All posts tagged "Pets"

  • When a bowlingual in the family misbehaves…

    There’s no question our furry friends have a place in our families. But as with children, some dogs can require extra attention and effort for harmony to be preserved at home. The key to this is “talking...

    • Posted March 10, 2023
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  • Feeling burnt out? Get an hour of tranquility with an intriguing animal by your side.

    Coping with pandemic stress?  Visiting an owl café in Tokyo can have a therapeutic effect on one’s feeling of well-being. Tokyo’s unique animal cafés where people can walk in and pet cute creatures started with cats. With...

    • Posted November 17, 2021
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  • Japan makes one terrific electric bike for you and your pet

    When it comes to having a fun activity with pets, nothing beats exercise, sunshine and fresh air. In general, most pet owners walk their dogs an average of 3,000 kms a year for many years. However, while...

    • Posted November 13, 2021
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  • Japan-US joint study: Coronavirus spreads easily between cats.

    A joint study by Professor Kawaoka Yoshihiro of the University of Tokyo and Associate Professor Peter Halfmann of the University of Wisconsin Madison led to a discovery that cats are not immune to the novel coronavirus. The...

    • Posted May 15, 2020
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  • Can our home pets get coronavirus? China says ‘yes’, WHO suggests ‘no’.

    A pet dog in Hong Kong tested positive for a low level of the novel coronavirus. It was put on quarantine at an animal center though officials say more testing is required to confirm whether the animal...

    • Posted March 2, 2020
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  • Do you understand a dog’s behavior?

      Dogs will be dogs. That’s an important message for all dog lovers. While some behaviors we humans would classify as “bad” are natural, they do not have to be part of the normal routine. Let’s face...

    • Posted May 14, 2018
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  • Tokyo’s animal-friendly entertainment and shopping malls

    Every year for a week, my family hosts a special house guest — a Welsh corgi named La Vie when my friend Rie goes on vacation. La Vie is great in cars and so day trips are...

    • Posted February 27, 2017
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  • TAKING CARE OF OUR FURRY FRIENDS IN SUMMER

    Everyone is dogged by heat in the summer, especially those endowed with a layer of fur. Our four-legged companions have it hard this time of year; not a pavement goes by where they can’t be seen drooling...

    • Posted July 7, 2015
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  • Lend a paw

    Growing up, pets have always been part of our family. They bring much joy and warmth to a home. Our Labrador Retriever’s generous affection and unconditional love does the same with our family. However, the rewards of...

    • Posted May 1, 2009
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