During the last week in September, we observe our pet's hearing ability as part of their health. Access a FREE home pet hearing test. As humans age we lose hearing ability. The same occurs in dogs and cats from birth to senior. Science shows that pet hearing has…
September 21, 2022
Annual Pet Innovation Awards for 2022
Annual Awards Program Recognizes Top Companies, Services and Products Within the Global Pet Industry The 2022 Pet Independent Innovation Awards, an independent recognition platform highlighting the most innovative companies, services, and products in the highly competitive Pet care industry, today announced the winner of the "Interactive Toy Product of…
September 17, 2022
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 9/17/22
Welcome to the Week's Review of Canine Social Media Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieU K9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related media and social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories…
September 14, 2022
Our Dogs Get Healthier When We Get Fitter
Getting fit with Fido is a win-win for everyone, a new Canadian study finds. While previous research has shown that dog owners tend to get more exercise than folks without dogs, the new study shows that dogs with more active owners also get more exercise. Obesity in dogs…
September 10, 2022
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 9/10/22
Welcome to the Week's Review of Canine Social Media Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieU K9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related media and social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories…
September 7, 2022
Canine Dementia Risk Increases With Each Added Year of Life
New findings, published in Scientific Reports, suggest that lifespan estimates could inform veterinarians whether to screen dogs for Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD). For dogs older than ten years, each extra year of life increases the relative risk of developing the neurodegenerative condition Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) by more than…
Just to keep us all up to date. There are lots of pet celebrations and remembrances through the month of September. Many have links to discover more information on these special days for our pets. Monthlong Observations: National Pet Insurance Month National Guide/Service Dog Month National Pet Memorial…
September 3, 2022
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 9/3/22
Welcome to the Week's Review of Canine Social Media - 9/3/22 Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieU K9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related media and social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the…
August 31, 2022
The Nose Knows: Dogs Are Great Sniffers & Science Explains Why
Science discovers a newfound nose-to-brain connection that helps to explain why smell and vision connect in a way never described before. A dog’s brain is wired for smell. Now, a new MRI map shows just how extensive that wiring is. Powerful nerve connections link the dog nose to wide swaths of…
August 27, 2022
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 8/27/22
Welcome to the Week's Review of Canine Social Media Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieU K9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related media and social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories…