The 5 Worst Beetles to Find in Your House (and 5 Aren’t That Bad)
Insects, spiders, and other small multi-legged creatures, which I will refer to hereafter as “beetles” and will not accept any amendments to this, belong to […]
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Insects, spiders, and other small multi-legged creatures, which I will refer to hereafter as “beetles” and will not accept any amendments to this, belong to […]
Continue reading »Whether you own a cute little Maltese or a fluffy American Eskimo, you know there is nothing more stunning than your dog’s bright and white […]
Continue reading »There’s a reason we’re more sympathetic when we see a murdered animal in a movie than a human: the animals are innocent and didn’t ask […]
Continue reading »Ask five dog owners how often they wash their pet’s bowl and you’ll probably get five different answers. While there are likely several reasons for […]
Continue reading »In the animal kingdom, the eating of feces is a common occurrence occurring on the spectrum. Bunny rabbits, for example, must eat some of their […]
Continue reading »Leaving your beloved pet at home alone while you go to work or, worse, on a short trip can be tricky. While we cannot be […]
Continue reading »Although ants can appear in your home at any time of the year, you may notice that they become especially active in the spring. That’s […]
Continue reading »Dogs, like people, prefer certain foods over others. Maybe your child prefers one brand of kibble or chewy treats over crunchy ones. But what about […]
Continue reading »Dogs are man’s best friend, but not your landlord’s best friend – for obvious reasons. We don’t recommend hiding your dog from your landlord for […]
Continue reading »We probably all think that our dogs are essential in our daily lives and wish we could take them with us everywhere. Many dogs do […]
Continue reading »If you blinked and missed the #barkatyourdogchallenge on TikTok , this is exactly what it sounds like: a man barking at his dog. In particular, […]
Continue reading »Lots of human snacks are bad news for dogs, as you may remember from our advice to not give your dog turkey skin on Thanksgiving […]
Continue reading »Last week we asked you what you’d like to know before getting your own pet, and as always, Lifehacker readers answered. (I also asked for […]
Continue reading »In general, I am for humanity bending mother nature to its will, but when it comes to dog breeding, we have gone too far (okay, […]
Continue reading »Just like human children, your dog children are not immune to cuts, burns, sprains, and other injuries ranging from very minor to life-threatening. Since dogs […]
Continue reading »While we may associate coyotes with the desert, or mountains, or wherever road runners live, there’s a good chance they’re in or near your area. […]
Continue reading »Even the most dedicated animal lover will tell you that every pet adoption comes with unexpected challenges and lessons. For example, my roommate shares custody […]
Continue reading »Of all the foods banned for dogs, chocolate is probably the one that people are most familiar with, even if they don’t have their own […]
Continue reading »We recently talked about how cold it is too cold to walk the dog outside. But what is the optimal indoor temperature for our furry […]
Continue reading »Cats make every home better – that’s an undeniable fact. But with every cat comes an unsightly litter box (or two) and the age-old puzzle […]
Continue reading »Winter may not be everyone’s favorite season, but it does produce some of the best (or at least the cutest) content on the internet: videos […]
Continue reading »The other day I came across a video in which an anonymous woman carries an angry lion down the street . The video was filmed […]
Continue reading »We don’t use the phrase “lecherous indifference” too often, but when we do, it probably refers to the cat. Anyone who has been in contact […]
Continue reading »Heartworm is a potentially fatal disease that requires extensive treatment – consider taking multiple medications and at least two months of complete rest – which […]
Continue reading »Dogs are our companions, our friends and our helpers. They deserve the very best in life that we have to offer – which means they […]
Continue reading »There is an old saying that over time, people and their pets will become similar to each other. (Or are they spouses? In any case, […]
Continue reading »Many people think that their furry four-legged friends are part of their family, so it can be difficult to leave them on vacation. But given […]
Continue reading »It’s a simple habit of slipping a piece of food into your cat while you cook, or letting him eat the rest of your plate […]
Continue reading »Starbucks pumpkin bread is a street drug for dogs. At least if you are my dog – so much so that when my last girl, […]
Continue reading »Dogs often crave purposefulness when they spend time with us while we wander around the yard or in the garage. If you have a helpful […]
Continue reading »Every dog owner knows very well that chocolate is poison and dogs will eat it anyway, which makes Halloween a particularly challenging time of the […]
Continue reading »Microchipping is a common practice among pet owners as they allow contact information to be embedded in their pet’s information. If your pet gets lost […]
Continue reading »It’s usually pretty easy to spot a dog with a zoom as it runs at full speed, bouncing off walls or furniture in its own […]
Continue reading »When your dog gets a little smelly, shaggy, or long in the nail, you know it’s time to groom him … but it can be […]
Continue reading »In a past life, I worked at a pet store, and one of the most heartbreaking things I saw every day was people who came […]
Continue reading »According to every ad for dog food, people want the best for their pets – after all, they are part of the family. This includes […]
Continue reading »Veterinarians and auto mechanics have a lot in common. They both solve pressing problems for people who often have no idea what’s going on and […]
Continue reading »Like humans, our pets can develop arthritis, which can significantly affect their quality of life if not properly treated with it. While some growth retardation […]
Continue reading »Your dog cannot express in words how he is feeling, which means that the only way to know when he is sick is by observing […]
Continue reading »American culture is obsessed with dogs. Cute, fluffy, loyal and funny animals are everywhere in our social media feeds and in our homes. But when […]
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