Category: pets

Beware of backyard pet dangers

Summer sunshine calls to us, ‘Get the bike, light the grill, grab the ball, spend the day in the pool and enjoy a day outside with family, friends, and pets.” Trips to the local park, grilling out, or even hanging out in the yard can pose dangers to our pets. To fully enjoy summers with…


People friendly plants

While many of us have a love for plants, there are also many who have loved ones who have a high risk of allergies or toxicity to them. From loved ones to pets, plant lovers question what plants are right for their home. When decorating your home there are many plant options out there for…


People friendly plants for your indoor oasis

While many of us have a love for plants, there are also many who have loved ones who have a high risk of allergies or toxicity to them. From loved ones to pets, plant lovers question what plants are right for their home. When decorating your home there are many plant options out there for…


 Southern Californians Stay True to Their Fluffy Pandemic Companions

Pet owners in Southern California who rushed to find a furry friend at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic are keeping their pets when they return to the office, shelters say. “Despite alarmist headlines tied to regional reports of a surge in owner surrenders, this trend is not currently evident on a national level,” The…


How to Keep Your Pet Safe in the Car

Q: My seatbelt will help protect me if I’m involved in a car accident, and I want the same for my dog, Gucci, who often rides with me. What’s the best way to keep him safe? A: You’re wise to restrain Gucci in the car. Not only could he be injured in a crash, but…


Animals Drinking Water Compilation

Never a dull moment with these folks!


NTD Business Full Broadcast (May 31)

Feds announcing employers can require COVID vaccines for workers returning to the office. But they still have to accommodate exemptions. Bitcoin is on track to see one of its worst months in May, with the crackdown in China and U-S officials signaling tighter regulations to come. Americans are spending more and more money on pets….


‘Super Pet’ Event Features 150 Adoptable Critters

Pet lovers can find a new furry family during an upcoming Super Pet Adoption event in Irvine, Calif. The June 6 event, hosted by the Irvine Animal Care Center, will feature upward of 150 animals “Making sure pets in need continue to find homes during COVID-19 has been important to the city, and we’ve been…


Overweight Cats Risk Serious Disease

Q: My cat Fred’s fat underbelly swings when he walks. I think it’s cute, but his veterinarian says he needs to lose weight. What’s wrong with a cat being overweight? A: Fred has lots of company: The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention reports that 60 percent of U.S. cats are overweight or obese. That statistic…


Use Hand Signals to Train a Deaf Dog

Q: We’re enchanted by Eva, a sweet, young Dalmatian available for adoption through the nearby Dalmatian rescue. Our only concern is that she is deaf. If we adopt her, how will we train her? A: Deafness is inherited in some breeds, including Dalmatians, especially those that are mostly white and have blue eyes. Fortunately, with…