Ask Dr. Paola: Monday December 30, 2024
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their dog’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned dog lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From nutrition tips and preventive care to troubleshooting common behavioral...
The Best of 2024: Dr. Karyn’s 5 Favorite Posts
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. As we enter that bleary-eyed confusing period between Christmas and New Year, I thought I’d take this chance to look back over the highlights of my year spent documenting the various antics and inspiration my dogs have provided and entertained us with. Well, I’ve been...
50 Homes For Dogs By New Year’s Eve To Begin Emergency Shelter Renovations
Dec 27, 2024 Austin Pets Alive! has received permission from the City of Austin to make urgent repairs to our kennels and long-overdue renovations to our 70-year-old shelter that will ensure better care, comfort and safety for our animals and staff. We’d like to begin the work as soon as possible, but several steps must be taken before we can begin. First, we need to move as many dogs as possible into foster or adoptive homes so that we’re operating with just 100 open kennels. We’ve been working towards our 100 kennels goal...
Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (December 26, 2024)
Click to Skip Ahead This Week’s Winner Name: Termite Breed: Chihuahua Fun Fact: This was her first bank biscuit. She was so proud of it she wouldn’t put it down even to bark. When we got home she immediately ran off and buried it in a flower pot. Cutest Name: Barney Breed: Havadoodle Fun Fact: “Fell Asleep Waiting For Santa”. Barney is named after my dad who passed away recently, he is a two year old havadoodle and full of personality! He is always ready to cuddle in the recliner with you or chase after he favorite pet...
The 12 Days of Christmas If Written by Dogs
Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Amanda and her sweet Chihuahua, Subi. Christmas songs are the tree toppers of holiday parties. It is impossible not to feel joy or the Christmas spirit when the classics are buzzing in the background of a holiday party. The 12 Days of Christmas is an especially fun one that sparks impromptu singalongs, usually ending in a debate about the number of geese-a-laying or maids-a-milking. A quintessential tune that’s bound...
292 Neutering and Spay Successes in One Day: Dogster’s Dr. Paola Volunteers in Panama
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Nueva Gorgona, Panama, experienced a significant milestone in animal welfare as 360 cats and 292 dogs were spayed and neutered over the course of the weekend, totaling 652 animals. This incredible effort addressed both stray and roaming populations, significantly reducing the number of animals at risk in the community. This incredible effort addressed pet, stray, and roaming populations, significantly reducing the number of animals at risk in the community. Over the two days, veterinarians and volunteers worked...
A holiday message from APA! CEO Dr. Ellen Jefferson
Dec 24, 2024 APA! Supporters, I’m ending this year thinking about miracle workers like you — and the difference you make for pets like Furby, a 6-pound puppy who recently came through our doors at Austin Pets Alive!. We took this golden doodle puppy in from Austin Animal Center, because of his urgent medical state. He arrived with bruising on his abdomen and serious neurological issues, possibly caused by blunt force trauma. The tiny dog couldn’t even sit up on his own, though he kept trying — Furby’s...
Dogs And Christmas: Is Lava a Grinch?
Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Christmas time finally! Filled with joy, family traditions, great food, and laughter. Or if you ask my dogs, tasty treats, new toys, and long walks. And then it begins. With social media madness, you can’t avoid seeing pictures of other people’s pets in various festive costumes around the tree and the like. They all look so happy and content! And I had to wonder, what would Lava think of this? Well, I should have known...
Ask Dr. Paola: Monday December 23, 2024
Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their dog’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned dog lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From nutrition tips and preventive care to troubleshooting common behavioral issues, Dr. Paola is ready to offer insights that will keep your furry friend happy and healthy. Stay tuned for expert guidance...
Want Quality Pet Supplements? Look for These 7 Things!
As a dog or cat parent and consumer, you want only high-quality pet supplements. But what exactly does that mean? Here are seven things you can look for to identify the best supplements! Supplements are supposed to help your dog live the best and healthiest life, but that doesn’t mean they’re all up to the task. Similarly, while finding quality supplements that are worth the price can make all the difference for companion animals, not all pet parents know what to look for. And with so many supplements out there, it can be tough to...
