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can dogs sense moods
Dog Tips

How Dogs 'See' the World and Sense Your Mood

Finally, there's proof of what dog parents have suspected for a long time. Your dog can sense your mood, know when you are stressed, feel happy or frightened. But how does that affect your dog's long-term well-being? Can your emotions cause disease - and even tumors - in your dog?
— 6 min read
ways pets tell you they love you
Dog Tips

Count the Ways Your Pet Loves You

It's Valentine's Day, and for most owners, their pet holds a special place in their hearts. Today, show your pet how much you care - and be sure to recognize the sometimes hidden (or even offensive) ways she shows you you're the center of her world.
— 3 min read
what is vaccinosis
Dog Tips

How to Protect Your Pet From Vaccine Damage

Many conventional veterinarians believe dogs and cats should be regularly vaccinated, and pay little to no attention to vaccine adverse effects which can and do happen. Worse, these vets ignore the long-term effects of vaccines which can have lethal consequences. Know the red flags of vaccinosis.
— 9 min read
treats or praise
Dog Tips

Which Do Dogs Prefer — Treats or Praise?

Ever wonder what can motivate and reward your pet the most? This study, which looked at the brains of 15 dogs as their owners either praised them or offered a food treat, sheds fascinating light on the question. How would your dog respond?
— 5 min read
dementia prevention
Dog Tips

One Simple Way to Prevent Dementia in You and Your Dog

Because doggy dementia looks a lot like dementia in humans, you both benefit when you do this on a regular basis. In fact, among dogs of the same age, those who were deprived of this were 6.47 times more likely to suffer from canine cognitive dysfunction, compared to those who weren't.
— 4 min read
World's Oldest Cat
Cat Tips

Meet Flossie, Officially the World's Oldest Cat

Equivalent to 120 human years, Flossie is not only a world record holder, but she's outlived two of her previous three owners. Now with her fourth and final guardian, see how she's acclimating to her new forever home.
— 7 min read