When you sit down and make a list of the most important things in your life, your friends and family will likely have top priority. It is said that social relationships have a direct impact on our health and wellness and that strong relationships will lead to better overall health[1]. This may not be surprising...

Doug the Pug may have a lot to answer for. Vet are warning potential dog owners to think twice about buying dog breeds that suffer serious breathing and health problems, such as pugs and French bulldogs. They are concerned that many are simply buying the canines due to looks and celebrity influence, with little-to-no understanding of what...

Jaxon Feeley says he will do anything to save his 2-year-old Weimaraner, Rambo. That includes selling his house to pay the staggering $24,000 he now owes in vet bills after the beloved dog went into hypovolemic shock. This condition is life-threatening as it is brought on by severe blood or other fluid loss. This results...

Germany is planning to execute a law for pet owners: All dogs must be walked twice a day. Julia Klöckner, the agriculture minister, introduced the new law after she discovered that many of the 9.4 million dogs in Germany are not getting proper exercise.   Details of the Law Requiring Owners to Walk Their Dogs   With the...

Snails are adorable (most of the time). How can you not love those pouty, pursed lips and antenna eyes? What they lack in speed they make up for in cuteness, and there’s nothing more hilarious than watching a snail eat lettuce and cucumbers. Well, only if it’s a small, harmless, and clean snail. Ok so...

One of the reasons dogs make such great companions is that they’re so good at communicating with us. They wear their emotions on their faces far more than most non-human animals. We’ve now discovered that’s because they are aware we’re watching, and have learned that humans are visual creatures who respond to facial cues. At...

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in June 2016 and has since been updated. “He came 5 centimeters close to death. He was lucky.” Pretty Boy, a rather handsome elephant, knew he was in serious need of help. He had been shot, survived the attack and then walked around with his wounds for several weeks. It’s easy...

Science has led to incredible realizations about the world around us, including some of the world’s smartest animals. Here are 30 animals known for their incredible intelligence and abilities. 1. Intelligent Animals can Empathize Elephants are among the world’s smartest animals for several reasons. First, they seemingly feel things like empathy, self-awareness, and mourning. Second,...

For the dog lovers (myself included), taking your dog on a fun day out to the beach is one of the coolest things to do in the summer. The curious love they have for the water is usually refreshing to see. Playing fetch in the water, sunbathing together (please keep them under a shade), and...

Are you looking for ways to increase the bond you have with your dog? Good news! Bonding with your dog doesn’t have to involve any grand gesture. As you’ve likely heard before, the little things often mean the most. There are many small ways you can bond with your dog every single day. These include:...

This article was originally published in December 2019 Any dog owner knows that our pups are good for our health. They force us off our couch to go outside for walks at least once a day, and nothing lifts our spirits more than the unconditional love of our precious pooch. But could it be that...

We always knew that our dogs love us, but now we’ve got the science to back it up. A new study done by Canine Cottages shows our dog’s heart rate actually increases when we tell them we love them. “I Love You” Causes Dog’s Heart Rate to Increase Every dog owner can tell you their...