Pets And The Environment (24)
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5 Things Pet Owners Should Know Before Planting Spring Gardens
By Shayna Meliker, Tue Mar 07 23:34:00 EST 2017For many of us and our pets, the sweet arrival of springtime signifies warmer weather and longer daylight hours — which translates to more time outside! If you have pets and plan to spend time… Full Article ›
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How to Keep Yourself and Your Pet From Getting Skunked
By Linda Lombardi, Mon Feb 23 22:18:00 EST 2015Skunks don't really want to make you stink. In fact, they always warn you first. "The first thing he's going to do is try to run away. If he gets cornered, he's going to turn around and… Full Article ›
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Keeping City Pets Safe in the Concrete Jungle
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus DVM, DACVIM (SAIM, Oncology), Wed Aug 27 10:46:00 EDT 2014I live and work in one of the more densely populated cities in the world: New York City, home to more than 8.4 million residents. Although many would guess there’s not much room for pets, the New… Full Article ›
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Coyotes in the City: What You Need to Know
By Linda Lombardi, Wed Jul 09 10:22:00 EDT 2014If you live in a city or suburb, the only canines you expect to see are people's pet dogs. But more and more, one of their wild relatives is enjoying the benefits of urban living: Coyotes have… Full Article ›
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What Should You Do If You Find a Bunny Nest?
By Caroline Golon, Thu Jul 03 14:44:00 EDT 2014If it seems like you’re seeing rabbits everywhere these days, you’re not imagining it. Rabbit mating season usually runs from March through September, so now’s the time when people stumble upon nests… Full Article ›
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Celebrate Garden for Wildlife Month by Creating an Ecofriendly Yard
By Linda Lombardi, Tue May 13 09:14:00 EDT 2014It's finally spring, so it's time to get out and work on your lawn and garden! There are lots of easy choices you can make that will help wildlife and the environment — and some of them can save you… Full Article ›
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Coop de Ville: A How-To Guide for Keeping Chickens in the City
By Nora Zelevansky, Thu Dec 19 07:53:00 EST 2013Which came first, the urban chicken farmer or the free-range egg? These days, in places from Brooklyn to Portland, the answer may be both. Backyard chicken coops have become as de rigueur as… Full Article ›
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Great Snakes! It's Amnesty Day for Exotic Pets in South Florida
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, Thu Dec 05 08:00:00 EST 2013Amnesty is a legalese-y term more likely to evoke issues surrounding human rights than having anything to do with pets. Nonetheless, a few times a year here in South Florida, the Florida Fish and… Full Article ›
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Proper Pet Waste Disposal: How to Protect People and the Environment
By Lisa Granshaw, Tue Nov 19 08:08:00 EST 2013How often have you almost stepped in — or actually stepped in — dog poop that was left on the ground? Pet waste that isn't properly disposed of isn't just a hazard waiting to happen to your… Full Article ›
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Prevent Pet Waste From Killing Your Lawn
By Lisa Granshaw, Mon Oct 21 08:13:00 EDT 2013If you own pets, then you’re probably aware that their waste can be hard on your landscaping. Dead grass and brown spots can be a common and unwelcome result when your lawn doubles as a pet… Full Article ›
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Where the Wild Ones Are: A Q&A With "Wild Ones" Author Jon Mooallem
By Linda Lombardi, Mon Jul 22 07:51:00 EDT 2013Jon Mooallem's new book is Wild Ones: A Sometimes Dismaying, Weirdly Reassuring Story About Looking at People Looking at Animals in America. Mooallem is interested in how people think and feel… Full Article ›
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Create an Animal-Friendly Backyard Pond
By Linda Lombardi , Fri Jun 14 08:01:00 EDT 2013There are lots of decisions to make when planning a backyard pond: the size, the location, the landscaping. But before you go too far, don't forget the most important question: Who's going to live… Full Article ›