Jennifer Coates

2 months ago | be.chewy.com | Shelby Deering |Irith Bloom |Jennifer Coates

Many veterinarians, veterinary nutritionists, and animal and human health organizations recommend against feeding a homemade dog food diet—and research backs them up. Studies have shown that homemade dog food rarely provides complete and balanced nutrition, including:A 2019 study, where 84% of the diets had three or more nutrients below recommended levelsA 2013 study, where 95% of the diets were deficient in at least one essential nutrientAnd the problems don’t end there.

Dec 16, 2024 | nerdwallet.com | Jennifer Coates

The Alaska Airlines baggage weight limit for checked bags is 50 pounds. If your bag is heavier — or more than 62 linear inches (linear inches are the length, width and height measurements added together) — you might incur fees. Overweight bag feesAn Alaska Airlines checked bag weight of 51 to 100 pounds incurs a $100 fee, plus any other applicable baggage fees such as the standard checked bag fee. The fee for exceeding linear dimension limits is $150 per bag.

Dec 9, 2024 | thesprucepets.com | Jennifer Coates

As the temperatures drop, dog parents may wonder whether their dogs need winter coats to stay safe and warm during the frigid season. Not all dogs need a winter coat, and in some cases, the extra layer of warmth can actually do more harm than good. However, under the right conditions, most dogs can benefit from an additional layer of protection from the elements. Find out below when it's safe, and necessary, to put a winter coat on your dog.

Dec 5, 2024 | warwickonline.com | Jennifer Coates

Better grab a handful of napkins when you order the Pu-Pu Platter from The Islander Restaurant, because you are going to need them. The Islander’s Pu-Pu Platter is a flaming hibachi of egg rolls, fried chicken wings, chicken fingers, fantail shrimp, beef teriyaki, spare ribs and fried wontons that is FINGER-LICKING good and served up every day at this popular Chinese restaurant in Warwick.

Nov 21, 2024 | warwickonline.com | Jennifer Coates

You can just feel it in the air ~ the darker days of winter are on the horizon and the usual bustle of the holidays is soon upon us. As the earth transitions into a season of rest, there are very few of us who will be hibernating any time soon! For many, it is a time when personal wellness and rest are the very last things on our own “to-do” lists.