The 2023 “World’s Ugliest Dog” Competition Is Officially Underway
Dogs are cute, at least, many of them are. If you’ve been around dogs before in your life, you probably realize that while there are plenty of adorable pups in the world, there’s also a fair mix of straight ugly dogs. It’s hard to even write that, but it’s true. In fact, there are so many ugly dogs in the world that a competition was created to celebrate them! Photo: Flickr/Wayne Dunbar License: CC BY-ND 2.0 The “World’s Ugliest Dog” competition has been happening for nearly 50 years as a way to honor...
Best Food For Senior Dogs: Aging Dog Nutrition Explained
It’s well known that nutrition plays a big role in a puppy’s health, but it’s often forgotten that these early months aren’t the only stage of a dog’s life where they have special nutritional needs. Senior dogs also need a diet that supports their aging bodies, which is why we want to help you find the best food for senior dogs. What should you look for when choosing the best food for senior dogs? Senior dogs have different nutritional needs compared to their younger counterparts. Knowing this, the best food for...
Tiger Population in Thai Wildlife Sanctuary Sees Increases for the First Time in 30 Years
Some good news out of Kanchanaburi, Thailand has arrived. A wildlife sanctuary in Southeast Asia has seen its tiger population increase for the first time in three decades. Staff working at the Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary were able to identify three Indochinese tigers by their distinctive stripe patterns. The three cats were observed in a nature reserve to the north, last year, noted the Bangkok Post. Photo: Pixabay/RaeWallis Tiger Stripes Each tiger’s stripe pattern is completely unique and as distinct as human fingerprints. Staff at...
Can Dogs Have ADHD?
“My dog is so ADHD …” is a phrase commonly used to describe our overly energetic, often impulsive canine friends. It’s a convenient comparison of activity levels with the familiar human diagnosis of ADHD. Yet, canine hyperactive disorder (HD) remains a rare clinical diagnosis, says dog behaviorist Dr. Sally J. Foote. Symptoms of canine HD (dog adhd) Not sure if your dog has canine hyperactive disorder? Look for these symptoms: Inability to stop moving despite hours of exercise Difficulty sleeping for prolonged periods...
Rescue Cats Get In “Kerfuffle” At Sanctuary Right Before Snack Time
An adorable video captured the moment a feisty “kerfuffle” unfolded at a cat sanctuary right before snack time. Thankfully, no cats were harmed in the midst of the fight, at least not physically (there may have been some ego damage). Photo: TikTok/@furballfarmpetsanctuary The cats were all waiting together for some food at the Furball Farm Pet Sanctuary in Faribault, Minnesota, a cage free cat sanctuary for feral cats, when the incident occurred. It all started when one cat decided to swat at another. While it could’ve ended...
You Can Definitely Relax at a Malaysian Cafe That Surprisingly Highlights Live Reptiles
The existence of coffee shops is truly beneficial to society, especially to those who thrive with the help of coffee and sweets. You can quickly order coffee if you have a sudden need for a shot of caffeine. Cafes are very accessible, because if you might have not noticed yet, coffee shops are almost everywhere. From the largest coffeehouse companies to small businesses, you can easily find one nearby. But it isn’t just the beverages and food that make people visit the establishment — it’s also a place for social gatherings....
3 Steps to Balance Your Dog with the Right Protein
Dogs need 1 gram of protein per 1 pound of body weight every day to stay healthy. But did you know that you could be feeding your dog the wrong kind of protein? Find the right one and their right food with these three easy steps! Protein is an essential part of your dog’s diet. However, feeding the wrong protein could actually cause an imbalance. Eastern Food Therapy tells us you need to understand your dog’s ‘temperature’ so you can feed them the right protein. This one diet change could make all the difference for...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Welcoming practices, Black animal activism and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Resources to incorporate more welcoming practices at your animal organizationWith the Open Arms Challenge kicking off next month, the Maddie’s® Pet Forum resource drive for March is focused on welcoming practices. We know that making changes to your organization’s existing practices can sometimes be challenging, so the goal with this resource drive is to share and learn from others who have made changes or… Learn More The February Community...
Turkeys Think They’re Superior To You And No One Knows Why
If you think about animals that follow a certain hierarchy, you’d probably think about primates and wolves. Those that hold the alpha position are treated as the superior in their group, and it’s expected for the rest of their group to respect them. But there’s another group of animals that has their own, quite literally I must add, pecking order. PHOTO: Pixabay/Jae Rue The term pecking order actually came from a zoologist who discovered the dominance or social hierarchy in chickens. The term is still widely used today and...
Why Play Is So Important for Dogs
Play is vital to your dog’s well-being, both physically and mentally, and choosing the right toys makes it even more beneficial. In today’s busy world, we don’t give play a very high priority. Yet, it’s important to physical, mental and emotional health — not just for us, but for our dogs too. Playing with your dog is not only fun, it’s also good for both of you, and choosing the right toys makes it even better. Benefits of Play “Play keeps us young at heart and healthy in our bodies, and it does the...
