“Pets come with some powerful mental health benefits. Here’s how caring for a dog or cat can help you cope with depression, anxiety, and stress….“
The Mood-Boosting Power of Pets
Category: Pet Tips
Here’s the Best Way to Pet a Cat, According to Science
“Many of us will have experienced that super friendly cat who seems to love being stroked one minute, only to bite or swipe at us the next. It might be easy at this point to blame it on the cat, but what’s likely happening here is that we’re just not stroking them right..”
How to make your pet happy and healthy (hint, just listen)
“From chickens to iguanas to pit bulls, Gary Weitzman has seen it all.
In his more than two decades as a veterinarian, he has developed strategies for treating common ailments and behavioral problems in our animal companions, and has distilled his know-how in the new National Geographic book, Complete Guide To Pet Health, Behavior, And Happiness.”
8 Reasons Pets Improve Your Health And Wellbeing
“While we know that the bond between pets and their owners is strong, there are also many health benefits to owning a pet.“
Something Else to Enjoy With Your Cat: Happy Hour
“Why drink alone when you can drink with your pet?
The question comes from two competing start-ups in the unlikely product category of faux wine for cats (and, to a lesser extent, dogs) that comes in miniature bottles with cutesy names. No alcohol is involved (think liquid catnip).”
That Shaggy Mutt? At Dog Museums, Our Drooling Companions Are the Stars
“In the 1990s, the painter David Hockney was so enamored with his dachshunds, Stanley and Boodgie, that he immortalized them in paintings and a book. Starting this month, anyone who loves dachshunds as much as he does can visit what is being called the first museum to honor this favorite breed.“
Yoga With Cats
“They yowl. They attack ponytails. They scamper urgently across the room in pursuit of things we cannot see.
And yet, cats are a strangely relaxing presence during yoga class.”
The Power of Pets: Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions
“Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help children with their emotional and social skills.”
More Pets, Fewer Allergies
“Children who live with cats and dogs when they are infants are less likely to develop allergies later in childhood — and the more pets they have, the better, a Swedish study of 1,278 children has found.”
Want to Take Your Pet on Your Next Vacation? Here Is What You Need to Know
“Is it safe? What are the rules? What to pack? The six questions you should ask before you take your pup on a plane.”