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Pets: Are dogs or cats smarter? Science has an answer
By Kim Gilliam
Dog owners say their pets are smartest because they are loyal, joyful and trainable. Cat owners say their pets are smarter for...
Pets: How your dog affects your health
By Kim Gilliam
Scientific Reports found that dogs may help reduce their owners’ risk of cardiovascular disease through companionship and by motivating their owners to be active.
It...
Your dog is trying to tell you something
By Kim Gilliam
As any pet owner knows, though pets can’t actually talk to us, they are pretty good at getting us to do their...
Pets: Helping adopted pets transition to their new home
By Kim Gilliam
June is a popular month for pet adoption. People looking for a new canine companion realize that this is a great time...
Pets: City council to recognize Alexandria’s love of pets
By Kim Gilliam
As Mayor Allison Silberberg and city council prepare to proclaim April 29 the second annual Alexandria Love Your Pet Day, the organizers of...
Pets: Showing your pet love this Valentine’s Day season
By Kim Gilliam
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s no surprise many of us hold our pets nearest and dearest to our hearts....