Does Your Dog Have Heart Disease?
Heart disease in dogs is more common than you might think. But earlier detection, along with an understanding of the role diet, supplements and lifestyle changes play in cardiac health, can help dogs live longer. Heart disease is commonly associated with humans, but it affects our dogs too. In fact, nearly eight million dogs in the US have heart disease — that’s one out of every ten canines. Recent research also indicates that up to 75% of dogs aged seven and older will develop some form of heart disease. These statistics are...
They’ve Given Birth in The White House, and Other Fun Facts About the Golden Retriever
If you’ve ever had a dog or have loved ones who have owned one, there’s a decent chance it was a golden retriever. These affable pups are very popular family dogs, and, according to American Kennel Club registration statistics, have been in the top 5 breeds in the United States every year over the past decade. It’s no surprise that such a beloved breed would have their own day of recognition. February 3 is National Golden Retriever Day, so let’s mark the occasion with some fun facts about these accomplished – and...
How to Teach Your Dog to Talk Using Speech Buttons
Have you ever wished you could understand exactly what your dog wants all the time? Have you ever wondered how complex your pet’s thought processes really are? If only you could take a peek inside their brain! Well, you may be able to do just that (sort of) if you’ve got a lot of patience and a true desire to communicate with your pet and listen to what they’re saying to you. Find out how here! Photo: YouTube/What About Bunny You may have seen videos in recent years of dogs and cats pressing buttons arranged in hexagonal...
Guinness Record in Doubt as World’s Oldest Dog Investigation Unfolds
Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo from Portugal, was celebrated worldwide as the oldest dog ever, having reportedly lived for 31 years and 165 days. His remarkable age, exceeding the previous record set by Bluey, an Australian cattle dog, by over two years, stirred both admiration and skepticism, The New York Times reports. But recent doubts about Bobi’s age have prompted the Guinness World Records (GWR) to conduct a formal review, leaving the dog’s legendary status in limbo. Photo: Facebook / Guinness World RecordsBobi was a Rafeiro do...
Florida Police Department Spoils Retiring K9 With Sweet Treat
There is only one proper send off for a retiring K9 officer and it involves a bowl and a lot of whipped cream. Fort Walton Beach Police Department announced the retirement of their K9 Bane and went on to thank him for his years of service in a post on Facebook. The department also rewarded the devoted K9 with a large bowl of whipped cream at the end of his last shift and wished him a long and happy life in retirement. They wrote, “After giving his all for the past 5 years, one of our goodest boys, K9 Bane, is medically retiring. We are...
Kitten Struck By Car Needs Your Help To Get Emergency Surgery To Walk Again
Meet Francine. She has had a rough start to life. The six-month-old tabby kitten was found severely injured on the side of the road in California after being hit by a car. Francine was rushed to a local veterinary clinic who discovered she has a fractured pelvis and tail and needs emergency surgery. They reached out to a cat rescue they worked with in the past called The Rescue House to see if they were able to help this little feline. Photo: The Rescue House The no-kill cat rescue agreed to give Francine a second chance. The sweet kitten...
The Consequences of Ear Cropping
The practice of ear cropping has been banned in some places because it’s a painful procedure with no benefit to the dog. In fact, it can have negative long-term effects. Let’s look at some of the physical and behavioral consequences of ear cropping. Ear cropping is a surgery that involves reshaping a dog’s ears to give them a particular appearance and make them stand up. The practice is painful and purely cosmetic, leading some places to ban it. Certain breeds are more likely to have cropped ears, including Boxers, Doberman...
Two Kittens Rescued From Behind Drywall in Office Building
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! In April 1998, we had moved to Phoenix almost a year earlier, renting an apartment that didn’t allow pets. We already had two furry family members, Nikki and Tigger, who’d made the move with us. Our company was building a new facility, and as offices were being packed, scratching sounds and tiny cries were coming from inside the walls. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ESZTER MILLER A...
Dog Who’s Scared of Everything Finds Home and the Peace She Needs
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! When I first met Emma, she was “Brownie” the rescue dog, and I was an adoption volunteer with Valley Humane Society in Casa Grande, Arizona. I was showing her off at the local PetSmart to try to find a home for her, when I realized she would be perfect for my own home. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / NIPAPORN SRIRASKA She was quiet, calm and alert. These seemed like the best possible...
‘Shaking, Bobbing’ Cat Was Set to Be Put Down, But Teenage Girl Steps in to Save Him
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! One day, my daughter went to the local shelter with a friend just to look at the kitties. A woman came in with a scrawny, half-grown kitten in a box and wanted to surrender him because there was “something wrong with this cat.” CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / SHEILA SHAFER-ROBERSON The counter person at the shelter lifted him out of the box and placed him on the counter. He was shaking,...
