Browsing: Pet Care
STORY AT-A-GLANCECopper is an essential mineral your dog needs in tiny amounts to support red blood cell production, iron balance, and immune function, but excess…
STORY AT-A-GLANCESince the early 1900s, many people have viewed dogs as “Pavlovian machines,” driven mostly by food and interacting with humans mainly as a way…
Shortly after bringing Dexter home, they noticed something unusual — instead of barking, he makes a soft “woo” sound whenever he’s excited. He woos for toys,…
STORY AT-A-GLANCERadish bulbs and leaves are rich in nutrients, particularly phytochemicals called flavonoids, which have antioxidant activity particularly chelating metal ions and inactivating free radicalsAnthocyanins…
STORY AT-A-GLANCESheep ranchers in the U.S. have historically used large, light-colored dogs of certain breeds to guard their livestock from predators, e.g., the Anatolian ShepherdThree…
She saw a scruffy, little dog walk past her open garage — then jump straight into her car. At first, she feared he had mange and…
STORY AT-A-GLANCEDandelion (Taraxacum officinale) was not always common in North America and was originally brought over by settlers who valued it as both food and…
STORY AT-A-GLANCECats infected with the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) are among the hardest shelter pets to placeShelter professionals are working to dispel the myths surrounding…
After a long day, she’ll sit down to watch TV — and Cooper plops beside her, sitting upright like a human with perfect posture. At nearly…
STORY AT-A-GLANCEOvergrown pet nails (technically claws, only primates have true nails) are a hidden source of chronic pain, postural strain, and joint damageWhen nails grow too…