A study published in the journal Current Biology found that a dog’s tear production increases with emotion. The study measured tear volume in dogs that were reunited with their owners vs with unfamiliar people. Tear volume increased during the dog-owner reunions. The researchers theorized that the tears...
The Nielsen company may be best known for tracking what we watch on TV, but they also have a market research branch that tracks trends in consumer products. They presented the results of a pet food online search term study at this year’s Global Pet...
Getting your first pair of eyeglasses can be tough for a little kid. A Child's Eyes optical shop in Pennsylvania makes it easier with the help of a very chill glasses-wearing rescue cat named Truffles. Shop owner Danielle Crull has done an amazing job training Truffles...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it has fully approved Tanovea (rabacfosadine injection) to treat lymphoma in dogs. This is the first conditionally approved new animal drug to gain full FDA approval. The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine reports that “While canine lymphoma affects...
An archaeological dig at an early Roman port city on the coast of the Red Sea in Egypt called Berenice has unearthed what is believed to be the earliest known cemetery for domestic pets (mostly cats and dogs but also monkeys). According to an article on...
Jacinda Ardern was sworn in as New Zealand’s new Prime Minister this week, making history as the world’s youngest female leader (she’s 37). She’s also New Zealand’s youngest Prime Minister in 150 years and the third woman to lead the country. Ardern’s adorable polydactyl cat Paddles...
When it comes to caring for our dogs, cats, and other pets, many devoted pet owners will do just about anything to make sure that our fur kids lead healthy, happy, and pampered lives. Trends in the pet industry reflect our continuing interest in providing...
Attention animal lovers: it’s time to put pen to paper and start using good old snail mail again! The U.S. Postal Service officially unveiled their adorable new “forever” Pets stamps on August 2nd. The stamp set features 20 different domestic animals photographed by Eric Isselée....