Study Finds that Cats Link Names and Faces of Their Human and Feline Friends

A study conducted by Japanese researchers shows that cats can link images of their human and feline companions with their names. The researchers studied face-name recognition in cats with a simple but effective test. Pet cats were shown images of familiar humans and cats and then names were said aloud. Some of the names matched …

Website Provides Pet Disease Alerts to Pet Owners

Fleas, ticks, and other parasites can be a source of serious health problems for our pets. Parasite-borne illnesses become a special concern at this time of year when the weather turns warmer. The Pet Disease Alerts website lets US pet owners know about the current threat of the most prevalent vector-borne pet diseases in their …

Study Shows that Breed is a Poor Predictor of an Individual Dog’s Behavior

The citizen science organization Darwin’s Ark sequenced the DNA of over 2,000 purebred and mixed breed dogs to study how genetics intersect with breed characteristics. The findings show that while genes are closely associated with physical traits, genetics is not a reliable predictor of any given dog’s personality. The Darwin’s Ark study surveyed over 18,000 …

Monrovia Offers Advice on Dog-Friendly Gardening

The folks at Monrovia Nursery recently posted a helpful how-to list for creating a dog-friendly yard. You can read the full article, along with some suggested dog-friendly plants to consider, HERE. Here are a few highlights to help you create a dog-friendly outdoor space: Make sure that your fencing is escape-proof (tall enough for jumpers …

May 1-7 is Be Kind to Animals Week

American Humane has been celebrating Be Kind to Animals Week for over 100 years. For this year's awareness event, the American Humane website has lots of great resources for animal lovers of all ages. You can take the kindness pledge, find ways to celebrate by making a difference in the lives of animals, and help …