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. “Jake can throw his arms around the dog when he doesn’t feel comfortable ... Read More

Dr. Cynthia Maro: Holistic pet care: An overview of a whole-body approach to pet wellness

Aug. 30th is Holistic Pet Day. Pet parents often wonder about how they can be more proactive in their approach to their pets’ wellness and improved longevity. In recent years, holistic pet care has ... Read More

Why Guinea Pigs Might Be the Best Pet You’ve Never Considered

Discover the essentials of guinea pig care, including their history, diet, environment, and why they make such beloved 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

Why The Push for Pet Weight Loss Drugs Are a Dangerous Distraction

With 40% of pets already overweight, a veterinarian argues that a pharmaceutical solution distracts from the real, 100% preventable cure: owner discipline and proper diet. Read More

Should I let my pet sleep with me? The truth about sleeping with cats and dogs. | Opinion

Sharing a bed with a pet can disrupt sleep due to their different sleep cycles, allergens, and increased carbon dioxide levels. While removing pets from the bedroom is ideal for better sleep, many pet ... Read More

Pet safety in extreme heat: warning signs every dog owner should know

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- As temperatures soar above 100 degrees across the region, pet owners face increased responsibility to exercise their dogs safely while recognizing critical warning signs of ... Read More

COST, GUILT AND DOUBT: HILL'S PET NUTRITION'S 2025 STATE OF SHELTER PET ADOPTION REPORT REVEALS WHY PETS STILL WAIT IN SHELTERS

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- To help address the mounting shelter capacity crisis, Hill's Pet Nutrition, a leading supporter of animal welfare, today released its third annual ... Read More