PetKnows

I have always suspected that having a pet has made me a happier and healthier person. Thanks to an email from the Scott Common Sense Community, a new campaign I am working on, I now know that what I have suspected has been proven by science.

Their Healthy Hints article this month is entitled Creature Comfort [...]

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One of the most enjoyable aspects of being a dog owner for me is watching Santana meet and bond with other dogs. The few chances that I get right now (since there aren’t many dog parks near me) are the occasional passing by of other neighbors who are walking their dogs - but Santana [...]

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Veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker recently appeared on ABC News to discuss some “people foods” that are harmful, and sometimes deadly for your pets. Some of these are well-known, such as chocolate and grapes; however, there are some foods that not too many people would necessarily recognize as poisonous for their pets. All of [...]

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According to an article on ScienCentral, socializing cats with children at a young age could actually help prevent allergies.
The allergy researcher, Matt Perzanowski,  says “cats may actually be protecting some kids from getting sick.”  Basically, while cat allergies and asthma are often linked, in some cases exposure over a long period of time to the [...]

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When I walked out of my house this morning at 8am, it was already a very muggy 80 degrees out. The weatherman warned that it will reach the high 90’s today and tomorrow with heat indexes above 100 degrees, so I feel a need to remind everyone out there to remember their furry friends in [...]

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I was browsing PetSugar this morning and saw that there is going to be a new reality show on Animal Planet based on cats! Titled Housecat Housecall, the show will follow three vets, Dr. Katrina, Dr. Debra Horwitz and Dr. Stacy Fuchino, as they visit homes of pet parents in need of suggestions and advice [...]

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While cloning remains a controversial issue among humans - it seems to be making head way in the world of pets. Cloning initiatives such as cancer sniffing dogs and hypoallergenic cats are becoming the newest addition to the animal kingdom. Long gone are the days of Lady and the Tramp sharing a string of spaghetti [...]

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In researching my latest post, I came across an organization that I just had to share, pre-empting my post on Cat Behavior, but that can wait.
The Morris Animal Foundation is a research organization that is funding numerous studies and research projects for all domesticated animals.  I learned about this foundation from a post on a [...]

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I love my dog like a son, but his breath smells like something died in his mouth. He may not be able to talk about it, but I can tell he doesn’t like it either. His teeth are professionally cleaned at least once a year and sometimes every six months – depending on the vet’s [...]

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If your dog is anything like mine, he thinks the trash can is a pot of gold, and has accomplished amazing feats to steal food off of the counter if you leave anything temptingly close to the edge. But sometimes his favorite people foods can be very dangerous for him.
My dog, Mosby, once pulled [...]

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