It’s almost never good news when a high quality pet food company decides they want to go mass-market. Champion, maker of Orijen and Acana cat and dog foods, announced a few days ago that their…
Posts Published by Kathy Palmer
I grew up in NJ and Belgium and eventually settled in Portland, ME. Until missing the big city, which inspired a return to Boston in 2010, and the opening of Fish & Bone on Newbury Street. Fish & Bone and its original sibling store Fetch (est. 2000) bring together some of the things I love the most: animals, real food, great design, having an impact, the natural world, urban life, creative solutions, good community, and a good laugh. Zip is all pug, but I'm a cultural mutt.
Hemp, Hemp, Hurray! CBD for Dogs & Cats is Something to Cheer About
Marijuana and hemp are actually two entirely different plants in the same family (cannabis). Hemp is the one of the two that contains high levels of CBD. CBD is the main cannabinoid (chemicals found in cannabis) credited with…
4 Simple Tips to Refresh Your Dog Training
If you aren’t getting a quick response, you know it’s time to work on training again. After all, training isn’t something you ever really finish…it’s a constant part of your relationship with your dog. But…
Product Review: K9 Sport Sack Dog Backpack Carrier
Dog Backpack Carrier in Action My pug Zip is, as many of you know, over 17 years old now. He’s a pretty independent guy, a cowboy pretty much, but we both would prefer to do…
What’s Hot in Dog Sweaters
Wool dog sweaters are perfect for days when it’s not quite hot enough for full-on winter gear. In dog sweaters, the paws-down customer favorite is the Chilly Dog Cowichan Squirrel Sweater. It’s beautifully designed in rich shades of…
Winter Dog Coats that are Really Hot Right Now
Ruffwear Powder Hound Small dogs don’t have enough mass to stay warm in New England winters. Bigger dogs are hardier, but they also generally stay outside for long periods of time, so their exposure to extreme…
Finding Homes for All Shelter Dogs
Boston and Portland’s own Amy Sutherland has a new book out, and if you love dogs, please buy it and read it…you will be glad you did. In writing Rescuing ‘Penny Jane: One Shelter Volunteer,…
Wellness Recall March 18, 2017
Wellpet, maker of Wellness, has issued a limited recall due to possible elevated levels of beef thyroid hormone. The recall is limited to one canned formula, Wellness 95% Beef Canned Dog Food. Any pet parents with this…