4 Reasons You Need to Try Goat Milk for Kittens
Discover four reasons why goat milk for kittens is something you should try today! Kittens are tiny balls of energy and fun. One minute they’re zooming across the house, the next they’re chasing their own tail in a kitty tornado. All that growing, playing, and exploring means they need nutrition that works with their little bodies. And that’s where goat milk comes in. It’s an important addition to kitten food because it’s gentle on tummies, packed with nutrients, and can help support healthy growth. If you...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Veterinary social worker, underaged kitten resource and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. This veterinary social worker is a people personEver wondered what it’s like to be a veterinary social worker? We recently chatted with Oregon Humane’s only veterinary social worker, Kelly Bremken, about a whole host of topics. She has a positive yet realistic perspective on working in an emotionally and physically demanding field. From her decision to go back to school to how… Learn More Living Library: Guide to Raising Unweaned and...
Does Late-Night Lighting Affect Your Furry Companion
If you love staying up late with the TV blazing or the lights on full blast, you may not realize how nighttime lighting affects dogs and cats — the four-legged members of your household. Just like humans, dogs and cats rely on natural light cycles to regulate their bodies and behaviors. Here’s what every dog and cat parent should know about nighttime lighting. The Body Clock Connection Dogs and cats have an internal body clock, known as the circadian rhythm. This internal clock is largely controlled by light and darkness....
Hardwired Similarities Between Your Furry Feline and the Big Cats in the Wild — And the Takeaway
Have you ever watched your cat stalk a toy mouse across the living room floor and thought, “Wow, that looks like something I’d see on a nature documentary”? That’s because your cat and the big cats of the wild share a surprising amount in common. And understanding those connections can actually help you give your cat a happier, healthier life. Built the Same Way Domestic and wild cats are both obligate carnivores. This means their bodies are designed to run on meat. Their digestive systems, teeth, and even their eyes...
How a NASA Rocket Scientist Invented a Better, Safer Dog Toy
Since I was 11 years old, I only wanted two things in life: to work at NASA and to have a dog. I started applying (and getting rejected) to NASA internships in high school, and on the pet front, I didn’t get my first dog, Luna, until my junior year at the University of Illinois studying Aerospace Engineering. Back then, it was just me and Luna and a worn-out little fox puppet she dragged with her everywhere she went. By the time I made it to NASA’s Mission Control in Houston as a Propulsion Officer, Luna had two sisters,...
A Reactive Dog Isn’t a Bad Dog. Here’s What Their Behavior Really Means.
Your dog lunges at another dog across the street, barks at a delivery worker, or freezes when a stranger walks by. In the moment, it can look like defiance or bad behavior. But your dog isn’t trying to embarrass you, dominate the sidewalk, or ignore their training. This behavior is reactivity, and it usually means your dog is having a hard time coping with an emotion, feeling, or situation. Let’s look at what’s happening inside the mind of a reactive dog, how you can help in the situation, and what you can do to prevent...
What Every Dog Parent Should Know About Lyme Disease
If you spend time outdoors with your dog — whether hiking through wooded trails or just playing in the backyard — Lyme disease is something worth knowing about. It is one of the most common tick-borne diseases in the United States, and your dog could be at risk. What Is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. It spreads through the bite of a black-legged tick, also known as a deer tick. These ticks are tiny — sometimes no bigger than a poppy seed — which makes them easy to...
Why on Earth Do Dogs Eat Socks, Rocks, and Dirt?
Dogs will put almost anything in their mouths – socks, soil, plastic, paper, rocks, things that defy explanation, and some items too disgusting to mention. Sometimes it’s harmless; sometimes it’s not. For many dog owners, this is a familiar and occasionally alarming reality, and in certain cases, a dog that consistently eats non-food items is telling us something important about their health or mental state. Understanding what is behind the behavior is the first step in recognizing the difference between quirky habit and...
Till Death and Beyond: How One Dog’s Loyalty Inspired a Law for Eternal Companionship
The bond between people and their dogs is often described as unconditional, but some stories remind us just how profound that connection can be. In Brazil, a dog named Bob spent 10 years faithfully returning to his owner’s grave, capturing the hearts of everyone who met him. His extraordinary devotion became more than a touching story when, in February 2026, it helped inspire a new law in São Paulo state that allows people to be buried alongside their dogs and cats, creating a lasting tribute to the relationships that many...
Whole Food Meets Convenience: Why I Chose The Honest Kitchen’s Whole Food Clusters
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