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Hardly Anyone Is Feeding Their Dog Safely, a US Study Suggests
By DAVID NIELD, 13 APRIL 2022 A new study has found that only a small fraction of dog owners are aware of the official guidelines for safely handling their pet’s food – in this case the guidelines set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US. These guidelines cover how pet food should…
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Pet therapy: how dogs, cats and horses help improve human wellbeing | The Conversation
By Ann Hemingway, Professor of Public Health and Wellbeing, Bournemouth University, Published: April 8, 2022 8.10am EDT We’ve all heard of the psychotherapy couch, and the dynamic between a client and their human therapist. But perhaps less well known is the increasingly popular pet therapy. And no, that’s not therapy for your pet – it’s…
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Yes, those tiny dogs descended from wolves | NBC News
Domestic dogs come in more sizes than any other mammal species. Now, researchers say a genetic mutation that emerged in wolves before they were domesticated is responsible. On appearances alone, it may be hard to believe dogs like fluffy Pomeranians or spritely Chihuahuas really are descended from wolves. But new research both illuminates and solidifies…
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Do dogs miss us when we are gone? A “talking” dog offers insights | Salon.com
The viral dog, who communicates with a series of buttons, is very curious where her friends are off to By Nicole Karlis, Published October 10, 2021 10:00AM (EDT) Any dog owner knows how hard it is to leave their pup for an extended period of time. We wonder: Do they miss us when we’re gone?…
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National Park Service to Hikers: Leave Dogs at Home – Sunset Magazine
Before bringing your furry friend on a hike, consider these important things. By Teaghan Skulszki – September 9, 2021 Animal shelters emptied out amid the COVID-19 pandemic as people adopted furry friends to quarantine with through 2021. But the adventures you may have planned with your pet may need some rethinking, according to the National Park…
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National Dog Day 2021: Benefits of having a dog – CNN
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN, Updated 12:47 PM ET, Thu August 26, 2021 (CNN) If you have a dog and tell them it’s National Dog Day, I suspect they will reply: “I thought everyday was dog day! Now where’s my treat?” As they woof that down, take a moment to reflect on all that your dog…
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How ‘The Pet Revolution’ Unleashed A New Top Dog In America : Planet Money : NPR
By Greg Rosalsky, August 10, 20216:30 AM ET If you’re in the market for gourmet dog food these days, there are a lot of options for your pooch. I mean, if you’ve got bills to pay, you could buy a 20-pound bag of chicken flavor Pedigree kibble for $12. But Open Farm Pet offers a…
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May 2-8 is National Pet Week! – FACE Foundation Blog
May 4, 2021 National Pet Week is an annual event created in 1981 to celebrate all the pets that enrich our lives and to encourage responsible pet care and ownership. The American Veterinary Medical Association has assigned specific pet care themes to each day of the week. Here’s an overview, you can learn more about…
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Amtrak goes all in on dogs (and pet fares add up) | WTOP
Jeff Clabaugh | jclabaugh@wtop.com, March 4, 2021, 10:43 AM Amtrak is looking for all the new passengers it can get with ridership still down about 75% from pre-pandemic levels, and that includes more dogs and cats. Amtrak has expanded its onboard pet program to include weekday Acela trains. Previously, small pets in carriers were only…
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The wolf in our dogs. — Learning from Dogs
Study reveals the wolf within your pet dog The wolf in our dogs. — Learning from Dogs
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The Art and Science of Pet Behavior: They’re Not People | San Diego Humane Society
Maybe when you were little, your parents said to you, “Will you please just behave?” They were talking about your socialization. Socialization is a big word, and when applied to cats an… Source: The Art and Science of Pet Behavior: They’re Not People | San Diego Humane Society
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Wild Earth and the Origins of Vegan Pet Food – The Atlantic
A new start-up is making vegan food for dogs and lab-grown mouse meat for cats. It wants to change the way all pets eat. Source: Wild Earth and the Origins of Vegan Pet Food – The Atlantic
