Vet Says a Large Part of Behavioral Issues in Dogs is Due to their Owners
Anyone who’s ever watched dog behaviorist Cesar Millan knows that more often than not, it isn’t the dogs that are the problem but their humans. So it should come as no surprise when Rory Cowlam, aka Rory the Vet, told Country Living, “It’s lovely that people care so much about their animals, however, it leads to a large part of the behavioral issues that we see in pets these days. We are seeing an absolute behavior pandemic in our dogs, and the issue is the owners.” Photo: Pixabay/825545 Happy Dogs Most pet...
This Little Package of Dynamite Needs Someone to Keep Up with Her
It’s all well and good being called sweet, dazzling, adorable, pure fun, and other compliments that border on platitudes, but they ring hollow when nobody wants to be your best bud or a part of their family. If she could talk, that’s probably what Luna would confide to you, but she can’t, so she won’t, but we will. Luna is a gorgeous German Shepherd and Pit Bull Terrier mix that has been at the Pima Animal Care Center shelter in Tucson since March 20, 2022, through absolutely no fault of her own. She’s spayed,...
Long-Stay Shelter Dog Has No Idea Why Someone Hasn’t Snapped Him Up Yet
Meet Boomer. When you hear the name, you may instantly think of the generation laughably accused of the ruination of the planet (it started long before they were born), the economy, and property values, thus spawning the obnoxious phrase “OK, Boomer.” Well, this is not that Boomer! This Boomer is just a dog that knows nothing of property values and even less about the state of the planet. To be fair, though, he’s not just a good dog, he’s a very, very good dog! Boomer’s also a long-stay shelter resident at the...
Lab-Grown Meat – Should It Be Used in Pet Food?
Once you get beyond the “ick” factor, lab-grown meat may have profound ethical and environmental advantages. But will it be good for our dogs and cats (and us) and should it be used in pet food? Lab-grown meat? It sounds like something out of a science fiction story, but it’s a concept being explored by a growing number of companies. This article takes a closer look at lab-grown meat and how it’s made – and more importantly, whether or not it should be used in pet foods. How Is Lab-Grown Meat Made? Also known as...
Adults 65 and Older Who Own Pets Score Higher on Memory Tests Than Non-Pet Owners
According to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan, adults over the age of 65 who owned a pet for more than five years scored better on memory tests than non-pet owners. This adds to the plethora of evidence pointing to the mental and physical benefits of pet ownership already out there. Photo: Pixabay/StockSnap The Power of the Dog Dogs and cats are the most plentiful among household pets but pet ownership, in general, can have the same impact on our health. For this particular study, the group assessed data...
A Retriever-Shepherd Mix Was Found 4 Weeks Later and 62 Miles Away After Disappearing During Barn Fire
Another happy ending for pet parents with a missing fur baby! This one occurred in Woodford County, Illinois, four weeks after the family’s retriever-shepherd mix ran off during a barn fire on December 11. On the day the family was doing a televised interview regarding their pet’s disappearance, they were pleasantly surprised to learn that their 8-year-old dog, Ollie, had been found alive 62 miles away! Photo: 25 News Family Reunion Jim and Evelyn Zoss were standing before the cameras with a member of Animal Control when they...
Crafts you can do with your dog
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Is Your Dog Leash Reactive?
Leash reactivity can make your dog difficult to walk. Here’s how to make the world a friendlier place for him. Walking our dogs should be an enjoyable, enriching opportunity to connect with our canine companions, and with nature. But sometimes, dogs – and the people who love them — aren’t able to enjoy this basic activity due to leash reactivity. Let’s look at what leash reactivity is, why it happens, and what you can do to help your dog. What Leash Reactivity Looks Like We’ve all seen (or maybe even...
Sweet Yet Shy American Staffie Needs Someone Just Like You Now!
It’s tough facing the world alone. Just ask Ajax, a handsome, guy who has spent a long time in an animal shelter waiting for a family of his own. A neutered tan and white American Staffordshire Terrier, the staff where he’s lived for roughly a year believes he’s about 2 years and 11 months old and that he weighs approximately 57 pounds. So, he’s a trim youngster, but he’s been stuck in limbo for nearly a year hoping someone will come along and see him for who he really is: a shy guy who just needs a patient and...
It’s National Cuddle Up Day! Who Will You Be Cuddling Up With?
Happy National Cuddle Up Day to all! In case you’re unfamiliar, it’s a day for cuddling and snuggling with someone you want to be close to. It can be a pet or a human, but pets get the lion’s share of the attention. Cuddling releases oxytocin, a hormone with tremendous health benefits that include warm, fuzzy feelings and pain relief. Oxytocin also aids in reducing heart disease and lowers blood pressure, stress, and anxiety. What other excuse do you need to cuddle on January 6? Most Affectionate Dog Breeds According to...
