Why are cats and dogs spoken with the same sweet, sing-song voice that is used with babies? The reasons are very simple. And it is that people who share their lives with dogs and cats love them so much that they even consider them part of their family. But there is more. Science has shown that this higher, more … Read more
The physiotherapy for dogs and cats has a new ally: water. The so-called hydrotherapy or aquatic therapy is an increasingly used technique to help cats and dogs with arthritis, hip dysplasia and even muscle pain. But what is dog and water hydrotherapy and how does it work? What is the physical mystery behind the healing power of water for four-legged friends? The answers are revealed … Read more
Dogs and cats suffer the ravages of heat more than you. They cannot sweat to cool themselves , since they lack the sweat glands that people do have throughout the body. In part, they perspire through their pads, but above all they expel heat through their mouth; that is why it is sometimes said that these animals sweat through their … Read more
If you think your dog or cat is in pain, you may be trying to give them an aspirin with the best of intentions. But the problem is that this gesture is tremendously dangerous for your four-legged friend. No matter how tempted you are to give your dog aspirin, or whatever anti-inflammatory or pain reliever you keep in … Read more
Chocolate has benefits for humans. Its high amount of antioxidants make it a food with properties to protect the heart and lower blood pressure. But it also has some problems. Its calorie content is high: 100 grams of dark chocolate is equivalent to about 540 calories, almost a quarter of the recommended daily amount. But here its drawbacks do not end: chocolate is very … Read more
Twinkling lights, sparkling tinsel, garlands of garish colors, red flowers and delicate sparkling balls on the tree. Is there a reason not to give up on Christmas decorations? You are right. These ornaments can pose a serious risk to our pet. And although giving up the festive ornament completely can be complicated, it is worth taking into account some tips … Read more
Eating plants gives us fiber, but this benefit is not exclusive to people. The dogs enjoy eating some vegetables, and incorporate them into your diet involves adding vitamins to your body and facilitate your intestinal transit. And even cats, strict carnivores, derive advantages from plants; with the vegetables they eliminate the hairballs that accumulate in their stomach and their dangerous consequences. Even so, we … Read more
Sharing life with a pet and indulging in a few daily pampering can help lower our stress levels. This has been verified by a study carried out by an American university among a group of students who suffered from this disorder on a recurring basis. The research, the first carried out in a real-life setting rather than in … Read more
Pets are excellent companions; They bring us love, joy and happiness, but not all of them are suitable for all types of people. How we are, where we live or what customs we have will influence the care we can give our pet and, consequently, our choice. Thus, before choosing an animal, it is very important to ask … Read more
It is easy to be tempted to have a pet. The animals are adorable, promise to be fun, and inspire cuteness. Imagining yourself walking along the seashore with a dog running alongside you, playing with a cat to catch a toy, petting a soft Angora rabbit, or giving a parrot human chatter lessons are all great plans … Read more
