How to Safely Clean Your Dog’s Ears
This quick guide to dog ear cleaning will tell you everything you need to know to keep your pup’s ears clean, healthy, infection-free, and functioning optimally! As dog parents, we know we must clean our dog’s ears to keep them healthy. But how often should you do it? What tools do you need? What’s the best way to clean a dog’s ears? Don’t worry: we’ll tell you everything you need to know! Getting Started: Know What Healthy Dog Ears Look Like When a dog’s ears are healthy, they will be slightly pink,...
How to Train the Catahoula Leopard Dog
The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a strong working dog breed who needs extensive training and regular exercise to thrive. Early socialization and ongoing training beyond puppyhood are extremely important for this high energy dog, who was bred for strength and endurance. Here are the most important steps to take when training your Catahoula: Give them the right job Catahoula Leopard Dogs were bred to work. These dogs thrive when given an opportunity to train and learn new skills. Catahoulas like to be kept busy, and if your lifestyle...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: WisCARES grant, Maddie’s Insights and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. WisCARES receives $200,000 grant to help keep pets and people togetherMaddie’s Fund® has awarded a $200,000 grant to The Wisconsin Companion Animal Resources, Education and Social Support (WisCARES) program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-M). This grant will support the salaries of a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) and social worker at the WisCARES program. By having a social worker available to its clients, WisCARES… Learn...
Lost Dog Spends A Month Traveling 166 Miles Over Sea Ice To Neighboring Town In Alaska
A dog in Alaska was identified over a month after going missing more than 166 miles from home. The dog’s owner, Mandy Iworrigan, became worried when her pup, Nanuq, didn’t return home to Gambell on St. Lawrence Island from hunting one day. Photo: Wikimedia Commons License: CC BY-SA 4.0 Days turned to weeks and Mandy had no idea what had happened to her beloved dog until she saw a Facebook post featuring Nanuq from the neighboring town of Wales, which is 166 miles from Gambell over plates of sea ice! Hilary Ahkinga snapped photos...
Dog Orphaned After Owner Killed In Hit And Run To Become Service Dog
A dog named Patch was tragically orphaned after his owner was killed in a hit-and-run in Tennessee. According to a press release, the 50-year-old woman was walking her dog across a bridge near her apartment complex when a Ford F-150 pickup truck struck the woman and killed her. Photo: Flickr/Brad Montgomery License: CC By 2.0 Authorities discovered Patch had fled the scene and was waiting by the door of his apartment. Despite the tragedy, he was in good health when taken in by the Metro Nashville Animal Care and Control in Nashville,...
Stamping Out Rabies in Kabul
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Why Do Dogs Like Belly Rubs?
While not all dogs like belly rubs, many do, says dog behavior expert and VCA Animal Hospitals Licensed Veterinary Technician Laura Pobursky. “It’s for the same reason humans love a big hug,” she says. “Belly rubs release ‘feel-good’ chemicals in the brain that strengthen the bond between you and your pet.” What’s does a dog that likes belly rubs look like? Laura says the belly is a vulnerable and sensitive area for dogs, so offering their bellies can mean many things. It could be a sign of...
Shelter Searches For Family That Abandoned Dog With A Heartbreaking Note
Having to rehome a pet can be devastating, not only for the animal but for the family involved as well. Sometimes, rehoming a pet is truly in the best interest of the animal, but it’s not always an accessible option for people without resources. Shelters are often full or charge fees for surrenders, and as a result, people end up dumping pets in random places instead of taking them to a rescue. Photo: Instagram/@toronto_humane_society The Toronto Humane Society took to Instagram to share about a recent situation where that happened with...
Longtime Shelter Dog Gives Sweet Kisses To Rescue Staff Before Finally Going Home
When a rescue dog finally gets adopted from a shelter, it’s a heartwarming moment for everyone involved. However, sometimes those moments are bittersweet, especially if shelter staff have formed a deep bond with the animal in question. When a dog named Jax was brought into the Regina Humane Society, he was in rough condition, but the shelter recognized how sweet and loving he was. Photo: Facebook/Regina Humane Society Speaking with The Dodo, Bill Thorn, the Regina Humane Society’s director, said: “He was very thin, so it...
Australian Cattle Dog: Training Tips and Breed Information
The Australian Cattle Dog is a busy, strong-minded herding dog, who needs daily physical and mental exercise. As his name implies, this dog breed was developed in Australia to move cattle long distances and he maintains that rugged work ethic to this day. How to train an Australian Cattle Dog Begin training in puppyhood and continue through the life of your dog. Even the Australian Cattle Dogs who live as pets maintain a strong herding drive. His desire to chase animals and moving objects is strong. To help cattle dogs succeed, focus training...
