Family (Page 63)

(BPT) – Welcoming a four-legged friend into your family is an exciting time for everyone, but puppies, kittens, dogs and cats can easily find themselves in serious trouble while exploring their new surroundings. It is important to remember that pets are naturally curious and explore their worlds with their mouths,Continue Reading

(BPT) – One good thing about 2020? More people are fostering and adopting pets who need homes. And during the holidays, pet adoption increases even more because families have more time away from work and school. Before you foster or adopt — and especially when considering a pet as aContinue Reading

(BPT) – Feeling a sense of connection and belonging with others is a basic human need. But unfortunately for many older adults, social isolation and loneliness are on the rise, especially because of the necessary social distancing since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The good news is, there are concrete strategiesContinue Reading

The American Kennel Club (AKC) is excited to announce its newest special, AKC Heroes: 2020 Awards for Canine Excellence, coming to its digital network, AKC.tv. This five-episode special, scheduled to air November 30th – December 4th at 12pm ET each day, will cover the stories of fifteen remarkable dogs and how the final fiveContinue Reading

(BPT) – The transition from breast milk or formula to food can be a stressful one for parents of toddlers. Keeping track of the newest information about adequate nutrition is difficult enough, not to mention you’re now dealing with toddler food preferences that can seemingly alter overnight. “Guidelines around nutritionContinue Reading

(BPT) – Are you retired or approaching retirement age? You may be thinking about the best options for where to live moving forward. Perhaps your house has become more than you can handle, or you have health concerns that require more care — or maybe you’d just like to liveContinue Reading

(BPT) – Millions of Americans receive benefits from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is a federal nutrition program that provides benefits to help supplement food budgets for individuals and families. SNAP benefits have traditionally been used in-store and now they’re also acceptedContinue Reading

(BPT) – 2020 has been a year of change, reflection and resilience. But most of all, 2020 has been a year of seeking new ways to connect — with your family and loved ones, or with others in your community who need support. Now more than ever, hope is essential.Continue Reading

(BPT) – You’ve probably heard the buzz about probiotics helping to support gut health for humans — but did you know that probiotics can also help support the health of your pet? It turns out that both dogs and cats can benefit from probiotics as a regular part of theirContinue Reading