An interesting observational study examining the consoling tendencies of humans and nonhuman primates. Focusing on “social closeness”, the findings (and … More
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Declawing Cats Linked with Aggression, Eschewing the Litter box: New Study
Well, if you needed them, here are two more very good reasons not to declaw cats. And this time it … More
Pets, Pain-Relief and Pot: Know the Facts First, say Vets
As the growing public awareness about the pain- and anxiety-relieving benefits of medical marijuana expands, many people have begun to … More
Pet-owner Alert: Chemical in Dog Food Cans can Lead to Health Problems for Dogs
Over the past several years plenty of pet owners have wondered about it, some suspected it, and others worried about … More
Rescue Buses Saving Lives of Death-Row Animals
A heartwarming piece about how rescue buses are saving abandoned animals from being euthanized… These rescuers take shelter animals … More
Kitty Wasting Disease is Now an Epidemic with a Surprising Culprit
Forty years ago, feline hyperthyroidism was virtually nonexistent. Now it’s an epidemic — and some scientists think a class … More
Dogs Help Kids Feel Less Stressed: New Study
While dogs’ ability to act as natural stress buffers may seem intuitive to dog owners, it is key to have … More
Does Yawning Bond Dogs with their Owners?
Researchers still know little about yawning and several theories exist to explain why yawning occurs. One such theory is the … More
Animal Secrets in a Bucket
GoPro in a Bucket Gives Charming Glimpse Into Drinking Animals The setup was simple: A waterproof GoPro submerged in … More
Another Bizarre Installment in the USDA Saga: Blacked Out Docs Regarding the Inexplicable Removal of the Animal Abuse Database
We Asked the Government Why Animal Welfare Records Disappeared. They Sent 1,700 Blacked-Out Pages. National Geographic In January, the USDA … More
Dogs Love Owners Scent the Most, say Researchers
Dogs love their owners’ scent more than anything else in the world, including the smell of other humans or the … More
Airline Flights for Pets can be Risky Business
Whenever possible, pet guardians are encouraged to secure alternative ground transport options for their animal family members. The reason is … More
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