Thermal Tags for Pets Work with an App to Keep Track of Rising Body Temps
Every year, dogs across the globe die in parked vehicles from heat exhaustion. A vehicle can quickly reach sweltering temperatures that put dogs at risk of serious illness even on days that don’t seem that hot to us humans. Photo: Pixabay/artellliii72 Summer Safety with Pets Part of that is because dogs have higher body temperatures than people. A dog’s normal body temperature ranges from 101° to 102.5° Fahrenheit. Their ability to process heat out of their bodies is fairly limited without the ability to sweat. Typically,...
Watch this Rescue Husky Melt at the First Good Brushing She’s Had in Forever
A bittersweet video of a mama husky rescued in Ukraine has surfaced, and when you’re done drying your eyes from the sad story behind her rescue, your heart will puddle when you see how happy she is to get a really good brushing! Photo: YouTube/@lovefurryfriends The video comes from @lovefurryfriends on YouTube. They’re a small rescue group made up of local citizenry that accepts donations so that they can continue their valuable work of saving pets from dismal futures in war-torn Ukraine. The group is often notified of...
Rescue Dog in Texas Covered in 3lbs of Matted Fur & Stickers Gets Second Chance at Life
A sweet little dog discovered in a Texas cornfield has been rescued from a life of pain and misery after who knows how long when the South Plains Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) stepped in and came to his aid. Photo: Facebook/South Plains SPCA “When I first got the call, these people had found this dog behind their house in a cornfield, and I got a call by my president [Kim Moyers] to go pick this dog up,” Tori Houston, a foster mom and volunteer with the South Plains SPCA, told PEOPLE. Photo:...
Adoptable Jack is the Adorably Handsome Boy You’ve Been Waiting For
If you think you don’t need a new best friend and sidekick, then you don’t know Jack!! Jack lived in a home for four and a half years before coming to the Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson. Here’s what his person had to say about him: “Jack is an amazing dog! Very smart. I am so sad to surrender him. He will make an amazing pet for a family that can give him the time he needs.” Photo: Pima Animal Care Center This is what the shelter has to say about him: Jack has done well with kids as young as 10 and was...
Tui Na Helps Prevent Spring Injuries in Active Dogs
Most dogs are less active during the winter months. Find out how Tui na can help prevent early season injuries as your canine “springs into action” again. Spring is in the air and your dog knows it. She wants to run, play, and frolic. It fun to see her feeling so exuberant — but is she really ready to “spring into action” after being a couch potato all winter? This is exactly when injuries often happen. Let’s look at why, and learn how the ancient Chinese technique of acupressure-massage — also known...
American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog Summer/Fall Events 2023
Amidst the crush of summer heat, AKC MoD has posted their calendar of events for NYC pet lovers to cool off with and have some canine-themed fun. But you don’t have to live in the Empire State to take advantage of the summertime activities. If you’re planning a trip there this summer — or anytime, for that matter — there’s plenty for visitors to do Wednesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Photo: Pexels/lil artsy According to the website, “The AKC Museum of the Dog preserves, interprets, and celebrates...
Lion’s Mane for Dogs and Cats to Support Brain Health!
We humans want to get the most out of our later years, and we want the same for our animal companions. There are things we can do to support movement, activity, and brain health as our dogs and cats age.1 Let’s look at how Lion’s Mane for dogs and cats can support our furry family members as they get older. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction and Its Symptoms As animals age, they can develop Alzheimer’s-type symptoms, similar to humans. It’s called Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD), also known as doggie dementia.2 Cats can...
Young Aries is the Ideal Pet for Anyone Looking for a Smart, Energetic Pup
Meet Aries, aka Zeus. No, the name change doesn’t mean he’s on the lam wanted by Johnny Law. There were just too many Zeus’s at the shelter. The staff at Pima Animal Care Center made the following comments about this sweet, handsome boy: Aries is a big playful puppy who has been bounced around far too much in his young life. This boy really deserves a happily ever after — forever, this time! In previous homes, Aries lived with a child and reportedly did well, though he’s an energetic boy who may be a bit much for...
How Genetics Can Influence Your Dog’s Behavior
Fear, aggression and other behavioral problems in dogs often arise from maltreatment, lack of socialization and other issues. But science is showing that genetics also play a part. Behavior problems are among the top reasons dogs are surrendered to shelters. In fact, a study of 12 animal shelters across the US found that 40% of people relinquishing their dogs cited behavioral problems as one of the reasons, with aggression as the most frequently-reported issue. Although abuse, neglect and poor socialization clearly contribute to fear,...
How to Choose the Right Sustainably Sourced Wild Salmon for Dogs
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