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Hats Off to Saving 800,000 Cats and Dogs Since 2003

In a country that has 10 to 12 million dogs on the streets and thousands in shelters, saving lives isn't easy, even when the animals are treated as part of society. Now with Dr. Ala's compassionate care, Soi Dog Foundation in Thailand is changing one animal and one person at a time.

Dog Tips

How to Help Your Dog Love Her Toys

You find the perfect toy for your dog and can't wait to get home to surprise her with it. Then, like with the other new toys you've brought home in the past, she takes one sniff and walks away. What if the problem is with your presentation? Try this simple strategy for a different result.

Special Species

What Many Hamster Owners Don't Know About Their Pet

Torpor is a state hamsters can enter when the temperature becomes too cool. It's an unnerving experience for new owners, as their pet may appear lifeless. Here's what you need to know about this normal response to certain environmental conditions, and what to avoid doing if it happens.

Dog Tips

This Raises the Risk of Doggy Dementia Almost 6.5 Times

Like with humans, cognitive function declines with age in dogs, and its signs in older dogs include reduced spatial awareness, sleep disruption, a change in social interactions and memory deficits. This new study reveals a powerful intervention that could dramatically lower your dog's risk.

Cat Tips

Decoding Your Cat’s Favorite Sleeping Positions

Cats have more than 20 different ways they can sleep, and some of these positions can be downright perplexing to their owners. What's your feline thinking when she curls up on your head or chest at night, and which sleeping position may be a red flag that something is wrong?

Dog Tips

How Much Food Does Your Dog Really Need?

More than half of dogs in the US are overfed and overweight, but only 39% of pet parents realize it. My easy-to-follow formula takes the guesswork out of feeding your dog, so whether your pup is where he should be - or needs to slim down - you'll know exactly what to do for the best results.

Dog Tips

5 Do-It-Yourself Tips to Save Money on Your Vet Bills

While there are things only your veterinarian can do for your dog or cat, there are tasks you can do at home to help keep a lid on costly vet bills. Included are my top five, with step-by-step instructions, as well as my homemade formulas and agents to help prevent serious health issues later.

Tamara Johnston saves street dogs Thailand

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Teacher Quits Job to Save Street Dogs in Thailand

In Tamara Johnston's local community in Thailand, people in general don't like dogs. And for the many abandoned dogs living on the streets, poisoning, abuse and starvation are a way of life. Following her heart, our newest Game Changer nominee decided to make a difference in these dogs' lives.

Dog Tips

How Does Your Dog Think of Her Favorite Toys?

Do you ever wonder what goes on in your dog's mind when you ask her to fetch a certain toy? Is she connecting with its name or an image that's far more multisensory? While prior studies concluded that dogs typically rely on vision alone, this newer study suggests something much more complex.

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Hats Off to Saving 800,000 Cats and Dogs Since 2003

How to Help Your Dog Love Her Toys

What Many Hamster Owners Don't Know About Their Pet

This Raises the Risk of Doggy Dementia Almost 6.5 Times

Decoding Your Cat’s Favorite Sleeping Positions

How Much Food Does Your Dog Really Need?

5 Do-It-Yourself Tips to Save Money on Your Vet Bills

Teacher Quits Job to Save Street Dogs in Thailand

How Does Your Dog Think of Her Favorite Toys?

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