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Doggy Mirth Revealed I’ve often wondered what my pooch thinks when I laugh or find something humorous. There have been times that I’d swear she knows and actually gets the joke of a situation. So I decided to do some research on doggy brains and their level of...

Bridging the Gap; Similarities between canine and human brains Advances in neuroscience and the advent of sophisticated imaging are making it possible to look inside Fido’s brain and the findings may surprise you. A study recently revealed that dogs use the same part...

Grooming is More than a Pretty Face We all want our pups to look (and smell) like a million bucks but did you know that grooming is also important for their overall health and well-being? A health routine that includes grooming ensures that your pooch isn’t harboring...

Diabetes in Dogs (and Cats) is on the Rise Diabetes is a serious disease that afflicts a significant portion of the US population, including its companion pets. In humans alone the numbers are staggering and on the rise. As of May 2015, the Centers for Disease Control...

Obesity Epidemic in Pets As a journalist I started writing about obesity in US citizens more than a decade ago. The topic has been in the mainstream media for at least as long so by now it’s no secret that obesity and morbid obesity adversely affect our overall...

The (Canine) Stuff of Dreams Have you ever wondered while watching Fido twitch, run in place, wag his tail and drool in his sleep what he’s dreaming about? Animal behavior experts have actually been looking into just that. In a story titled Do Dogs Dream? by...

Heartworm and Wintering Mosquitoes Tick-borne and mosquito-transmitted diseases don't take a vacation when the weather turns frigid. And mosquitoes are the exclusive carriers of Heartworm Disease. So how is it conceivable that mosquitoes can survive in NYC, Manhattan,...

Is Singing to Pooch Okay? We’ve all seen the videos, commercials and TV shows featuring dogs singing solo or with their humans. As charming as the act may be, did you ever find yourself wondering if you should sing to your pooch and if he or she might actually enjoy...

MDs and Vets working to promote early detection of Lyme Name a few things you and your pooch have in common. Maybe one of them is sharing walks in the woods on your weekend getaways to Upstate New York or New England. Whatever the venue of these adventures you share,...

Ten Reasons Why You Should Take Care of Your Pet’s Teeth October may not be National Pet Dental Health Month (which is actually in February) but that doesn’t mean the time isn’t right to review the topic and make it relevant for every month of the year! Chances are...

NYC Obesity Epidemic in Pets As a journalist I started writing about obesity in US citizens more than a decade ago. The topic has been in the mainstream media for at least as long so by now it’s no secret that obesity and morbid obesity adversely affect our overall...

The Art of Trimming Your Puppy’s Nails Budding pet parents have lots of questions about their tiny, fluffy little charges right from the start. Just like for the parent of a newborn human, first time trimming of nails can be a stressful proposition. Thank goodness for...

(Canine) Angels Come in All Shapes and Sizes Throughout Millennia, dogs have been referred to as heroes for performing the often unexpected acts of bravery we humans sometimes shy away from. For instance, there was Lassie, the famous Collie and family pet who had a...