Pets can provide love, happiness, companionship and more to their owners. But how much does having a pet influence a person’s health? And is there ever a downside to owning one? Here’s what some studies say about the positive — and in some cases, not-so-positive — effects of pet ownership. Pets help Reduce Stress and […]
You have a cat, and you love your cat, but you might not love all the things that come with it, like your cat’s need to scratch up your sofa, rugs, bed spread….. First, it’s important to understand that scratching is a completely normal and healthy behavior that most cats engage in, and it serves […]
Wolfenoot — say “wolf-uh-noot” — was a holiday born in 2018 after a y-year-old New Zealand boy told his mom that, “The Spirit of the Wolf brings and hides small gifts around the house for everyone. People who have, have had or are kind to dogs get better gifts than anyone else. You eat roast […]
Though most Americans have never seen a Danish-Swedish farmdog, that will change for people who watch the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving. As Forbes reports, David Frei, co-host of the National Dog Show, is excited for dog lovers to meet the new breed during the show, which airs on NBC right after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. […]
To celebrate the special bond and joy of multiple pets in a household, Pets Add Life (PAL) officially designated November 19 as National Get a Pal For Your Pet Day! As the PAL website states, the organization loves to “promote the joys and benefits of pet ownership… and trust us, there are a lot! Our goal is […]
As the weather gets colder, you may worry about the cats you see around your neighborhood. They may be pets whose owners let them outside, or they could be community cats, a group that includes ferals (who are afraid of people) and strays (who’ve been lost or abandoned). No matter how resourceful these outdoor cats […]
Poinsettias aren’t the only holiday greenery that can turn your pets green. While they look pretty and festive, there are a variety of familiar flora that can be toxic to both cats and dogs. Before you buy a bunch of live plants and sprigs to brighten up your home for the holidays, consider how they […]
Our feline friends try to be aloof, but they know exactly how to get our attention. And some cats decide they want that attention in the middle of the night, right when you’re trying to get in that critical REM sleep. As Daily Paws reports, a cat meowing at night is eager to awaken you […]
November is National Pet Diabetes Month. DVM 360 wants to raise awareness about this lifelong condition affecting approximately 1 in 300 adult dogs and 1 in 230 cats in the United States, in order to ensure veterinarians provide companion animals with proper diagnosis and treatment options so they can live fulfilling lives. Diabetes in dogs and […]
Tom Brady says he has been given “a second chance” with a clone of his beloved family dog. As NBC’s The Today Show reports, the Fox Sports broadcaster and retired NFL legend revealed on Nov. 4 that his dog, Junie, is a clone of his family’s previous dog, a pitbull mix named Lua, who died […]