In the late 1850’s, an electrician from Cincinnati traveled across the Atlantic to the British Isles. His mission was to sell lightning conductors in London. It is not known whether he was successful in his intended purpose. What is known, however, is that when he disembarked from the ship, he witnessed sailors feeding their leftover [...]
More and more people are beginning to make their dog’s food at home rather than buying commercial formulas. Homemade dog food doesn’t contain any substances that could possibly be harmful to your dog’s health such as artificial coloring and artificial flavors. Another reason to make homemade dog food is the preservatives added to the commercial [...]
There is a lot of controversy with dog owners over which dog food is better. Some people have no idea what makes a good dog food. They buy the most expensive brand because they assume it must be a top quality dog food. Others feel that dog food is dog food and if their dog [...]
Have you checked your pets’ food label lately? Many of us naively believe that all pet food manufacturers have our dogs’ or cats’ best interests in mind. Unfortunately, nothing is farther from the truth. Many of these formulators introduce ingredients to pet foods that we would never knowingly give to our dogs. Understanding the difference [...]
As “parents,” we are concerned for the health and happiness of our pets. It can be sad when they start showing signs of aging, especially if the aging process is limiting their everyday activities. Most “parents” start their pets on joint health supplements; such as Agility, only when they notice some outward sign: their dog [...]
Halloween originated in Ireland, where the Celts celebrated Samhain (Gaelic for “End of Summer”) as an agricultural, pastoral and religious festival. It was believed that on these days after the last harvest, the veil that separated the realm of spirits from our world became thin enough for them to cross over. These communities would gather [...]
