News For Pet Lovers

How You Can Help Vets and Wildlife Rescues Save Animals in Australia

The wildfires in Australia are having an absolutely devastating effect on humans and animals alike. According to CNN, over 17.9 million acres of land have been scorched by the fires—which is an area larger...

Why Do Cats Bring Gifts to Their Owners?

Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB

Do you have a cat that brings you special gifts? Some owners may receive offerings like their cat’s favorite toy, while other owners are the unlucky recipients of dead birds or rodents. Why do cats bring...

How Confidence-Building Exercises Can Help Timid Dogs

Sarah Wooten, DVM

Do you have a timid dog? Some dogs are born with a shy personality, while other dogs have had life experiences that have caused them to become fearful. Whatever the reason, there are ways that you can...

Why Do Dogs Bring You Their Toys to Greet You?

Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB

Each time you come home, it is heartwarming to be greeted enthusiastically by your dog at the door. And each dog’s greeting ritual is unique—some dogs might wag their tail and lick their owners, and other...

Could Dogs Survive in a World Without Humans?

JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

We love our dogs and cherish them as family members. We take them to the veterinarian’s office when they’re sick, buy them creature comforts and willingly pick up their poop. We’ve also become connected...

Why Does My Cat Stare at Me?

Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB

Do you ever wake up and find your cat lying on your chest, staring right into your eyes? Or maybe you feel those green eyes boring a hole into your back as you are working on your computer? What is your...