When I was living in Chicago, my landlady had a wonderful golden retriever that was incredibly friendly, smart and fun to play with - but he had one ridiculous habit: he liked to eat his own poop.

From snails to skunks, squirrels to cicadas, most of our neighbors are quiet and seldom interact with us, but they play ...

Where did those droppings come from? Learn how to distinguish bat guano from mouse droppings by observing these telltale signs.

Parvo virus is one of the most dangerous sicknesses a dog can get. It spreads very fast and can make your dog very weak. Many people think it only happens to street dogs but that is not true. Even a ...

Feeding raw meat to pets can pose deadly risks to both your pets and family members. Learn why it's important to avoid raw ...

Some important commands are “heel,” “wait,” and “stay.” You also want to make sure your pup has been trained not to chase and is securely kept on a leash, as there are lots of wild creatures that may ...

Can you name some of the things, other than regular food, eaten by Illinois infants, according to the Illinois Poison Center?

For us weekday warriors, the best time to have a bowel movement (BM) — in peace — is in the mornings at home. Morning movements are often effects of the body’s natural ebb and flow, including the ...

Whether you're taking your dog to the grocery store or across the country, here are the best ways to travel with an animal.

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Bringing home a new puppy? Here’s what I learned in the first week — from crate training to potty accidents — and how to set ...

For a number of years, I’ve led an autumn nature writing workshop at different locations in the high desert. They’ve been held at ranches in Crook County, including the Rafter Q, where I used to live ...