Animal Medicines Aren’t Just Human Medicines

Though they share many similarities, animal and human medicines have important differences. Animal medications are specially designed to meet the unique needs of different species. Learn more about how animal medicines are designed to keep animals healthy.

How to talk to your cat

The science of cat cognition offers plenty of evidence that cats have highly developed socio-cognitive skills. For example, cats are very good at following the visual signals of humans, such as pointing with an arm or gazing in a certain direction. Read more about what we know about communication between humans and cats.

Dog-Walking Seniors Have Better Balance

As we age, balance can become more challenging. But seniors who regularly walk their dogs show improved balance and fewer falls compared to their peers. Read more.

Five Benefits of Sharing Your Life With a Dog

Love, connection, and build-in routines are all reasons people love living with dogs. Read what the research says about why it’s such a good idea to share your life with a dog.  

Understanding the Human-Cat Bond

Experts say that cats are more naturally independent than humans, but that doesn’t mean they can’t bond with their people. In fact, they may be more attached to you thank you think. Read more.

Ticks on dogs: what to look for

Ticks love dogs almost as much as we love dogs. There are at least fifteen species of ticks in the United States, and few types are ticks are considered harmful to humans and dogs. See what the experts have to say about knowing what to look for and how to remove ticks from your pet.

Protecting Pets Protects Us

Animal health products help us care for pets, and pets help care for us. Maintaining healthy pets improves the quality of life for our animal companions, which enables pets to provide humans with emotional and physical benefits. Learn more.

The bond you feel with your dog isn’t just emotional, it’s physiological

Researchers have found that dogs’ heart rate variability and activity levels were closely linked to their owners’, demonstrating an additional level of attachment between humans and their canine companions. Read more here.

Do therapy dogs like their jobs?

We all know how important therapy dogs are to their owners, providing physical freedom, emotional support, and psychological grounding. But what effect does all that work have on the dogs? Read here to find out.

Pet Ownership is Changing

The American Pet Products Association tracks pet ownership trends in our country, and its most recent report finds that “pet ownership continues to evolve in meaningful ways, with dogs and cats more integrated into our lives than ever before. From prioritizing pet nutrition to the rise of multi-cat households, today’s pet owners are redefining what […]