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    Posted On: Jun 24, 2022 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information InformationView Details

Summer Safety: How to Keep Pets Safe from Fireworks and Flaring Temperatures

Extreme temperatures and booming sounds can have big impacts on our pets. With record-breaking heat forecast across much of the nation and Independence Day celebrations on the horizon, Freshpet is helping pet parents prepare for the official arrival of summer with tips that can help keep their pets healthy and safe. Heat Safety Heat stroke can occur quickly in dogs. Without the ability to sweat the same way humans do, it’s important for pet parents to understand ways to cool their pets down when temperatures rise, and how to avoid...

    Posted On: Jun 22, 2022 | Category: Cat Information Dog Information Freshpet InformationView Details

Freshpet Reviews From Pet Parents: See Why You Should Make The Switch to Freshpet

At Freshpet, our ideology behind how to feed our four-legged family members is a bit different from other pet food brands. We believe that dogs and cats deserve food that helps them live their best lives, which means crafting recipes from fresh, whole ingredients that are gently cooked without preservatives, and kept in the fridge where meats belong. If you decide to make the switch to food made from quality ingredients, don’t be surprised if you notice some drastic changes in your pet’s overall health and happiness. But...

    Posted On: Jun 21, 2022 | Category: Cat Information Dog Information Freshpet InformationView Details

Should your cat sleep on your bed?

Few things are more cuddly than a slumbering cat. Let’s look at the pros and cons of allowing your kitty to sleep on your bed at night. For as long as I’ve had cats, they’ve slept on the bed with me. Although their sleeping preferences varied as much as their coat colors, one thing they’ve all had in common is that they wanted to be close to me. And I’m in good company. According to a 2019 American Pet Products Association survey, 62% of cats share the bed with their humans. Few cat lovers will reject the comfort...

    Posted On: Jun 17, 2022 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information InformationView Details

Disaster in the air? Put your dog in good care.

If disaster strikes, do you have a plan for your pet? There are no shortage of stories of groups having to come into a disaster zone to rescue animals. It’s important to have a plan. Setting the Scene: In late August of 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, creating irreparable damage to thousands of lives, homes, buildings, and animals. As a society, we learned a lot from the insufficient preparation for and handling of the natural disaster. Specifically, we learned how to better approach the care of pets during emergency...

    Posted On: Jun 15, 2022 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information Dog Information InformationView Details

Adopting a special needs animal

If you’re thinking of adopting a dog or cat with special needs, know that you’re an awesome human being! But there are a few things to consider before you take that step. Here’s how to help ensure the best possible outcome for both you and your new best friend. When visiting the shelter, many people overlook animals with special needs. From deaf cats to three-legged dogs, animals with disabilities, chronic diseases, and various behavioral issues are languishing at shelters and rescues, just waiting for the right person to...

    Posted On: Jun 15, 2022 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information Dog Information InformationView Details

Many Cat Owners Believe that Their Pets Must be Allowed to Roam Freely Regardless of Risks

“Cats allowed to free-roam can lead to predation of wildlife, including native wildlife, disruption of wildlife behaviour, spreading disease like toxoplasmosis, which is a threat to our endangered marine mammals and can be transferred to humans as well. (Outdoor) cats are also at an increased risk of injury or harm to themselves,” said University of Canterbury master’s student Sarah Chamberlain who is also a cat owner. Cat containment is a controversial issue for many people around the world who own cats. Photo:...

    Posted On: Jun 8, 2022 | Category: Articles Cat Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Burglar was Caught by Police Officers due to a Cat’s Collar with GPS Device

Crime does not pay. And thanks to a cat’s collar which serves as a GPS device, police officers were able to catch a burglar near Toulouse. The owners of the house were out when the burglary happened in the village of Cintegabelle located in Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France. Photo: YouTube/Hype Tech The burglars rummaged through a trailer that was parked outside and got away with their stolen goods in a couple of cars belonging to the cat’s owners as well. As they returned home, the couple discovered the burglary but...

    Posted On: Jun 8, 2022 | Category: Articles Cat Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Zoo Welcomes a New Puppy to be Their Cheetah Cub’s Best Friend

A cheetah cub named Rozi will not be alone anymore at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Soon, she will have a companion from the Animal Rescue Fund, Inc. — and that is Daisy, a new puppy! Photo: YouTube/LOCAL 12 Cincinnati Zoo’s cheetah ambassadors like Rozi are always paired with dogs as they grow up. And just like the many cheetah-dog pairs before them, Rozi and Daisy will be experiencing the world together, learning from each other, with Daisy helping Rozi to be trained into one of the zoo’s noble cheetah...

    Posted On: Jun 8, 2022 | Category: Articles Cat Information Dog Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Stray Cats are being Killed and Mutilated at US Military Bases in Hawaii and South Korea

“It is our understanding that a group of soldiers from the 1st battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division purchased blow dart guns while on a recent training mission to Indonesia and brought them home to Hawaii. We have seen multiple cats with darts currently in them,” said KAT Charities founder Dr. Karen Tyson. Photo: YouTube/The Korea Times Killing and mutilation of feral cats are being reported in Hawaii by KAT Charities Animal Rescue. According to reports, the cats are being targeted...

    Posted On: Jun 7, 2022 | Category: Articles Cat Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details