Managing Your Pet’s Weight: 3 tips to keep dogs and cats healthy
Much like humans, dogs and cats can struggle with aging- and weight-related health issues. In fact, 3 out of 5 cats and dogs are overweight or obese, according to Packaged Facts’ U.S. Pet Market Outlook. Pet obesity can lead to several health issues and problems, including diabetes, cancer and osteoarthritis, according to research published in […]
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Plan a Pet-Friendly Getaway
For pet parents, traveling can be tricky, from finding a reliable pet sitter to worrying about your pet’s separation anxiety while you’re gone. To help alleviate some stress, consider a popular alternative: bringing your pet along for the journey. (Family Features) As Americans are hitting the roads, many will do so with their pets. The […]
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Caring for Your Cat for a Lifetime
Caring for Your Cat for a Lifetime Caring for Your Cat for a Lifetime. Just like humans need to see the doctor, cats need to see the veterinarian at least yearly, though some need to be seen more frequently. Even so, more than 50% of cats don’t receive veterinary care on a regular basis, according […]
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Benefits of Pet Ownership
4 Mood-Boosting Benefits of Pet Ownership While there are many ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle, pet ownership offers a plethora of mental and physical health benefits and adds value to your quality of life. A pet can be a constant companion around the house as a snuggle buddy on the couch, a friendly face […]
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Help Transition Pets to Post-Quarantine Routines
4 Ways to Help Transition Pets to Post-Quarantine Routines Help Transition Pets to Post-Quarantine Routines. As states ease COVID-19 restrictions and people get out of the house to return to work, pets around the country may see their daily routines of hanging out with everyone come to an end. (Family Features) Some dogs and cats […]
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Things to Consider Before Adopting a Pet
4 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Pet Across the country, people are fostering and adopting furry friends more, with the number of animals in foster homes 43% higher than it was in 2019, according to 24PetWatch. With this uptick in fostering, potential pet owners are determining if they are ready and able to care […]
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Why do cats knead with their paws?
Why do cats knead with their paws? A behavior from kittenhood persists in many adult cats. Byron Chin/flickr, CC BY-NC-SA Julia Albright, University of Tennessee Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why do cats like to […]
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5 Tips for Capturing Purr-fect Pictures of Your Cat
5 Tips for Capturing Purr-fect Pictures of Your Cat Cats are naturally curious, and while that can make them entertaining and engaging pets, it doesn’t always lead to the best photos. While getting a perfect pet pic is hard enough, a frisky, playful, or defiant cat can make a photo op nearly impossible. These tips, […]
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Tips for Peak Pet Fitness
4 Tips for Peak Pet Fitness Tips for peak pet fitness. Sunny days, aromatic flowers, and warm temperatures are a few of summer’s most adored qualities. Getting outside to enjoy the sunshine isn’t something only humans love – pets often do, too. Whether romping through a local dog park or sniffing around the neighborhood, fresh […]
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5 fun ways to entertain your cat
5 fun ways to entertain your cat Thanks to the pandemic, many people have gone from working in an office to working from home, giving cat owners a chance to spend more time with their furry friends. With all this extra time, you have the opportunity to strengthen the bond you share with your cat […]
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Tips for moving pets
Tips for moving pets. First families throughout history have welcomed pets into the White House. That’s no surprise, considering that more than 60 percent of all U.S. households live with dogs, cats, and other pets. But moving can cause our pets’ anxiety, so it’s best to learn some coping strategies for your furry friends. (BPT) […]
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Pets Help Impact Health and Wellness
4 Ways Pets Help Impact Health and Wellness Daily life across the country has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and in times of isolation, relationships – human or animal – are as important as ever before. (Family Features) According to a survey conducted by the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, 85% of people said interaction […]
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Working from Home with Your Pet
4 Tips for Working from Home with Your Pet One of the perks of working from home is more time with your pets. While it can be exciting to have your furry friends by your side all day, it’s important to know how to make the day as productive and pleasant as possible for you […]
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Tips to Train Your Pet
4 Tips to Train Your Pet (Family Features) Training a pet can be a rewarding process. It takes some time and patience, but it can also be a way to bond with your pet and help set you both up for a happy life together. Here’s a hint: treats usually help. Consider these simple tips […]
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Strike The Pose: Tips For Photographing Your Pet
How To Get Your Pet To Strike The Pose: Tips For Photographing Your Pet If you have ever tried to take a picture of your dog, you will realize how hard it is to capture the pup’s full personality and beauty in a photograph. Dogs aren’t human, and they don’t understand what we are doing […]
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