Egypt Bans All But 10 Dog Breeds After Pit Bull Mauling Death
Talk about restrictive! In the wake of the death of a man who was reportedly attacked and mauled to death by a pit bull, authorities in Egypt have moved to disallow all but 10 dog breeds the citizenry are legally allowed to own now. That’s right, Egypt has outright banned nearly every breed of dog from legally living within its borders. Anyone found in violation of the new law will reportedly be receiving heavy fines imposed as a result of the ban. Photo: Pixabay/825545 The shocking “Regulation of the Possession of Dangerous...
“Dog Aging Project” Identifies 5 Factors with the Greatest Impact on Canine Health
A major survey of canine owners and their dogs uncovered several environmental factors linked to better health and longevity in man’s best friend. The results paint a clearer picture of how we, as their caretakers, can help them live their best lives. The insights were gleaned from the Dog Aging Project, an initiative that plans to track the health of our canine friends over a span of 10 years. The project includes scientists from more than a dozen higher-learning institutions and research organizations. Photo: Pixabay/tranmautritam The...
6 Steps to Prepare for Pet Loss
Pet loss can be one of the most difficult experiences in life. These six steps will help you prepare yourself and your family for losing a beloved animal companion. Whether your furry friend has been with you for a couple years, a decade, or more, saying goodbye is never easy. Here are some steps you can take to help yourself and your family cope with the grief that comes with pet loss. 1. Seek Pet Loss Support Friends, family, and professionals are excellent support networks. Losing an animal can be as painful as losing a human loved one,...
Cuddly Chocolate Pibble, Rocky, is Through Roughing it if You Can Help
Say hello to Rocky! Rocky is a very sweet, friendly boy that was found as a stray in 2021. He stayed with his rescuer for quite some time, but ultimately it wasn’t meant to be his forever home. He then came to Pima Animal Care Center, where he’s been ever since. Rocky was housebroken in his finder’s home with regular potty breaks, but he seems to have had a tough life before his time in their home, and he has the scars to prove it. He really deserves to find a place where he can be spoiled for the rest of his life and where...
Energy in Dog Training and Why It Matters
Energy is the language of life, but it’s one of the most neglected ingredients in dog training and behavior. Ignoring the energetic piece of the behavioral puzzle can mean more stress, strain, and struggle on both ends of the leash. With most dog parents, the focus is usually on the physical, performance-based aspects of training (e.g. obedience and agility training), as well as what the body is doing (e.g. pulling on the leash, destructiveness, etc.). But to really understand behavior, we also have to pay attention to the dog’s...
The Importance of Environmental Enrichment for Cats and Dogs
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Lion’s Mane mushroom offers healing properties to both people and dogs
A popular mushroom in North America, Lion’s Mane features a range of medicinal benefits for both people and their dogs — from calming anxiety to supporting the gut. As we learned How Your Dog Can Benefit from Medicinal Mushrooms, many mushroom species are rich in healing properties. Exploring the medicinal benefits they can offer our dogs gives us another powerful tool for treating certain ailments and maintaining wellness. In this article, we’ll focus on Lion’s Mane, and how it can be used to help dogs with anxiety. A...
Sweet, Adoptable Smokey Just Can’t Seem to Catch a Break
Meet Smokey! By all accounts, Smokey is a great dog, but he hasn’t even received one adoption application yet, which has staff and volunteers at the Nebraska Humane Society baffled. The 2-year-old Boxer mix has even graduated from the organization’s Diamond Dog program for fearful pups. Armed with his new diploma, Smokey is said to have an improved sense of self-confidence and perhaps some swagger in his step these days. He’s also the perfect size at approximately 40 pounds with a compact body that’s described as...
Food Allergies in Pets – Signs, Sources, & Solutions
Think your pet has food allergies? Maybe. Maybe not. Research shows that just one in 10 pets suffering from allergies can attribute their troubles to food. Your pet could be suffering from environmental, flea, skin or contact allergies. Or it might be a reaction to impure, unnatural ingredients in their food. Or, yes, it could be a food allergy. Any way you look at it, feeding your pet the best possible food – using all natural, human-grade, carefully sourced ingredients – is sure to improve their lives by leaps and bounds. So,...
Here’s How to Effectively Handle Problematic Behaviors of a Newly-Adopted Stray Dog
First, what is a stray dog? Not a simple term to define, according to a report of the World Society for the Protection of Animals & The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International, and that’s because countries differ in their interpretation of “stray” with many of them having national and local regulations for stray animals such as dogs and cats. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo However, out of the necessity to conduct an investigation of stray dog and cat population control practices across Europe, the...
