Ask Dr. Aziza: Dealing With Stress in Pets
There are numerous reasons why your pet could be feeling stressed. Changes in their routine, their environment, a new addition to the home, or even something as innocuous as a new piece of furniture can increase your pet’s stress level. We’ve asked our Freshpet vet, Dr. Aziza, to give some insight into signs that your cat or dog is dealing with stress, as well as what you can do to reduce it. What are the top signs of stress in dogs? When dogs are stressed, there are a number of ways that they display it. Some of the top signs...
Cutest Dog Loves the Beach but Scared of Getting Wet!
“The Goodest Golden Good Boy!” That’s how his fur mom describes Hudson, and we cannot agree more! Hudson’s official Instagram followers now number more than 150k. And it keeps increasing every day. Hudson is a source of great inspiration and laughter for his fur mom and many other people. In the video below, the dog’s fear of getting his paws wet by the seawater is a delight to watch for thousands who have viewed him. It looks like the Goodest Golden Good Boy is wondering why the waves are rolling when they have...
5 things dog trainers wish you knew
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“Guard Dog” Loves Sunbathing on a Lounger by the Pool While on Duty
What do you feel when you see a “Beware of Dog” sign? Most of us would naturally react with fear or caution. Chances are you would not even attempt to go near the gate where it is posted unless you had some sort of important business there. Photo: Twitter Video/AGuyandAGolden But why not try peeping through the gate for a change? Just to find out how big and ferocious the dog you are supposed to be afraid of is. Maybe it is not as bad as it seems. You may even get the surprise of your life! Yes, this viral video will turn your...
Does Your Dog Have Separation Anxiety? Acupressure Can Help!
Separation anxiety is common in dogs, and is even more of an issue now as people head out into the world again after almost two years of pandemic restrictions. Find out how acupressure can help ease your dog’s fear of being left alone. Dogs are deeply pack-oriented, so canine separation anxiety is a common problem. And thanks to fallout from the pandemic, more dogs than ever are experiencing separation anxiety as they adjust from having their people home all the time, to being left alone more often again. From your dog’s...
Probiotics and prebiotics – why they’re so important for your dog or cat
A balanced microbiome has a positive impact on your dog or cat’s health that goes well beyond digestive function. Probiotics and prebiotics can help achieve and maintain that balance. The more we learn about the gut microbiome, the more we realize how vital it is to the health and well-being of our dogs and cats (and ourselves!). A balanced microbiome not only helps ensure a properly-functioning digestive tract, but is also connected to good immunity, skin and coat wellness, and even brain and cognitive health. A dietsupplemented with...
Fur Dad Shows the Cutest Way to Teach a Puppy How to Howl
How do you bond with your pet? Eating together, watching a movie together, singing, dancing, playing outdoors, swimming in the pool or at a lovely beach resort, taking walks, camping and counting the stars, etc., etc. Photo: Instagram Video/Puppy Lovings The list is endless, and the love you feel for each other is boundless. You can no longer tell if who between the two of you is happier. Your heart is bursting with joy and gratitude for having such an adorable companion animal. Meanwhile, your pet seems it cannot live without you. It must be...
Want Your Pet to be a Social Media Star? One in Every Four Owners Dream of It
Some do it for love, some do it for money. We are talking about making social media stars out of our pets. It is like show business, doing all the tricks to attract the spotlight on our dogs, cats, and whatever animal you have chosen to care for. Photo: YouTube/Good Morning America Actually, many of us simply like leading private lives with our pets. Occasionally, we show them off to friends or on social media. But we are happier without all the problems and stress of constantly dolling up our pets for photoshoots. Other people find their joy...
Nature Reserves May Be Getting Endangered by Dog Poop due to Over-Fertilization
“Nature reserves are special places for nature conservation, where wildlife and fragile habitats are protected. Obviously poo is a part of nature, but dog poo contains nutrients which can damage the ecology of vulnerable habitats. Wherever you walk your dog, it is important to pick up, bag and bin poo, to ensure the continued protection of these wild areas for us all to enjoy.” These words came from Rob Stoneman, director of landscape recovery at The Wildlife Trusts, UK. A new study has alarmed environmentalists about the adverse...
Dog Escaped Doggie Daycare and Kept Ringing the Door Bell to Tell His Fur Parents He’s Home
“We adopted Dexter to be a watchdog for my wife while I traveled, and he takes that job VERY seriously, so that’s probably why he was so determined to come home,” said Jeremy Henson, Dexter’s fur dad. Coming back home that night meant a 2-mile journey for Dexter, from the doggie daycare to his fur parents’ house in Kansas. But, even prior to that, the dog had to jump over a six-foot fence that surrounded the doggie daycare. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition But Dexter was determined to return and resume his duty as a...
