In healing and comfort, therapy cats have emerged as unsung heroes, offering solace, companionship, and even physical health benefits to patients in hospitals and other care settings. The unique temperament, sociability, and empathetic nature of certain cat breeds make them particularly suited for therapeutic roles. These cats can lower stress levels, decrease blood pressure, and
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Every day, countless dogs find themselves in high-kill shelters, facing bleak prospects for adoption. Recognizing this dire situation, Tracy Whyatt took matters into her own hands, driven by her deep compassion for these unloved animals. She founded Tracy’s Dogs, a company dedicated to rescuing and providing a second chance to these vulnerable canines. Through her
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Pet Appreciation Week always occurs during the first full week in June. This celebratory week is not as widely known as National Pet Week, which occurs in May. However, it is a great opportunity to appreciate everything that our cats do for us. Celebrations for this week are often small or non-existent. However, that doesn’t
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Dogs naturally ingest water when swimming, which can lead to dangerous sodium levels in the dog’s blood. Credit: Maisie Patterson | Getty Images Swimming dogs can experience “water intoxication,” or hyponatremia, making it wise to monitor the dog’s time in the water. It’s all too easy, especially with small dogs and dogs retrieving toys from
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In the vast and diverse canine kingdom, some breeds boast appearances so unique, that they seem to have leapt from the pages of a science fiction novel rather than descended from the wolves. These dogs capture our imagination and intrigue with their otherworldly features, from strikingly unusual coats to distinctive body shapes that defy conventional
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Even professional groomers can accidentally cut a nail too close, and most have styptic powder ready to use. Credit: PixelsEffect | Getty Images If you cut your dog’s nail too close to the quick, it will bleed. For a dog’s bleeding nail, a dab of styptic powder will get the bleeding to stop. If styptic
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