Pets

Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions

The team’s initial focus was to better understand the nuances of how having a pet affects owners’ emotional well-being, and whether the benefits of pet ownership vary depending on the pet you have.

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“Animal Shop is a pet store offering quality products and guidance to help pet owners care for their animals like family.”

Animal Shop: Everything pets need in one place

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Brand news: Who landed from California and who moved up a floor

A person carries a dachshund, as dogs and humans take part in the annual Paris Sausage Walk, also known as the march of the dachshunds, in Paris, France, November 17, 2024.

Study finds domestic dogs have markedly smaller brains than wolves


Vacation dilemma: What to do with your dog? Solutions for peace of mind

Worried about leaving your dog during vacation? Find peace of mind with these solutions to ensure your furry friend is well cared for while you're away.


The connection between dogs and home design: Discover bone street

In Israel, around 250 pet-related businesses open annually. Bone Street focuses on lifestyle, aesthetics, and innovation, significantly contributing to your home's design.


How to choose the right pet for you

How do you know which pet is right for you? How much will it cost? What else should prospective pet owners be worried about? Here's what you need to know.

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Is the war in Israel unleashing pet-friendly hotels?

Many left everything behind but did not agree to leave their pets unguarded. They wanted to take them along in this time of crisis.

 DOGS WITH guests at the Atlas Backstage Hotel in Tel Aviv.

Finding a ‘shidduch’ for dogs in shelters can reduce their stress and make them more adoptable 

“Many potential adopters might already have a dog or would like to engage in social activities with their dog,” researchers said.

 One of the pairs of shelter dogs from the study. These dogs chose to cuddle, even though they were offered separate beds.

New phage therapy treatment can treat antibiotic-resistant infections in all animals

Squeaks, an Israeli Persian cat, fully recovered from an infection resistant to antibiotics by veterinarians who used personalized phage therapy.

 Squeaks.

Pampered pooches can travel in style as new doggy airline 'Bark Air' takes flight

The company said that it aimed to make long-distance travel more comfortable for dogs that don't fit under the seats in front of passengers on commercial flights,

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Can you communicate with your canine by virtual means?

Dogs can imitate human actions from two-dimensional video projections, say Hungarian researchers

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Ever wish your dog could understand you? New research suggests they can

Pet dogs can learn to respond to human words because they understand that some ‘stand for’ objects.

 A study has made the surprising discovery by recording brain activity that dogs generally also know that certain words “stand for” certain objects. when they hear those words, they activate a matching mental representation in their minds.

How can the health of homeless pet owners and their companions be improved?

Researchers in Texas have conducted a study that reveals five common ways in which the health of homeless pet owners and their dogs can be improved. 

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