For Veteran’s Day 2020, we note two themes that have emerged in recent years – we know more than ever that returning military soldiers have often suffered physical and psychological damage that can linger for years or decades, and that pets are extremely helpful for people coping with trauma, depression and anxiety. According to the… Read More

Though some Americans are taking advantage of working from home to adopt and foster more pets than ever, others are struggling with a loss of income and tight budgets because of the ongoing pandemic. While there’s no question that pets can be expensive, you can manage to keep your furry best friend fed, healthy, and… Read More

Many potential pet parents don’t know that when they buy a puppy from a pet store or on the internet, that dog almost certainly came from a puppy mill, which is a sort of inhumane, high-volume “factory farm” for dogs. While there are responsible breeders that treat their dogs well, many dogs from puppy mills… Read More

See why these cities are so dog-friendly If you live in Tucson, Arizona, you and your pooch benefit from sunny days for pleasant dog strolls, a plethora of restaurants where you can hang out together and a dog park that’s likely not too far away. That’s why Tucson ranks as the most dog-friendly large city… Read More

Key Takeaways The common belief that a “dog year” is seven human years is not very accurate. Researchers have found that dogs age at different rates throughout their lives, so younger dogs age fast, while older dogs age more slowly. The research may help to prescribe age-appropriate care, and even lead to longevity improvements for… Read More

Some aspects of quarantine life are easy to adapt to, such as reduced commute times and having more time for hobbies. Other aspects of life affected by COVID-19 quarantining, like refraining from going out with friends and participating in social activities, can take a toll. Fortunately, living with a pet helps to take the edge… Read More

If you are quarantined or following shelter-in-place directives and are running out of pet food, you have many options to have it delivered.  If you are able to get out or have someone who can pick-up for you, pet food supply stores are considered essential businesses and so most are still open, while taking precautions… Read More

Anecdotally, lots of shelters have reported the happy news that dog and cat adoptions and fostering have increased since the outbreak of the coronavirus, as people who are staying home or working remotely now have more time to care for a pet. This is despite shelters being forced to close their doors to lessen the… Read More

Infectious disease experts keep telling us that the key to controlling the coronavirus outbreak and re-opening society is ample testing for the COVID-19 virus and its antibodies. Of all the competing efforts to come up with an accurate test, one is paws down the most adorable. Some talented dogs and their powerful noses are at… Read More

When it comes to pets and the health of the planet, we’ve got bad news and good news. The bad news is that dogs and cats are not especially environmentally friendly by their nature (but then again, neither are humans). They eat a lot of meat (one of the top contributors to climate change), they… Read More

As you think about filing your 2019 federal taxes – the deadline has been extended to July 15 because of the Coronavirus outbreak – you may be wondering if you can claim your pet as a dependent or if any other pet expenses can be deducted. No, you can’t declare your cat or dog or… Read More