Yet one more study highlights the powerful impact that dogs have on humans. A study published in March 2025, not only showed that canines can lower our stress levels and reduce our heart rate but also demonstrated that playing and interacting with humans had long acting beneficial effects…
The American Kennel Club® Museum of the Dog is thrilled to announce its newest exhibition which highlights Sporting Dogs. The exhibit will be on display April 2nd through August 31st. The AKC Museum of the Dog is honored to display the collection of Gwynne McDevitt, a noted AKC…
April Pet Holidays and Veterinary Awareness Days Awareness Months National Heartworm Awareness Month National Pet First Aid Awareness Month Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month Canine Fitness Month (AKA Active Dog Month) National Adopt a Greyhound Month Awareness Weeks April 1–7…
The most popular dog breed for the third year in a row, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC) is the French Bulldog. The world’s largest purebred dog registry uses their registration stats to rank the country’s most popular breeds of the past year and the numbers are…
Pet owners often wonder if their canine companions truly remember them or other people that may occasionally visit. Dogs have long been celebrated for their loyalty and affection, but how well is their memory and what kinds of things are especially memorable to them? Research has highlighted that…
The number of companion animals is increasing globally; particularly in urban households where pets are valued as family members. Welcoming more pets as being part of the family also means increasing the quality of care, greater dietary options, and improved healthcare. Along with the rising awareness of animal…
Welcome to March. Spring is pushing its way into our minds and our dogs brains. Walks can get longer with more to smell and see. Again in a season of change, we need to keep in mind how the cold/warm variations affect our pets. In addition to Daylight…
Scientists believe that they have figured out the best way to get your pet pal to pay attention to you. There are plenty of strategies to train your dog, but is there a particularly effective method to get your dog's attention? A team of scientists believes the most…
Welcome to February. Winter weather remains unpredictable and temperatures vary. So we need to keep in mind how these cold/warm variations affect our pets. Especially when walking or exercising our canine family. Just as we need to dress up or down depending on the temperatures, so the length…
The FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) published in the Federal Register a notice of “request for information” from “the public, particularly veterinarians, related to the use of cannabis-derived products (CDPs) in animals, with an emphasis on cannabidiol (CBD) products“. Specifically, the FDA CVM is asking for “usage…