Kaaya Sharma
Animal experimentation: unethical or necessary?
Animal experimentation is highly prevalent in contemporary society. It is commonly used for behavioral experiments, to study anatomy, and...
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Kaaya Sharma
- Nov 19, 2022
- 2 min
The health benefits of owning a pet
Anthrozoology is a field of study dealing with the interaction between humans and other animals. All humans need some degree of...
Kaaya Sharma
- Sep 17, 2022
- 2 min
The stigma against black cats on Halloween
As most of you might already know, black cats are associated with bad luck, black magic, and many superstitions. This association has...
Kaaya Sharma
- Jul 2, 2022
- 3 min
The effect of fireworks on your pet and how to keep them safe
With the Independence Day holiday quickly approaching, it's important to understand how fireworks can affect some pets and how to keep...
Kaaya Sharma
- May 21, 2022
- 4 min
The appalling secrets behind factory farming
Many small farms are slowly being replaced with large, industrialized factories, leaving animals to be treated as mere commodities living...
Kaaya Sharma
- Mar 19, 2022
- 2 min
How to tell if your pet is in pain
Although our pets cannot verbally communicate when they are in pain, they can communicate that they are hurt through many other means. It...
Kaaya Sharma
- Jan 22, 2022
- 3 min
Reasons why you should consider adopting a shelter animal
Currently, many pet owners continue to buy animals from private breeders and stores instead of from animal or rescue shelters. Here are...
Kaaya Sharma
- Nov 20, 2021
- 3 min
How to steer clear of your pet getting separation anxiety after quarantine
The COVID-19 pandemic left the majority of us stuck at home enduring quarantine. Although inconvenient for us, our furry friends most...
Kaaya Sharma
- Sep 18, 2021
- 3 min
Chasing Coral: the death of a remarkable ecosystem
Chasing Coral (2017), a documentary directed by Jeff Orlowski, focuses on a team of divers, scientists, and photographers who document...
Kaaya Sharma
- Jul 17, 2021
- 3 min
Benefits of getting a senior pet
Oftentimes, senior pets are overlooked as potential options for pet buyers. However, getting an older pet has numerous benefits AND you...
Kaaya Sharma
- May 15, 2021
- 3 min
Disposable masks and gloves: a real threat to our ecosystem
Environment and wildlife around the world are suffering from the impact of disposable protective gear. In particular, the careless...
Kaaya Sharma
- Mar 20, 2021
- 4 min
House training a new puppy
One of the first things that goes along with welcoming a new puppy into your home is figuring out how to best house train it. Potty...
Kaaya Sharma
- Jan 16, 2021
- 4 min
The link between speciesism and interlocking systems of oppression
When we discuss sociological issues poisoning our society, we seldom take the time to make connections between different forms of...
Kaaya Sharma
- Nov 21, 2020
- 3 min
How to have a safe and fun Thanksgiving with your pets
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, knowing safe ways to celebrate the holiday with your pets is important. Although it is always a...
Kaaya Sharma
- Sep 19, 2020
- 2 min
Five ways pets express joy and happiness
There's no doubt that when you see your dog's big, goofy smile, or your cat purring on your lap, a smile immediately comes to your face....
Kaaya Sharma
- Jul 18, 2020
- 3 min
Different ways your pets show affection
Although animals may not show affection in ways that we can easily identify, there are various actions and signs that indicate your pet...
Kaaya Sharma
- May 23, 2020
- 3 min
Plastic Ocean: the detrimental effects of plastic pollution
Plastic Ocean (2016), by Craig Leeson, is a documentary about the detrimental effects of plastic pollution. What began as a search for...
Kaaya Sharma
- Mar 21, 2020
- 3 min
Toxic foods for your pets
When pet owners are having a delicious meal and their pet looks up at them with those big, loving eyes, it can be very difficult not to...
Kaaya Sharma
- Jan 18, 2020
- 3 min
How to maintain your pet's oral hygiene
Your pet's oral health is a crucial part of maintaining their overall health. Sufficient dental care practices go a long way in...
Kaaya Sharma
- Nov 23, 2019
- 3 min
Questions to ask at your pet's first vet visit
Taking your pet to the vet for the first time can be nerve-wracking, especially if you are a first-time pet owner. Having a list of...
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