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As soon as you get the leash out, your dog knows it’s action time, and she usually loves it. Dogs have been known to bring the leash to their pet parent, and even turn around to clutch the leash in their teeth to do the leading. It’s delightful to see how much our dogs love […]

Blind and deaf cats end up in shelters, as if they are not good enough. But these creatures have plenty of love and often a strong will to adjust. If you can adopt such a cat, or if you have a cat who has become blind or deaf, it’s an opportunity to become an even

If you live with a cat, you can’t help but take a little fur with you wherever you go. It’s a constant battle to keep the house clean. And the number one rule is: don’t wear black, it will show everything. Yet, there are some ways to keep the fur flurries to a minimum. Start

We pet parents believe that the cute, raspy sound of a cat purring is a sign of blissful contentment. Yes, but that’s only part of the story. Purring can be a reaction to a range of emotional situations, from pleasure, to anxiety, to distress.  Researchers say cats do this involuntarily. The sound is made by

Guide dogs for people who are blind or have poor vision are probably the most familiar assistance dogs of all. That’s because they’ve been faithfully serving those who are vision impaired for thousands of years. Excavations in Pompeii show a mural of a man being led by his dog, as does a Chinese scroll from

As a diabetic, trying to maintain a safe blood sugar level is like trying to stay afloat on a surfboard. It’s a constant balancing act. Too high or too low blood sugar can cause confusion and/or physical inability to react to the crisis in time. And many low blood sugar episodes occur during sleep. This

We are all familiar with the dog that twitches and makes little muffled woofs in his sleep. You can just imagine him running free in an open field, chasing and sniffing, ears flapping in the breeze. But what about cats? They take cat naps. Can you really get a good dream into a short snooze?

Greater understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder is an ongoing labor of love. Therapists recognize how much the family pet helps children to develop social skills and reduce their anxiety. There are programs who can provide the family with a dog – usually a Golden Retriever or Labrador Retriever – who is expertly trained to meet

Unlike dogs, who tend to want to play first and ask questions later, cats are more sensitive to everyone and everything. They can ‘read the room’ so they are cautious about new situations or ongoing difficulties, with emotions running anywhere from stand-offish irritation to absolute panic.  How can you tell? Anxiety reactions include backing away,

Welcome to another hot summer. Unfortunately, our cats don’t sweat like we do, so they have a more difficult time staying cool and hydrated. When a cat is dehydrated, their organs can no longer function properly. Some organs begin to shut down, while others, like the heart, work harder. That’s why it’s important to be