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A Genetic Study has Debunked the Stereotypes leashed to Dog Breeds

From the wildly held belief that Labradors are the most friendly and active dogs to the idea that Dalmatians are impossibly stubborn, reputations often proceed the actual dogs. Now, a new study published in Science says trying to guess the personality of dog breeds just breeds speculation. As NBC News reports, according to a genetic analysis that surveyed over 2,000 purebred and mixed-breed dogs and answers of dog owners, the behavioral traits of dogs are not specific […]

todayMay 12, 2022 2

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Why you Need to Wash your Pets’ Food Bowls Regularly

In a recently published study , researchers at North Carolina State University found that bowl-washing regimens reduced the presence of microorganisms—like bacteria that potentially cause illnesses—in feeding bowls.  OK, that has a little "well, duh" to it. But one group of study participants was free to clean their pets' bowls whenever and however they wanted. When those bowls were swabbed at the end of the study, there was no significant difference in […]

todayMay 11, 2022

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Could This Drug Help Our Dogs Live Longer?

It may sound far-fetched or too good to be true, but researchers are investigating whether a pill could help our dogs live longer. Staff at the University of Washington's Dog Aging Project may be helping us get one step closer to making this dream a reality. The team is running a nationwide study involving almost 600 dogs, testing the life-extending potential of the drug rapamycin. Usually, humans take rapamycin. It's authorized by the […]

todayMay 10, 2022

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May is Chip Your Pet Month!

Did you know that summer is kicked off with National Chip Your Pet Month? May is officially recognized as this holiday by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and was made to educate responsible pet parents on the importance of microchipping your furry little friend. If a pet meanders far from home, their microchip will be crucial in reuniting with them and could save their life. Maybe 20 years ago, people […]

todayMay 9, 2022

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How Cats’ Senses Differ from their Humans

Cats senses are more heightened than those of their humans.  As The Daily Paws reports, cats are both predators and prey animals, and therefore need sharp senses to help them catch prey and evade predators.  According to Bonnie Bragdon, DVM, co-founder and president of the Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association (IVPA) and a former board member for the Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics (SVME), as both predators and prey animals, cats need […]

todayMay 5, 2022

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It’s National Be Kind to Animals Week – Here’s How to Celebrate our Furry Friends

Whether it is man’s best friend or the cat that you must constantly win over, for many people pets offer a source of comfort and companionship. No other time is this more important than in times of crisis and uncertainty. During these particularly difficult times, pets keep us grounded and sometimes attend the many virtual meetings many are now having to participate in. Started in 1915 by the American Humane […]

todayMay 4, 2022

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It’s National Specially-Abled Pet Day!

Today is National Specially-abled Pets Day! And you guessed it, today we are celebrating and honoring those animals - be they dogs, cats, even guinea pigs - that have a disability or face certain physical challenges. These dogs who brave life with paralysis, missing limbs, blindness, and deafness. Whether due to disease, birth flaws or injuries, their disabilities do not make them any less capable of showing love and living […]

todayMay 3, 2022

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For National Pet Month, Amazon launches its first-ever Pet Day savings bonanza

May is National Pet Month, and what better way to celebrate than by stocking up on essential supplies (and a few splurges) for your favorite furry family member... especially if they're on sale? Amazon is holding their first ever Amazon Pet Day on May 2, a 24-hour sales event where shoppers can expect discounts on products from brands such as Furbo, Greenies, and Bissell. Below is a quick preview of […]

todayMay 2, 2022

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April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day!

April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, a day created to raise awareness for the millions of animals waiting for their forever homes in shelters across the country. Are you ready to bring home your new best friend? Your local shelter is a great place to start your search! To ensure your shelter search and pet adoption process goes smoothly, the organization American Humane offers the following tips […]

todayApril 29, 2022

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