Dog Would Play Dead for Hours Until Hearing the Word ‘Treat!’
This Pomeranian has taken playing dead to a level far beyond any other dog, ever!
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Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
Sugar Gliders: Think Long and Hard Before Falling for This ‘Impulse Buy’
Sugar gliders are adorable, small and fuzzy, making them popular impulse buys at state fairs, exotic animal shows and flea markets. But do sugar gliders - marsupials native to Australia - make good pets?
Heavy Metal Warning: Could Your Pet Be at Risk?
Toxicosis may be rare, but it does happen. Pets risk two main sources, plus secondary ones. All are worth considering. Test for a definitive diagnosis, then here are nine ways to detoxify the poison. Discuss with your vet if it's a severe case.
Stray Kitty Made Herself This Dog’s Best Friend
When the dog started grooming the kitty, their owner knew they would be inseparable.
The 'Love Messages' Cats Send — How Many Do You Recognize?
It may not be obvious that all of these 10 behaviors are love messages, but according to this cat expert, they are. One is the non-touch equivalent of being kissed, a simple action that if you mimic it back to your kitty, soon she'll be returning it to you.
5 New Year's Resolutions for Pet Lovers
Five surefire recommendations for making your four-legged companion's life a bit happier and healthier in the new year.
Toys Aren't as Enticing as Mama Cat
This kitten watches his mom have fun playing with a teaser toy, but he'd rather have her!
Russian Blue Cat: This Striking Robust Cat Could Be Your Companion for 15 to 20 Years
This breed is long-lived thanks to general good health and a lack of genetic problems. Some have even lived to 25 years. What's more, they are exceptionally devoted to their people, have fine bones, and firm muscles. But they do love food and will eat themselves into oblivion.
A Surprising Link Between Pets and Your Mental Health
Pets can make you laugh and give you comfort, and their ability to measurably lower stress levels is something that animal lovers of every age have learned for themselves.
