Natural Enzymes: A Revolution in Dog Dental Care!
Natural enzymes are one of the most effective ways to promote good dental health in dogs. They fight plaque and bacteria, keep breath fresh, and are super easy to use in the form of premoistened wipes! Dog parents know they must take care of their pup’s dental health, but with all the products on the market, it can be tough to know what to buy. For an oral hygiene routine to be successful, the products must be easy to use and effective. Toothbrush wipes that use the power of natural enzymes check all the boxes: they’re effective,...
Peoria County Animal Protection Services shares its winning Return to Home program
Looking to improve your return to home rates at your animal organization? Return to Home Challenge Overall Winner, Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) in Peoria, IL, shares insights, most effective practices and more from its winning program. See what you can apply in your community! “We have a great culture of Return to Home (RTH) in our shelter and among our team,” said Rebecca Spencer, Director of PCAPS. “We do everything we can to remove barriers to returning animals home.” This...
Sweet, Adoptable Lab Puppy, Tuckson, Would Very Much Like to Meet You!
Get ready to meet Tuckson or, as his friends call him, Tucker. Tucker is a wonderfully sweet smaller Lab mix with a real zest for life. He is a gentle boy and shows affection to everyone he meets. Because he’s only eleven months old, Tucker is still very much a Labrador puppy. He is a rambunctious chewer and can be a little mouthy, especially when he’s hungry. Like any puppy, Tucker will chew on anything and everyone until he learns to channel his energy as he gets older. Photo: DLRR Despite his puppy-driven penchant for chewing,...
Handsome Ren Requests a Private Audience With You to Review His Lovableness
Meet 3-year-old rescue cat Ren! This sweet man currently enjoys a simple life in foster care and isn’t high maintenance beyond the need for a little brushing every now and then to keep his beautiful coat looking lux. One of those brushing mitts would probably send him to the moon, but what he really needs is to be adopted. Photo: SACatRescue It’s true that handsome Ren can look a tad grumpy or disgruntled at times but he actually loves nothing more than to snuggle up and watch Netflix with you all day once he realizes you’re...
TCVM food therapy for dogs and cats
We know the right foods improve and maintain health in dogs and cats, but Chinese medicine goes several steps further. We spoke to TCVM veterinarian, Dr. Marc Smith, for an understanding of food therapy from a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine perspective. Q: Can you explain the concept of TCVM food therapy? A: According to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Theory, disease in the body is due to some type of energetic imbalance. So the goal of TCVM and food therapy is to maintain balance or bring your dog or cat’s body back...
How I Learned to Love ChatGPT for Shelter Marketing
This blog is for anyone who is curious, and perhaps a little nervous, about ChatGPT’s uses in animal shelter communications. When marketing and communications spaces started exploding with talk about ChatGPT earlier this year, my first instinct was to bury my head in the sand. Most feelings of anxiety in my life can ultimately be traced back to a fear of inadequacy or failure. I was terrified that a machine could possibly do my job—I’ve done marketing and communications for a major metro government shelter, for...
5 Foundations for Successful Dog Training
Dog training takes time and patience, but with a little foresight, you can set the stage for confidence and good behavior. These building blocks will arm pet parents with an effective approach to training, making sessions with your pup fun and intuitive! Foundation #1: Use a Holistic Approach to Dog Training For training to be successful, it’s important that your dog is healthy in mind and body and that there’s trust between parent and pup. An active, stimulated, and well-socialized dog will: Respond better to obedience training...
Adoptable Rescue Dog, Cinder, Could Be Your Real-Life Cinderella
Say hello to Cinder, a super sweet girl who spent a bit of time in Pima Animal Care Center’s decompression program for shy and fearful dogs. The shelter can be a bit overwhelming, and sometimes a gal just needs a helping hand! Since then, Cinder has graduated from the program with flying colors and loves her volunteer friends. Give her a minute to get to know you, and you’ll have a devoted friend for life! Cinder has a perpetually wagging tail and loves getting pets and scritches. Photo: Pima Animal Care Center During her time at...
Why Are Some Dogs Brains Growing in Size, & How Do Wolves Fit In?
According to a recent study, our canine pals’ brains are growing in size as compared to their ancestors. On average, dogs’ brains are 24 percent smaller than wolves’ brains, but research now suggests modern breeding efforts may have increased their size. Compared to early canines, modern breeds developed over the last 150 years have larger noggins compared to their body size. Scientists still haven’t figured out exactly why, though. The curious part about the new data is that multiple studies have shown that...
Solutions to Frequent Cat Ear Infection Issues
A cat ear infection is one of the most commonly diagnosed cat issues at veterinary clinics. Given that cats are such stoic creatures, however, an infection often becomes advanced before you even really notice it. As a result, serious health issues – including hearing loss – may ensue. All this to say, it’s important to recognize the signs of an ear infection in your cat and know what to do and how to treat them. Recognize the signs of an ear infection in your cat Some obvious signs of cat ear infections? Your cat’s...
