Tag: mental health
Natural Chews 101
You may not know exactly which one is right for your dog, but it is more than likely that your dog would benefit from...
Is your cat happy?
A happy cat is a healthy cat. Find out whether or not your kitty is happy, and how you can help her feel better.
Your...
Mental health benefits of adopting a pet while living alone
Do you live alone? Adopting a dog or cat is one way to keep mental health issues and loneliness at bay.
Especially in today’s climate,...
6 easy ways to support your cat’s mental health
Show your cat how much you appreciate them by doing everything you can to support their mental health!
If you’re a cat parent, you’re well...
Top 5 ways our pets help us cope
No matter what challenges you’re navigating, a pet can help you cope. Here are five examples of how dogs and cats provide support and...
How a Bearded Collie helped her human through depression
The heartwarming story of Keith and Sasha — a black-and-white Bearded Collie that helped her human through depression post-9/11.
We know that dogs play an...
How pets helped us through COVID-19 quarantine
A recent survey reveals just how much people relied on their animal companions for support during the COVID-19 quarantine.
As life returns to a “new...
Gut health – your dog’s or cat’s whole body depends on...
Your dog's or cat’s gut health impacts much more than his digestion. Everything from his head to his toes is affected by the microbiome,...
How grooming improves the mental health of pets
Pets suffer from mental health issues just like us, so taking steps to ease their anxiety and make them feel good is important. You...
Coping with the loss of animals after a disaster
Were you deeply impacted by the large number of animals lost in the Australian bushfires? Here’s how this type of event can affect your...
Emotional support animals are in high demand
According to data from a recent survey, the majority of college students feel that they'd benefit from an emotional support animal.
Veterinary students at the...
Is your cat depressed?
If your cat doesn’t seem his usual self, it’s possible he may be depressed. Learn the possible signs and symptoms, and work with your...
Celebrity golden retriever, Glee, is on a tour to raise the...
This happy-go-lucky golden retriever is on a mission to spread joy – or should we say “glee” – across the United States.
When it comes...
3 simple ways to let your dog be a dog
Dogs need food, water, and plenty of love – but they also need the freedom to be themselves! Here are three ways to let...
Animal companionship eases social isolation
Research revealed at a recent summit shows that dogs, cats and other companion animals do a lot to relieve loneliness in humans.
We’ve heard...
Canine cognitive dysfunction and vitamin D
Sometimes referred to as “doggy dementia”, canine cognitive dysfunction affects many senior dogs. A deficiency in vitamin D3 could be the cause.
Is your...
Robopets improve lives of patients with dementia
This health facility in Vancouver is using robopets – automated animals – to boost the health and happiness of their residents.
Therapy dogs and cats...
Tips to improve your dog’s mental well-being
Your dog’s mental well-being is as important as his physical health. Stimulating his brain will help him learn faster, feel happier, and can even prevent...
