Cheeky Beagle Steals Bite of Croissant on Bike Ride Caught in Viral TikTok Video
Most of us know we can’t leave food within nibbling distance of our dogs unless we want to share. When it happens, we usually give a disapproving look and a stern warning not to repeat the behavior, but sometimes we can’t help but laugh. That’s what happened recently when a mischievous beagle took a mouthful of a flaky croissant while out for a spin with his human while she peddled her bike. Beagle Love Caught on TikTok, it’s happened more than once when Gappie the Beagle just couldn’t restrain himself from the...
Can Tui Na help your dog or cat live longer
Otherwise known as acupressure-massage, Tui Na is an ancient Chinese modality that can contribute to health and longevity in dogs and cats. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our dogs and cats lived as long as we do? While that’s not achievable, unfortunately, we can nevertheless take measures to help ensure our companion animals stay healthy so they can live as long as possible. Among the many modalities and therapies that can boost wellness and contribute to longevity is Tui Na, the original Chinese modality of acupressure-massage. The...
The Right Way to Teach Your Dog to Swim
Teaching your dog to swim is easier than you might think. These four steps help ensure success. You’ve recently welcomed a new dog to the family. The weekend forecast calls for hot sunny weather, so you’re heading to the lake house and taking your new addition along with you. But what if you’re not sure your dog can swim? What’s the best way to teach him? While getting him to execute the butterfly stroke might be a bit out of reach, he’ll get the doggy paddle in no time if you go about it the right way. For...
Pet Parent Gets Hit with an $8,000 Vet Bill After Family Weimaraner Gulps Down Rock
A family from Porth in the Rhondda, Wales region of the U.K. were alarmed when their Weimaraner, Milo, started throwing up and bleeding. Naturally, they whisked the stricken animal to the vet to find out what was causing the symptoms. Once they arrived, the veterinarian asked if he had possibly eaten anything he shouldn’t have. One of his owners, Shannon Stone, noted that the four-year-old occasionally chewed on socks, but hadn’t seen him eating anything out of the ordinary recently. Emergency Vet Clinics The vet soon did a scan...
The Easiest Way to Manage a Dog’s Sensitive Tummy!
Food is the most common source of sensitive stomachs for dogs. Even if you don’t know exactly what’s triggering your pup’s discomfort, Tilted Barn Pet Co. food could be the solution! They use single-source proteins and simple ingredients for their fully cooked food recipes, so they’re easy on tummies. Seeing your four-legged bestie in pain and discomfort is devastating, especially when their suffering happens because of something they’re eating. The easiest way to help a pup with a sensitive tummy is to feed them...
The Terrifying Black Shuck of English Folklore
Regardless of which country you hale from, there is bound to be ancient folklore surrounding animals and humans that were otherworldly in the eyes of the people that inhabited those times. Always searching for something to explain that which they feared or didn’t understand, a lot of it focused on cats and dogs. This didn’t bode well for animals if their coats happened to be black. As scientists now know today, the gene for black coats is the most common. Back then, however, anything and everything could arouse suspicions of...
Rescue Dog “Scooby” Has Finally Found His Voice After Being Saved From a Life of Fighting
While most of us will never be able to wrap our minds around it, dogs are sadly and regularly forced into fighting rings. Such was the case for a sweet pit bull mix named Scooby who, after being saved from that same fate, finally gained enough confidence to bark again six years after he was rescued. Before that, the best Scooby could muster was what amounted to pitiful puppy yips. In the meantime, he was a quivering mess that needed all the help he could get just to make it through each day of freedom. End Dogfighting Rings A man by the name...
Pumpkin is a Healthy and Natural Alternative for Settling Upset Tummies in Pets
Sometimes our pets get upset tummies just like us humans. This can lead to all sorts of digestive issues causing pain and discomfort. For us there are a number of over-the-counter products we can take advantage of, but with dogs and cats, we have to be careful of what we give them. We don’t want to make the situation worse or end up doing something that can escalate a relatively minor situation to a trip to the vet. Pumpkin is a fiber-rich food containing important vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins A, E, and C, as well as...
How You and Your Dog or Other Pets Can Become a Pet Therapy Team
You may have seen them in airports surrounded by harried travelers or in hospitals visiting patients. They make the rounds at nursing homes, crisis centers, schools, and any number of places people need a lift in spirit. We’re talking about dogs and their owners teaming up to bring smiles to the faces of those who are stressed or lonely. They’re generally referred to as pet therapy teams, and there’s no shortage of need for them across the country. Pet Therapy Programs If you are the owner of a dog who is gentle and...
6 Great Ways to Help Animal Shelters, Rescues, and Sanctuaries Year-Round
Many people are under the common misconception that the only way to help animal shelters and rescues is by donating money to support their efforts, but that’s not true. There are plenty of great ways to show your support in earnest that don’t include writing a check. With that in mind, we wanted to share with readers some of the many ways their good intentions can be realized beyond a once-a-year cash influx. Volunteer at Your Local Rescue One way you can help is by donating your time, not necessarily your money. In many ways,...
