Keeping the Geriatric Dog’s Brain and Body Fit with Exercise
From improving memory and cognition to strengthening muscles and enhancing quality of life, regular exercise is beneficial to the health and well-being of your geriatric dog. by Laurie McCauley, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVA, CVC, and Evelyn Orenbuch, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRT, CAVCA We’ve all seen it. The 80-year-old ladies lifting weights, doing Tai chi, going for power walks, staying healthy and mobile. These active octogenarians are striving for not only a long lifespan, but a long healthspan as well. Likewise, our older canine dogs need...
Support more pets and people in your community with this toolkit
One of the main goals of Human Animal Support Services (HASS) is to help keep pets with their people, even during tough times. And since some of the most common reasons animals are surrendered to shelters include issues with housing, lack of access to affordable veterinary care, and the need for behavioral support, HASS has created a Pet Support Services Toolkit to help achieve this goal. Support may include, but is not limited to: telephone response and advice, medical support for owned pets, food and supplies, fence building and pet shelter...
Help! My Dog is Turning Our Family’s Backyard into an Archaeological Site
Remember Monty? The dog who discovered Bronze age artifacts near the Czech village of Kostelecké Horky in 2018? His owner, Mr. Frankota, was deeply astonished when his dog suddenly started digging in a spot along the field where they were out on a walk. Running over where Monty was busy pawing the ground, he found a cache containing 13 sickle blades, two spear heads, three axe heads, and a number of bracelets made of bronze which archaeologists later declared to be around 3,000 years old. Photo: YouTube/Dog Carely The discovery caused...
Retriever Owner & Dog Make Beautiful “Music” Together in Viral TikTok with Toy Horn
It’s actually quite funny if you have a sense of humor and understand the dog is not harmed in any fashion by taking part in the videos. So, what are we talking about? A beautiful golden retriever called Gouzi, with a TikTok page known as @ly12206688, has a talent for music. They can’t sing, but they are adept at a number of simple “instruments” and a few that barely qualify. In fact, noisemakers would be a better description of the devices they “play” in their videos. Photo: TikTok/@ly12206688 Golden...
Tips for Finding the Best Pet Products and Brands
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Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Open Arms Challenge registration ends today, short-term fostering for cats and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Today is the last day to register for the Open Arms Challenge!It’s your last chance to register for the Open Arms Challenge! Twenty-three national organizations have come together to host this Challenge that’s all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive practices. And there’s $420,000 in grant prizes available! Register Now Maddie’s® Insights webcastJoin Dr. Kristyn Vitale on Thursday, February 9 at...
Best Dog GPS Collar Trackers For 2023
A growing and important purchase for dog owners and prospective dog owners is dog GPS trackers. Our dogs are precious to us, and the thought of losing them can keep us up at night. Because our pets are family, we naturally worry about things happening to them. That’s why many pet owners have considered purchasing GPS dog collars, dog GPS trackers, or a pet tracker with location tracking. Location tracking helps owners know where their beloved pets are at all times with an adequate tracking range, activity tracking, and long battery...
Saved from the Streets of Mexico, Mia the Rescue Cat Needs a Forever Home
Just like people, some animals just seem to have a harder time of it than others. Take Mia, a rescue cat saved from the streets of Mexico a day before she gave birth to her babies. She approached her now foster mom meowing loudly as if asking for help. She was taken to the vet and, as it turned out, she was having trouble delivering her kittens, so the vet helped her welcome two healthy boys. They’ve been adopted, and now it’s mama’s turn! Photo: SACatRescue Street Cats Mia is said to be very laid back, chill, and sweet. She...
Dog Heartbeat Toys Could Actually Be Quite Beneficial for Pets
Are you a new puppy owner or do you have a dog that suffers from anxiety? A heartbeat toy might be just the answer to lull your pup to sleep or reduce stress and anxiety in adult dogs. So, what’s a heartbeat toy? It’s similar to wrapping a ticking clock in a towel and placing it in the box or kennel your puppy sleeps in to soothe it to sleep, only they come in the form of cute, plushy, teddy bears, bunnies, puppies, sheep, and other adorable stuffed animals. Photo: Pixabay/Pexels Heartbeat Toys To put it simply, a heartbeat toy is...
Why Cats Need Play
How to keep your feline friend interested in play as she grows from kittenhood into an adult cat. Watching a kitten playing with a furry mouse never gets old. She tosses it in the air, bites it, and attacks it with vigorous bunny kicks. Play is an integral part of kittenhood, as any cat parent knows. The challenge is to maintain that degree of interest in play as she moves from kittenhood to adulthood. The Art of Play Kittens learn the art of play from their siblings. There’s nothing cuter than a litter of kittens tumbling around...
