Interesting Facts about the Axolotl Salamander or “Mexican Walking Fish”
The Axolotl Salamander is a critically endangered species native to Mexico. This unique amphibian lives it’s entire life under water.
Jeanne Melanson
Creative Canine Fitness : Bored Dogs vs Happy Dogs
Creative Canine Fitness In recent times, new forms of doggie exercise have become popular. Whether your four legged friend prefers surfing or running, agility or swimming, there is now an exercise routine for every dog! Exercising your dog allows you to build trust between you as well as being excellent for their health. Exercise has … Read more
There’s a Huge Horse Fly at My Door – Yikes!
When I opened the back door this morning to let my cat out, I heard a loud buzzing next to my ear. It was an enormous pitch-black fly, over an inch and a quarter long, sitting on the screen door. I quickly closed the wooden door so it wouldn’t come into the house, and started … Read more
Crazy Komodo Dragon Facts, Largest Lizard in the World
Komodo Dragon Facts The World’s Largest Living Lizard One of the most fascinating Komodo dragon facts is that it’s the largest and heaviest lizard in the world. Growing to a length of 10 feet (3 meters), and sometimes weighing as much as 300 pounds (136 kg)! This amazing species is also known as Komodo monitor (Varanus … Read more
Bladder Stone Removal From Raven the Dog
Bladder Stone Removal from Raven Last month I received an email from a reader of Animal Bliss named Marty. He had recently seen an article on my blog about a bladder stone removal from another dog. His dog, Raven, was suffering from a very large bladder stone and he was unsure whether he wanted to … Read more
Kate Crosgrove – Pet Portrait Artist
Kate Crosgrove – Pet Portrait Artist Brooklyn, New York, USA Kate Crosgrove enjoys, but is not limited to, painting oversized oil portraits of animals. She likes to call them “Elevated Pet Portraits”. She considers her style a loose photorealism, working from photographs and letting her own understanding of the animal’s personality show whenever possible. … Read more
Choosing a Dog for Your Children
Choosing a Dog for Your Children Dogs make wonderful companions. They can be especially good if you have children. Numerous studies show that having a dog in the home while your children are growing up benefits them greatly. They have a stronger immune system, are more confident, and usually grow up into caring and thoughtful … Read more
Wildlife Preservation : Success Stories and Failures
Wildlife Preservation Stories of Successes and Failures This infographic outlines areas of wildlife preservation where we have been successful, preservation battles we are losing, and battles we have already lost. Animals such as Tasmanian Tiger have been extinct since 1936 and there is nothing we can do about it, so let’s hope the same doesn’t … Read more
Memorialize Your Pet Forever In a Diamond
Memorialize Your Pet Forever If you’ve ever loved a pet, you know they’re more than just animals — they’re a big part of your family. And if you’ve ever lost a pet, you also know how devastating it can be. Your grief can be quite intense. The sadness you feel may lessen over time, but … Read more
Making Easy Home Cooked Dog Food In a Slow Cooker
Easy Home Cooked Dog Food In a Slow Cooker It can be hard enough having to cook for yourself some nights, let alone your pooch! But the benefits of easy home cooked dog food are staggering. The issue of where dog food meat is sourced from should be a primary concern to animal lovers. In … Read more