Pet food aisles are starting to resemble their human counterparts, with natural and gourmet items increasingly taking up space. But owners should educate themselves on which foods really are a health benefit. When Gabriel, a 10-year-old rescue cat from Chinatown, tucks into his morning meal, you won't see any Friskies or Meow Mix in his bowl. Ahi tuna and duck are more the ticket. "I think there's more than enough pesticides and chemicals and that kind of stuff in human … Continue reading →

Dog-friendly work environments are one new trend making companies friendlier, more collaborative, and ultimately more productive.[1] Leib Lurie never intended for his company, message delivery service One Call Now, to be pet-friendly. But his dog, Ivy, had other ideas.   Five years ago, the German shepherd showed up unannounced at One Call Now's Troy, Ohio-based office—a 1.5-mile trek from Lurie's home. When he continued to make the trip each day he wasn't brought to the office, Lurie realized it was time for … Continue reading →

Why treating pets like children can be such a hot-button issue[1] Google “furkids” and you will find hits on everything from dogsitters to tailored clothing: the population of pet guardians that relate to their bundles of fur much like offspring is steadily growing. Some pet parents see their dog as a child-substitute—a replacement for the unconditional love and nurturing that comes with a parent-child relationship. Others view caring for their dog as a bona fide parenting role, regardless of their … Continue reading →