The Growing Bond Between a Baby Wombat and His Human Mom
Wild animals are often involved in road accidents — leaving their babies orphaned and defenseless in the wild. It’s saddening that babies are left unaware of what their parents went through. They won’t be reunited again, as warmth has left the body of their loved ones. Complications start to occur after the road accident — the most concerning of all is that the baby’s survival is at risk. Aside from becoming easy targets for predators, no one will provide them with their daily needs. Without parental care, their...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free community-centric courses, Maddie’s Insights and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Learn how to become more community-centric with these free courses on Maddie’s UniversityIs your animal organization working to become more community-centric and need a little help? Maddie’s® University now offers Human Animal Support Services (HASS) curriculum, covering the most important concepts of the community-centric model. From lost pet reunification, pet support services, intake to placement, and creating a foster-facing medical clinic, the...
A Rottweiler Fell in Love with Her Mom’s Guinea Pigs and Can’t Last a Day Without Them
Anyone would be lucky to receive love and care from a dog. They are overflowing with light and affection — willing to give a lot for others. That’s why it’s undeniable how dogs are loved all over the world. Pet parents never run out of beautiful stories about their beloved pups. Fascinatingly, dogs don’t only show affection to humans but to other animals as well. Female dogs can even extend maternal care regardless of the species. They truly are a gift to humankind and the animal kingdom. Their loyalty and...
Celebrating 20 Years of Leadership in the Animal Supplement Industry
The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) is proudly celebrating 20 years of successful advocacy and leadership, actions that have helped sustain and elevate the animal supplement industry for the benefit of millions of dogs, cats and horses. What began as a passionate grassroots effort, with 18 dedicated founding member companies, has grown into the leading voice for the industry, representing over 280 manufacturers of animal health and nutritional supplements, plus more than 100 vetted supplier companies that provide NASC members with...
Top Dog Breeds Prone to Bloat
Deep chested dogs who look narrow from above but have a lot of space between their backbone and sternum are more prone to bloat, says Dr. Kizzy English, medical director at VCA Urgent Care in Colorado. Top dog breeds prone to bloat include: What is dog bloat and why does it happen? Bloat happens when a dog’s stomach fills with gas or food and stretches to the point of causing severe pain. When this happens, the stomach bloats but also twists, which can cut off blood supply and prevent any gas or food from exiting, Dr. English explains....
Keeping Your Dog’s or Cat’s Eyes Healthy and Safe
Eye care should be a regular part of your dog or cat’s wellness regimen. Know the red flags to watch out for, and what you can do to help preserve eye health and vision. If you’re like a lot of animal parents, you might doubt your dog or cat would ever encounter an eye problem, much less need to see a veterinary ophthalmologist. But eye issues are more common than you think, so it is important not to overlook your dog or cat’s eye and vision health. This article presents some helpful hints that can help you keep their eyes...
Disabled Chicken Learns To Walk Using Boots
When most of us think about rescued animals, our thoughts automatically turn to dogs and cats. Although they are typically the animals that are rescued, there are many others that need assistance as well. This includes chickens, who sometimes have problems or are abused and neglected. They sometimes need a helping hand, and there are kind individuals who are willing to give it. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo If you’ve never been around chickens before, they often don’t get the credit they deserve. Chickens are amazing animals and when...
Dog Play Bow: What Is It and What Does It Mean?
If you’ve seen pups playing you can’t miss the dog play bow: butt in the air, elbows and maybe even the chest on the ground, loose tail, smiling face, maybe a lolling tongue and probably a shimmy from side to side. Everything about this fun pose shouts, “I’m up for fun, let’s play!” Dogs play bow for a number of reasons: Let’s play. Dogs often communicate to other dogs in this way to let them know “everything’s cool, let’s be friends and play together.” They may also play...
Rich Aussie Family Seeks “Pet Nanny” For Their Cat
Have you ever dreamed of staying home with a cat all day and giving them endless attention and care? It’s something many cat lovers dream of, but most people have work and responsibilities that make the dream nearly impossible. However, a wealthy family in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, Australia might be able to make that dream a reality for one lucky person. Photo: Flickr/Simon_sees License: CC BY 2.0 As it turns out, they’re hiring a “pet nanny” for their cat. The job, which was advertised on Seek, describes the...
Vet Warns Pet Owners Against Letting Dogs In The Bathroom
As pet parents, we want to do everything possible to keep our fur babies safe. Dogs are part of the family and deserve to be treated as such, which includes ensuring their health and safety. Many people are aware of common dangers for dogs, like chocolate and grapes. However, there may be dangers many people don’t stop to think about – like the bathroom. Photo: Pexels/Elina Volkova Back in 2020, veterinarian Rachel Barrack spoke with Insider to offer tips and warnings for pet parents. One thing she shard that many people...
