Tag: cats

Few things are more heartbreaking than learning your pet is sick. Unfortunately, cancer rates in dogs and cats have risen significantly over the last...

These are heady days for marijuana. Support for medical cannabis is at an all-time high and industry experts predict that several states (including New...

I once looked after an adorable American Bull Terrier named Zach. He was a rescue dog who had been maltreated in the past, but...

Allergies are anything but the bee’s knees. Luckily, I have never suffered from any severe symptoms, but my husband does. Cats make his eyes...

Elephants and naked mole rats are two animals that rarely get cancer. Scientists believe these two creatures may have genetic mechanisms that allow them repair...

There is a growing recognition that animals experience a wide range of emotions. In the past, some humans have tended to discount the possibility...

Essential oils have become a pervasive part of many people’s self-care routines. But when a recent Facebook post about a cat getting sick from...

Travel is always better with a friend, and there’s no better companion than your pet. Unfortunately, travel as an institution isn’t always tolerant of...

As Hurricane Irma nears Florida, Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control has been receiving reports of abandoned dogs chained up to trees and...

My cat is awesome. She’s independent, has her own interests and seems to genuinely enjoy my company. Sometimes I question the ethics of keeping...