Simple Sock Solutions: Pomeranian Tug-of-War
A pair of Pomeranian puppies look like fluffy hedgehogs playing tug-of-war with a sock!
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Dr. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian.
Dogs May Be Great Sniffers, but Cows Can Detect Scents 6 Miles Away
If you think nothing can detect scents better than a dog, you may be in for a surprise. Ranking only No. 9 on the top 10 list of sniffers, dogs are surpassed by another critter with more than double the number of scent genes and another that's trained to sniff out landmines.
Could Your Dog’s Next Bathroom Break Be Lifesaving?
Virginia Tech scientists introduce a rapid, noninvasive urine test capable of detecting cancer in dogs with astonishing accuracy. This easy method could soon become a routine check that offers peace of mind to pet owners everywhere.
Stray Cat Becomes Primary School’s Mascot
Wandering among desks or sleeping quietly on a chair, this cat is the class mascot.
Two Innocent Mistakes That Could Set the Stage for Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease has a myriad of causes, many of which you can't control. But make these 2 innocent mistakes, and you're tempting fate, setting kitty up for trouble. As common as CKD is, don't add insult to injury. Avoid these 2 goofs like the plague.
This Problem Can Mean Misery for Your Pet (and You Too)
It can turn even the most passive pet into a crazy one. And while it may seem vexing to reverse, prevention is actually much easier and simpler. Here are the three broad sweeps than can keep your pet (and you) sane and happy.
When Your Cat ‘Stiffs’ You on This, Here’s What She’s Really Saying
This may come as a surprise to you if you're baffled by a finicky feline who seems impossible to please. But this new study gives instructive glimpses into why your cat loves something today but hates it tomorrow. No wonder you've never been able to figure her out before!
One of the Greatest Mysteries About Cats Explained
Many kitties are notorious for this strange behavior, and it's one that has puzzled and frustrated cat parents for eons. How cats differ from dogs in this regard, and now knowing what we do about this feline trait, here are 6 creative ways to cope and win the battle so everyone emerges a winner.
30 Ways Your Cat Speaks to You
How many of these 8 different vocal messages, 10 facial expressions, and 12 types of body language do you recognize in your furry friend? By understanding all the ways your cat tries to communicate with you, you can't help but deepen your bond with her.
