What is the best way to pet your pet? Your furry friends would almost certainly cast their votes for pet-by-massage techniques. We’re not talking about deep, complicated muscle manipulations. We’re interested in specific touch-you can describe it as ‘purposeful petting.’ Start with familiar rubs, and we’ll show how adding some […]
Happy #WorldAutismAwarenessDay – Why Pets Benefit Autistic Children!
Today is World Autism Awareness Day, so it’s time to scruff up the support! Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. Although a cure hasn’t been […]
Top 10 Dog Breeds That Don’t Shed
Are you tired of cleaning up mounds of fur off your couch, floor, pillows, clothes, and basically everything? Are you allergic to dander, but still want a dog to call your own? All hope is not lost. There are “hypoallergenic” dog breeds available for adoption. No dog is 100% hypoallergenic, but there are breeds that […]
Hollywood Is Doing It… Is Plastic Surgery Really Necessary For Pets?
When Gregg Miller of Independence, Missouri decided to get his beloved bloodhound Buck neutered, he was shocked to hear that his pet’s testicles would be gone forever after the operation. Miller turned to his local veterinarian for help, hoping there was some way to retain his dog’s natural physique. Since his vet could do […]
Happy Passover! Kosher Foods Your Pets Should Passover!
The Jewish tradition of Passover starts from sundown. This is an eight-day spring celebration representing the freedom of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. The eating of unleavened bread during Passover is observed, and honors when the Israelites left Egypt. Jews do not eat – or keep in their possession – any […]
Tattoo Or Not To Tattoo Your Pets? Ink for Identification
Julie Moskove is a New York native with an interesting career; she is the founder and president of Tatoo-A-Pet, a service that provides identification tattoos for cats and dogs as an alternative to tags or microchips. Moskove wholeheartedly believes in the philosophy behind animal ink. Despite our misgivings, there is no doubt that the sentiment […]