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A special social distancing guide for dog people!

Is your cat always hungry? There may be more than a few extra pounds at stake. From hyperthyroidism to diabetes, here's why a cat won't stop eating.

Besides catnip, there are actually a few other herbs such as silvervine and valerian which have similar effects. It's a lovely, natural treat for enriching your cats lives.

Over 90% of the respondents said touching their pets both comforted and relaxed them, and the pets seemed to need it as well. They also cited examples of dogs and cats touching their owners when they were distressed, sad or traumatized. Many people referenced pets' innate ability to just "know" when their human counterparts weren't feeling well and to want to get physically close to them. Interviewees mentioned not just dogs and cats but birds, sheep, horses and even reptiles that reciprocate touch.

These breeds include retrievers, pointers and collies that work closely and maintain eye contact with humans, and the authors suggest playfulness could help build a strong bond between dog and handler.

Some very creative Christmas cards by Peter Thorpe.

The cat, he said, was actually from the late Paracas era, which was from 500 BC to 200 AD.

How easy it was for this kitten to pick our her new canine mom

Perhaps it's something like the way we (used to) lick our fingers to detect wind direction?! A dogs cold or dry nose in any case is not a good indication of health, but possibly helpful for them to detect heat!

Not the most exciting topic to bring up but one you should understand as this is probably in the top 10 things we are asked about.

Do you know how to do the slow blink with cats?

Fall is such a fun time of year and Halloween is the perfect time to get your dog in the spirit with you! With so many costume ideas on the internet for you and your dog, you’re bound to find one that fits your dog’s personality or accompanies your costume.

PHOTOS: Annual 'Blessing of the Animals' a doggone good time Brooklyn Paper

The study out of the UK involved over 6,000 participants, of which 90% owned at least one pet. Results from the study indicated that more than 90% felt that their pet helped them cope emotionally during the lockdown period (from March 23- June 1 in the UK), with 96% responding that their pet helped them to stay active and keep in shape.

Cats like it warm. Remember to make sure that your senior cats have access to warm spots such as sunbeams and plush comforts to snuggle up in as the weather changes.

The majority of pup parents 72 percent, to be exact admitted to canceling social plans simply to spend time with their four-legged pal.

pet owners placed equal value on their pet’s health as their own, further demonstrating the need for products like ours to ensure an improved quality of life for pets around the world.

A bonded pair is a bonded pair, no matter what the species. <3

https://buff.ly/3lgF7P2 White dog + freshly cut grass = this cutie pie.