Why Pets Matter to Your Health Pets and your health—it’s a good news-bad news story. The good news is that scientific studies prove pets provide measurable physical and emotional health benefits. Pets comfort us and provide connections with others in our neighborhoods who love animals. A good relationship with a pet lowers our stress level […]
Got Pudge? 50% of Our Pets Do
Some Dogs and Cats are Cuter When Overweight, But is it Healthy? Ever since the ban of trans-fat in New York City, conquering obesity in humans has won a major battle, but what about your pets? In 2008, the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention Study found that 50% of cats and dogs in America are […]
In Wendy’s Doghouse – Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron is an animal advocate, humanitarian, award-winning actor, and United Nations Ambassador of Peace, for these reasons she is the quintessential and only luminary to grace the cover of Animal Fair magazine three times in the past ten years. Three is a charm, as is Theron, for eloquently using her fame to bring awareness […]
Preventing Puppies From Parvo
“‘Parvo in a young puppy is like 50-80% fatal,’ explains Fred Sanderson, City of Irving Animal Services Manager. ‘So I don’t want to have any potential adopters bonding with an animal, taking it home and having that experience.’” Preventing Puppies From Parvo Jennifer Dinney Every day, dogs are “rescued” off the street and whisked away […]
A “Healthy Pet Nation”
“Michael Torchai is proud to announce the next phase of his “fitness for all” philosophy – the launch of ‘Healthy Pet Nation’.” Trainer Michael Torchai Works Out A Healthy Pet Nation As one of the most successful celebrity trainers in Hollywood, Michael Torchia has spent over 25 years of his life trying to bring the […]
Baxter Asks For Relationship Advice
Dear Lucky, I’m a friendly feline looking for a female companion. I’ve gone on some dates and each time I thought I did everything right – I held the door open and paid for the treats – but when I went in for a lick, I got nothing! One Tabby said I had tuna breath. […]