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National Walk Your Dog Week

National Walk Your Dog Week

The first week of October is National Walk Your Dog Week.  Going on walks with your favorite pup has a lot of benefits.  It is a great opportunity to bond. The exercise is also great for everybody involved.  Studies show that at least 20% of dogs don’t get walked...

Training For Emotional Support Pets

Training For Emotional Support Pets

Emotional support animals do not need to be highly trained like certified service dogs, but there are things people need to consider when they choose a dog intended for emotional support, or when training a dog you already have. Keep in mind, emotional support animals...

Common Feline Diseases

Common Feline Diseases

Your cat’s health care may be similar to caring for other pets. But such care may also have its own differences. One of them is that pet cats may suffer from a host of different diseases that other pets may not go through. The following are common feline diseases that...

Health Care for Older Cats

Health Care for Older Cats

It may be hard for a pet owner to notice a pet cat getting older. On the outside, cats may show the same things as when younger - playing with toys around the home, taking naps sprawled out on a favorite spot inside the home, or snuggling up with you on the sofa. But...

Choosing a Chicken Breed to Raise

Choosing a Chicken Breed to Raise

There are varieties of chickens to raise. Choosing a breed will depend on the kind of chicken that you want to raise. There are chickens that seem healthy but their egg-laying capacity is frail, while other chickens give out lots of eggs every day. Before finally...

Benefits of an Emotional Support Pet

Benefits of an Emotional Support Pet

Research has confirmed the positive effects of having a pet, and health professionals recognize the value of treating physical and mental conditions. People experiencing mental health problems say that caring for animals and the unconditional love that they receive...