Here is a new reason dogs are considered man and woman’s best friend: A team of Swedish researchers has found that dog owners tend to live longer. The researchers followed more than 3-M people with no history of heart disease over a 12 year period. Remarkably, dog owners had a 20% lower risk of premature […]
In Y 2016, the USDA ruled that pet dealers selling animals online must have a federal license, because the prospective owners could not meet the animals in person to review their health condition. However, if an online breeder offers to bring the animal to you in a neutral location, such as a parking lot, the […]
Chicago hails visitors with a very Midwest welcome, and very few hard-and-fast rules. But these tips will help you blend in like a local and get the most out of any visit. How to Greet Someone First and foremost, don’t forget to say hello. This is a friendly city where “good morning” and “hey, hello” go a […]
The publicity former US Defense Secretary James Mattis got over his resignation letter, has caused President Trump to appoint a new Defense Secretary Sunday morning, ensuring that General Mattis is out of the administration fast. Read Mad Dog Mattis was sacked! “I am pleased to announce that our very talented Deputy Secretary of Defense, Patrick […]
Pet parents, especially those with older dogs, often don’t realize (or perhaps just do not want to think about) how quickly furry family members age compared to us. Many are surprised to learn their “still acts like a puppy” pet is technically a senior or geriatric dog. There is a general guideline many veterinarians use […]
Dog Friendly Places to Vacation USA Human travelers occasionally need some motivation to take an adventure vacation with their dogs. So, sometimes humans need a weekend or vacation to let loose, put the Keys in the ignition and set off on a road trip with the dog in the back seat and not on the […]
Your Dog May Help You Live Happier Longer The US is home to nearly 70-M pet dogs, and their owners enjoy unconditional love, loyal companionship and often lovably quirky personalities as a result. These intangible benefits of dog ownership are what make them the most popular pet in America Yet, some of the benefits of pet […]
Caution: Our Pets Food May Be Killing Them Celebrity chef Rachael Ray was served with a $5-M lawsuit against her dog food brand, Nutrish, claiming that it contains harmful chemicals. According to reports, the food allegedly contains Glyphosate, a herbicide found in common weed killers like Monsanto’s Roundup. In a separate announcement, the Food and […]
Dogs and Cats Require Real Food Diets for Long Healthy Lives During exercise, a dog’s body produces lots of free radicals, the same things happens in humans It seems counter-intuitive, because it does not make sense that exercise, which is good for the body, triggers the production of lots of DNA-damaging molecules as a byproduct. […]
Processed Meats Are Not Good for Us Period! Processed meats may lead to higher risk of mania, a mood disorder, according to new research by Johns Hopkins University. Data from more than 1,000 people with and without psychiatric problems showed those hospitalized for mania (hyperactivity, euphoria, and insomnia) were 3.5X more likely to have ever […]
Keeping Your Pet Happy, Healthy in the New Year It is a New Year and a new chance to think about steps you can take to improve the health and happiness of your furry family member 1. Feed fresh The goal in feeding your pet a diet she can truly thrive on is to mimic the […]
Dog Owners are Likely to Exercise Regularly Dog owners who walk their pets outside are more likely to have regular exercise habits, regardless of weather, according to a new study. Regular dog walkers were more active on days with cold, rainy weather, and on days with the worst weather conditions, they had 20% higher activity […]
Your Pet Dog Need This Every Day… I have lost count of how many years now pet obesity has been on the rise, along with all the disorders that inevitably result when animals are overfed and under-exercised. According to pet insurer Nationwide, in Y 2016 over 1.3-M pet owner claims totaling more than $60-M were […]
Keeping Your Pet Safe While on Vacation The Big Q’s: Have you planned your Summer vacation yet? You may know when and where you are going, but have you planned how your 4-legged family members will spend their vacation? The Big A’s: Many pet owners choose to take their pets with them, but when beloved […]
Fresh Foods to Include in Your Dog’s Diet Research shows that offering fresh food to your dog is beneficial. So, however you do it, the important thing is to take small steps toward providing the best diet you can afford for your furry companion. Below is a list of 10 fresh Organic foods to add […]
Your Pet’s Health and You Some veterinarians are opposed to the idea of weekend or online courses that offer pet parents or any interested party an animal nutrition certification of some kind, I am not one of them. I believe the more knowledge people gain about how nutrients work in the body, the better food […]
Yes, You Can Have a Dog and a Beautiful Yard You can have a dog and a beautiful yard. With a little planning and effort, your dog/s can peacefully co-exist in a lush outdoor space that makes both of you happy. •Build a play space: frame it with wood or iron fencing, or cement or […]
Some Dogs Were Born to Run Recently, researchers from the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz conducted a study of energy use in dogs. Interestingly, they started their endeavor with the simple goal of calibrating a special collar they developed to study how Wolves use energy. They decided to […]
Restaurants in US Becoming Dog Friendly, But… Most Americans do not want dogs in restaurants, bars, grocery stores and coffee shops If you’re thinking that Sweden’s laissez-faire attitude about dogs in restaurants sounds delightfully refreshing, you are holding an unpopular opinion, even in a dog-loving nation like the USA According to YouGov, an international market […]
The Holidays Can Be Stressful for Pets, Look After Them The Season to be Jolly can bring added dangers to our furry family friends that may be fascinated with new smells, tastes, changes in routines, and frightened by unusual noises. “Veterinarians often see an increase in the number of emergency calls during the holiday season,” […]
Dog & Cat Lovers, the Differences Between Them Associate professor of psychology Dr. Denise Guastello at Carroll University in Wisconsin conducted a study that looked at the personality traits that differentiate between dog lovers and cat lovers, and came up with interesting sets of characteristics belonging to each group. Dr. Guastello’s research involved 600 college […]
Strengthen Your Bond with Your Dog, Enter a New ‘Universe’ Research shows the bond between a person and a dog is similar to the bond experienced between infant and parent. Author Caroline Knapp described the sometimes-surreal experience of bonding with a dog, it is the essence of why so many of us open our homes, […]
Apple Cider Vinegar for Natural Flea Prevention It makes sense to try a non-toxic flea deterrent whenever possible. Apple cider vinegar is an option. While it does not kill fleas, per se, it may repel them because fleas dislike its smell and taste. One of the simplest ways to use this natural flea repellent is […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry, and Royal Canin, a leading global pet food company specializing in breed-specific nutrition, today announced a multiyear agreement for Royal Canin to become the presenting sponsor of the AKC National Championship. The event, which will be renamed “The AKC National Championship presented by Royal […]
The Key Things to Do in a Pet Emergency All pet owners know there will come time in your pet’s life when it will need Emergency veterinary care. So, have a plan in place, as it can save your pet’s life in such emergencies. When it happens, and it surely will, the last thing to […]
There is No Guarantee that Air Travel is Safe for Your Pet Sure, it can be safe to travel by air with your pet, but there are no guarantees, and your experience may vary widely others. The best bet, if your trip requires air travel leaving your pet at home in the care of a […]
When Dogs Meets, Do it Right, Avoid a Dogfight Each and every day our dogs have plenty of opportunities to make new acquaintances aka meet other dogs. The difference between those meetings being pleasant or aggressive lies with how we owners approach dog-to-dog introductions. Unlike people, who walk right up to one another, look each […]