Millennials vs Generation X vs Baby Boomers Since 2020, the coronavirus has caused a surge in pet ownership in American households. Many people turned to pets to offset their loneliness as a result of social distancing guidelines. The number of people who chose to adopt pets skyrocketed during…
March 12, 2022
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 3/12/22
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 social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories this week.…
March 9, 2022
The Best Dog Cities in the US & Why
The Best Pet Cities In America America's Cities: How Do They Rank? It is certainly no secret that the U.S. is absolutely dog crazy. According to a recent survey of pet owners, more than half of all American households have dogs. When it comes to taking care of…
March 5, 2022
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 3/5/22
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 social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories this week.…
March 2, 2022
Do We Have a Gender Stereotype for Our Domestic Pets?
Do People Tend to Think of Dogs as Boys and Cats as Girls? When thinking about cats and dogs, people often apply different sex-role stereotypes. Social psychologists define a stereotype as a generalized beliefs about a particular category of people. For example, the idea that engineers and mathematicians…
February 26, 2022
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media- 2/26/22
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 social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories this week.…
February 23, 2022
Two Unique Pioneers to Highlight Black History Month
Have you ever met an African American veterinarian? Two remarkable veterinarians who changed the landscapes of their practice and made a significant difference in the well-being of the animals and the pet parents that they care for, are highlighted this month. Changing the basic format of a practice…
February 19, 2022
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media – 2/19/22
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 social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories this week.…
February 16, 2022
Pet Ownership & Expenses in the US
Pet Ownership Statistics Highlights. Two out of every three American homes includes a pet, and 393.3 million pets live in the United States; dogs, cats, and fish are the most popular pets, though preferences for breeds and types of animals vary across regions. 85 million or 67% of American homes include a pet. 95% of…
February 12, 2022
Week’s Review of Canine Social Media- 2/12/22
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 social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories this week.…