What are the responsibilities of eco-friendly pet owners?

What are the responsibilities of eco-friendly pet owners?

Imagine you decide to start riding your bike to work instead of driving your car. You want to cut down on emissions, use less gas, and get more exercise. You purchase a new helmet. You fill your tires with air. You roll up your pant legs and sling your bag over your shoulder. Off you…

The Best Vegetarian Pets: Everything you need to know

The Best Vegetarian Pets: Everything you need to know

Few things in this world spark as much argument as what to feed your pet. Facebook groups, Twitter threads, comment sections, IRL… no place is safe from vehement pet food discussions. One of the biggest arguments? Can dogs and cats be vegetarian or vegan? The question makes sense. Most of us have given up or…

Why Does My Dog Keep Barking or Running around in Circles?

Why Does My Dog Keep Barking or Running around in Circles?

Many of us have wondered now and again “Why does my dog keep barking or running around in circles?” Although a dog running around in circles and chasing his tail may look funny, the cause can actually be very serious. Just like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in humans, dogs can be diagnosed with an emotional disorder…

Why Do Prairie Dogs Kiss and Cuddle?

Why Do Prairie Dogs Kiss and Cuddle?

The black-tailed prairie dogs at the Saint Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Missouri, have no problem with public displays of affection. In fact, the larger the crowd gathered around their enclosure, the less inhibited they get — kissing, cuddling, and touching like love-crazy teenagers. Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis documenting the behavior of…

Why do Dogs Howl?

Why do Dogs Howl?

Dogs howl for a number of reasons, ranging from biological behavior to medical conditions. Howling isn’t a common form of communication among domestic dogs, but it is used regularly by wild canid species such as wolves. When dogs do howl, common reasons for it include seeking attention, responding to high pitch noises such as sirens…

Why Have So Many Dogs Leaped off a Scottish Bridge?

Why Have So Many Dogs Leaped off a Scottish Bridge?

It sounds like something from a Stephen King novel, but it’s a well-documented phenomenon. Dogs walking with their owners along a road in Dumbarton, Scotland are suddenly struck by the desire to jump from Overtoun Bridge into the gorge below. This bizarre canine trend has been happening since the 1950s, old-timers say. More than 300…