Happiness & Success
Achieving Happiness Through Acceptance of Life
The quest for happiness often leads to frustration, as many fail to realize that the...
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- Written by: Andrew Harvey and Carolyn Baker, Ph.D.,
Let us contemplate at least eight lessons animals can teach us, if we dare to open to them.
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- Written by: Nancy Dreschel
Dogs definitely see the world differently than people do, but it’s a myth that their view is just black, white and grim shades of gray.
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- Written by: Erika Buenaflor, M.A., J.D.
Developing symbolic communication systems with animals can be exciting and informative and help us to advance our spiritual growth and awareness.
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- Written by: Susan Hazel and Tracey Taylor
Canine cognitive dysfunction, akin to dementia in humans, is often overlooked in senior dogs. With symptoms like disorientation, changes in behavior, and increased anxiety, recognizing these signs is crucial for prompt veterinary consultation. Recent studies highlight the potential role of exercise in mitigating risks associated with doggy dementia, emphasizing the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle for older pets.
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- Written by: Michael Skov Jensen
Many people think today's family dog is spoiled and has it all too good. However, they often suffer from loneliness and the unrealistic social expectations of owners.
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- Written by: Nancy Windheart
In my many years of teaching animal communication, I have found that there are certain attitudes that support people in reclaiming their natural, inborn ability to communicate with all life.
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- Written by: Nancy Windheart
In my many years of teaching animal communication, I have found that there are certain attitudes that support people in reclaiming their natural, inborn ability to communicate with all life.
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- Written by: Erika Buenaflor, M.A., J.D.
The people of ancient Mesoamerica largely understood the fauna around them to be related to and manifestations of the sacred and the cosmos.
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- Written by: Braidee Foote, University of Tennessee
Cats and many other animals, including most dogs, can reflect light from their eyes. That’s why cats’ eyes will usually shine brightly in photos taken in a dimly lit room or glow when illuminated in the dark by a flashlight or a car’s headlights.
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- Written by: Megan K Mueller, Tufts University
Research shows our pets can also strengthen our relationships and trust with other people. In addition, pets contribute positively to trust in our broader social communities.
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- Written by: Mariella Careaga
From a dad hugging his daughter who lost a sports game to a husband trying to alleviate his wife’s distress by listening to her, humans have the capacity to adopt others’ points of view and relate to others’ emotions.
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- Written by: Amy Quinton, UC Davis
Dogs use body language much more than vocalizing and we need to be aware of that,,We feed them, house them, love them, and we have a caretaker obligation to respond better to their anxiety
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- Written by: Joyce Vissell
Pets awaken our hearts in a way that nothing else can. Yes, human relationships are very important, but our pets can open our hearts in a quiet very sweet way that nothing else can.
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- Written by: Joyce Vissell
Pets awaken our hearts in a way that nothing else can. Yes, human relationships are very important, but our pets can open our hearts in a quiet very sweet way that nothing else can.
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- Written by: Richard Webster
You can communicate with your pet verbally or by thinking about what you want. Your pet can read your thoughts whenever he or she wants to, but most of your thoughts are of no interest to anyone else, pets included.
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- Written by: Duke University
Millions of people returning to the workplace means millions of dogs left home alone, some of them never having experienced their people being gone all day.
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- Written by: Robin Smith, Duke University
New research comparing dog puppies to human-reared wolf pups offers some clues to how dogs got so good at reading people.
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- Written by: Amy Quinton-UC Davis
A cat’s DNA alters how it responds to a life-saving medication used to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, researchers report.
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- Written by: Miriam Rotkin-Ellman and Tom Hucker
All of us want to keep our children and pets safe. So, what do we do when EPA allows the sale of products that jeopardize the health of our kids and pets across the country?
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- Written by: Sage Holloway
In treating stress-related disorders in animals that we share our lives with, we must first look honestly at ourselves. How is the stress that we are carrying affecting them? Animals who are closely knit with their human families experience extreme stress when their humans do.
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- Written by: Lauren Finka, Nottingham Trent University
There are many valid theories to explain the global appeal of cats, including our obsession with watching videos of them online. In terms of cats’ pure entertainment value, however, our fascinations are probably attributable to their seemingly endless repertoire of bizarre behaviours.
