Many people have biases toward alternative forms of healthcare because there is not much evidence based on research to support it. For them, more science and clinical data is needed to support acceptance of these therapies. Others are completely sold on the idea of alternative or ‘holistic’ medicine because it is known to be a ...

(ARA) - When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, Richard Colar's neighborhood was flooded with 13 feet of water. He lost his home and lived in a FEMA trailer for over three years following the storm. Even more devastating for Colar was that he was forced to flee without his beloved pet, a Siberian ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Petfinder.com is looking for at least a million people who want company for Christmas. The online pet adoption database is teaming up with CBS and the producers of the Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie “A Dog Named Christmas” for a campaign to foster pets for the holidays. Imagine waking up Christmas morning to ...

Depression is a sad sickness that can have serious effects on a person’s life. When someone is depressed they are constantly sad and view life through a negative lens. Depressed people often visit psychologists with whom they discuss their depression, in order to overcome it. Unfortunately, dogs do not speak human words about what they ...

By LINDA LOMBARDI For The Associated Press People have low expectations of cats. Sam Connelly tells of the time that she and her cat Storm observed a Canine Good Citizen test while they were waiting for their feline agility class to start. “I’m watching the dogs and I commented to the evaluator, ’My cat can do all that,”’ said ...