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CWRU study finds the love of a dog or cat helps women cope with HIV/AIDS A spoonful of medicine goes down a lot easier if there is a dog or cat around. Having pets is helpful for women living with HIV/AIDS and managing their chronic illness, according to a new study from the Frances Payne Bolton School...

K9 Magazine will be touring Britain staying in some of the most pet friendly locations with Kate Lawler and her two dogs, Baxter and Kevin. Read Kate’s review of her trip to Brighton below. Meet Kate… In January 2011 I became a dog owner. I now have two – Baxter a 1 year old Border...

You dreamed of bringing home Lassie, but you may have a dog that acts more like Cujo! Fortunately, continuing your training sessions will pay off, with a dog that is well behaved and joy to be around. Never give up on your dog, no matter how exhausted you are. Without reinforcement, your dog will revert...

You dreamed of bringing home Lassie, but you may have a dog that acts more like Cujo! Fortunately, continuing your training sessions will pay off, with a dog that is well behaved and joy to be around. Never give up on your dog, no matter how exhausted you are. Without reinforcement, your dog will revert...

Pet-lovers know the importance of a healthy diet for their cats and dogs, but many can’t resist the occasional treat. Now animal charity the PDSA warns that pet obesity rates could reach 50% by 2013, which is shocking news for responsible pet owners.* Obesity in cats and dogs is preventable with a...

Christmas is a time the whole family is together, a time to enjoy and cherish the memories made and it seems Britain’s dog owners are taking this message to heart as a new survey reveals. The UK’s lucky canines can expect to enjoy the festive season as much as their owners as an incredible 49%...

According to new research, the ongoing economic growth in India has been replicated in the pet sector. The number of pet shops is increasing rapidly and driving growth of pet products in India. Veterinary clinics are also growing in number and more vets are becoming involved in retailing. Many grooming...

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), a global consumer products company with market-leading brands, announced today its United Pet Group (UPG) subsidiary has completed the acquisition of FURminator®, the leading worldwide provider of branded and patented deshedding products to the pet industry,...

K9 Magazine, the digital dog magazine, has cautioned dog owners to be on their guard during the festive season. Christmas time presents a series of risks to dog health, according to K9 Magazine. While home may be the ideal destination this time of year, many pet owners find that there is no...

Christmas cheer nearly turned to tears for a Humberside family after their pet dog ate the treats from an advent calendar – then needed emergency veterinary treatment for chocolate poisoning. Three-year-old Lhasa Apso, Daisy, helped herself to the goodies when owner Frances Hird (34) left the...