In one study, stockbrokers with high blood pressure who adopted a cat or dog had lower blood pressure ... and calming properties, he tells WebMD. "People take drugs like heroin and cocaine to ...

Now, while usually OK in small amounts, a large serving can lead to stomach upset, and the pit can get caught in your dog's digestive system, sometimes requiring surgery. Number nine, hops.

When training your big dog you're going to need some basic training equipment. If you have a dog that's not too unruly and doesn't pull too badly on the leash, I really really like a martingale ...

Although this one works great as well. After every brushing, make sure you praise your dog like crazy and give them loads of treats. For WebMD's 1 Minute Trainer, I am Kate Jackson.

A flea is an external parasite of dogs and cats. Fleas look like dark little sesame seeds, crawling around on your pet’s skin. But they can move very fast, so you’ve got to be stealthy to keep ...

This is a great exercise for teaching your little dog that they can leave a treat alone and still get a reward. For WebMD's Pint Size One Minute Trainer, I'm Kate Jackson.

very good! That's a good girl. Yes" This is a fantastic exercise to getting your dog's undivided attention. For WebMD's, Pint Size One Minute Trainer, I'm Kate Jackson.

My mind is thinking about CAT-- we call ourselves CAT-- pretty much ... We started in 2009 with two dogs mainly with nursing homes. And as the organization grew, we were kind of noticing things ...

Guarding possessions from humans or other animals is normal behavior for dogs. Wild animals who successfully protect their valuable resources—such as food, mates and living areas—are more ...

Scrubs, come! Yes! Hi, I'm Kate Jackson and this is Scrubs. She's a really good dog because she comes when called. I'm going to teach you how to do this with your own dog. Good dog, Scrubs!

Food allergies in dogs are very common. It's something that we see on a fairly regular basis, and about as evenly as environmental allergies. The common symptoms that we see with food allergies ...

But remember—always, always give a treat for coming when called, it's far too important for your dog's safety. For WebMD's Pint Size One Minute Trainer, I'm Kate Jackson.