Jeanne Melanson
Baby Robins in My Backyard We feed the birds around here, and have for years, so we have a large variety of birds that come by. But one type that we don’t actually see very often is the Robin. It was for this particular reason that I payed special attention to a Robin that landed … Read more
How Dogs Improve Your Health Has it ever occurred to you that keeping a dog at home is not just a momentary bliss but a permanent health regimen? A few licks and tail-wagging from your pet can surprisingly change your mood right then and there, and it makes everything a whole lot better, even with … Read more
5 Easy Pest Prevention Tips Follow these 5 easy pest prevention tips to keep your pets free and clear of injury, infection, and sickness. Learn to identify signs your pets may be dealing with pests Depending on what kind of pest problem you may be experiencing your pets may be experiencing different warning signs. With … Read more
Crucial Components to Consider When Getting Dog Insurance Rover is the family pet, and you love him with all your heart. In fact, you are considering getting some medical coverage for your beloved companion, but you are a bit confused about how to get started. There are a number of options out there, so how … Read more
Canine Osteosarcoma This infographic shares some of the startling facts and figures behind canine osteosarcoma. Osteosarcoma is a devastating disease for which there is currently no cure. This visual display was created through a partnership between the Morris Animal Foundation and Orvis to spread awareness and grow support for further research efforts in hopes of … Read more
How to Teach Your Cat to do Tricks Cat training sounds like a joke to many of us, especially to cat lovers. And ironically, if you Google ‘cats training’ one of the top search suggestions you see would be ‘cats training their humans.’ That is funny, but it’s also true to a certain degree. Cats … Read more
The Most Dangerous Diseases For Dogs If you take a little time to think about what might be endangering our canine companions, these beloved four-legged friends of ours are suffering from a growing epidemic. It’s not just rabies, heartworm, fleas or ticks that’s causing them the majority of their pain and suffering, it’s actually being … Read more
Diabetes in Cats and Dogs on the Rise It will come as no surprise to many pet owners that their furry friends are getting fatter, but it may shock you once you realize that a recent study revealed that cases of diabetes in cats and dogs has risen over 900% in just five years. The … Read more
Traveling to Europe With Your Dog Are you planning a trip to Europe this year but hate the thought of having to leave your dog in a kennel while you’re away? If you’re anything like me, you’ll worry about your pet the whole time you’re away, wondering if he’s okay. Consider bringing him with you! … Read more
Fresh Water Fish Compatibility for a Happy Tank Let’s face it: We don’t get along with every other person on the planet. It’s impossible—we’re all too different. We have our likes and dislikes, our personalities and tolerance levels. That friend-or-foe dynamic is in place in the natural world, too—even if it’s a natural world that … Read more