Lisa Selvaggio

1 week ago | petguide.com | Lisa Selvaggio

NEW! by Lisa Selvaggio (IC: ) When spring returns, it’s the right time to get outside and start tending to your garden. But if you have pets who will be out there with you, it’s important to know that there are many hazards that can pose a risk to their health. One of the top springtime safety tips is to ensure your garden is free of harmful chemicals, toxic plants, and other threats. Keep reading to learn more.

1 week ago | petguide.com | Lisa Selvaggio

Having a Pet Boosts Life Satisfaction Similar to Relationships and MoneyA recent study found that having a pet dog or cat can improve your well-being in much the same way that spending time with a spouse or friends benefits you. Researchers also found that, in terms of life satisfaction, having a pet equates to having as much as an extra $90,000 a year.  How is this even possible? How could having a cat or dog be similar to having a spouse or spending time with friends on a regular basis?

2 weeks ago | petful.com | Lisa Selvaggio

Every pet parent should have a dog first aid kit because emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time. With the right kit, you’ll have what you need if an injury occurs at home or while out and about. Using the appropriate supplies can provide relief and stabilize your dog until you get to a veterinarian. Even though a pet first aid kit might have some of the same items found in a human first aid kit, it’s best to use pet-specific supplies for safety and efficacy.

2 weeks ago | petguide.com | Lisa Selvaggio

Some Cats Really Enjoy Being Therapy AnimalsA recent study in the journal Animals focuses on cats in animal-assisted services (AAS) versus those who aren’t. Researchers were able to determine that therapy cats exhibit certain behavioral traits that make them successful in AAS. The experts used a standardized behavioral assessment and surveyed pet parents in Belgium, gathering information about 474 cats.

3 weeks ago | petguide.com | Lisa Selvaggio

The Possible Health Benefits of Having Small PetsExperts will conduct interviews and surveys with people who adopted small pets, such as mice, rats, rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs, from shelters. Those interviews will be used to gain insight into pet adoption and the human-animal bond, and will also help determine if adopting small animals caused any changes to individuals’ physical and mental well-being. More specifically, this study will be divided into two parts.