This summer has been especially hot across the US. Public services offer warnings to people to take precautions but what about our canine family and friends? It is imperative that humans watch out for their animal friends as well as themselves. Dogs, too, can suffer from the heat.…
July 13, 2024
Summer Reading: Lessons in Canine Intelligence
What better choice can we make for 2024 summer reading than learning how to better understand our canine friends and family. Dogs have been a subject of increased study and research for the last few decades. They continue to capture our attention and affection as we try to…
Welcome to the July 2024. Summer is upon us and offers us many reasons to celebrate outdoors and enjoy our furry friends and family. Let’s continue to make this year their best one yet! July Pet Holidays & US Holidays Month-Long Pet Holiday Celebrations National Lost Pet Prevention…
July 1, 2024
Olympic Team USA Toys & Apparel for Dogs
Just in time for the Olympics, PetSmart is helping dogs go for the gold with a new collection of Team USA toys and apparel. The stars, striped and sporty collection was designed for dog sprinters, chasers or nappers to share their support of Team USA. The collection has items…
Each year as the summer months offer time to enjoy the outdoors and vacation possibilities, some dogs and pet parents experience difficult days trying to cope with some of the down sides of summer such as fireworks and summer storms. It’s also a time when more animals travel…
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A recently published study shows that rewarding dogs with praise and petting helps them learn more efficiently. Researchers from the Department of Ethology at ELTE Eötvös Loránd University investigated the relationships among emotions, learning and sleep. Their results shed light on how learning style and sleep affect dogs'…
June 15, 2024
Most Popular U.S. Dog Breeds by City
By far, dogs are the most popular pets in the U.S., with pooches found in 65.1 million households, according to a survey by the American Pet Products Association. But some dog breeds can be found in more homes than others – and the most popular breeds vary by…
Researchers from the University of California, Davis, published the new guidance in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science. It adds to research started in 2013 that indicated neutering golden retrievers too early increases the risk of certain joint disorders and cancers. And now, more breeds have been added…
Welcome to the June 2024. Summer is only 3 weeks away and springtime has been spectacular. There are many reasons to celebrate outdoors and enjoy our furry friends and family. Let’s continue to make this year their best one yet! June Pet Holidays & US Holidays Month &…