The latest news and trends about dogs and cats for our pet-loving pet parents from the team at Healthy Paws Pet Insurance & Foundation.
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The latest news and trends about dogs and cats for our pet-loving pet parents from the team at Healthy Paws Pet Insurance & Foundation.
What to Know About Gluten-Sniffing Dogs
September 11th, 2018 by Wendy Rose GouldYou’ve always known that dogs have seriously sensitive snouts, but it may surprise you to learn that their sniffing powers go beyond tracking down prey or putting on their cutest faces to beg for a bite of your dinner. Canines go out of their way to sniff everything they encounter because it’s one of the… Read More
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What to Know About Gluten-Sniffing Dogs
09/11/2018 by Wendy Rose GouldYou’ve always known that dogs have seriously sensitive snouts, but it may surprise you to learn that their sniffing powers go beyond tracking down prey or putting on their cutest faces to beg for a bite of your dinner. Canines go out of their way to sniff everything they encounter because it’s one of the… Read More
September 11th, 2018 by Wendy Rose Gould -
Skin Conditions: Joe’s Journey
09/10/2018 by Colleen Williams“I went to PAWS Chicago, a no-kill animal shelter, with the intention of adopting an older cat. My current cat, Ice, was nearly 18 years old and had medical issues so I knew she wouldn’t want a young, active cat,” says pet parent Sasha. “I met several cats and was about to leave the suite… Read More
September 10th, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
Dog Facts: Chihuahuas
09/07/2018 by Wendy Rose GouldEveryone knows this pup as the feisty, taco-loving pooch from all those Taco Bell commercials, Elle Woods’ teeny sidekick in Legally Blonde, and countless memes all over the internet. Yes, we’re talking about Chihuahuas, the itsy bitsy, fit-in-your-bag canine that’s a mainstay in pop (pup?) culture but, more importantly, a true companion for many around… Read More
September 7th, 2018 by Wendy Rose Gould -
Does My Puppy Think I’m His Mother?
09/06/2018 by Cuteness TeamMany believe that a healthy puppy-parent relationship has less to do with biology than socialization. So, yes, a puppy can definitely think of you as his “mother” — that is, his provider and protector — and develop as strong an emotional bond with you as if you were blood related. Your puppy will also quickly… Read More
September 6th, 2018 by Cuteness Team -
Observing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
09/03/2018 by Colleen WilliamsFamilies, caregivers, charities and research groups across the United States observe September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Childhood Cancer Organization: 15,780 children under the age of 21 are diagnosed with cancer every year Every 3 minutes, somewhere in the world a family hears the devastating words that their child has been diagnosed with… Read More
September 3rd, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
The Difference Between Service Dogs & Emotional Support Animals
09/01/2018 by Colleen WilliamsThere’s no doubt about it…it’s a good time to be a dog! In our not-so-distant past, canines were often confined to solitude in a doghouse or yard, but today’s hounds do more traveling with their owners than before. Now more than ever, animals are accepted, even welcomed, in public due to an increased awareness of the… Read More
September 1st, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Service Dogs
08/31/2018 by Colleen Williams1. Many types of service dogs help many different types of people! Each disability requires a unique kind of service dog; the blind have very different assistance needs than those with epilepsy, as well as those with PTSD have different needs, and so on. Mobility assistance dogs are used by those in wheelchairs or with… Read More
August 31st, 2018 by Colleen Williams -
Understanding the High Rate of Suicide Among Veterinarians
08/30/2018 by Susan WyattFor many pet parents, veterinarians are a beloved extension of our furry families. They help our four-legged friends when they need it most; we approach them in times of dire need, usually helpless to save our dog or cat ourselves. They provide us with guidelines on how to care for our pets and help… Read More
August 30th, 2018 by Susan Wyatt -
Treating Ringworm in Your Home
08/28/2018 by Colleen WilliamsRingworm is not actually a worm, but rather a fungus (dermatophytosis) that is very popular among cats, and can spread to humans and even other domesticated animals. Ringworm in cats and dogs presents with patchy red spots, usually circular, and sometimes bald areas on the head, chest, back, and legs on cats (severe infections can… Read More
August 28th, 2018 by Colleen Williams
