Pets Make Us Happy: The Mental Benefits of Pet Companionship
As a pet lover, you know your pet makes you happy. But you may be surprised to hear that science agrees that those warm feelings can lift your mood and even lower your blood pressure!
In fact, the positives are such that pets are now invited into all sorts of therapy settings, such as hospitals, to soothe and calm the patients. There is even a name for it: “pet therapy.”
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Top 4 Benefits of Pets in the Workplace
Are you trying to convince your place of work to go pet-friendly? A 2015 Society for Human Resource Management survey found 8 percent of American workplaces allow employees to bring their furry loved ones to work, up from 5 percent in 2013. (Source)
It may seem like having your pet around is just going to be fun and games, but with the right considerations, more and more companies may want to consider the benefits.
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Vaccination: Finding the Right Protocol for Your Pet
Over the past several years, veterinary professionals have paid a great deal of attention to pet vaccination protocols. With new vaccines and other developments, many veterinarians have updated their protocols as well. For example, some vaccines are now given every three years rather than annually. Of course, the vaccines given also depend on a particular pet’s risk and exposure.
We continually assess the need for the vaccines we recommend and tailor a vaccin e protocol around each pet’s individual lifestyle.
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5 Grooming Tips for New Cat Owners
You might think that since your cat spends approximately half their waking hours grooming themselves that they do not need your help but they do.
After all, while kitties are excellent at cleaning their exterior grooming, they could use your help with the interior. Plus, they can't trim their nails or teeth very easily on their own.
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How to Spot an Ear Infection In Your Dog
Did you know that some dogs are more prone to ear infections than others? It is true. Floppy-eared dogs like Cocker Spaniels, Basset Hounds, and other long-eared dogs tend to have more ear infections than dogs with upright ears. So do dogs who swim a lot.
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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?
Have you ever wondered why your dog eats grass like it’s a delicacy? It is a little perplexing really, your dog goes outside and gulps the curd down maybe only to throw it up later.
You may have heard that dogs eat grass to stimulate vomiting when they have an upset tummy. That is probably true with some dogs though it is not the majority. Others do it because they are bored...or even… because they like the taste.
It turns out there is a technical term for eating grass and other things that are not food. It’s called “Pica.”
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Catnip and Your Cat - What it Is, What it Does, and Why It Doesn’t Affect All Cats
If you are like most cat owners, you have probably bought your cat one of those catnip stuffed mice from the pet store. Maybe your cat rolled around with it in ecstasy and then proceeded to dissect it. Or, maybe your cat gave it sniff and walked on by, tailing swishing in the air without a care.
Perplexing is not it? Turns out either reaction is common and you will see why in a moment, but first, let us look at the herb itself.
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Why Cats and Cow's Milk Don't Mix
Did you know that most cats are lactose intolerant? It is true. While they will happily lap up the white stuff if you present it to them, for many cats this “treat” will result in stomach cramps, and that is no fun.
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