As canine influenza has spread to at least 46 states, veterinarians are recommending that dog owners bring their pets in for a newly-released vaccine to help curb the spread of this highly…
Month: September 2024
New Study Shows Many Dog Owners Prefer Time With Pets Over Their Friends
In a new study by Link AKC, a company that makes smart collars for dogs, more than half of American dog owners admit they sometimes skip social events to spend time with…
The World Celebrates Chinese Zodiac’s Year Of The Dog With Cool Stamp Collections
2018’s Year of the Dog may belong to China’s Lunar Calendar, but the entire world is celebrating the year of Man’s Best Friend! Countries all over are releasing postage stamps to commemorate…
More Than 30 Shelter Dogs Show Symptoms Of Potentially Deadly “Strep Zoo” Infection
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control‘s east Valley shelter is battling a highly contagious and potentially deadly upper respiratory infection. More than 30 dogs are currently displaying symptoms. Officials say at least one…
New Study Uncovers The Real Reason Why Your Dog Has A Penchant For Poop
Watching a dog munch on a pile of poop is enough to turn anyone’s stomach. Humans are revolted by this undesirable type of appetite, and some dog owners dislike it so much…
Virginia Senator Aims To Pass Three New Laws To Protect Pets
Protecting pets is on the political agenda this week as Virginia Senator Bill Stanley pushes for new animal-friendly laws. Stanley doesn’t keep it a secret he’s an all-around animal lover, and he…
Dog Behaviorist Says Dogs Need Vacations Just As Much As People
There are a lot of things humans and dogs have in common—a need for love, an appreciation for comfy beds, a love of food—and new information shows a need for vacation time…
Cat Left Outside in a Carrier Cоmрletely Cоmes Arоund and Shines within Days in a Hоme
A cat left оutside in a carrier cоmрletely came arоund and shоne within days in a hоme. Slater the cat Early this mоnth, Brооklyn Kitty Cоmmittee, a cat rescue, received a рicture…
Scotland Announces Immediate Ban On Electric Shock Collars
It’s not unusual for pet owners in the U.S. to train their dogs with electric shock collars, but as of Wednesday, the collars are officially banned in Scotland. The collars work by…
The World’s First Tap House For Dogs Opens Its Doors
A new bar has opened in Tigard, Oregon that allows you to enjoy a drink in the best company – dogs! Fido’s is the world’s first dog tap house, a place that…