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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...

Understanding the wagging tail of our dogs

All dog-lovers know the happy feeling of seeing their dog approach with a bouncing step and a wagging tail! No matter how long you were gone, your dog always greets you with exuberance and joy when...

Pets can improve our brain health as we age

Dogs, cats, and other pets are a great source of social and emotional support. And now there is proof that pets can even help our brain health as we age! A new study found that having a pet reduced...

The science of dog sleep - separating fact from fiction

Here are the facts about dog sleep patterns.

Understanding dog facial expressions

Dogs communicate in many ways, including facial expressions. Researchers found that dogs with fewer markings on their face were more expressive and better understood by humans.

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...