(NECN) – People in New England are among the top consumers of ice cream in the country.
So of course, we want frozen desserts for our dogs too.
And we’ve got it.
It’s called Yoghund and it’s a totally organic, frozen yogurt for your dog.
Joining Vicki Croke with more is Jody Rodgers, the creator of Yoghund.
(NECN) – On the Secret Life of Animals, we continue our focus on food with the secret to baking up your own delicious dog treats.
Lisa Makrinikolas is the owner of My Dog Ate it Catering, but you can also find her behind the bakery counter at the Especially for Pets store in Newton Massachusetts.
Lisa helps Vicki cook up some treats
(NECN) – So how do you go about reading between the lines of the nutrition label on pet foods?
Dr. Martha Smith of the Animal Rescue League of Boston joins Vicki Croke on the Secret Life of Animals with some tips.
From head to tail, these tiny turtles are only about the size of a quarter after hatching.
But in Massachusetts, a “headstarting” program is once again underway, designed to give this endangered species a head start on life.
Bunny Watson of the Museum of Science in Boston explains how it works.
Cutting the calories (and the table scraps) may be one of the most important things we can do to improve the lives of our pets.
But if those puppy dog eyes are getting in the way of a strict diet – you may just need some tough love from the Jenny Craig of the animal world.
Dog on a diet? Add some low-fat and low-calorie dog treats to the shopping list this week.
Check them out – in this Pet Gear.
You can find all of the products featured in this segment at Especially for Pets stores and at Polka Dog Bakery in Boston’s South End!
At almost 130 pounds, it’s hard to miss the latest arrival at the Allwetter Zoo in Germany.
It’s a baby rhino, who’s become quite a hit with the zookeepers. The one-week old calf was separated from its mother shortly after birth, after the mother showed signs of becoming aggressive toward the baby. Zookeepers are feeding the calf every two hours, and keeping it company constantly.
The newborn is said to responding well to bottle feeding and seems to enjoy all the attention. (More great video after the soundbite, which is in German.)
The New England Aquarium has some new furry friends tonight. Several fur seals will be part of the aquarium’s new “Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Center”.
The first three residents have arrived: JD, Cordova and Ursula.
A fur seal’s greatest asset is in fact its fur. It is where it gets its name, and it is the second thickest on the planet second only to a sea otter. It is great for keeping them cold in icy waters but it was also terrible because it caused them to be hunted to near extinction in the 1800s and in fact around 1890 scientists thought there were extinct.
Americans spend about $2 billion each year on birdseed. But if you get the feeling your money is going to the squirrels rather than the songbirds, we’ve got some suggestions for switching up your backyard feeder.
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Looking to throw a bash for the party animal in your life? Lisa Makrinikolas runs My Dog Ate it Catering, a Massachusetts company offering up homemade and natural treats for pet parties, farmers’ markets and our friends at Especially for Pets.
In this week’s Pet Gear, Lisa takes us through her company’s menu, plus other local products designed to reduce a pet owner’s carbon “pawprint.”
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The Secret Life of Animals is a celebration of our deep ties to the creatures around us. Its a show that seeks to unlock the wonder of the animals themselves, our mysterious bond with them, and our lives together: From breathtaking stories of survival in the wild to pragmatic tips on understanding our pets and keeping them healthy.
The mammal in charge is host Vicki Croke, who has been covering animal issues for more than 20 years on television, radio, and in print. Her entire career has been one big excuse to pat as many animals as possible.
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