The amount of food we feed our dogs and cats should not be random or on demand
Obesity is not an epidemic that affects only humans, but also affects our pets to a large extent. In fact, the prevalence of canine obesity is between 22-50% and feline obesity is between 19-52%. As in our case, excess weight in dogs and cats can have negative repercussions for their...
Four tips for keeping a clean and tidy home while enjoying the company of pets
Pet hair and the dirt that is produced are some of the worst enemies when it comes to having a clean and tidy home. On average, 40% of households have at least one pet and dogs (89%) and cats (38%) continue to be the main pets in our homes. Pets...
Feline leukemia, what it is, what symptoms it causes and what prognosis it has
Feline leukemia is a fairly widespread disease among cats worldwide. Caused by a virus, if not detected in time or becomes persistent, can produce a serious disease that depresses the immune system and can even end the life of the animal. Feline leukemia is a disease caused by a virus...
Why does the shedding of hair occur and how long does it last? Tips to make it more bearable
Autumn is approaching, a time of temperature and time changes that also affect pets in a very particular way. In dogs, for example, one of the effects of the change of season is the so-called shedding of hair, a completely natural process that also occurs in spring. These two changes...
Your dog loves you and would do anything to save you, or so the science says
The dog is man’s best friend. It has always been said, and now a new study published in PLOS ONE confirms the truism that your dog will do everything possible to rescue you if you are in danger. But there’s a twist, as researchers have shown: your dog has to...
3 reasons why your kid would love a pet gerbil
Probably the best thing about gerbils is that they are small rodents that are somewhat similar to mice, but they’re cute and also very easy to care for. We all know that most children’s pets end up being taken care of by parents, which is regrettable. However, because this type...
If your kid’s in love with gerbils, here’s what you should know
If you’ve been trying to figure out what a good pet for your child or children might be, perhaps you should consider getting a gerbil. Gerbils are cute, easy to care for, and they are a bit more cuddly compared to other types of pets, particularly reptiles. There are many...
Is any type of pet worth insuring?
If you’re like most homeowners, your pet is more than just something to cuddle – it’s an equally important family member as anybody else, and just like everybody else living under your roof, you want your pet to remain healthy and happy and to enjoy life to its maximum potential....
Badly Behaved Dog? Here’s How to Change Things
Much like people, dogs sometimes misbehave. Sometimes that behaviour can become a habit. Without some intervention and correction, a badly-behaved dog can become an annoyance at best, and a liability to its owner at worse. It is important that you figure out why your dog expresses these behaviours, and what...
Do dogs of all ages respond equally to dog-directed speech?
People tend to talk to dogs as though they are human babies. A new study in Proceedings of the Royal Society B shows that people speak more slowly and with a higher tone to dogs of all ages–both adults and puppies–and that puppies respond most readily to this dog-directed speech....
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