September is Animal Pain Awareness Month!

Have you ever wondered if your pet feels, perceives, and thinks in a similar way as you? The truth may be stranger than fiction as science has confirmed that often the answer is ‘yes’. For instance, many mammals experience a similar effect when they feel...

How Can Pet Parents Help Senior Dogs Stay Cognitively Sound?

Adopting an animal later in life can delay symptoms of cognitive decline. In the same way your pet can help you, you can help protect their cognitive state. How’s so? Senior dogs are more vulnerable to mental decline. You can promote better dog health by...

Cognitive Issues With Senior Dogs

As pets and humans grow, our brains go through astounding levels of development. As we age out, though, the brain starts to experience changes.    The brain shrinks, dopamine levels drop, and fewer receptors are communicating with neurotransmitters.    These changes...

How Do Dogs Communicate: Understanding Dog Speak

Have you seen the viral “talking” pet trick on TikTok yet? The concept is simple — give your pet some buttons that say simple words out loud. Then, let your pet “talk” by clicking through the buttons. Does it work? Yes! Is it accurate?...