While therapy dogs are well known, therapy cats also exist! Here's how a cat becomes one, and some of the tasks it may ...

While dogs make amazing therapy pets, therapy cats are becoming increasingly popular in animal-assisted therapy. Dogs are widely used to comfort people and help them recover from physical and ...

While most people think of dogs and horses when it comes to animal-assisted therapy, there is a growing interest around cats ...

Pet owners usually split into two teams: they’re either a dog person or a cat person, rarely both. Science suggests that one ...

At 13 years old, Max has a lot of ‘catitude’ according to his mom, Deb Small. She says she adopted Max from the Capital Area ...

WASHINGTON, USA — A study co-authored by a Washington State University professor found some cats may have the "purrfect" personality to be therapy animals. However, human development professor ...

No, it’s not a petting zoo. These animals have a job to do. Service and therapy animals were recognized at the Pennsylvania State Capitol today as part of ...

With mortality rates reaching up to 50 per cent, it is crucial to recognise the warning signs and know how to respond. Read ...

Benjamin Bergstrom, DVM, MS, DACVO, discusses the challenges of managing glaucoma in feline patients Treatment options for cats often lag behind those available for dogs, and ophthalmology is no ...

Dog breeds that are especially vulnerable include various types of terriers, boxers and bulldogs; in cats, it’s Persians, Siamese and Himalayans. Pets can even be allergic to other animals — cats to ...

Animal-assisted therapy is known for its wide-ranging benefits ... While they're not as cuddly or responsive as dogs or cats, their slow movements and quiet demeanor can provide a soothing ...