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Deaf Dog Awareness Week

Petfinder initiated “Deaf Dog Awareness Week” to spread awareness about hearing loss in dogs and how to care for dogs affected by it. Although temporary, partial, or complete (both ears) deafness can affect …

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Could Pain Be Your Pet’s Best-Kept Secret?

When you stub your toe, bang your elbow, or lift a heavy box the wrong way, you know you’re hurt–and others will, too, if you cry out in pain! Pain …

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Thoughtful Memorial Ideas to Honor Your Pets

This Sunday marks Pet Memorial Day, a day to remember and celebrate all the pets we hold in our hearts. Pets bring joy, laughter, and unconditional love to our …

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Ginger Cats: What makes them unique is beyond coat-deep

For ages, people have claimed that a cat’s appearance and behavior depend on its breed. But how helpful is this considering that 98% of cats aren’t purebred but rather …

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Monkeypox and Pets

It’s all over the news: the monkeypox virus is transmissible to animals and causes similar symptoms, like skin rashes and lesions, as it does in humans. Now, pet owners …

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Dogust 4th is International Assistance Dog Day!

Dogust (a.k.a. August) 4th marks International Assistance Dog Day – a day to recognize assistance dogs and their dedicated caregivers and trainers, and to help educate the public about the important role they all …

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Could Your Pet Be a Life-Saving Hero?

Yohann, a three-legged rescue greyhound from Scotland, was recently recognized for saving the lives of 64 dogs. He doesn’t have any superpowers—he is a blood donor. Pets, like people, …

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Blue-Green Algae: Danger Lurking in the Water

It’s HOT out! Heat waves seem like the best time to take the pooch to a pond, lake, river, or stream, where she can get some exercise while staying …

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High Tech for Pets: Friend or Foe?

The pet technology industry is booming. In 2021, it generated USD 1.41 billion in revenue and is expected to rise to USD 3.65 billion by 2030. While some features …

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The Veterinary Workforce is in Crisis

You may have recently noticed that wait times for veterinary appointments, emergency care, and prescription refills are getting longer. This is because the veterinary workforce is in crisis. While …

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