All Things Pets
Navigate the world of senior pet care, from understanding the therapeutic benefits of animals for seniors to exploring pets for companionship. Dive into pet-friendly communities, adopt or train older pets, and ensure your pet’s health aligns with your aging journey.
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Learning to Take Your Dog’s Picture
We dog lovers take a lot of pictures of our dogs. Our cell phones are a testament to that! Some…
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Why People Resemble Their Dogs
Doesn’t it make you chuckle a little when you walk down the street and notice that the person coming towards…
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Funding 4 Fido Gives a Voice to the Voiceless
Hundreds of thousands of animal’s flood Texas shelters every year. Many never know what a soft bed feels like, much…
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Your Pet’s Seasonal Allergies
Woohoo, spring! Ah yes, the longer and warmer days, the budding trees, the blossoming flowers, the fresh green grass…the sneezing,…
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Kids and Dogs
Proper Behavior From time to time we hear on the news about a child who was bitten by a dog…
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Happy New Year to You and Your Four-Legged Family!
Well, another year is upon us and many turn their attention to that perfunctory resolutions list. Perhaps it will be…
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Why Cats Don’t Like Christmas
The holiday season should be a joyous time for all members of the household, even the four-legged ones. Unfortunately, some…
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Dog Park Etiquette Tips
By AKC Staff ~ If you’re an urban or suburban dog owner, you’re likely familiar with the local dog park. It’s…
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Fur Babies and the Holidays
Decorate the house, write up those party invites, get the guest rooms ready and make those shopping lists! Folks are…
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50+ Adults and Pets—Why It’s a Perfect Match
A new study shows older adults who own dogs are more physically active than non-dog owners Simply walking their pets…
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Keep Fit with Your Fur Baby
Dog ownership makes sense for Baby Boomers, the generation born between 1946 and 1964. There are countless benefits to sharing…
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7 Things You Can Do With Your Dog’s Fur
Dog fur can be a real annoyance for those of us who own canine companions. It gets on our clothes…
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Conflicted About Getting a Pet Because You Think You’re Too Old?
Story at-a-Glance Pet ownership offers many physical and emotional benefits for seniors, although practical matters, such as health status, must…
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Caring for Aging Pets can be Emotionally and Physically Taxing
Pets age faster than people, so it’s important to be realistic regarding the demands of pet ownership as both you…
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Owning a Pet Is Good for Your Health
Walking is great for your health, including when you’re older, and having a dog is a great impetus for getting…
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For The Love of Pets
After suggestions from their adult children and much discussion about their health, an aging couple adopts a dog and begins…
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