Ask Dr. Aziza: How to Check Your Dog’s Vitals
As a veterinarian, there are many things I observe and measure to assess the health of a dog. If you’re interested in learning how to do the same, I recommend keeping it simple and sticking to the fundamentals, which is learning how to check your dog’s vitals. When learning how to check dog vitals, there are four key signs you’ll need to focus on: Vital sign #1: Temperature Dogs have higher normal body temperatures compared to us humans – the average temperature range for a dog is 100.5 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. At...
Keep Your Cat Cool on hot Summer Days
Extreme heat and humidity can make your cat uncomfortable and may even be life-threatening. Here are 9 ways to keep him cool on sizzling summer days. Summers are getting warmer, even in parts of the world unaccustomed to extreme temperatures. Excessive heat can be as dangerous to cats as it is to dogs and people. Even indoor cats may need protection from the heat, especially during stretches of extreme temperatures and high humidity. Read on for tips on how to keep your cat cool when it’s sweltering outside. 9 ways to keep your cat...
Why Is My Dog Shaking?
Shake. Shiver. Tremble. Quiver. All describe the deliberate — and sometimes uncontrollable — body action by dogs. Dogs shake their bodies for a variety of reasons that run the gamut from displaying utter excitement to fending off cold temperatures to dealing with a serious underlying medical issue. Some causes of this body shaking are easy to identify, such as witnessing a noise-phobic dog tremble out of fear at the explosive sounds of thunder or fireworks. In other instances, the reason behind the body shaking may be hard to...
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Rhino Surprisingly Appeared Amidst a Fun Soccer Game and Won’t Walk Leave the Field
A moment becomes remarkable when something surprising happens amidst the situation. Animals, particularly those species that rarely interact with humans, create funny and weird interactions. One moment a simple scenario turns into a core memory when an animal suddenly barges in, as if the event made them curious and wanted to see if it would also be fun for them. People are often shocked at first and then thrilled. Once they realize what’s happening before their eyes, they know they must capture the moment. Photo: Twitter/Susanta Nanda...
This Woman Takes Her Dog and Horse Out for a Skate Instead of a Walk
When a person adopts a pet, the animal becomes their best friend and most cherished companion. Doing activities with them is one of the most anticipated moments in your daily life. Even lounging on the bed with them during the weekends gives you happiness. And just like you, your pets are excited to spend time with you, especially outside. Once you’ve built a routine, you will find them waiting by the door on schedule every day. Photo: TikTok/vandiego.rico Pet parents have various ways to bond with their babies, including walking, road...
Injured Dog Hides In A Drain Pipe Until Help Finally Arrives
A sweet senior dog was given a second chance at life thanks to rescuers who refused to give up on him. It all started when rescuers with Diasozo Animal Rescue Team in Greece got a call about a dog wedged in a drain pipe. Photo: YouTube/DAR Animal Rescue When they arrived on the scene, they discovered the dog was “injured and absolutely terrified.” DAR Animal Rescue shared about the rescue on YouTube, explaining that their initial attempts to pull the dog free from the pipe were met with growls. It was clear that the pup wanted to...
Stray, or Possibly Lost, Cat Surprises Cat Sitter Caring for Two Other Felines
Guest post by Madolline Gourley, traveling cat sitter from Brisbane, Australia. I’d only been in town for a few hours when I heard a loud meow coming from downstairs. I wasn’t sure if I was hearing things, or if it was one of the two cats I was tasked with looking after, but I went to investigate. The meow didn’t belong to Rio or Luna, the sibling duo I was here to care for, but it was coming from a third cat who really wanted my attention. PHOTO: MADOLLINE GOURLEY Kitty had climbed over the back fence into the courtyard,...
A Nearly Decade-Old Mystery Involving Coyotes and a Canadian Hiker Who Died May Finally Be Solved
Coyotes have definitely gotten a lot bolder, and some even say more aggressive. But statistically, they aren’t commonly involved in attacks on humans — especially those leading to fatalities. But back in 2009, a 19-year-old hiker traversing Canada’s Cape Breton Highlands National Park was reportedly attacked by a pack of coyotes. Seemingly unprovoked, the strange and tragic incident left scientists baffled by Taylor Mitchell’s death. A first in Canada, the only other fatal attack in North America occurred in 1981 with...
Tiny Dachshund Loves Hopping Through Deep Snow
Dogs tend to have one of two reactions to snow: They either love it, or they hate it. My mom’s dog absolutely hates anything wet. If we plopped her little Yorkie mix into the white stuff, she’d be so mad and probably pout for the rest of the week! My dog, on the other hand, can’t get enough of the stuff. It’s unfortunate because we live in a temperate climate where snow is hard to come by, but when he gets a chance to frolic in it, he goes absolutely crazy. Photo: YouTube/Suzanne Flook Little Maddie can relate to him,...
