Anyone who’s ever had to give a cat a dose of medicine, you know that it can go sideways quickly. While no cat enjoys the process, some might be more cooperative depending on how the drug is given. For example, some cats tolerate taking pills easier than liquid, while others make the pill-giving process into… Continue reading Is Your Pet’s Medicine Safe?
Category: Animal Companions
Heart Disease and Dogs
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Dog ownership may be linked with longer life and better cardiovascular outcomes, especially for heart attack and stroke survivors who live alone, according to new research that builds upon earlier studies. The conclusions were based on a new study and a separate meta-analysis published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a journal of the American… Continue reading Heart Disease and Dogs
Buying Pet Medicines Online: Ensuring Products Are Safe
Editor’s note: Buying your pet’s medications online may be tempting in terms of cost. But you need to approach the issue cautiously, say experts from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If you’re purchasing medications for your pet online to save money or for convenience, there are Internet sites that represent legitimate pharmacies. But… Continue reading Buying Pet Medicines Online: Ensuring Products Are Safe
The Mini Horses that Heal
“We were at an event in San Pedro and a man whose son suffers from multiple disabilities – the boy doesn’t speak, he’s not mobile, he has to be strapped into his chair. In the midst of all this commotion my miniature horse Liberty Belle noticed the boy and she went right up to him.… Continue reading The Mini Horses that Heal
The Human/Animal Connection
Editor’s note: There’s evidence that owning a pet has several health benefits: lowering blood pressure, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, increasing exercise and social interaction. And while we may think of pets as primarily dogs and cats, the connection between humans and horses is just as strong. Here, Eve Marx (shown with her horse,… Continue reading The Human/Animal Connection
Benefits of Dog Ownership for Seniors
Dogs provide their older-adult owners with more than companionship – a new study shows that dog walking is associated with lower body mass index, fewer doctor visits, more frequent exercise and an increase in social benefits for seniors. “Our study explored the associations between dog ownership and pet bonding with walking behavior and health outcomes… Continue reading Benefits of Dog Ownership for Seniors