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Bird Flu and Your Pets: What You Need to Know

The recent news about bird flu affecting dairy herds and causing some human infections has understandably raised concerns. While experts emphasize that the risk to the general public remains low, i...

The importance of the social environment to dogs' health

We all recognize that dogs are intensely social, with their human family, dogs, and even other pets. But how does the social environment affect dog's health? In a recent study, researchers from the...

Cat contraception in a shot

Researchers have announced a new and effective method of long-lasting contraception for female cats. It doesn’t require surgery or pills and works with just a single shot. This breakthrough could b...

Choosing the right size bed for your dog

Finding the perfect bed for your dog should be simple. Big dogs need a bigger bed, and small dogs need a smaller bed. That is a start, but there are a number of considerations when choosing the siz...

Celebrate National Pet Fire Safety Day by protecting your pet!

July 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day! Take a moment today to be sure you are doing everything you can to protect your pet if there is a house fire. Learn the steps you can take to keep your pe...

Is your older dog walking more slowly?

It could be a sign of dog dementia As we age, we slow down. Dogs are no different. A new study found that in dogs – just as in humans – a slower walking speed was related to cognitive decline and d...

How often should you wash your pet's bed?

I couldn't pass up a quiz asking how often you should clean common items in your house. I was not doing very well guessing the answers (who knew you had to clean out your dishwasher?). Then I got t...

How to avoid losing your pet

Here are the six things to do to avoid losing your pet this summer: Identification, Using a Leash, Training to "come", Security of your yard, Travel Preparation, and Monitoring Behavior and Location.