Pets, like children, can get in harms way during the holidays. Make sure your home is safe.
Pets
I live in a rural area of New Jersey and most of the time, I wouldn’t trade it for the world. However there are some things about living the country life that I could do without. Most of these things deal with the animals that
Do you know what to do with your pet in the event of a hurricane or other natural disaster? What’s in your pet emergency kit? Here are important tips to help keep your pet safe in the event of a weather disaster.
A dog may be man’s best friend, but who (or what) is a cow’s best friend? The other day I was driving past a farm and saw something kind of neat: a cow resting her head on the cow next to her. They were both
Superstitions – they’re everywhere. Did you ever wonder where this notion originated?
Can cats and dogs really forewarn people of an upcoming weather or seismic event? See what science says.
Being a veterinarian, I was called to examine an ill Irish wolfhound named Balfour. The dog’s owners, Don and Mona, and their little boy, Sean, were very attached to Balfour and were hoping for a miracle. My examination of Balfour found that he was dying
Warning to Dog Owners~ Our local county extension director sent us this warning that needs to be widely distributed. Please share this important information with all the dog owners you know. Recently a dog owner purchased a bag of cocoa mulch and left it sitting
Helpful Hint…
Making your famous apple pie and out of apple pie spice? Try this easy-as-pie recipe: simply combine 1½ tablespoons ground cinnamon, 1½ teaspoons ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon ground allspice. Store in an air-tight jar or plastic bag.
If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1919, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.
