UPDATED 12/30/20 Winter can be just as stressful for our animal companions as it can be for us. Pets, service animals, and farm animals are living creatures and need special care during cold, windy, and wet winter conditions. Our pets are also our friends. Surveys by the American Pet Products Association show that we spend over $60 billion on our…
Certified emotional support animals are animals that offer companionship and support to people with emotional disabilities. Such animals differ from service dogs in the sense that they aren’t specially trained. However, they still do quite a lot to improve the owner’s quality of life. People adopt emotional support animals for different reasons. For afflicted military veterans, PTSD animals help them…
Getting a pet is one of the great joys of life for many people out there. As a matter of fact, getting a dog can easily be a major life highlight. After all, dogs are hugely amazing pets to have if you’re a person who loves them, as they easily love back and can be incredibly loyal indeed. Of course,…
As a pet owner, you know when your dog is in pain. And when your pet is in pain, it causes you to feel pain, too. Relieve their suffering with hock splints for dogs that take away the aches of arthritis and stiff joints. You may be surprised by the wonders that dog leg wraps, splints, and other therapy products…
There is no denying the fact that dogs are hugely popular pets all throughout the United States (and, of course, in many places beyond this one country as well). In fact, up to 78 million households in the United States alone have at least one dog as part of their household – and some have even more than just the…
If you love your dog, then one way to show affection to your furry companion is by getting him the right dog crate. Dogs are man’s best friend and to support this truth, the US alone has over 75 million pet dogs; that’s more than any country in the world. With such great numbers, many owners are confronted with the…
Service dogs have been around for a number of years, and have become a fairly normal thing to see on a day to day basis. Service dogs begin their training at around 16 weeks old, and can be trained to perform a number of tasks depending on the condition they’re being trained to help with. While it can be understandable…
With the busy schedule you have to deal with, it’s not surprising that stress is part of your life. However, too much pressure is not healthy for both your body and mind. If not taken care of, stress can lead to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. In fact, it affects 7.7 million U.S. adults, which makes up 3.5% of the population. Fortunately,…
While most horses get enough weather protection with blankets, there are some situations where additional coverage might be necessary. Horses that are older, have thin hair, or have been groomed for show may need additional help. Horse neck covers are a good way to add extra protection, and there are other accessories that can be used to improve a horse’s…
Daycares And The Need For dog groomers Do you love your dog? Of course you do, and out of that love, chances are you’ll need to find them a day care as well as sufficient dog groomers. When it comes to managing how your dog is taken care of, the use for pet day care centers has arisen significantly. This…