Grumpy Cat For President
The famous feline Grumpy Cat has recently been spotted hanging out with some former Presidents at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Washington, D.C. As we near the end of the 2016 general election in our country (a relief for many no doubt), I thought this post might serve as a more positive and fun view […]
Major Music Label Targets Cats
One of the three largest record labels in the world, Universal Music, is releasing an album for cats. The album is not of cats. Nor does the album feature cats. The album is for cats. Is this a sign of the apocalypse for the music industry or simply clever marketing? The Guardian’s view, per their […]
Meet Tom The Cat
What type of animal typically comes to mind when you think about service pets? For many of us, dogs come to mind when we think of animals that aid people with therapy or other services. Well, Tom is a cat with very special gifts he shares in providing care and compassion to our ailing veterans. […]
Why Are Millennials Opting For Pets Over Parenthood?
Forbes Magazine online recently published a story featured by Pet Sitters International News titled “Why Are So Many Millennials Opting For Pets, Not Parenthood?” The article, written by Forbes contributor and BrokeMillennial.com founder Erin Lowry, explores possible answers to this question. It is not surprising millennials are adopting more pets than baby-boomers when one considers […]
Cats Are Happier When They Work For Food
The fact that many domesticated cats are kept strictly indoors, does not change the reality they are natural predators and foragers which can lead to a host of health issues both physically and psychologically. Indoor housing has been linked to a variety of health problems including urinary tract issues, obesity and diabetes as well as […]
America’s Top Dog
The American Kennel Club (AKC) categorizes and tallies the totals of more than 150 registered purebred breeds ranging in size from the 34-inch tall Great Dane to the 6-pound Affenpinscher. Americans purchase nearly 1 million purebred dogs each year. Americans’ taste in dogs has changed dramatically over time. As reported on Vox by Zachary Crockett […]
ECG’S For Cats And Dogs
AliveCor is a company that produces an electrocardiograph (ECG) smartphone app and device for dogs and cats called the AliveCor Veterinary Heart Monitor. Dr. Nancy Kay, DVM reported in Spot Speaks about a study of the smartphone technology conducted by researchers at the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine. The story was titled “A Smart Phone […]
Make Your Cat Fall In Love With Your House
Happy cats are cats that are not bored and have access to scratching posts, catwalks and an enclosed outdoor area. Cats with such amenities tend to be less aggressive and less destructive. Spaces that provide this type of environment for cats are known as catios. The idea is to enable cat owners to provide their […]
World’s First Identical Twin Dogs
Scientists recently discovered the first known case of identical dog twins named Cullen and Romulus. As published by Cari Romm in Science of Us and reported by the BBC, the twins were discovered during a Cesarean section delivery by veterinarian Kurt De Cramer in South Africa. The average dog will give birth to five or […]
Four Reasons Cats Are Good For You
Cats are scientifically known to improve health and well being. In a recent case study performed by Cats protection, 87% of cat owners believed their cat improved their mental health. Here are the top four reasons cats are good for you, as reported by Pet Sitters International and published by AOL Lifestyle. 1. A cat’s […]
