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5 reasons why pets are so good for you

Pets have been shown time and time again to benefit people's wellbeing by helping to lower stress, relieve anxiety, and even boost our immunity. In a ... Read More »

Nursing home cat senses death

I've never been a big cat person. They've always creeped me out just a little bit -- like they know something that I don't. And given this news, it ... Read More »

Babies exposed to cats more likely to develop allergic reaction

I am incredibly allergic to cats. They make me sneeze, my skin gets red and itchy when they rub up against me, and -- worst of all -- they seem ... Read More »

Will smoking ban harm your pet?

Earlier this year I was absolutely thrilled when the city I live in finally joined almost every other city in North America -- and some of Europe -- ... Read More »

Plump pooch? Time for a doggy diet

Recently I posted about a Finnish study that suggested that cat and dog owners are more likely to be obese than their petless counterparts. After ... Read More »

Why your pets are good for your health

When I was 18, the love of my life (up until that point, anyway) and first love broke up with me as he headed off to college. The very next night, my ... Read More »