Photo by Etolane / CC BY-NC-ND Autism is a mental condition associated with difficulty socializing and communicating clearly. Studies have shown that for a child with autism, having a pet improves social skills and assertiveness, along with the many other health benefits pets can offer for our health. 1. Social Benefits Conversation Starters. For kids […]
Take your cat to the vet. Say what?! Those very words can strike terror in the hearts of some owners. Most cats associate the carrier with all the unpleasant things that happen during a vet visit. After all, this is usually the only time they see the carrier. Often, cats panic and hide at the […]
Photo by Mr.TinDC / CC BY-ND Have you started thinking about spring cleaning? For pet owners, this seasonal task is a hassle for one reason: pet hair. It would seem that once you buy a pet, you are destined to find their fuzz on your clothes, furniture, floors, surfaces and cars for all eternity. Not […]
This week, we take a moment to recognize all the devoted, hardworking assistance dogs all over the world. International Assistance Dog Week is August 5-11. There is a lot of misinformation out there about what an assistance dog really is. And it doesn’t help when people try to pass off their unruly pets as accredited […]
