Animal-lovers have the opinion that a stinky dog is preferable to a stinky human. That distinct “dog smell” is redolent of fond memories and happy times with our beloved pets. Still, whether you bathe your dog because of health reasons or just for your olfactory satisfaction, a regular washing is generally a good idea. Do […]

Cats are almost the perfect pet. They aren’t high maintenance but they are cuddly and soft. If you’re especially blessed, you’ll have an extraordinarily affectionate cat who wants to be around you all the time. Fortunately, most people who are yearning for some pet love can take on a cat but there are still considerations […]

Even though I’m an avowed animal lover, I can’t in good conscience back up the claims that having a household pet will indeed make you healthier. Here’s what we do know – having a pet correlates with people who are healthier mentally and physically but there is no proof of causation. Whatever the science shows, […]

The best companies are trying innovative strategies to attract and retain the finest employees. One of the more radical notions has taken root in start-ups and even with businesses on the Fortune 500 – that of allowing pets in the office. Why should this idea be a so foreign? Animals have been an important part […]

Sometimes I look into my dog’s eyes and sense a certain sadness. I wait for the tears to flow but they don’t – that’s because he notices a treat in my hand and he’s again happy! Even though the tears didn’t come this time, I wonder – do dogs cry tears? Fluid Worries If you’re […]

Dandruff is unsightly on humans and there is an entire industry dedicated to getting rid of this aesthetic blight. Our mammalian friends in the feline family can also be affected by dandruff and likewise there are pet products aimed to reduce, if not eradicate, the little white flakes. While dandruff is indeed unpleasant in appearance, […]