Pets & Animals
We can learn a lot by observing our pets, from how to handle change, to improved self-care routines. Our expert contributors provide insights into pet behavior, training tips and recommendations for health and wellness.
The Unseen Ways in Which Animals Help Us
I believe that animals are the bridge to reconnecting with ourselves, our planet, and one another. Once we truly see them, as the sentient souls they are, we dissolve the illusion of separation. Race, gender, species...
How Bringing Nature Inside Enhances Feline Enrichment for the Indoor Cat
Even the most content house cat is, at heart, a natural-born hunter. Their days may be spent lounging on windowsills or curled up on sofas. Still, their instincts remain sharp, driving them to explore...
When Animals Grieve: Advice for Loss and Healing – Understanding Your Pet's Grief and How to Help
When a beloved animal companion dies, we often focus on the heartbreak of the humans left behind and rightly so. But what happens to the pets who remain? Do animals grieve the way we do?
Animal Reiki – Healing Beyond Touch Because Real Connection Doesn't Require Contact
Reiki is a form of energy healing. Founded in Japan by Mikao Usui in the early 20th century, Reiki offers a gentle, non-invasive approach to healing that works just as powerfully for animals as it does for humans.
Pantry to the Rescue With Safe, Soothing Skin Remedies for Cats and Dogs
Simple, natural remedies to help calm your pet's minor itches, scratches, and skin upsets straight from your kitchen cupboard.
The Well-Oiled Pet Part 5 – Tips for Using Essential Oils with Animals
Welcome to the fifth installment of The Well-Oiled Pet, designed to provide facts and dispel fears about using essential oils (EO) with...
The Well-Oiled Pet Part 4 – Tips for Using Essential Oils with Animals
Another round of The Well-Oiled Pet, designed to provide facts and dispel fears about using essential oils (EO) with the animals...
An Introduction to Bach Flower Remedies for Pets
Like us, our pets experience a wide range of emotions: anxiety, depression, grief, and even frustration. While they may not express...
Exploring the Latest Fashion Trends for Dogs
Keeping pets stylish is no longer just a human indulgence; it has become a full-fledged industry. Pet fashion, especially for dogs, has...
What To Do After a Dog Bite Injury: A Helpful Checklist
Getting bitten by a dog can be a terrifying and traumatic experience. Beyond the immediate pain and shock, there are crucial steps you...
Can Dogs Eat Bananas? Here’s a Complete Guide to 50 Foods Your Dog Can and Cannot Eat
When it comes to feeding your dog human food, knowing what is safe and what isn’t is essential. Some fruits, vegetables, and other foods...
5 Benefits Of Bringing Your Dog To Work – Promote Productivity With Four Paws
At my tech startup PadsPass our work is all about helping humans travel with their dogs, so naturally dogs are almost always included...
Lessons From My Cat – Five Ways Animals Can Highlight Our Need To Change
Ever notice how many things animals have to teach us? I happened to catch my cat sitting, waiting, and hoping the food bowl programmed...
The Economic Case For Why Dogs Should Travel
For ten years, I traveled with my dog, pictured here on one of our 75 flights to any of the nine countries around the world we visited
The Wisdom Of Animals – Four Ways That Animals Provide Insights
How often do you see an animal, a reptile, or another wonder of nature, and consider that it may have some wisdom to offer?
