Labs Set New AKC Popularity Record
Labrador retrievers set a new American Kennel Club (AKC) record for the breed with the most consecutive years ranked number one at 26 straight years. Following the Labrador are the German Shepherd 2nd, Golden Retriever 3rd, Bulldog 4th, Beagle 5th, French Bulldog 6th, Poodle 7th, Rottweiler 8th, Yorkshire Terrier 9th and the Boxer 10th. Interestingly, the […]
Dogs May Possess Human Type Memory
New research suggests that dogs may remember more than we thought. Any dog owner will tell you that dogs have an uncanny ability to remember things. Whether it be the sound of the garage door opening indicating it is potty-break and dinner time or the opening of the treat jar signaling treat time, dogs consistently […]
Cat Influenza
March marks the last official month of the 2017 flu season until October according to the CDC. Humans are not the only animals that can become sick with an influenza virus. Our feline companion animals apparently can as well. A recent outbreak of flu among thirteen cats at a Manhattan animal shelter has veterinary experts […]
9 Steps To Avoid Cockatoo Syndrome
Birds are amazing creatures that can make great pets. These animals are categorized as exotic pets and offer tremendous variety. Whereas 177 – 340 breeds of dogs and 43 – 73 breeds of cat are recognized in the world by various organizations, there is only one canine species and one feline species. There are more […]
Robo Scan For Horses
Veterinarians at the University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary school are studying a type of robotic computed tomography (CT) scan they hope can advance medical care for horses as well as humans. If successful, this technology could eliminate the need for people to lie still inside a claustrophobic tube. Robotic CT allows a horse to remain awake […]
The Unique Surface Of A Cat’s Tongue
If you have ever been kissed (licked) by a cat, you probably noticed instantly that unlike the smooth feel of a dog’s tongue, the feline tongue feels more like wet sandpaper. Not that many of us go around rubbing ourselves with wet sandpaper, but you get what I mean. It has been known for some […]
Nurse Kitty To The Rescue!
Glen Schallman’s one-year-old cat Blake is not just a great companion animal and friend, but a lifesaver as well. The amazing thing is not just that Blake would eventually save the life of his owner, but that he would do so through only using the abilities with which he was born. Schallman, who resides in […]
People And Pets – A History
When did people start keeping pets? Regardless of when pet ownership began, there is no denying that pets have been harnessed to humans for possibly tens of thousands of years. Today, our attachment to these animals is still going strong with Americans owning approximately 78 million dogs, 85 million cats, 14 million birds, 12 million […]
Working And Service Horses
Today’s article is a nice departure from the usual topics of cats, dogs and even exotic animals, instead focusing on horses. Caring for livestock tends to stretch the boundaries of pet sitting a bit even though it is a service provided by some professional pet sitters. Then again, Kentucky is known for its horses. Although […]
5 Quick Pet Poison Tips
In my last story, “13 Things That Could Poison Your Pet,” I pointed out some of the common household items that are toxic to pets. Although I mentioned a lot of accidental poisoning symptoms, the advice regarding what to do was more general. So, today I am providing some additional information on how to deal […]
