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'…
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 &…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tightening the leash on dog importation with new rules going into effect this summer in an effort to prevent rabies. Beginning August 1, 2024. anyone wanting to bring a dog into the United States will have to prove it…
Welcome to the May 2024. Springtime is in the process of evolving into summer and there are so many reasons to celebrate outdoors and enjoy our furry friends and family. Let’s continue to make this year their best one yet! May Pet Holidays & US Holidays Month &…
So what do veterinarians have to say about this daily ritual that seems to consumes so much of our canine's time when 'going for a walk?' Is it important? It sure seems to be. What is the purpose? Sniff...... Sniff! Veterinarians such as Dr Whitney Miller of Petco…
