Portobello: Could This Mushroom Be the Key to Longevity in Pets?
It's one of the best types of foods you can share with pets, as it's loaded with antioxidants that can boost immunity, slow down aging and promote mitochondrial health.
Reviewed by Dr. Becker
Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
Should You Feed Your Pet Table Scraps? You May Be Surprised
Conventional veterinarians and other pet food 'experts' tend to give a universal thumbs-down to feeding table scraps. But is that advice really in your pet's best interest? If you can answer 'yes' to these four questions, then it may, in fact, be a good idea to share your meal.
What All Dogs Need Every Day, Without Fail
This may seem like a no-brainer, but it's dismaying how many pet owners ignore this important tenet of pet ownership. Ignore this and be prepared for the increased possibility that your beloved pup lives a shorter life and with their quality of life sacrificed along the way.
The Simple Sound That Can Soothe Stressed Dogs
Shelters around the world are using this to end the barking and anxiety, and calm their dogs within moments. It lets their personality shine through and makes them adoptable. What a brilliant idea. Better yet, why not use it at home for your own pets?
These Testing Mistakes Mean Death for Any Animal That Fails
Life isn't always perfect. But when these testing mistakes mean sure death for an animal, we need to get far closer to perfect than we currently do — because beneath the scars, there's a longing and a hope.
Want a Peace-Loving Dog? This Surprising Trait Can Help
Researchers studied doggie behaviors and found some surprising links to their behaviors. You'll never guess which breeds are more aggressive, or exhibit the most unwelcome behaviors and more. What to know before your next dog adoption.
Collards: The Southern Staple That Could Boost Your Pet's Health
With a rich history and renowned for its assorted nutrients, this veggie may support your pet's health when served in small quantities.
One of the Most Untreated Types of Pain in Dogs
How can you tell if your pup is hurting when they can't tell you in words? This 5-level pain chart can help you spot the often well-concealed signs of pain, plus 8 red flags. Discover the mystery pain that often goes undiagnosed because it doesn't show up on X-rays or other tests.
Pets Are Germ Carriers — but Is That a Blessing or a Curse?
A couple of large studies looked at this — one with 746 people and another with over 1 million. They wanted to find whether pet germs helped or hurt the people who lived with them. Results? This was by far the most helpful time to own a pet in terms of their germs.
