Some nonhuman animals have demonstrated impressive cognitive abilities in experimental settings, such as recognizing their bodies in mirrors and recalling past experiences. Some birds, for example, display sensitivity to details about food they have cached, such as its perishability and how long ago it was stored. Still, scientists do not possess strong evidence that animals… Continue reading Differences Between Pet Training and Animal Conditioning
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As pet insurance becomes more popular, pet owners fret about rising prices, denied claims and long waits for reimbursement
When Jeff Foose welcomed Lucy, a Boston terrier, into his family in 2014, protecting her health was a big concern. His veterinarian recommended pet health insurance from a company called Trupanion, and Foose bought in. He appreciated that the company’s policy promised it would never raise his premiums by more than 20% a year. That… Continue reading As pet insurance becomes more popular, pet owners fret about rising prices, denied claims and long waits for reimbursement