Tagged With Fitness

A Pug with a wrinkly face and curly tail being guided on a leash by its owner down a paved path in a suburban neighborhood

How to Walk a Dog With Luxating Patella: Essential Guidelines

6 June 2024

How to exercise dogs that have luxating patella and how to live with the condition.

A Golden Retriever with a thick, golden coat swimming effortlessly in a calm lake

Why Do Some Dogs Have Webbed Feet? The Science Explained

5 June 2024

Breeds of dogs that have webbing between their toes that aids in swimming and moving in the water, this includes some of the most well-known water dogs.

Elegant Maine Coon cat standing on a bathroom scale, looking up at the camera with a slightly concerned expression

Is My Cat Too Skinny? Evaluating Feline Weight and Health

30 May 2024

Symptoms, reasons, and treatments to help you figure out if your cat is underweight, including medical conditions, nutritional, and lifestyle factors that impact how much a cat weighs.

Equestrian competitor on a chestnut-colored warmblood horse expertly executing a jump over obstacles

Is Horseback Riding a Sport? Exploring the Physical and Mental Demands

10 May 2024

Horseback riding is a sport that is both physically and mentally challenging and requires a combination of athleticism, strength, and teamwork with an animal.

Border collie running at full speed through a grassy field, with its body blurred to convey motion

How Fast Can a Border Collie Run? Unleashing the Speed of the Breed

24 April 2024

Border collies are one of the fastest dog breeds, reaching a top speed of 35 miles per hour.

Playful Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy standing next to a measuring tape

How Big Do Corgis Get? A Look at the Average Size of Full-Grown Corgis

1 April 2024

The average dimensions and rate of development of Corgis, including the average weight and height for males, females, and the various types of Corgis.

Portrait of a wet Poodle with a thick, curly white coat sitting on the edge of a swimming pool, looking unsure with one paw dipped in the water

Can All Dogs Swim? Exploring Canine Swimming Abilities

30 March 2024

A dog's ability to swim depends on its breed, body type, and prior experience. Some breeds are born to swim, while others may have a harder time.

Elderly woman taking a walk in a park with her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel on a sunny day, both looking content

Can Having a Pet Help You Live Longer?

4 February 2024

Health perks of having a pet include better heart health, lower stress, and more social interaction, which may lead to a longer life.

Dog sitting alone with head down in a soft-lit environment, indicative of anxiety or stress

How to Tell If Your Dog Is Anxious or Stressed: Detailed Symptoms

24 January 2024

Identifying dog anxiety and stress symptoms, their health impact, and management strategies through behavior, diet, and exercise.

Smiling woman holding her pet dog while both look at a smartphone, seated in a warm, cozy living room

Do Women Get More Dates If They Include Dogs in Their Dating Profile Pictures? The Evidence

20 January 2024

Impact of including dogs in women’s dating profiles on attracting more dates, reflecting trustworthiness, and signaling relationship potential.