A wealthy man in Tennessee left a whopping $5 million to his pet dog, a border collie named Lulu. Lulu’s former owner, Bill Dorris, set aside a massive amount of money for the continued care of his dog after his passing. Lulu, who is 8 years old, will now be well taken care of for …
Domestic cats are a massive burden on wildlife around the globe, with birds and small mammals being their two favorite targets. Cats that are allowed to roam free often hunt despite having food available at home, but scientists just figured out a way to prevent them from killing wildlife. Feeding a cat a diet high …
A new study focusing on personality changes in dogs finds that dogs tend to stop novelty-seeking around age three and experience personality changes up until age six. Dogs tend to become jaded about new places and experiences after they reach the age of three. The study shows that personality changes in dogs are a lot …
A recall of pet food contaminated with elevated levels of a toxin has hit nearly 20 different popular brands. The company behind the various food brands, Sunshine Mills, has been forced to expand the recall once already. Check your pet food with the specified lot codes to ensure you’re not feeding your dog or cat …
The FDA has announced a voluntary recall of various dog food brands do to the possibility that they contain toxic mold at high levels. The food was sold in multiple bag sizes and may make your dog sick. Symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea as well as yellowed eyes and gums. We humans have enough to …
Researchers surveyed cat owners to determine which type of cat owner they are, based on their stance on feline hunting habits. People range from being comfortable with cats killing wildlife to feeling responsible for the animals their pets kill. Which type of cat person are you? Find out right now. People often claim that they …
A man who had lost his beloved cat a week prior found him by chance at a local humane society while he was looking for a new pet. Both the cat and its owner were elated at the reunion. The cat has now returned home and will hopefully not be taking off on any additional …
A dog lost for three months on the coast of Vancouver Island was miraculously rescued by a pair of surfers who just happened to be in the right place at the right time. The two men saw the dog’s legs pacing around a sea cave on the coast and decided to recover the animal. The …
A new study reveals that dogs are incredibly good at forging shortcuts in areas that are unfamiliar to them. The impressive ability appears to be connected to the dogs being able to tap into their own internal compass, governed by the Earth’s magnetic field. The dogs proved to be excellent at coming up with their …
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 at least six feet away from other pets and people when outside. That’s because there have been a handful of instances …
