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Ask The Vet: Limit Pet's Weight Gain After Sterilization Surgery

Pets / Ask The Vet /

Q: I have had cats and dogs for years, and all of them have been spayed or neutered. I've noticed that they -- and my friends' sterilized pets -- are almost all overweight, whereas friends' dogs that are not sterilized usually remain slim. Is it true that spayed and neutered pets are heavier than sterilized pets? If so, why?

A: Your observation...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Kylie Jenner is mourning the death of her dog

Kylie Jenner mourns death of her Italian Greyhound

Pets / Cats & Dogs News /

Kylie Jenner is mourning the death of her Italian Greyhound Norman.

The 28-year-old make-up mogul has revealed via social media that Norman recently passed away, aged 12.

Alongside a series of throwback photos of her beloved pet, Kylie wrote on Instagram: "In Loving Memory of My Sweet Norman

"I still remember the day I brought you home. I had...Read more

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Wearable tech for your dog? Life360 releases a new pet tracker

Pets / Cats & Dogs News /

Millions of people already use the Life360 app to track the location of their family members and loved ones.

Now the California tech company behind the popular family safety app is hoping people will use a new gadget and their location-tracking services to keep tabs on their pets.

On Wednesday, Life360 unveiled a new tracking device people can...Read more

Fel d 1 is a protein found in cats’ saliva and skin oils – not their fur – and is responsible for about 60 to 90 percent of all cat allergies in humans, writes Cathy M. Rosenthal. (Dreamstime/TNS)

My Pet World: Want a cat, but you're allergic? Here is everything you need to know

Pets / My Pet World /

Dear Cathy,

Are there any cats that are considered hypoallergenic? I have mild dander allergies to dogs and cats. My husband and I would like to get a pet but not a dog right now.

— Robin, Bel Air, Maryland

Dear Robin,

Many people with mild allergies wonder the same thing: Is there such a thing as a hypoallergenic cat?

The short answer is...Read more

When a Dog Opens the Door

Pets / Cats & Dogs News /

Dear Annie: For most of my life, I've struggled with feeling isolated. As someone on the autism spectrum, I've often found social situations confusing or overwhelming. I longed for connection but wasn't always sure how to reach for it. Then something unexpected gave me not only companionship but also a sense of purpose: my dog.

She's not just a...Read more

Ask The Vet: Mast Cell Tumor Most Common Canine Skin Cancer

Pets / Ask The Vet /

Q: My Lab mix has a mast cell tumor. What can you tell me about this condition?

A: A mast cell tumor, or MCT, is the most common form of skin cancer in dogs. Mast cells are white blood cells designed to fight parasites and allergies. It's not clear why some of these immune cells develop into tumors.

MCTs vary widely in appearance, although ...Read more

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What are they waiting in line for? Babydog's birthday

Pets / Cats & Dogs News /

WASHINGTON — Over the course of an hour during the afternoon, West Virginia’s most prominent political figure greeted well-wishers while clad in a pink tutu and sparkly birthday hat.

Babydog, the English bulldog that trails after Sen. Jim Justice in the Senate hallways, celebrated her 6th birthday on the 15th day of the government shutdown....Read more

Noise phobias can develop at any stage of a dog’s life, writes Cathy M. Rosenthal. (Dreamstime/TNS)

My Pet World: Teaching a fearful dog that potty time is safe

Pets / My Pet World /

Dear Cathy,

My little dog became terrified of going potty at nine years old. It didn’t take long to figure out what was going on. On Friday and Saturday nights, about 10:00 p.m., a group of men race their motorcycles on our round-about, down to the end of our pass, then back up the street.

The noise scares the heck out of her. She is OK ...Read more

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Inside a world of upscale pet bakeries that specialize in birthday cakes for dogs

Pets / Cats & Dogs News /

PHILADELPHIA -- Every evening after Steph Johnson drives home from work, she spends roughly five hours baking in her kitchen. As Taylor Swift plays on loop, Johnson pipes ruffles onto tiers of "Bluey" and Batman-inspired birthday cakes and frosts sheets of shortbread cookies molded into tiaras, ice cream cones, and Swoop, the Eagles mascot.

But...Read more

Paris Hilton says being dog mom prepared her to be mom to her children

Pets / Cats & Dogs News /

Paris Hilton's dogs prepared her to be a mom to her children.

The 44-year-old media personality had many pooches - the first being Tinkerbell, a teacup Chihuahua that starred alongside her on The Simple Life reality TV series, and who died in 2015 at the age of 14 - before she and her husband, 44-year-old entrepreneur Carter Reum, welcomed ...Read more

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California bans declawing cats under new law

Pets / Cats & Dogs News /

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law Thursday that will make it illegal to declaw a cat in California, a practice that lawmakers and animal advocates argued is outdated and inhumane.

Assembly Bill 867 by Assemblymember Alex Lee (D-San José) bars veterinarians from performing the procedure, which involves amputating the first bone in each ...Read more

Hiking with your dog? These five accessories will make things go smoothly

Pets / Cats & Dogs News /

Dogs make some of the best hiking partners imaginable. They’re enthusiastic, adventurous, and—unlike many humans—never complain about steep climbs. But the right gear can make a good hike even better, ensuring safety, comfort, and hydration for both species. Whether you’re trekking along a gentle trail or tackling alpine switchbacks, ...Read more

The Silent Signal: How Ear Mites Can Steal a Dog’s Hearing

Pets / Cats & Dogs News /

Every dog scratches now and then, but a persistent head shake is more than a quirk—it’s often a cry for help. Ear mites, tiny spider-like parasites invisible to the naked eye, thrive in the warm darkness of the canine ear canal. They feed on skin debris and wax, leaving behind waste that triggers inflammation and unbearable itch.

Mason, a ...Read more

When Dogs Remember: How Canine Memories Shape Behavior

Pets / Cats & Dogs News /

The wag of a tail is often dismissed as pure instinct, but recent studies suggest something deeper humming inside the canine mind — a flicker of memory that looks suspiciously like ours. For decades, scientists assumed dogs lived mostly in the moment, responding to stimuli without reflection. Yet researchers at the Family Dog Project in ...Read more

Paw and Order: How Pets Learn Rules Without Words

Pets / Cats & Dogs News /

Every household with pets runs on an unspoken code. Dogs learn not to steal food off the table; cats figure out which furniture is off limits—most of the time. What makes this quiet social contract work is a remarkable blend of observation, repetition and emotional intelligence. Without ever mastering a single word, our companions learn to ...Read more

Snoozing Scientists: What Pet Sleep Reveals About the Brain

Pets / Cats & Dogs News /

Dogs and cats spend a striking share of their days asleep. That downtime is not wasted; it is when their brains consolidate memories, reset emotional circuits and perform basic maintenance that keeps thinking sharp. Researchers have learned that the structure of canine and feline sleep looks a lot like ours, which makes the living room nap an ...Read more

Ask The Vet: Veterinary Dentistry Requires Anesthesia

Pets / Ask The Vet /

Q: My holistic veterinarian says my 10-year-old cat Moses has rotten teeth, and at least one tooth has fallen out. Because of his age, I don't want him anesthetized for dental treatment, so the vet said she would clean his teeth using only essential oils and light. I'm concerned about Moses feeling stressed. What should I know about dentistry ...Read more

Maryna Savitsky and Svitlana Savitsky and The Savitsky Cats perform during BuzzFeed Inc.'s Listing Day at Nasdaq on Dec. 6, 2021, in New York. (Eugene Gologursky/BuzzFeed Inc./Getty Images/TNS)

My Pet World: Yes, you can train a cat – and it’s easier than you think!

Pets / My Pet World /

Dear Cathy,

Have you seen the Savitsky cats? How did they train them to do those tricks?

— Elizabeth, Garden City, New York

Dear Elizabeth,

Yes – the Savitsky Cats, the Ukrainian mother/daughter team from America’s Got Talent, are a masterclass in positive-reinforcement cat training. Their secret isn’t force; it’s trust. ...Read more

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Las Vegas police sued after K-9 allegedly mauls tourist

Pets / Cats & Dogs News /

LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas police are facing a lawsuit that accuses officers, in their search for a suspect wanted for domestic violence, of allowing a K-9 to maul a tourist.

A complaint filed in District Court on Thursday stated that in June 2023, Metropolitan Police Department Officer Brayden McMahill jumped a fence onto the grounds of a multi-...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Shailene Woodley owns sibling cats Bear and Pharrah

Shailene Woodley does not 'feel lonely anymore' after becoming a mom to sibling cats

Pets / Cats & Dogs News /

Shailene Woodley's sibling cats have made her not feel "lonely anymore".

The 33-year-old actress - who split from 37-year-old actor Lucas Bravo last month after they made their relationship official in April - has felines Bear and Pharrah, and Shailene's "unconditional love" for them has made her feel "completely taken care of".

The Big Little...Read more

 

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