We already know that being around animals – especially dogs – makes us feel happy. And if we get to pet or snuggle them? Even better! But now, we can confirm that petting dogs really does have an effect on our brains. New research has shown us exactly how petting a dog ‘lights up’ certain parts of brains – and it’s just more proof that dogs make our lives better. So, how does petting a dog impact your brain activity? We have five senses and one of them is touch. You might think that touching

In today’s day in age, if we have kids or pets, it’s important to read the labels on almost everything we bring into our homes. It seems like there is something toxic lurking in every product. Now that the warmer seasons are upon us, the labels we need to be checking are on our gardening products and insect killers — especially products like weed killers or pesticides. Weed killers and pesticides often contain highly toxic ingredients that can cause serious illness or death when ingested. Sinc

As a dog owner, it’s only natural to want to ensure that your dog is safe, healthy, and happy at all times. Seeing them in pain can be absolutely heartbreaking, of course, we want to help ease their discomfort. But what can you give them? Can dogs take medication like Advil or Aspirin? When your dog is in pain, you might be tempted to open the medicine cabinet and feed them an over-the-counter pain reliever. After all — it’s completely safe for you so your dog should be fine too, right? The mo

Having plants, greenery, and flowers in our gardens and decorating our homes is a great way to add some natural beauty and aesthetics to your daily life. Flowers and plants can be absolutely gorgeous — some you can actually eat. But when you have a cat in your household, finding the most cat friendly flowers and plants is important. Some plants and flowers are toxic and could be potentially dangerous or even fatal to your cat! If you’re thinking about starting a garden or bringing some plants o

Nowadays it can be hard to tell what diets are fads or trends and which ones are actually beneficial to your health. The same goes for diets and nutritional plans for your dog. Between words like natural, organic, hypoallergenic, holistic — it can be overwhelming to decipher what is what. This article will help you understand holistic dog food; what it is, what its benefits are, and things to consider before starting your dog on a holistic diet. If you’ve been thinking about switching up your do

The person who had found the dog and taken the picture was certain that the little poodle mix was gone. He didn’t seem to be breathing and didn’t move when they approached him. That’s why Judy was so shocked when she arrived at the scene. When Judy arrived, she was immediately relieved to see the dog slowly lift its head off the ground. He was still alive. Judy named the dog Gully and took him to the clinic. Although he wasn’t suffering from any external injuries, the poor dog was severely deh