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Surprising Health Benefits of Owning a Pet

Studies show that spending just 15 minutes with your pet can significantly reduce stress levels. Their playful antics can even make you laugh, a natural way to relieve tension. Owning a dog ... Read More

Who Benefits the Most from Pet Ownership - Children, Adults, or Seniors?

Pets are more than companions. For many people they offer physical, emotional, and social benefits that vary by age. Below are six pointers explaining how children, adults, and seniors each benefit, ... Read More

The surprising health perks of having a pet

A pet’s unconditional love can bring loads of joy. But particularly for older adults, companion animals can have a big impact on physical health and cognition too. Read More

Beyond health benefits: Pet benefits expansion reflects changing culture

As pets become more prominent in employees' lives, some employers are actually extending bereavement leave for the loss of fur babies. Read More

The Wellness Industry Carves Out a New Niche: Pets

With “collagen puptides,” raw meat diets and longevity supplements, some owners are going full Goop. By Kate Lindsay Dr. Jennifer Glenn has noticed a shift recently in some of the pet owners who visit ... Read More

What pet owners need to know about the benefits of massage: Ready Pet GO!

CLEVELAND — For many people, massage is a way to relax or recover from injury. But the same benefits that help humans can also improve the health of dogs, horses and even wildlife. Jill Lionetti ... Read More

Here’s Why Fewer People Are Vaccinating Their Pets

Veterinarians are encountering more vaccine-hesitant pet parents who are influenced by misinformation spreading online. Read More

Most Canadian seniors recognize benefits of having pet, but less than half have one

Health and financial issues are at play for the elderly. Despite a recent Ipsos poll showing that 84% of Canadians aged 55 and older recognize the mental health benefits of pet ownership, only 44% ... Read More

Vaccine Skepticism Comes for Pet Owners, Too

Researchers have documented clear associations between the two; one study, in Brazil, reported that pet owners who had not been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 themselves were more likely to ... Read More

Need a pet without the high energy of a puppy or kitten? Try adopting an older fur baby

November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, a time to shine a light on the often-overlooked older pets waiting in shelters and rescues. Being in a shelter is hard for any animal, but for seniors — ... Read More

Leading Pet Content Creator Maddie Guy Founds Buddy to Bring Real Solutions to Dog Owners

Maddie Guy, one of the top pet content creators in the industry, is stepping beyond her social media platforms to make a real impact in the world of dog health with the launch of Buddy. A premium dog ... Read More

Is pet insurance worth it?

Pet insurance—once the province of dusty brochures at the vet’s office—has gone mainstream. But do you really need it? Read More