pets

Lowering your pet's carbon pawprint with insect-based food

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(California News Service) Cats and dogs eat a lot of meat. In the U.S., they gobble up about a quarter of the calories derived from livestock. If they were counted as a country, America's pets would rank fifth in global meat consumption. Producing all that food generates about 64 million tons of carbon dioxide a year, not to mention the land, water, and other resources required to farm animals. 

Keeping your dog safe outdoors all year long

Keeping your dog safe outdoors all year long

The outdoors is a dog's favorite place-no matter the season. Many factors pose a risk to your dog, but it is your responsibility to make sure they stay safe. Weather conditions make protecting your dog outside a little challenging at times, but there are a multitude of ways to ensure safety for your pet. Continue reading the material below for details regarding keeping your dog safe outdoors all year long.

Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions

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Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help children with their emotional and social skills.

An estimated 68% of U.S. households have a pet. But who benefits from an animal? And which type of pet brings health benefits?

Over the past 10 years, the National Institutes of Health has partnered with the Mars Corporation's WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition to answer questions like these by funding research studies.