Golden Retriever Puppy Proofing Home Guide: 7 Expert Tips
By Coral Drake Welcome to your ultimate golden retriever puppy proofing home guide. Your Golden Retriever puppy’s nose is already working overtime, and your home has dozens of potential hazards you have not noticed yet. Most of them are at floor level right now, but within three months, your puppy will be tall enough to […]
10 Common Pit Bull Health Issues Every Owner Should Know
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Pit Bulls are known for their strength, athleticism, loyalty, and people-loving personalities. While they often have a reputation for being tough dogs, they’re also prone to several health conditions that owners should be aware […]
24 Best Cavapoo Breeders in the Midwest
The Cavapoo is a designer crossbreed with a good-natured personality, making it an ideal service and emotional support dog. Cavapoos are generally healthy but on the grounds of not being infected or malnourished from puppyhood or affected by any congenital health conditions. Also getting your cavapoos from the best cavapoo breeders in the midwest is […]
Can Dogs Eat Pancakes? Vet-Safe Advice For Owners
Key Takeaways A small piece of plain pancake may be safe for some healthy adult dogs once in a while. Pancakes are not a healthy or necessary food for dogs and should not be a regular treat. Syrup, butter, chocolate, xylitol, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, and rich toppings can be unsafe or dangerous. Dogs […]
Can dogs have ADHD? – Oh My Dog!
A few days ago, as Stola bounced from one impulsive behavior to another–ripping the couch, chasing the cat, jumping on everyone, nipping, repeat 100 times–I muttered to John, “Is there any chance they make stimulants for dogs?” And then I wondered: Can dogs even have ADHD? So, of course, I dug into the question and […]
**BRAND NEW** THE BBHQ MONTHLY MEOWOSCOPE FOR JULY 2026 with PANDORA **PLUS** YOUR PURRSONAL COSMIC TIP
Pandora here, stretching luxuriously into July’s golden glow as the last shimmer of June’s Strawberry Moon drifts away like a fading dream. The new month arrives with a gentle hush, soft, soothing, and full of quiet promise. Windowsills warm a little faster, shadows soften, and even the breeze seems to carry a hint of cosmic […]
How Can I Keep My Puppy Safe?
The risk of exposure to parvovirus with puppies is real and owners must be mindful about where they take their pups. However, the extreme sensationalism to not take your puppy out of the house is not and can be detrimental to their well-being. The timing of a puppy’s highest likelihood of contracting parvo and their […]
Our Third Bird Feeder in Six Months
You may remember I bought my wife a combination bird feeder and bird bath for Christmas. This worked well until a rat found it. Then I had to get rid of it, lest the rat find a way into our house. We then ended up buying a separate birdbath and a rat resistant feeder. I […]
One Week, Endless Possibilities – Teen Summer Camp
This article is from the May 2026 issue of Update Magazine. For audio recording and full magazine, click the links below the article. A group of teens pose in front of the water fountain at the Detroit Zoo with their white mobility canes in hand. From ziplining and kayaking to spraying a fire hose and […]
Feeding your bunnies better with a rabbit friendly garden
as an impulsive, enthusiatic ADHD HOT MESS, I JUMPED INTO HAVING RABBITS WITHOUT DOING ALL THE RESEARCH. I don’t recommend it. It’s very irresponsible. Like, all’s well that end’s well, but honestly, a touch of caution and research would have served me well. I wasn’t fully uninformed. Obviously, I was willing to learn and would […]