Dog ownership lowers early death risk, study finds
Dog owners have a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease or other causes, a study of 3.4 million Swedes has found.
The team analysed national registries for people aged 40 to 80, and compared them to dog ownership registers.
They found there was a lower risk of cardiovascular disease in owners of dogs, particularly of hunting breeds.
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Month: November 2017
Americans are pet obsessed, spending over $69 billion a year
Americans are pet obsessed, spending over $69 billion a year
Americans’ pet addiction has been skyrocketing by the billions for nearly two decades, with early estimates saying U.S. spending statistics on pet food, gear, and vet visits could reach over $69 billion this year, according the American Pet Products Association (APPA).
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Hundreds give tearful farewell to heroic war dog
Hundreds give tearful farewell to heroic war dog
Hundreds turned out to say goodbye to the hero dog whose Marine veteran partner put together a bucket list for him after he was diagnosed with bone cancer. Cena, a black lab who served three tours in Afghanistan as a bomb-sniffer with the Marines, lived his final years with Lance Cpl. Jeff DeYoung, as his service dog.
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Animal lovers emphasize adopting rescue pets
Animal lovers emphasize adopting rescue pets
Looking for a new furry friend? Folks at PetSmart set out dozens of rescued animals today in hopes people would adopt them.
Hundreds of people gathered to look at dogs, cats, and even rabbits. Animal lovers say it is all too common for people to abandon or surrender their animals.
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