10 Pet-Friendly Hotels in Big Bear Lake, CA (2024 Update)
Although just a few hours from Los Angeles, Big Bear Lake feels like a world away from that sprawling metropolis. The resort town is high in the San Bernadino mountains and offers year-round outdoor activities. If you’re eager to explore the trails with your pet, you’re probably wondering what your options are for lodging in […]
Rutin and dog joint health – Dr. Dobias Natural Healing
The Science of Rutin’s Power in Managing Osteoarthritis, Vascular and Chylothorax in Dogs Rutin, a potent bioflavonoid found in a variety of plants, fruits, and vegetables, is gaining recognition for its extensive health benefits in both human and veterinary medicine. This comprehensive exploration delves into the multifaceted effects of Rutin on health, its critical role […]
Golden-Crowned Kinglets are Trash Birds
Written by Jason Crotty Jason Crotty is a birder, lawyer, and occasional writer currently living in Portland, Oregon with his wife and daughter. A Bay Area native, he started birding while working at a large law firm in San Francisco, but birds less frequently now that there’s a kid around, so he writes […]
Another Visit From the Peach Kitty
The peach kitty came around over the weekend! In fact he showed up first thing before my human even got to sit down at her computer. He’s always happy to see me. But sometimes he looks at my human like she’s an unwanted chaperone. Which I guess in his world she is. But when she […]
The Wholesome Benefits of Barley Grass for Canine Wellness – Dr. Dobias Natural Healing
In recent years, barley grass has been growing in popularity as a superfood for humans; however, dogs have consumed grass instinctively for thousands of years. The primary reason is that barley grass has been shown to have a wide range of health-promoting properties, including immune support, digestive health, detox, and reduction in joint pain and […]
Late Winter Birding in Munich
I spent a weekend in Munich recently to visit my girlfriend and my brother. As South Germany always has different birds on offer to the area around Bonn, I had to take my camera with me. While I usually only take my binoculars on trips where birding is not really a part but I just […]
Pet Insurance: Something to Pay For, But Hopefully Never Need
The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. I want to let you in on a secret. The part of a veterinarian’s job that they […]
health benefits and when to use it – Dr. Dobias Natural Healing
Unlocking Joint Health: The Benefits of MSM for Dogs Looking for ways to reduce your dog’s joint pain and inflammation? For many years now, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) has been at the forefront of many joint and mobility supplements for dogs as a joint-protective agent to help prevent painful joints and injuries. What is MSM? It’s a naturally occurring […]
My Year so Far – Modest but Satisfactory
With the first three months of the year now gone, it’s time for a review of my birding efforts so far this year. At the time of writing, my British year list stands at a modest but satisfactory 139, while my European list is on 173, thanks to a visit to southern Spain in February. […]
Waiting Impatiently for Dinner – Summer’s Fabulous Cat Life
It was dinnertime, but my human took a look at the light in the dining room and dropped everything to take a few photos. Just my luck! The big problem when this happens is that if I try to look cute so I can get dinner faster, my human just takes more photos! Then she […]