No matter how careful you are as a pet owner, sometimes dogs or cats go missing and it can be difficult to track them down. Besides traditional collar tags and microchips, pets can now wear “smart” ID tags too. According to an article on the website...
This handsome kitty is Billy, a 4-year-old cat who needed urgent veterinary treatment for a life-threatening urinary blockage. Billy's dad is a single, full-time student who also works construction jobs to help make ends meet. He did not have the funds to fully afford Billy's needed...
Most pet owners have been noticing both supply issues and increasing prices when they shop for pet food. But according to a report on the petfoodindustry.com website, pet food price hikes are well below those for human food. Pet food prices rose by 2.4% by the...
The American Kennel Club has analyzed dog breed registration data for the year 2021 and has compiled its annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the US. For the 31st year in a row, the Labrador Retriever tops the list at #1 in popularity....
As the sad images of Ukrainians fleeing their cities have been much in the news recently, you may have noticed that many refugees have been bringing their pets with them as they travel to safety in nearby countries. Fortunately, many European countries are making it easier...
This adorable guy is an 8-year-old American Bulldog named Roscoe! Roscoe was diagnosed with a type of cancer known as a heart-base tumor. He needed radiation therapy, a treatment option that would give him the best prognosis. Roscoe's mom had used her existing resources on diagnostics,...
Researchers working on the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research Health and Retirement Study are sharing some good news they discovered about the benefits of pet ownership for older adults. In an interview with CNN, they reported findings that show the companionship of a pet...
Researchers have conducted a large-scale survey of pet owners to find out if there have been any changes in how we care for our pets during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results show that pet ownership can be complicated, especially during times of stress. While pets can...
The Wisconsin Humane Society has an annual fundraising event sure to bring a smile to your face! For a $25 donation, a Humane Society volunteer will draw a picture of your pet—to the best of their ability!—based on a picture you send to their Facebook page. Click...
This handsome kitty is Marston! Marston was diagnosed with a life-threatening urinary blockage after showing signs of distress and trouble urinating. He needed emergency perineal urethrostomy (PU) surgery to treat his urgent problem. Marston's dad had his job hours reduced during Covid and was trying his...
Veterinary cardiologists at North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine are sharing advice on how to detect and prevent cardiac disease in our dogs and cats. While some pets are born with inherited heart problems that can be corrected with surgery and other treatments, others...
Dogs and cats get lots of attention during Pet Dental Health Month, but other pets need dental care too! Here's a video of a veterinarian explaining why checking your rabbit's teeth at home is so important. A rabbit's teeth are constantly growing, and checking for overgrown...
Are you new to dog training? National Public Radio’s Life Kit podcast series has a new 23-minute podcast on the essentials of dog training. The hosts consulted several dog training experts, who have provided advice on these key elements of successful training: How to identify your...
The American Veterinary Medical Association reports that 44 cases of Salmonella across 25 states have been linked to people’s pet bearded dragons. Public health officials think the actual number of cases is much higher. While no deaths have been reported, 41% of the cases required...
Most pet owners admit to feeding their dogs and cats the occasional people food snack. It’s OK to give treats every once in a while, but to keep your pet healthy and fit it’s important to choose the right ones. The American Animal Hospital Association says...
A 2-year-old Canadian cat named Loli escaped her home and went missing in 2010. Her owner was never able to locate her and assumed she was lost forever. Fast-forward 12 years, when Christine De Castro got a call from Vaughan, Ontario Animal Services saying her cat...
An Alaskan Malamute named North and a Shiloh Shepherd named Tinsley made the news recently for showing incredible dedication and love for their owners. North was out hiking with his owner on a snowy mountain in Croatia when the man slipped and fell. The man hurt...
The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) is celebrating its 9th annual National Train Your Dog Month by providing lots of helpful training resources for dog owners. The APDT will be offering a variety of free webinars with tips for teaching your dog several essential behaviors:...
Loud or unusual sounds can be scary for dogs, cats, and other pets. How can you help your pet become comfortable with strange sounds? The UK animal welfare charity Dogs Trust has some free help for pet owners. Dogs Trust has partnered with 2 veterinarians who...
A research study published in Applied Animal Behavior Science found that the average dog will respond to around 89 words, half of them being commands. The researchers identified the most frequently understood words, as well as the factors that may play a role in a dog’s...
The American Veterinary Medical Association’s Veterinary Economics Division recently shared the results of a survey of 2,000 pet owners. They found that both dog and cat populations in the US have increased in recent years, with more households owning either dogs or cats. However, there are...