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Why people horde animals

For my brother's 30th birthday party, we held a special costume party. Guests were asked to dress how they thought they might look 30 years down the ... Read More »

Women and cat share MRSA bug

My husband often says that if our dog's and cats' bad habits were combined into one animal, we'd have grounds to get rid of it. He says it in jest, of ... Read More »

Daily Fit Tip: How to keep your pet from making you sick

The majority of Americans have, or have had, a pet as part of their family. Studies have shown that having pets can be really good for your health ... Read More »

Bottled water for your dog: Fortifido

You probably have a favorite brand of bottled water, but what about your dog? When you're out hiking or jogging you may bring water along for your dog ... Read More »

Pets can be good for your health

Fellow pet lovers know the joy that a animal can bring to your life. Whether it's a dog, cat, or less popular but equally loved animal, pet ownership ... Read More »

Program helps seniors and pets live healthy, together

I don't think it's any surprise anymore that pets can be a great thing for the health of older adults, especially seniors living alone. But for those ... Read More »

New dog food reduces doggy obesity

As many of us become heavier in the waist area, are those lovable dogs at home becoming the same way? Those who feed their dogs table scraps (which is ... Read More »

Dealing with homesickness at any age

I'm currently in Australia on an extended holiday and I learned pretty quickly that homesickness isn't just for kids. Whether you're a kid away at ... Read More »

Pet health: how to keep Fido cool this summer

With temperatures soaring around the country, most of us are heading to the pool, retreating to the air conditioning, or finding some other way to ... Read More »

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 »