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Just Like Humans, Dogs Thrive When They Have Friends
Recent research shows that dogs and humans have a lot in common when it comes to staying healthy. The study — a large survey of dog owners and their pups — found several key environmental factors linked to better health and longevity in dogs, such as a strong social network. The results are the latest…
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Why You Really Shouldn’t Take in a Wild Bird
As a kid in the rural Midwest, I was accustomed to seeing people around me “rescue” injured birds, bring them into their homes, and care for them. The local vet even facilitated this by calling up certain families when a hurt bird was brought into his practice. We considered these birds lucky, Little-Orphan-Annie-style critters who…
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Dogs Mourn the Loss of a Canine Companion, New Evidence Suggests
The death of a dog can be devastating for families, but new evidence from Italy suggests surviving dogs can also be profoundly affected by the loss, resulting in an assortment of behavioural changes that scientists say are consistent with grieving.
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DIY Projects Anyone Can Do to Improve Their Dog’s Life
Dogs are our companions, our friends, and our helpers. They deserve the best in life that we have to offer — and that means accepting their deep desire to spend time with us in the kitchen, making their food and water easily accessible (even in small spaces), and keeping them safe and comfortable. Here are…