Petting: to stroke, caress, fondle, or pat an animal affectionately I can certainly do without that "F word", but you get the idea of what petting is. We all love to pet our animals. It makes us feel good. It relaxes us, and it increases our mood. But what exactly is it doing to, or …
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Chubby, Tubby, Plump and Pudgy
Jelly-Belly, butterball, husky, portly. We jokingly refer to chunky animals as this, but it's no laughing matter. Experts estimate that nearly 55% of companion animals are overweight. This directly increases their risk for many serious conditions, such as arthritis, diabetes, breathing problems, and heart disease. They blame the pudgy pet problem on too many treats …
Cat Sense
Cats have been popular household companion animals for thousands of years, and their numbers only continue to rise. Today there are three cats for every dog on the planet, and yet cats remain more mysterious, even to their most adoring guardians. Unlike dogs, cats evolved as solitary hunters, and, while many have learned to live …
