Can Tui Na help your dog or cat live longer
Otherwise known as acupressure-massage, Tui Na is an ancient Chinese modality that can contribute to health and longevity in dogs and cats. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if our dogs and cats lived as long as we do? While that’s not achievable, unfortunately, we can nevertheless take measures to help ensure our companion animals stay healthy so they can live as long as possible. Among the many modalities and therapies that can boost wellness and contribute to longevity is Tui Na, the original Chinese modality of acupressure-massage. The...
Who Do You Want to Be? Use This ‘3 Words’ Exercise to Find Out
I think a lot about the way I am perceived, or the way I’ll be described when I leave this world. Sometimes I’m really disappointed in myself but other times, I know I got it right. Maya Angelou said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” How do you want to be described by the world? If you could choose three words to describe yourself, and how you want to be remembered, what would those words be? I am…...
Donating pet food is just one way to #BeAHelper
We recently shared the new public service announcement (PSA) campaign, “Pets and People Together,” that aims to inspire pet lovers everywhere to #BeAHelper. The message of the campaign comes from the understanding that at some point in our lives, each of us may experience a crisis that can temporarily impact our ability to care for our pets. Whether it be an unexpected hospital stay, an overseas deployment or being faced with financial or housing-related challenges, communities have a vital role to play in preserving the human-pet...
Expert Explains Why You Should Never Kiss Your Dog On The Mouth
Having a dog is loads of fun. It’s basically like having a best friend and a number one fan all wrapped into one. We often love to cozy up to our dogs and spoil them with scratches, kisses, and cuddles. However, you should never ever kiss your dog on the mouth. And if you didn’t already know that, this is why. Photo: Pexels/Ivan Babydov According to one TikTok user (who is a physician’s assistant), the reason is not only because it’s weird, but because a dog licks its own butt. If you couldn’t guess, the...
Worker Saves Dog From Railroad Tracks Before Oncoming Train Arrives
Heroes don’t wear capes, they look like normal, everyday people. One train worker became a hero when he saved a dog who was stuck on a train track. According to The Mirror, 56-year-old ticket dateline assistant, Paul Hawthorn, was doing his typical Monday routine at the Leagrave Station in Luton when a dog wandered onto the live train tracks. Photo: TikTok/@getinthebarth He had to get the dog off the tracks quickly, and he managed to do so with the help of a croissant. Paul was truly a hero, helping to save that pooch from a horrific...
Dog Graduates From High School Alongside His Favorite Human
Graduation Day is a momentous, happy occasion for any high school student. However, for one high school senior, Tyler McCready, graduation could’ve been one of those milestones that he missed were it not for his best friend and constant companion, Sinatra. The beautiful miniature Australian Shepherd isn’t just Tyler’s pet pooch, he’s also his lifesaver, as the dog is trained as a diabetes dog. Photo: Wikimedia Commons According to Arkansas Online, Tyler lives with Type 1 diabetes, and Sinatra accompanies him everywhere...
Golden Retriever Lets Himself In Neighbor’s House For Nap Everyday
Typically speaking, it’s usually cats who are often found making themselves at home in someone else’s home. Don’t know why that is, but cats just seem to have an air of confidence that the entire world is theirs and we’re just living in it. However, sometimes dogs might get a little too cozy in someone else’s house. Take he adorable little Golden Retriever who made a new friend when he wandered into one woman’s home and took a nap, for example. Photo: Pexels/ Helena Lopes According to a Facebook post by...
Kittens Rescued From Bodega Basement Get Pampered With A Bath
It was a lucky day for two little kittens named Pico and Guac. The tiny pair were found in the basement of a Brooklyn bodega and were then rescued by Flatbush Cats. Following their rescue, it was time for this adorable pair to get beautified in anticipation of a new life. Of course, the pampering just had to be captured on video because why wouldn’t you film two kittens having a spa day? Photo: Flatbush Cats As stated in the video, “Former bodega kittens enjoying a spa day.” Pico and Guac were in for a change. Not only were...
Paitent Cat Waits At The Door Each Morning To Greet The Mailman
It is typically dogs who have a relationship with the mailman – good or bad. We’ve seen plenty of videos online that feature dogs either loving their neighborhood mailman or losing their minds over their daily nemesis. Either way, most of these mailman videos feature dogs at the center of them. However, that is not the case for the following TikTok video. Photo: TikTok/@marisajaffe As it turns out, there is one little feline whose favorite part of the day is when mail gets delivered. According to cat mom, Marisa Jaffe, her cat...
Bold Cat Joins Rescue Pitties On Camping Adventures
Anything you can do, I can do better…that has got to be the motto of cats when facing their canine counterparts. We’ve seen so many videos of cats either imitating or outsmarting their canine companions, and it’s quite adorable. One little cat, in particular, pretty much thinks she’s a dog in all but body form. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo Wasabi lives up to her name in that she’s got the spicy sass of a cat. She also likes to do all the things that the dogs in her family like to do. Of course, when Wasabi’s...
