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  • CBD for pets—Is The Peaceable Kingdom Arriving at Last?

    Cannabidiol (or CBD) for pets

    The ins-and-outs of CBD products for pets.

    By James van Maanen

    Will that famous and much-loved painting by Edward Hicks (1780-1849) finally become some sort of reality? That would take a major evolutionary leap, of course, but for pet owners who would like to see their dogs, cats, and other animals calmer and/or in less pain, the introduction of CBD hemp oil products offers some hope and...

  • Sully, a President’s Best Friend

    Sully, an America’s VetDogs’ service dog lends a helping paw to a former president.

    An America’s VetDogs’ service dog lends a helping paw to a former president.

    By Cheryl Smyth

    Like most of his kind, Sully loves to play—anytime, anywhere, with anyone—human or canine alike. Though he enjoys his romps, he laps up being able to perform the jobs he is trained for. As an assistance dog, he helped his human friend, former president of the United States, George H.W. Bush, live more...

  • Road trip in Western France with Fido

    Road Trip with my dog Shark

    The must sees from La Rochelle to Mont Saint Michel.

    By Maria Himmich

    What I love about road trips is the freedom to stop by anywhere and anytime I see a beautiful landscape or feel that my dog Shark needs to stretch her legs. During my last stay in France, I decided to hit the road to dis- cover the West coast of the country, from Bordeaux South to Mont Saint Michel North.

    First stop. The...

  • Waterfalling in Love with the Parks and Urban Delights of Greenville

    Waggin at the waterpark in Greenville

    Find canine southern comfort in this South Carolina haven.

    By Robin Tierney

    Big, beautiful waterfalls right in the center of downtown? You know you’re in a special place, even before you and Fido discover Greenville’s cascade of other charms.

    Here, Southern hospitality is authentic, and it extends to canines of all breeds and sizes. At least 125 restaurants welcome dogs, as do the lovely parks...