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

And most of us believe strongly that our pets make us healthier. If you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are ... Read More

Bird flu outbreak in house cats: High-risk but survival is possible

Bird flu hits cats particularly hard. Just last week, an infected cat was euthanized in California after eating raw pet food. But a University of Maryland-led study appearing in One Health shows ... Read More

Are cats good for our health?

Cats have lived with humans for thousands of years. And long before cat memes and viral TikToks took over the internet, they've been comforting us with their purrs and making us laugh with their weird ... Read More

Facts about cat health

At the Central Aroostook Humane Society, we continue to see our cat population on the decline, which is a very good thing.  When I started on the board of directors 25 years ago, the cat cages were ... Read More

Bird flu kills cats. Why that matters to everyone, not just pet owners

More than 140 domestic cats in the country have been infected with bird flu since 2022. While the likelihood of your cat getting bird flu is rare, the recent increase in cats who've contracted the ... Read More

Scientifically proven mental health benefits of having a pet

If you asked most pet owners, “Does having a pet impact your mental health?” you’d likely hear a resounding “Yes!” A 2023 survey found that the vast majority (86%) of pet owners believe their pets ... Read More

7 Ways Pets Improve Your Health

Your fluffy friend is good for your physical and mental well-being. Getty Images May 2, 2014— -- intro: When you come home to a purr or wagging tail at the end of a stressful day, the sudden wave ... 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10 Outdated Pet Care Myths That Could Be Hurting Your Dog or Cat

Many pieces of advice meant for pet parents are actually outdated and potentially unsafe for your furry friend.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

Vets and Pet-Owners See Gaps in Flea and Tick Prevention, Highlighting Need for Year-Round Care, New Merck Animal Health Global Survey Finds

RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), today announced ... Read More

Are you feeding your pets right?

As pet parents, we do our best to ensure that our furbabies are well cared for. This means not only showering them with affection, but also providing them with the essentials that contribute to their ... Read More

The best pet insurance wellness plans of September 2025

Your pet can rack up lots of expenses in its first year. Embrace's Wellness Rewards plans have annual limits of up to $700, enough to cover vaccinations, chipping, ... Read More