Among the many strange festivals around the world, China’s annual dog meat festival is no less astonishing. However, this time dog meat consumers are facing strong opposition from animal rights organizations. Activists…
Category: Pets
Pets
“Wang’s Dog Is Luckier Than Millions of People”
The unusual hobbies of the son of a wealthy Chinese businessman have become the focus of attention for millions on social media. The young son of a real estate tycoon in China…
Friendship with Dogs Benefits the Health of Older Adults
For people who enjoy keeping pets—especially dogs at home—there is good news: dogs can play a supportive role in maintaining and improving the health of elderly individuals. According to a report published…
Pets Can Help Patients
Can pets also help in treating illnesses? Some medical experts support this non-traditional treatment known as “animal-assisted therapy,” while others believe that more research is still needed on the subject. However, despite…
63 Percent of American Households Have Pets
Approximately 63 percent of households in the United States have pets. The number of pet dogs in the U.S. is about 73 million, while cats number more than 90 million. People keep…
Growing Demand for Dogs in Vietnam
As Vietnam’s economy continues to grow and the number of well-off people increases, the trade in both live and slaughtered dogs is also flourishing in the country. Buying expensive dogs to keep…
Even the pet dogs of overweight people are usually overweight too: Research
A study has revealed that the pet animals of overweight people are generally well-fed and overweight themselves. An interesting research conducted in Denmark suggests that this is likely because overweight individuals tend…
Dogs Can Warn of Cancer in Advance
Dogs can detect the presence of cancer several years before its symptoms appear. If a dog repeatedly comes close to you and keeps sniffing a particular part of your body, you should…
A Love-Struck Dog Is Infatuated with Humans
Thirteen states in the United States have officially designated a particular breed of dog—the Great Dane—as their state animal. But the matter does not end there. According to statistics from last year,…
People who grow up with pet dogs face a lower risk of schizophrenia
A new study has revealed that children who grow up playing with pet dogs or cats have a significantly lower risk of developing the mental illness schizophrenia later in life. Research led…