How Animal Empathy Encourages Human Healing
Anecdotally, most people recognize empathetic responses in their pets. If you have a pet, you’ve most likely already experienced animal empathy. Maybe your dog lays by your feet when you’re not feeling well. Perhaps your cat nuzzles your face when you’ve had a bad day. Now, scientific research confirms animals ranging from pigs to horses not […]
Is Whisker Fatigue Real?
In the field of veterinary medicine, some evidence is scientific and some are anecdotal. Especially regarding cats, science and anecdotal information often clash. For example, many cat owners fear contracting Toxoplasma gondii. However, scientific studies show Toxoplasma gondii is only a risk for pregnant women with no history of infection, babies under 6 months old […]
The Secret of the Goat Head Press
Are You a Victim of the Goat Head Press? Welcome to podcast two of the FARM | TAO podcast. I’m your host, Dr. Casey Damron, practicing veterinarian and co-founder of PET | TAO Holistic Pet Products. Today, I’m discussing the goat head press. What is Head Pressing? This is basically a neurologic condition affecting goats […]
To Wash Or Not To Wash Chicken Eggs?
Welcome ladies and gentlemen to PET | TAO.FM. I’m your host Dr. Casey Damron, 20 year practicing veterinarian and co-founder of PET | TAO Holistic Pet Products. You’re reading episode one of my new podcast FARM | TAO. In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss chicken eggs and specifically, should you wash those farm-raised chicken […]
Natural Ways to Keep Your Pet Safe This Summer
But, summer also means soaring temperatures, bugs, and outdoor dangers. Follow our guidelines to keep your pet safe and happy this season. Car Safety As a rule, never leave your pet in a hot car. Cars heat up inside much hotter than outside temperatures and heat up quickly. Bring a water dish for your pet […]
Cat Behavior: Study Says Cats Prefer People to Toys and Food
Science suggests even though your cat appears apathetic, he actually likes you more than you think! In fact, a new study proves cats prefer people to both food and toys – although food is a close second. Let us go inside the cat brain. Understanding the Study of Cat Behavior Pet cats are often conditioned […]