As Science Daily reports, researchers have found that a suite of complementary tests can quantify changes in dogs suspected of suffering from cognitive decline. The approach could not only aid owners in managing their elderly canine’s care, but could also serve as a model for evaluating cognitive decline progression in — and treatments for — […]
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex (aka Meghan Markle), were eager to give a home to a dog who was rescued from a breeding facility that shut down over alleged animal abuse and immediately connected with the 7-year-old beagle when they met her, a Los Angeles–based rescue organization said in an interview with […]
As ABC News reports, a mysterious illness that killed over a dozen dogs in northern Michigan has been identified, officials said. The Otsego County Animal Shelter said in a statement August 19 that over 20 dogs in the county had died due to a “parvo-like” illness, a disease that’s highly contagious and often deadly in […]
Attention Pet Lovers: New evidence shows that you can spread the Monkeypox virus to your furry family members. Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for months has […]
August 16th is St. Roch’s Day, or The Feast of St. Roch, celebrating the patron Saint of Dogs. Here’s the story behind the story…. According to The Catholic Company, St. Roch (c.1295 – 1327), also known as St. Rocco, was a nobleman from Montpellier, France, the only son of the wealthy governor of the city. […]
As Food Safety News reports, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cautioning pet owners not to feed their pets certain lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw cat food after samples from these lots tested positive for Salmonella. The FDA recommended that Arrow Reliance Inc. voluntarily recall these products and notify the public, but […]
Tokyo-based clothing company Sweet Mommy has a novel way to keep pets cool. Instead of romping in sprinklers or parking in front of the air conditioner, it’s created “air-conditioned pet clothes” called COOL DOG (though cats can wear them as well). The device is a wearable fan that can be fixed to a pet’s back […]
Have you ever read the descriptions on your cat’s canned food and thought, “Heck, that sounds like a dinner I’d like to eat?” Fess up. You know you have. Well, canned cat food brand Fancy Feast is opening an ultra-limited edition pop up restaurant that gives you a chance to do just that. For two […]
For many engaged couples, one of the best parts of wedding planning is figuring out ways to incorporate their pets into the big day. Some people choose to name specialty cocktails after their dogs or cats, while others print their pictures on custom napkins or place photos of the animals around the room for guests […]
Twenty dogs from across the globe have arrived at their final destination: a forever home. According to SPCA International, the animal protection organization arranged for 20 dogs rescued and adopted by U.S. military members while serving overseas to be flown to New York City, so the canines could reunite with the people who saved them […]