Dog Tips

If your dog already shares your bed, it may not come as a surprise to learn that dogs can improve sleep quality and benefit health in many ways. But you may not expect the stunning results of a survey of 962 women who compared sleeping with a dog to sleeping with a human bed partner.

Many of the day-to-day ails that arise with your pet can be treated safely and inexpensively at home if you have the right tools. Be prepared for that next bout of itchy skin, upset tummy, anxiety, and heaven forbid, an unfortunate encounter with a skunk.

It's such an extreme problem, it's keeping animal shelters and rescue facilities filled in every city and state across the country. Many pet owners just don't realize how this issue can balloon into a situation where you're forced to relinquish your beloved pet.

If you are planning for or already at retirement, you may be wondering if pet ownership makes sense for you. Here are seven reasons to consider adding a member of this species to your household. Your happiness, health, mood, and even social life may be at stake.