Category: Pets

Why Do Dogs Lick You?

Puppy licking a woman who has just rescued him from dog shelter

Most dog owners don’t mind it when their four-legged best friend gives them the occasional lick. After all, is there anything more adorable than getting attacked with dog kisses when you walk in the door after a long day at work? If you’re simply getting licked by your pup when you get home, that’s totally normal and, […]

How to Dress Your Dog in all the colors of the Rainbow for Pride and Beyond

Poodle wearing rainbow outfit and sunglasses

June is Pride month, which means parades, parties, and celebrations of love all around the world. Who says your dog can’t join in? Nobody, that’s who. Whether you and your pup identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community or are showing your support as a rainbow-clad ally, Daily Paws has a few tips to keep […]

New Study reveals that Pets may actually Attract Buyers to Homes

Jack Russell Terrier dog on a welcome "Home" mat

Signs of pets in homes for sale don’t spook potential buyers, and may even be appealing to some home shoppers, says a study from Quicken Loans. According to the study, seventy-nine percent of buyers making an offer on a home say seeing signs of a pet in a property won’t deter them, as long as […]

Can Dogs and Cats get Dementia?

French Bulldog tilting his head and looking confused

The short answer is, yes. Dogs and cats can develop a form of dementia called Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS). This condition, also known as canine cognitive dysfunction in dogs and feline cognitive dysfunction in cats, is similar to Alzheimer’s disease in humans. It involves age-related brain changes that cause cognitive decline, impacting memory, learning, and behavior.  What is Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome […]

Animal Welfare Groups Celebrate the Committee Passage of the Bipartisan Van Drew-Titus Amendment to Ban Horse Slaughter in U.S.

Chestnut Brown horse in a flowery field

Last week, by a vote of 34-30, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed its five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill, which includes a bipartisan amendment led by U.S. Reps. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) and Dina Titus (D-Nev.), joined by Reps. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) and Jimmy Patronis (R-Fla.), to prohibit the transportation of horses for […]

Celebrate the Promise of Love, Friendship, and Kindness on National Rescue Dog Day

Smiling Lab Mix Dog in rescue pen jumping up to human hand

National Rescue Dog Day (NRDD), celebrated annually on May 20, brings with it a promise of love, friendship, and kindness. Each year, millions of animals, specifically dogs, are abandoned by their owners and end up on the streets. Many of these animals are used to a sheltered life, and this, in turn, makes it difficult […]