Pet dander (plus pets tracking in pollen) can aggravate seasonal allergies. We’re looking at how to reduce pet dander in your home and lower your risk of sneezing and feeling miserable this spring. While we may think it’s impossible to have an allergen-free home with pets inside, there are some simple steps you can take…
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Is Your Child Ready for a Pet?
Every parent has heard the familiar request at one point or another: “Can we get a puppy? Or a kitty?” You smile, because puppies and kittens are cute, but you also groan at the thought of taking on another responsibility. While no one is going to claim that pets aren’t worth it, we all know…
A Four-Legged Meditation: The Bond Between Human and Dog
Observe a dog and his human for just a short while, and you’ll see the mutual affection and concern they have for each other. A dog’s loyalty, joy, and ability to live in the moment are just a few qualities that lead some holistic health professionals to refer to pets as a four-legged meditation. We’re…
Children and Chickens: What Backyard Chickens Can Teach Kids
Children and chickens may not seem as natural a combination as a child and a puppy, but you may be surprised at the bonding experience your family can have with a flock of chickens. Keeping a small flock of chickens in the backyard is much more than a passing fad or trend and is slowly…
10 Indoor Plants That Can Be Dangerous to Kids and Pets
Indoor plants can beautify your home, bring a bit of nature to your interior space, and purify the air. But some house plants can be dangerous to curious kids and pets. Many tropical or exotic plants can be dangerous if ingested, and those that aren’t harmful to eat could still cause a skin reaction in a child or…
Why Having a Dog Makes Your Child a Better Person
The human/dog bond is an ancient relationship. In fact, the connection is at least 12,000 years old, as evidenced by the discovery of a man who was found buried with his arms around a young wolf. Recent scientific studies show that children raised with pets suffer from fewer allergies and are less likely to have…
Flee, Flea: How To Combat and Prevent Fleas Naturally
How to combat and prevent fleas naturally.
Coping with the Loss of a Pet
It was a rainy Friday morning when our son woke us. He had found his cat curled up at the end of his bed, and she wasn’t doing well. We rushed to the veterinarian’s office, where we learned that she had suffered a stroke and had only few hours to live. Suddenly faced with many…
World Animal Day: Make it a Family Affair!
With World Animal Day on October 4th, it’s a great opportunity to open your family’s eyes to ways they can get involved in animal welfare causes.
Encouraging Young Animal Advocates
Living greener isn’t just about making our planet a better place for people to live. The idea that we share our ecosystem with animals of all shapes and sizes is an important lesson for kids. After all, sharing isn’t only nice; it can be fun, too! Kids can often relate even better than adults to…
The More You Know Eco: The Ian Somerhalder Foundation
His bad boy alter ego, Damon Salvatore, may have spent the last century breaking hearts and compelling minds on the hit show, “The Vampire Diaries,” but in real life, actor Ian Somerhalder takes a more subtle approach to influencing minds and actions. While some celebrities are vacationing at the hot spot of the moment, when Somerhalder…
