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17 Ways Your Pet Can Improve Your Health and Happiness

If you’ve ever looked into your pet’s eyes and thought, “You’re the best therapist I never paid for,” you’re not alone! Our pets have an incredible way of lifting our spirits and improving our ... Read More

Can Dogs, Cats and Other Pets Truly Improve Your Health?

This article was made possible by the support of Yakult and produced independently by Scientific American's board of editors. We got our first dog when my oldest son was 10. A friend who was a teacher ... Read More

What to Know About Vaccinating Your Dog or Cat

Vaccine hesitancy is on the rise among pet owners. Here are answers to some common questions about animal vaccines. Read More

6 ways cats are good for your mental health

(BPT) - The U.S. is facing a mental health crisis, with 1 in 5 adults (about 59 million people) experiencing daily mental health challenges, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Read More

The Most Common Health Challenges with Pet Cats and How to Manage Them

Cats are notorious for hiding when they are in pain and not feeling well. And like all animals, they face health challenges, some of which may only require a simple fix, while others are more critical ... Read More

Vaccine Skepticism Comes for Pet Owners, Too

Anti-vaccine sentiment is spilling over into veterinary medicine, making some owners hesitant to vaccinate their pets, even for fatal diseases like rabies. Read More

Pet guardians are increasingly worried about the mental health of their dogs and cats

When it comes to caring for pets, some people worry most about physical health, while others are more concerned about financing potential health problems. But what stands out in a recent survey is ... Read More

Your pets are bored

“Boredom, stemming from lack of mental stimulation or opportunities to control certain aspects of their environment, leads to frustration or stress in pets,” says Ragen McGowan, a research scientist ... Read More

10 Outdated Pet Care Myths That Could Be Hurting Your Dog or Cat

Many pieces of advice meant for pet parents are actually outdated and potentially unsafe for your furry friend. Whether advice has been passed down through family members or is viral on the internet, ... Read More

Your cat could kill you - with a brain parasite: 6 ways to protect yourself

Love Cats? Here’s the hidden parasite they might be passing to you: Researchers have discovered a potential \"off-switch\" for the brain parasite Toxopl ... Read More

Can Dogs, Cats and Other Pets Truly Improve Your Health?

We got our first dog when my oldest son was 10. A friend who was a teacher told me that was a perfect age for a kid to have a pet. “Jake can throw his arms around the dog when he doesn’t feel ... Read More