If you’re looking for ways to bond with your cat, the way to their heart is often through their stomach. “Giving treats to your cat can help strengthen the bond between you and your pet,” said Dr. Nicole Savageau, VMD, veterinarian at The Vets, a mobile veterinary service. Cat treats can also be used to train your […]
Dogs are sweet, loving, and therapeutic but, at the end of the day, they are animals — and they can bite. National Dog Bite Prevention Week® , occurring every second week in April and backed by the American Veterinary Medical Association, aims to bring awareness to the fact that although dogs are part of the […]
Do you have a cat who likes to snooze on your head when you’re tucked up tight and snug in your bed? Sounds funny, but as many cat parents know, sharing your home with a feline friend or two often means sharing your pillow, as well. And if you wake up with a furry helmet […]
The results are in and the nation’s top dog names all have one thing in common — they’re human names, too. Step aside Fido, Buddy and Rover. Names like Luna, Lucy and Cooper are taking center stage for American dogs, according to an analysis of a database of 400,000 dog names compiled by Camp Bow Wow, […]
There’s nothing quite like enjoying some sweet, juicy fruit on a warm spring or summer day. Of course, if your dog is around, he/she might just be gazing up at you, tail wagging, mouth open, ready for his/her share. After all, your food is their food, right? Luckily, dogs can eat many fruits, both fresh […]
Black spots on a dog’s tongue are created by pigmentation and, they’re generally determined by melanin genetics. They’re not always present at birth but can develop during the first several months of life. Your young puppy may start out with a completely pink tongue, but spots or color changes may appear as they grow. According […]
For the first time in three decades, the U.S. has a new favorite dog breed. The French Bulldog has snatched the top spot away from the perennial favorite Golden Retriever, the American Kennel Club (AKC) announced last week. As AP News reports, the sturdy but petite, push-faced, perky-eared, world-weary-looking and distinctively droll French bulldog became […]
New research shows that our beloved pets may be hurting our sleep. Though pets can have many positive effects on health, pet ownership was linked with poorer sleep, according to a recent study published in the journal Human-Animal Interactions. As NBC News reports, the researchers looked at data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which asks questions on […]
National Animal Poison Prevention Week during the third week in March focuses on educating owners on what can poison their pets, identifying the signs they’ve been poisoned, and how to prevent poisoning. The week is tied to National Poison Prevention Week. The National Safety Council first began promoting National Poison Prevention Week in 1961. National […]
It’s the end of a long day, and all you want to do is get into bed with your four-legged friend for some snuggling and sleep. But is this a good idea? According to the Best Friends Animal Society, that depends on the personality of your pet. In other words: While some dogs and cats may love […]