The first animal cafe was a cat cafe established in Taiwan in 1998. With its ability to give non-pet owners and animal lovers time to...

Since the beginning of space exploration, animals, including fruit flies, ants, cats, frogs, jellyfish, and dogs, have been sent to space...

In 2018, the US slaughtered 9.6 billion land animals for food. Because meat is widely consumed and the meat industry is enormous, the...

Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), or footpad disease, is one of the most contagious viruses to affect unvaccinated dogs and targets puppies...

Parvovirus is a highly infectious and potentially fatal disease that spreads through direct and indirect contact with infected dogs....

Like humans, dogs begin to lose cognitive function as they age. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, or CCD, in older dogs is not uncommon—a...

A study from the University of Pennsylvania found that 85% of dogs 4 years and older suffered from periodontal disease, which occurs when...

It is common for dogs to wear collars for walking, as accessories, or identification. Although they can be cute, collars—especially when...

As a pet owner, an important decision you may have to make is whether or not you want to spay/neuter your pet. Spaying is the removal of...

Dogs are often told to “fetch!”, or “sit down!”, and almost all owners use auditory cues to train them to do so. However, various studies...

The gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome is extremely important for an animal’s metabolism. The microbiome refers to the trillions of...

Owning a dog comes with the responsibility of regularly checking their health and taking them to the vet when necessary. Oftentimes,...

The dog is one of the most popular household pets. They were the first species to be domesticated (~15,000 years ago) and are known to...