Neosporin Alternatives for Dogs and Other Pet-Friendly Products for Canine First Aid Kits
It doesn’t matter the age or breed. Minor cuts and scrapes occurring with active pets are all part and parcel of owning critters. Generally, we deal with them by gently cleaning the owie with warm water, stanching any minor bleeding, and allowing the area to dry thoroughly. Sometimes, however, these booboos require a bit more intervention without rising to the level of veterinary care. You might be inclined to whip out the first aid kit and reach for the Neosporin, but you know your pet will try to lick the ointment or cream off unless...
Can Mixed Dog Breeds Compete in Dog Shows?
With his gorgeous coat, confident stride and soulful eyes, you just know that your dog was meant for the blue ribbon at a dog show. Too bad his lack of purebred papers prevents you from entering him — or does it? Can mixed breed dogs compete in dog shows Your mixed-breed dog can compete in dog shows — many organizations offer events just for them, and others include mixed breeds in purebred competitions. While mixed breed dogs still cannot compete in many conformation shows, a spayed or neutered mixed breed is welcomed in many...
Six Tips for Senior Dog Care
Senior dog care looks different than it does for puppies and adults. Depending on their size and breed, a dog’s golden years may begin when they’re eight years old. It’s important to adapt their care accordingly to ensure older dogs are happy and comfortable in their senior years. Here are six tips about how to care for a senior dog. 1. Schedule Regular Veterinary Visits Regular check-ups are essential for any dog, especially seniors. Your veterinarian will likely want to see your pup more frequently so they can identify...
Scared Rescue Dog with PTSD Slowly Calms Due to Supportive New Fur Mom
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! Romeo, Romeo, here art thou! My four-legged adoptee from GRRR came with the name Rocky. He is a “Golden Shepherd” who hailed from Oklahoma. My dearest friend, Dianne, went with me to do the Meet and Greet on February 2, 2020, an amazing day just because of the numbers. There was absolutely no question for Dianne and me that he was the right and perfect four-legged child for...
Pitbull Finds A Forever Home And Brings Along Her Favorite Stuffed Toy
Some dogs get a bad rap just because they are of a particular breed. This includes pit bulls, but many pitbull owners will tell you they are the sweetest dogs. Many people at the Richmond Animal Care and Control would agree. It has been their experience that pit bulls that find their way into their shelter have the sweetest disposition. Photo: Facebook/Richmond Animal Care and Control That was the case with one particular pitbull named Waffle Sizzli. Not only does she have a sweet disposition, but she also has a lot of stuffed toys that she...
Luke is One of Those Special Dogs That Struggles with the Stress of Shelter Life. Can You Help?
Meet Luke, a friendly boy who found himself at Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson, Arizona, through no fault of his own. Luke’s one of those special dogs that struggle with the stress of shelter life but almost immediately relaxes once they’re away from the kennel. He’s a 4-year-old neutered pit bull terrier that weighs approximately 68 pounds, but those are merely stats. Here’s what just a few of his many fans have said about this sweet, special boy to give you a better picture of what to expect: Photo: Pima Animal...
Chihuahua Tries To Make A Baby Happy In The Most Adorable Way
It’s always heartwarming to see a dog and baby get along nicely. Some research even shows that having a pet in the family helps the child to become an animal lover for the rest of their life. The baby in the following video seems to be on its way to having a wonderful relationship with the dog in the family. After all, the dog does something unthinkable to help soothe the baby when they are having a difficult time. Photo: YouTube/Edison Brian According to the original poster, the chihuahua in the video is a rescue dog. When they first...
Dog Gets Rescued After Living With A Coyote Pack For More Than Six Months
We know that dogs are very similar to other wild animals, but there are times when they may actually team up and live together. Such was the case for a stray white dog in Nevada. That dog, which they called Ghost or Coyote Dog, lived with a wild pack of coyotes for several months. People had been reporting that they saw him with the pack, and there were even times when it was reported he was leading the pack. Photo: YouTube/FOX 5 Las Vegas According to one local, Tracy Rubell, many called him Coyote Dog, but they prefer the name Ghost. Not...
Nearly 300 Desert Tortoises are Currently in Need of Happy Homes in Southern Arizona
Each year, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) finds homes for hundreds of desert tortoises surrendered to the state. Some of them were snatched from their natural habitats with the objective of keeping them as a pet. Regardless of how they end up with AZGFD, the staff there are currently caring for 288 rescued or surrendered tortoises that aren’t eligible for release back into the wild. Photo: Pixabay/GradeOne The creatures are said to be currently in a brumation period. As fall heads into winter, certain species —...
Florida Bill Would Ban Dogs From Sticking their Heads Out of Car Windows, Among Other Restrictions
A proposed bill in Florida would make it illegal for a dog to sit/stand in a driver’s lap or poke its head out of the windows of a moving vehicle, among several other restrictions. The said intent of Senate Bill 932, filed by state Sen. Lauren Book (D-Broward), is to protect animals on several fronts. It includes provisions that would make it illegal to transport canines “on the running board, fender, hood, or roof of a motor vehicle,” as well as in a trunk or enclosed cargo space or a vehicle being towed. On top of those...
