Social distancing guidelines to fight the coronavirus pandemic — which has now infected more than 1 million Americans — don’t just apply to people. The CDC is now recommending that Americans keep their >>
Pets News
A dog tested positive for coronavirus, but nobody knows what that means yet
As the coronavirus COVID-19 continues to keep the world’s health experts on edge, with new cases popping up in many different countries on a daily basis, a new report out of China suggests >>
Here’s how fast your dog really ages – and no, it’s not the old 7-to-1 rule
Every dog owner is familiar with the concept of “dog years.” It’s the idea that for every year of human time, dogs age seven years. If your dog is two human years old >>
Man dies after being licked by his dog
A man in Germany has died and his dog is being blamed for his passing. The dog didn’t bite or attack the man in any way, it simply licked him. The bizarre story >>
San Diego woman living in a van surrenders 320 pet rats
Rats have kind of a bad rap. Yeah, they’re scavengers in big cities and have a long and storied history of spreading disease, but generally speaking, they’re actually pretty lovely creatures. They’re smart >>
CDC: Stop kissing your pet turtle
An outbreak of salmonella infections across 13 states has prompted the Centers for Disease Control to issue a rather bizarre warning to the owners of pet turtles: please stop kissing them. A new >>
Dog disease that can jump to humans was found in Iowa
Having a sick dog can be a serious bummer. It hurts to see a pet in pain or any kind of discomfort, but normally a sick dog doesn’t pose a risk to your >>
Study suggests cats are capable of learning their own names
Most cat owners would tell you that their furry little friends definitely know their own names. As someone with a cat, I suppose I’d be inclined to believe that the animal I have >>
