People are given all sorts of advice that experts disagree with. Thanks to the ease of sharing information in the age of social media, the bad ideas spread quickly, gaining traction with alarming ease. This problem is hardly unique to the dog world. In fact, lies rampage over the truth in a variety of fields. … Read more
Drawing from her background as a designer for brands like Nike and Levi’s, Angela Medlin began designing toys for her Olde English Bulldogge, Wubbi, in 2017. Her hobby soon evolved into House Doggeopens in a new tab, which earned a spot on Oprah’s “Favorite Things” list in 2020 for its sustainable, upcycled products including leather … Read more
If there’s one thing cat people and dog people can agree on, it’s this: Pets just make life better. With animal welfare and mental health both being pressing issues of our time, understanding the human-animal bond is becoming more and more important — and science is taking note. A massive new initiative by Mars, Incorporated … Read more
My dog, Willy, usually hits the pillow before I do and moves reluctantly to a spot beside me when I go to bed. At some point in the night, he relocates to sleep at the foot of the bed. Willy is a shaggy black-and-white Collie rescue who, fortunately, doesn’t shed. In the winter, all of … Read more
Most of us want to make it to the top, but the path there can be murky. There are few shortcuts to gaining professional success. But if you’re itching for a promotion, the best advice might be a lot more adorable than you expect: Get a dog. A survey by CareerBuilderopens in a new tab … Read more
Water is often called the essence of life because we need it to survive and thrive. Dogs are no different; that’s why it’s concerning when a dog won’t drink water. There are many reasons why this happens. Some are easy fixes, but many call for a trip to the vet. Navigating life with a new pet? … Read more
You could practically hear it as you read this headline, couldn’t you? A high-pitched howlopens in a new tab strong enough to shatter eardrums, followed by the insistent blaring of a thousand short, staccato barks. The noise warps time and space, making seconds feel like years. The longer your dog screeches, the more you begin … Read more
On January 2, 2025, Jennifer Gallegos’s puppy, Phoebe, went missing from a park in Queens, New York, while in the care of a five-star pet sitter booked through Roveropens in a new tab. The pet sitter told Gallegos that she had Phoebe in a stroller with a zip closure and then started playing fetch with … Read more
If you have a dog, you’re well aware of their, well, flatulence that seems to be at its worst whenever you have company. But surely cats are more dignified than to pass gas when your in-laws are in town, right? Truth is, sometimes they don’t have a choice. A little gas is all part of … Read more
Blood is a scary thing to see. If it’s a scrape on your knee, it’s one thing. But if it’s internal, it’s easy to get alarmed. A bit of blood in your cat’s stool is not always an emergencyopens in a new tab. Sometimes, the underlying cause can be anal gland irritation, hemorrhoids, or stress. … Read more