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What do bees do in winter? (Doobee, doobee, doo?)

An interesting question that, but not probably one that crosses a person’s mind often or at all…

In leafing through the Net for some new fodder for this pet-lovers’ blog, we came upon a delightful blog post, on the
Carp Ridge Eco-Wellness Centre site, that quickly caught our interest.

Yes, we know what you are thinking… bees are not pets!
As a rule we’d generally agree though we’re sure bee-keepers and the pet lover community in general may feel differently. While keepers may not give their bees names, (though we are positive that some do, especially the queen bee), bee-keepers get very attached to their busy buzzers… and with good reason! [Read the rest of this entry...]

There are many reasons why pets prefer to go into hiding around Halloween, as evidenced by the many weird and wonderful costumes in which their owners dress them. While we get hearty laughs from the various pet costume get-ups we see around us and through our never-ending email photos, one really has to wonder how good all this fussing around can possibly be for the animal companion. No matter how serious a person may be, seeing some of these crazy pet costumes can really make one laugh out loud. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Pets do matter to people, even when human lives are endangered!

Having a pet website may seem like a frivolous thing to many. In relation to all the famine and disaster in the world and the worry about basic human survival… well yes, a pet blog is hugely insignificant. But it is incredibly interesting to know that even amidst major disasters, that money, effort and emotions are also spent to rescue animals… even by the very people whose lives are in peril from whatever natural disaster is plaguing them. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Allergies to animals?

Having allergies to pets is a problem for many people, and when it comes to your children having allergies, life can become a challenge in many ways, not the least of which is trying to appease a youngster’s pleas to get a family pet.

While there are many dogs that are now touted as hypoallergenic, some of which we are told have no dander and have hair as opposed to fur, there is still always the question of being allergic to the pet saliva… cats that lick themselves and dogs that lick everyone around them, or drool… [Read the rest of this entry...]

Top 10 Pet Health Tips for the Holidays
 
(ARA) - Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Kwanzaa – no matter what you’re celebrating, pet owners need to remember to keep their pets safe and healthy for the holidays.

“Veterinarians often see an uptick in the number of problematic calls during the holiday season,” explains Dr. Larry R. Corry, AVMA president. “Whether it’s an exposure to chocolate or fatty foods or pets upset due to unexpected guests or costumed visitors late at night, the holidays can present problems for pets. The AVMA urges all pet owners to include the health and safety of their pets in any plans for the holidays.” [Read the rest of this entry...]