An Airport Terminal Just for Animals at JFK Airport!
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey which operates JFK Airport approved last week a new $32 million facility that will provide kenneling, grooming and other services like a veterinary...
View ArticleThe most efficient dryer in your home: Your dog!
Especially if your dog has allergies, you should wash him or her on a regular basis (see allergies in dogs ). And if you have ever given your dog a bath, you know that he or she will shake and get you...
View ArticleCute Kitten and Puppy Pictures: Good for you!
Looking at cute pictures of kittens and puppies improves your job performance. This is not a joke! There is no need to feel guilty if you look at pictures of kittens and puppies while you work....
View ArticleCan our pets and other animals catch diseases from us?
We already know that many infectious diseases are transmitted from human-to-human. Veterinarians and medical doctors have been concerned for centuries by diseases called zoonosis, transmitted from...
View ArticleSomething not to share with your dog.
Many guardians consider their companion animals as family members and share the same living space. The bond between the pets and their owners has never been stronger. Gum disease and dental plaques...
View ArticleDog Intelligence
Every dog owner knows it but the scientists can now confirm it: Dogs can think. Here is what we know: Dogs can understand simple calculations like 1 + 1 = 2. Research conducted by scientists in the...
View ArticleGood News: Our Pets are Living Longer!
According to a new study just published by the pet food manufacturer Royal Canin in France, our pets are living longer(the older dog ). In the past 10 years, the life expectancy increased at least 20%...
View ArticleWhen it comes to diet, cats know better
Cats are known to be finicky eaters. Actually they may just balance their diet by themselves. In an experiment1 conducted by researchers from the University of Sydney and Massey University in New...
View ArticleWinter Hazards for Dogs
Winter can be hazardous for your dog(s). It is important to know the dangers your companions can be exposed. 1. Holiday Season: Although the holiday festivities are almost behind us, special...
View ArticleWinter Hazards to Cats
Winter is a dangerous season for cats. Outdoor cats are at risk for frostbite and hypothermia. Cats should always have the option of coming inside, access to high quality protein rich food and a...
View ArticleWhat Makes the Difference Between Dogs and Wolves?
It is still unclear why and how dogs became domesticated. First, it could have been the remains of animal carcasses that drew wolves to humans 30,000 years ago. A study about dogs and wolves was...
View ArticleOmega 3 DHA: New Hope For Older Dogs
Many older dogs develop a form of neuro-degenerative disease called Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) or canine dementia or old dog syndrome with many similarities to Alzheimer’s disease. It is...
View ArticleOmega-3 DHA improves the response of animals to vaccines
Two recent publications strongly support the use of a food supplement containing Omega-3 DHA to enhance the response of animals to vaccination. In a study involving 48 Beagle puppies Zicker at al 1...
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Clinically Proven: Control of Allergic Dermatitis in Dogs Using a Natural...
Objective: to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a multimodal natural therapy on the control of pruritus in dogs with allergic dermatitis. Animals: 15 privately owned dogs with clinical signs of...
View ArticleOmega-3 DHA: What’s new
Inflammation is the first line of defense against pathogenic organism in humans and animals but is it also involved in the pathophysiology of many chronic diseases: rheumatoid arthritis, irritable...
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