Labrador Retriever 101: A Comprehensive Guide for New Pet Owners
Labrador Retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds worldwide, known for their friendly nature, intelligence, and versatility. Whether you’re a first-time dog owner or adding another furry friend to your family, this comprehensive guide will help you understand what to expect and how to care for your new (or old) best friend. Please note: while this article mainly addresses the characteristics of purebred Labrador retrievers, you’ll find that much of the information here applies to lab mixes as well. Each individual dog is...
How Ashwagandha Can Help Soothe Stressed Cats
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
Smart Cat Regularly Sneaks Into Retirement Home, Becomes Cherished Supervisor
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! Who knew that one day the plump-looking striped cat who lived nearby would make his way into the hearts of residents and staff at Bayview Retirement Community? Known only as Mr. Pickles, this visitor would visit the community regularly. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / EDWIN VEGA He seemingly enjoyed the company of our residents and staff more than his original owner. Mr. Pickles (Pickles for short)...
Rescue Pup Brings Love to Couple Dealing with Cancer, Dementia Diagnoses
The following story is a finalist in the Rescue to Royalty Challenge. Three grand prize winners will receive a $250 shopping spree, while a shelter of their choosing will be awarded $2,000 in cash and needed supplies! You can read more stories here! I was recently diagnosed with large B cell lymphoma, and at the same time, my husband was diagnosed with dementia. We lost our last rescue, Ox, an old English bulldog, three-and-a-half years ago. He was 5 when we rescued him and we had him five years. We had agreed that we would not get another...
Cats Named Princess Emily of Sillybabytown and Griffin of Orange Rule Their Home Like Royalty
The following story is a finalist in the Rescue to Royalty Challenge. Three grand prize winners will receive a $250 shopping spree, while a shelter of their choosing will be awarded $2,000 in cash and needed supplies! You can read more stories here! Princess Emily of Sillybabytown, USA chose us to be her employees in the fall of 2020, along with her littermate Grover, also of Sillybabytown, USA, but not of royal blood, despite being Princess Emily’s brother. PHOTO: NEIL BLACK Nobody knows how royalty works in Sillybabytown, USA, for...
After More Than a Year in a Kennel, This Pooch’s Life Has Turned Into a Constant Adventure
The following story is a finalist in the Rescue to Royalty Challenge. Three grand prize winners will receive a $250 shopping spree, while a shelter of their choosing will be awarded $2,000 in cash and needed supplies! You can read more stories here! In 2021, my boyfriend and I started volunteering for a program called Kennel Buddies, where volunteers come and get mostly long-term kennel dogs out of their runs for recreation/walks. Through this program, I was introduced to Rink Beck. Rink had a label of “not good with men,” and...
Top 9 Ways to Celebrate National Pet Month
This May, celebrate National Pet Month by showering your animal companion with extra love, treats, adventures, and good deeds! Here are nine ideas to get you started. May is National Pet Month, the annual celebration that recognizes the joy that animal companions bring to people’s lives, promotes responsible pet parenthood, and encourages adoption from shelters and rescues. Animal shelters, pet stores, and veterinary clinics often hold special events, but if you can’t make it to any local celebrations, there are plenty of ways you...
Seattle Restaurant Sparks Outrage After Denying Entry to Blind Influencer and His Service Dog
When Paul Castle, a Seattle-based artist and social media influencer, entered a local restaurant with his guide dog, Mr. Maple, he did not expect the confrontation that followed. Despite his legal right, the presence of his guide dog led to a denial of service based on the staff’s disbelief of his disability. Photo: Adobe Stock / SasaStockPaul Castle, a blind artist from Seattle, was denied entry to a restaurant with his guide dog. Legal Rights and Public Misconceptions Service dogs, such as Mr. Maple, are trained to aid their owners in...
Can Dogs Eat Cicadas? Vet-Reviewed Health Concerns
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » If cicadas have started their emergence in your area, you may be concerned about more than just their high-pitched sound. These flying insects can be irresistible to some dogs, and as a pet parent, you may wonder if ingesting one of these can be harmful to your pooch. Thankfully, cicadas are not toxic, so they shouldn’t cause many issues for your curious pooch. However, you certainly shouldn’t encourage...
Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine to partner with Cabot Animal Services Center
Cabot Animal Services Center and the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine announced an exciting partnership last week that will benefit the community and students alike. The veterinary school will reside on a newly formed multi-acre campus in Cabot, Arkansas will be located adjacent to the planned Cabot Animal Services Center. “As a veterinarian devoted to this profession and veterinary dean, I find Arkansas’ enthusiasm for the new veterinary school truly heartwarming,” said Dr. Eleanor Green, founding dean of the Lyon...
