2014 It's National Hug Your Dog Day! Let's dig deep into the science of hugs! I will be the first to admit: Sometimes I want to hug our dog and cats (and other animals) like the Abominable Snowman in the bit from "Daffy Duck's Quackbusters" cartoon. But I don't. I know they don't …
Tag: safety
Nothing Happens “Out of the Blue”
Myth: Animal bites happen "out of the blue." Truth: Animal bites are provoked in some form, and they can be prevented. When I think of common animal bites, three companion animals first come to mind: dogs, parrots, and cats. All three of these are social animals. Why does this fact matter? Well, social animals use …
