The possibility of pets bringing those pesky little parasites into your home can easily give you an itch. More often than not we think of dogs when we think of fleas. So much so that many people forget their other pets need protection as well. Some cats spend [...]

(ARA) – Congratulations! You’re a pet owner. Bringing a new pet home is an exciting experience but requires some preparation. That adorable ball of energy covered in fur will interact with just about every inch of living space and your life is about to be enriched in ways you’ve never dreamed possible. Prepping your house, [...]

(ARA) – Many studies have linked pet ownership with better physical and mental health. Pets have been shown to help lower blood pressure and decrease bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Pets have also been shown to give their owners a greater sense of well-being and [...]

Spring is an exciting time for pet owners – and cats and dogs – who have been cooped up inside all winter. But as your pets resume outdoor activity, it’s time to again think about protecting them from a common pest – fleas. It may come as a surprise to many, but fleas are active [...]

When Karen Corey found a beautiful, black and white stray cat outside her Fredericton, New Brunswick apartment last summer, she decided to bring him into her home. “He was the most beautiful cat I’d ever seen and I was sad that he had no one to care for and comfort him,” says Corey. Little did [...]

Today ecorazzi announced that director Michael Bay, of Armageddon and Transformers fame, has offered a $50,000 reward for the capture of a Bosnian puppy throwing girl. If you haven’t seen the disturbing video of this young girl nonchalantly tossing puppies into a running river, there’s a video at Gawker, but beware, it’s not for the [...]