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

Let me start by being very clear – your pets will not give you COVID-19. Do not surrender your pets to animal shelters out of fear. In this article, we will discuss the role of pets in the family structure, how to keep yourself and your community safe with pet-related activities, and the characteristics of… Read More

In a previous post, our veterinarian contributor discussed canine coronavirus and how it differs from COVID-19. We have also posted a follow-up article about feline coronavirus. To summarize, here’s what we know: COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that affects humans. It is different than canine coronavirus or feline coronavirus. There’s a possibility that pets who… Read More

As the U.S. is increasingly locked down due to the global pandemic Coronavirus or COVID-19, you may be wondering how to take care of your pets if they need veterinary help and you can’t safely go out. Or if you are one of the people considered at higher risk, even how to get food or… Read More