Companion Animals
Offers advice, stories, and news about domestic animals like dogs, cats, and small pets, focusing on care, behavior, health, and the human-animal bond.
You can clone your pet—but it won't have the same personality
Lived experiences shape everyone, animal companions included.
Puppy abandoned at Las Vegas airport adopted by cop who rescued him
A ruff moment in this poor pup's life has turned into a paws-itive now that the officer who found the 2-year-old goldendoodle left behind at a Las Vegas airport has made him one of the family.
Scientists crack open the 'black box' of cancer in cats
Over 10 million cats are kept as pets in the UK. The first detailed genetic map of cancer in pet cats reveals striking similarities with human versions of the disease, possibly helping find new ways to treat cancers in both.
Kitten abandoned on train given new home by ticket inspector
Marie Fox Marie Fox said it felt "incredibly special" to give Daisy a safe and loving home A kitten that was abandoned on a ScotRail train last month has been given a new home by a ticket inspector who first helped to look after her.
Some dog breeds carry a higher risk of breathing problems
Research reveals more short-snouted dogs besides pugs and bulldogs that struggle with breathing. Pekingese and Japanese Chins topped the study's list.
Halifax-area animal shelter grateful for ‘skyrocketing’ adoption rates
An animal shelter in the Halifax area is reporting record-breaking adoption rates and it’s a phenomenon other shelters in the province are experiencing too. Staff and volunteers at Bide Awhile in Dartmouth say even finding a pet for interested adoptees is a struggle right now.
‘Demand has increased, without a doubt’: the shocking rise of personal protection dogs
Even if you’re not afraid of dogs, you might be a little intimidated by Butch Cassidy. His tail may be wagging, but the Belgian shepherd weighs 40kg and moves with awesome agility. Even a casual brush of his body could knock you off your feet if you weren’t expecting it.
Is CBD good for your dog?
Some research has shown promise for particular conditions in dogs, but questions remain. CBD has risen in popularity as a treatment for anxiety, inflammation, and pain in dogs.
You can clone your pet—but it won't have the same personality
Lived experiences shape everyone, animal companions included.
Puppy abandoned at Las Vegas airport adopted by cop who rescued him
A ruff moment in this poor pup's life has turned into a paws-itive now that the officer who found the 2-year-old goldendoodle left behind at a Las Vegas airport has made him one of the family.
Scientists crack open the 'black box' of cancer in cats
Over 10 million cats are kept as pets in the UK. The first detailed genetic map of cancer in pet cats reveals striking similarities with human versions of the disease, possibly helping find new ways to treat cancers in both.
Kitten abandoned on train given new home by ticket inspector
Marie Fox Marie Fox said it felt "incredibly special" to give Daisy a safe and loving home A kitten that was abandoned on a ScotRail train last month has been given a new home by a ticket inspector who first helped to look after her.
Some dog breeds carry a higher risk of breathing problems
Research reveals more short-snouted dogs besides pugs and bulldogs that struggle with breathing. Pekingese and Japanese Chins topped the study's list.
Halifax-area animal shelter grateful for ‘skyrocketing’ adoption rates
An animal shelter in the Halifax area is reporting record-breaking adoption rates and it’s a phenomenon other shelters in the province are experiencing too. Staff and volunteers at Bide Awhile in Dartmouth say even finding a pet for interested adoptees is a struggle right now.
‘Demand has increased, without a doubt’: the shocking rise of personal protection dogs
Even if you’re not afraid of dogs, you might be a little intimidated by Butch Cassidy. His tail may be wagging, but the Belgian shepherd weighs 40kg and moves with awesome agility. Even a casual brush of his body could knock you off your feet if you weren’t expecting it.
Is CBD good for your dog?
Some research has shown promise for particular conditions in dogs, but questions remain. CBD has risen in popularity as a treatment for anxiety, inflammation, and pain in dogs.
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