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Adopting Apollo cost $80, Diaz said, an easy investment for a loyal companion. She’s spent probably thousands of dollars more on him since. Day care costs $400 a month. Between food, toys, treats and vet bills — he’s had multiple infections after eating deer and rabbit droppings in the yard — “pretty much all my money, my whole paycheck, goes to him,” Diaz said.
Many animals can pick out auditory patterns in human speech—but it turns out that dogs are particularly good at doing so. It is no secret that dogs are pretty special when it comes to how interested they are in humans and how they interact with us. But how much do they capturing the subtleties of the language coming out of our mouths? Do they perceive it distinctly as speech, as…
Leash-Waltzing is not a sport for the infirm or slow-witted. Walking a dog on a leash is, at its best, an art. At its worst, it is bad slapstick. If the dog is a large one, it can require strength. A seventy-pound pup who really wants to go somewhere cannot always be persuaded not to, regardless of how well trained or how much he wants to please you. It requires…
There’s always fun tech for pet owners at CES, and 2022 is no different. But a handful of gadgets this year are taking care to treat dogs and cats not just as beloved furry friends but as intelligent animals with their own processes, emotions, and even a desire to express themselves. At the most basic level — which is to say, pretty advanced compared with a few years ago —…
To sustain this free service, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. This doesn’t affect rankings. Our review process. As humans, we understand the need to protect our feet from the elements. The same goes for our pups. It’s essential to be aware of the potential hazards when walking your dog on hot pavement or icy sidewalks. Dog shoes can help keep your dog’s feet safe, and Walkee…
Fully qualified canines, people with disabilities, will move ahead of an anything-goes designation under new law By Julia Lindbloom and Jenna Cooper Fair Oaks resident Anita VanAmburg has raised 16 puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind during the last two decades. She’s no stranger to the challenges faced by handlers when legitimate guide dogs encounter untrained emotional support animals. Emotional Support Animals, or ESAs, can distract or harm fully-trained…
To sustain this free service, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. This doesn’t affect rankings. Our review process. While dog DNA testing has come a long way over the last few years to identify mixed breeds and genetic health risks, not all testing kits are created equal. Orivet’s at-home dog DNA tests are some of the most affordable you can find. But do they give you the…
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – The pandemic and cold weather, these factors are weighing people down. And their pets are feeling it too. “They definitely take on our characteristics and our energy, they read our thoughts, dogs are really good at that,” said Katherine Andres, owner of animalpsychologycenter.com. A recent survey says that 36% of dogs gained weight during the pandemic, and 56% of owners claimed their pet’s weight gain…
To sustain this free service, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. This doesn’t affect rankings. Our review process. Have you always wondered about your dog’s mysterious mix of breeds? If you got your dog from a shelter or a rescue, you likely have no concrete idea. With the DNA My Dog breed identification test kit, you may be able to confirm some of your suspicions about what…
Hookworms are one of the most common parasites plaguing the companion animal world. They use their hooklike mouths to latch onto a pet’s intestines, where they feast on tissue fluids and blood. Infected pets can experience dramatic weight loss, bloody stool, anemia and lethargy, among other issues. According to new research from the University of Georgia, they’ve become multiple-drug resistant. Right now, U.S. veterinarians rely on three types of drugs…