Many articles have been published about the benefits of pets on mental health and overall happiness, but they’re usually focused on the perks of sharing your home with a cat or dog. Well, the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) wants to change that. They announced a grant that will allow researchers at the University of Liverpool to look into the impacts of small animals as pets. Their goal is to find out if small pets have an effect on people’s well-being, too.

The LA wildfires in California were devastating not only because so many people lost their homes, but also because many people lost their pets. But there have been a lot of beautiful rescue and reunion stories in the months since the fires happened, and the story of Aggie the cat is one of them.

If you own an Airbnb and want to generate more income by attracting more renters, consider getting a pet. According to Lu Lu, who is an associate professor at Temple University, having a cute pet may influence people to book a stay with you. Keep reading to learn about this interesting research.

Have you ever wondered what the most common causes of veterinary visits are? Well, pet insurance companies that receive claims when pets visit the vet are a good source for answers.

Nationwide is one of many insurance companies that offer pet insurance plans, and they have over one million insured pets in their database. When they analyzed their data, they were able to figure out the top problems that cause dogs and cats to visit their vets. Below is a breakdown of what they found.  

Medicine time for cats can be stressful, especially if your kitty is difficult to pill or you have to give them a liquid medication that tastes awful. But if you implement the right strategies, things can go more smoothly. Many people find that they can hide a pill or liquid in food to trick their pet into thinking it’s treat time instead of medicine time, so it’s worth trying out a few methods to figure out what works for your feline.

There’s so much to like about guinea pigs. They’re super cute, they make a range of adorable sounds, and they’re small enough to fit in your hands. But even though you might be tempted to bring one home, there’s a lot to consider before you do.

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Resurgence of everything "Oz" has us remembering a four-legged heroine who stole our hearts.

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Ever wonder how those pure-bred dogs got their lofty names?

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