Animals

A dog's noseprint can be used as identification.

Studies have found that having a pet early in life protects from allergies later on. Researchers at University of Gothenburg , Sweden also looked at children who grew up with more than one pet in their home to see if more animals increased immunity. They found, it did! Kids who grew up on a farm,...

A new study conducted by Volvo found that having your dog in the car, and not restrained, is yet another cause for concern when it comes to distracted driving. Allowing pets to roam unrestrained while driving led to significantly more unsafe driving behaviors, more time distracted and increased...

Miniature horses are among the service animals approved to take on flights, according to new guidelines provided Thursday (8/15/19) by the federal government. While service animals on airplanes has been highly debated over recent years, especially when the animal is a little exotic, the U.S...

I understand how therapeutic animals can be. My cat and I get along famously. My wife and her horse have an unbelievable bond. Most pet owners can attest to the same. And for some people who have had traumatic experiences, the right dog can help them cope with daily life, where they wouldn't be...

It would stand to reason that zoos would have some kind of contingency plan, if one of their dangerous animals were to escape its enclosure. At a zoo in Japan, they even have a drill should one of the lions get out. Although, even the real lions appear a little confused about what's happening here...

New York lawmakers passed a bill that would impose a $1000 fine on veterinarians who perform the cruel procedure.

Saturday, May 4th, is International Respect For Chickens Day . We have chickens that wander around our neighborhood. I don't really know whose chickens they are, but I don't discourage them from coming around. That's because they are beneficial in a number of ways: They eat ticks and other pests!...

Researchers in Japan say they've discovered that cats actually understand their names when they hear it. Atsuko Saito of Sophia University in Tokyo says there's no evidence that cats attach meaning to our words, whether it's their name or anything else, like "get off the counter". Instead, they've...

Casper is an absolute love! He’s a quiet, gentle, affectionate boy who is feeling overwhelmed by his active household. He’s very sweet, really appreciates affection and his favorite thing to do is curl up on a lap. He lost some vision when he was young but gets around just fine. He’s looking for a...