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 […]
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 […]
As the unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day is a great excuse to get outdoors. But whether you’re partying, barbequing, or just soaking up some rays, it’s important to keep your pet’s safety in mind at all times. To prevent any Memorial Day mishaps, the ASPCA has put together some tips to help protect animals […]
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 […]
May 19 is National Endangered Species Day. Thanks to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), in effect since 1973, almost two thousand of endangered species once thought to be on the brink of extinction have had a resurgence. The ESA remains one of the most popular and effective conservation laws ever enacted in the U.S., with 84 […]
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and as the temperatures warm up, the ticks begin to emerge and concerns about the disease increase. This time of year, both people and pets alike are bound to come across ticks, which could potentially lead to illnesses such as lyme disease. As USA Today reports, while tick exposure […]
Cats usually get completely stressed out when having to visit the vet for any reason, and since you love your furry feline friend, that obvious distress, stresses you out as well. According to the VCA Animal Hospitals, the reasons are simple to understand. Cats are very attached to their home territory, and most of our […]
The Pet Gala, to be held this year on May 18, will showcase show-stopping designs inspired by the 2026 Met Gala, recreated exclusively for dogs by renowned Pet Couturier Anthony Rubio. The event, dubbed “Pet Fashion’s Biggest Night,” benefits AKC’s Museum of the Dog. This year’s event (with location TBA) will unfold across “three beautifully […]
Did you know that summer is kicked off with National Chip Your Pet Month? May is officially recognized as this holiday by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and was made to educate responsible pet parents on the importance of microchipping your furry little friend. If a pet meanders far from home, their microchip will be […]
Amazon isn’t hosting its next big sitewide sale until Prime Day in July (or maybe June, depending on who you talk to). But in the meantime, pet owners will be able to stock up on discounted food, treats, toys, apparel, grooming supplies, and other pet essentials during its fifth annual Amazon Pet Days sale. From May 11 […]