It’s National Pet Month – just another reason to celebrate our furkids and enhance the truly remarkable human-animal bond. It’s the perfect occasion to treat the pooch in your life with something a little different instead of a typical jerky treat or a chew toy. And what is that something different? It’s a luxury box of […]
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Pet Night On Capital Hill
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and the Pet Leadership Council (PLC) brought the power of pets to Congress during a special occasion on Capitol Hill. At a packed event, Senators and Representatives heard from the pet care community that pets and pet-friendly policies are important for human health and quality of life. “Pet […]
New! Cure4Cats Day
For more than 50 years the Winn Feline Foundation has been funding research studies to improve the health and well being of cats. The chances are that many of the treatments now considered routine when you take to the vet started out as a research initiative funded by this organization. You can read about some […]
Pet Praising: Why It Benefits Both You and Your Pet
If you are a besotted pet parent, you probably praise your pet constantly and don’t even think about it. It’s almost a natural response for every time they do something to tell them they are: Wonderful Cute Adorable The Best dog/cat ever Soul mate Best friend Confidant The list is endless. The interesting part, and […]
The Secret Life of Pets: Perhaps They Are On The Train …
As someone who regularly rides Amtrak’s Surfliner train to San Diego, I welcome Amtrak’s on-going attempts to encourage pets to travel by train. And I’m I referring to ordinary fur kids, not service animals. Now, to celebrate the release of the movie The Secret Life of Pets on Blu-ray and DVD, Amtrak has teamed up […]
#Dogthanking A Mutt Called Kona
Its Thanksgiving, a time to gather with friends and family and give thanks that they are part of our lives. And that most certainly includes four-legged family members who enrich our lives in so many ways. Here is a special opportunity to celebrate your dogs by taking part in Purina’s #Dogthanking online event that benefits […]
Walking The Dogs Keeps Neighborhoods Safe
A study carried out the The University of Western Australia has found dog walkers are physically active on more days of the week and dog walking can help people feel safer in their neighborhood. The study carried out by Dr Hayley Christian from The University of Western Australia (UWA) in collaboration with the WALTHAM Centre […]
Pet Health Insurance: Is It Right For Your Dog
Can I afford a dog? This is one of the key questions that potential dog owners need to ask themselves before adopting. Dogs are a long-term financial responsibility. It’s not just about daily food and weekly grooming. It’s about long-term health care. Every pet should receive at least one annual veterinary check-up. There are more […]
The Germ Game: People Versus Dogs
We’ve probably all seen that credit card ad that Tina Fey does where she puts her dog on the checkout counter at the supermarket making the point that her dog’s feet are cleaner than her mouth. Well now a study done on dogs and germs by Havahart Wireless has revealed some interesting findings. For example, […]
The Perfect Playlist For Your Pooch
They say every dog has its day and August 26th is National Dog Day. Deezer, one of the world’s leading, on-demand digital music streaming services, found that our four-legged friends aren’t that different from us and need music to enhance their overall health and happiness. These findings come from a study dome in partnership with […]