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Reading Time: < 1 minute This is only our second blog hop, and yet we have already met so many great people and animals! Today’s blog hop is the Thankful Thursday blog hop started by https://brianshomeblog.com You can get the code to enter by clicking here and also post the things for which we are most thankful on your blog…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you good at telling what mood your cat is in? Or do you find yourself perplexed when trying to figure out what your fluffy friend is thinking? Research from the University of Guelph has found that some people are skilled “cat whisperers” who excel at deciphering subtle differences in the faces of cats and…
Reading Time: < 1 minute We learned today that the Dog Writers Association of America is accepting award nominations for the DWAA 2020 Writing Competition. It was only this past February, that we attended the awards ceremony for the DWAA 2019 competition in New Jersey. We had a great time meeting other dog lovers, writers, and other people involved in…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Hi all! We are participating in a blog hop — our first one ever! Want to participate too? If so, you can find out how by going to https://thecatonmyhead.com/marvelous-misty-may-remembering-friends/
Reading Time: < 1 minute Springbok Casino is sharing stories and videos about Africa’s Wild Dogs. Related to wolves, coyotes, hyenas and jackals, Wild Dogs are tall, lean hunters with oversized ears and four, rather than five toes. And while they are called wild for a reason — you’re not going to find one of these fascinating creatures suited to…
Reading Time: 3 minutes I recently got a copy of “You Know Your Cat Loves You Because…The Sweet, Silly, and Scientific Ways our Cats Show Us How Much They Love Us.” The premise of the book is that, in spite of some scientists claiming that cats simply befriend us because it helps them get food and shelter, cats really…
Reading Time: 2 minutes As many as one in five adults worldwide are sensitive to cat allergens. But, for many, that doesn’t mean foregoing the joy of cat ownership, although it might mean a some sneezing, watery eyes or other allergy-related symptoms. Those owners with sensitivity might be relieved to find that Nestlé Purina has developed Purina Pro Plan…
Reading Time: 2 minutes So, today, I wondered if there were any options for live streaming fish tanks for those who wanted the fish tank experience but didn’t have time to care for one and its fish inhabitants. As expected, there are plenty of prerecorded videos on youtube for fish enthusiasts or for relaxation, such as this one: And,…
Reading Time: 3 minutes HAUPPAUGE, New York (PRNewswire) — As temperatures rise, the LOOP-LOC family, a removable pool fence supplier, is tsharing five pool safety tips to help keep your pets safe: 1. Invest in a pet-friendly ladder. For the dual pool and pet owners out there, provide pets with an easy exit strategy. While pets may seem eager…
Reading Time: 3 minutes PHOENIX (PetSmart Press Release)—The dog days of summer are the perfect time to indulge pets in some outdoor fun. Too much time in the heat, sun or water, however, can pose health and safety risks for pets. PetSmart offers some easy suggestions to help make this a safe and memory-filled season for pet parents and…
Reading Time: < 1 minute A turkey in a wheelchair isn’t something you expect to see at a farm, but the Odd Man Inn Animal Rescue in Washougal, Washington isn’t your average farm. The Odd Man Inn has become a sanctuary for abused, neglected and unwanted farm animals to find a safe haven and a forever home. Bill is a…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Want to make sure your pet stays at a healthy weight? Or, is your furball plumping up a bit and you’re not sure what to do about his or her diet? According to a press release from Nationwide, excessive body fat in pets increases the risk of preventable health issues and may shorten the life…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Pet Disease Alerts, a nonprofit established by the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), has launched a new service to alert veterinarians and pet owners about outbreaks of Leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is a highly infectious bacterial disease that can be fatal to unvaccinated dogs. It can also be transmitted to humans. The subscription service will add alerts…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Just think of all the photos you have clicked of your fluffy or scaly or feathery friend that you have stored away that you aren’t looking at, even though you really do plan to at some point. And that number is growing by the day. Like most pet owners with a pet photo collection, you…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Do you have any tips or tricks for calming down your pet that we haven’t mentioned here? Please share in the comments below!
Reading Time: 2 minutes We first fell in love with Bob the cat when we chanced upon the movie, “A Street Cat Named Bob.” That movie, which you can learn more about here, portrayed a moving story about how “James Bowen, a busker and recovering drug addict, had his life transformed when he met a stray ginger cat.” According…
Reading Time: 3 minutes If you have found yourself watching more cat videos than usual while quarantined at home, don’t feel too guilty about it. In fact, there’s even some science supporting the idea that watching cat (or other animal videos) is good for you. A June 2016 study, for example, by an Indiana University assistant professor Jessica Gall…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Trupanion, a provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs, analyzed its database to provide insight into the top health conditions for dogs and cats since the onset of COVID-19 in North America. With veterinary hospitals providing essential services for family pets, most facilities have remained open during the pandemic, providing curbside service for their…
Reading Time: 2 minutes From time to time, we bring you segments of the Meadow Chew Test. Like many young pups with lots of energy, Meadow is a champion chewer who can go through supposedly long lasting bones/toys, so we thought she would be a good product tester. Whenever she tries out a new chew toy, we’ll let you…
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is commending lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives for including the Horse Transportation Safety Act (HTSA) in transportation legislation unveiled last week. By the end of this month, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is expected to pass the INVEST in America Act – a nearly $500 billion, five-year…
Reading Time: 2 minutes While current events have increased stress for all families, parents of children with autism report higher levels of stress on average than parents of typically developing kids. Feeling overwhelmed and overburdened by various responsibilities, some parents turn to pets as a source of comfort and support. Now, research from the University of Missouri has found that…
Reading Time: 3 minutes As the world continues to grapple with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study from Banfield Pet Hospital® reveals how weeks of increased time spent at home has affected pets and their owners. As people are spending more time at home than ever before, 20 percent say they prefer working alongside their pets…