Top 5 signs your dog needs ‘warming’ food
Did you know the ‘temperature’ of your dog’s diet can impact everything from their health to their energy levels and even their emotional well-being? According to Eastern Food Therapy (EFT) our bodies run either warm, cool or neutral and eating specific foods can help correct any imbalances. For dogs that run too cool, a warming diet is the answer. Tip: A healthy dog has neutral energy, which means they will be alert, active and happy. The top 5 signs your dog has too much cool energy are: Frequent Colds and...
How Your Pet Parenting Style Affects Your Dog’s Behavior
It’s not only kids who are being molded by their parents’ ways. Researchers at Oregon State University found that different pet-parenting styles affect the patterns of their dogs’ behavior. We broke down the three different pet-parenting styles addressed in the study and how dogs respond to them. Authoritative dog owners Dogs with authoritative owners, who were characterized by high expectations and high responsiveness to their dog’s needs, were the most secure, social and sensitive to social context. They were also...
Farm Animals Go Unprotected During Disasters, And Millions Die Because No Laws Protect Them
When natural disasters strike, animal shelters can find themselves overwhelmed with pets, while dealing with reduced or damaged facilities. There are federal resources that support the rescue and care of household pets, but many other animals are being left behind to face a horrific death. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has several Individual Assistance programs designed to support disaster survivors and household pets, under the >PETS Act passed in 2006 shortly after Hurricane Katrina. This law requires that states...
Your Guide to Camping with Dogs
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How To Train an Aussiedoodle
An Aussiedoodle is a hybrid of an Australian Shepherd and a Poodle. Aussiedoodles were first intentionally bred in North America in the late 1990s or early 2000s. Aussiedoodles are extremely intelligent, energetic dogs. They aren’t for couch potatoes, but they can be great for active families who want a companion for long walks, running and hiking. They have a life expectancy of 10 to 13 years. So, if you want a playful, loyal, athletic dog, an Aussiedoodle can be the right dog for you. Aussiedoodle personality traits To understand how...
New Help for Dogs with Cancer
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, approximately 1 in 4 dogs will, at some stage in their lives, develop a tumor, and almost 50 % of dogs over age 10 will develop cancer. But efforts are underway to help pets improve life quality and expectancy — and help owners cope. Three organizations helping your dog with cancer: The Pet Cancer Foundation The Pet Cancer Foundation officially launched in October 2022 and next year seeks to invest $2.5 million in research for earlier cancer detection in pets, $1 million to...
A holistic healthcare plan for senior dogs and cats
Following this 5-point holistic healthcare plan will help your senior dog or cat stay well and live longer. As a holistic veterinarian, I like to divide my patients into three populations based on age. The first stage is puppyhood and kittenhood (until animals are 12 months old), then adulthood (five to ten years depending on breed). Finally comes the senior or geriatric stage, which lasts from around eight to ten years until death (usually 15 to 20 years, depending on breed and species). Dividing the population in this fashion allows me to...
It’s Time for Holiday Pet Photos and Greeting Cards Featuring Your Favorite Fur Babies with Santa!
The holidays are upon us, signaling the need for involved pet parents to get on the stick and start thinking about photos with Santa or greeting cards featuring their fuzzy little pride and joy. If you’re dying to create lasting images of your fur kids sitting on Santa’s lap or group shots to be sent out as Christmas cards, don’t wait until the last minute like last year and flub it. There are places you can go besides the mall to get pictures taken with holiday backdrops and props to add to your photo album. Photo:...
Buster The Trampoline Dog From The Iconic John Lewis Commerical Has Died
The iconic dog from the 2016 John Lewis trampoline Christmas commercial passed away at 12 years old. Biff the boxer played Buster in the popular commercial and quickly became a fan-favorite. Photo: YouTube/ProTrampolines In the commercial, Buster can be seen jumping on a trampoline on Christmas morning, bursting with joy and enthusiasm. You can see the commercial for yourself below: [embedded content] Jan Patten, Biff’s owner, started the dog his own Instagram account where she could share updates about him for his fans. While Biff...
Clever Deaf Puppy Learns Sign Language In Just 8 Weeks
Animals are smarter than we give them credit for, especially dogs. Both old and young dogs alike can learn new tricks, and dogs can even learn new languages! Photo: YouTube/SWNS Seven-month-old Rafa, for example, has been learning sign language and picked up nine signs in just 8 weeks! According to SWNS, 41-year-old Jo Le Page welcomed Rafa into her family back in June, but she didn’t realize the pup was deaf at the time. After having Rafa for a little bit, Jo realized something was off. Eventually, she put the pieces together and...
