Blind Dog Care Tips to Help Your Fur Baby Feel Much More Comfortable at Home
Losing one of your senses is definitely something hard to accept, especially since it’s necessary to navigate one’s daily life. If it’s already difficult for humans, what more is blindness for dogs? Their other senses are heightened when they lose sight, but that doesn’t mean things get easier. Dog blindness is caused by several health issues, such as acquiring cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes, and SARDS. Aside from these health issues, canines can be born blind due to a congenital disability, and other times it results...
10 Animals That Hibernate During the Winter
As cold weather sneaks in over the winter, many of us remain indoors as much as possible until it warms up a bit. There are plenty of animals that take the next step, by being practically immobile the entire season. Here are some of the animals that steer clear of winter altogether by hibernating. Bats PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / MARTIN Bats, nature’s only free flying mammal, are not winging it when it comes to colder weather. While some species migrate to warmer climates during the winter, many enter a state known as torpor. This is when a...
Dementia Isn’t Just a Human Problem. It’s a Pet Problem, Too.
More and more data has come about in recent years pointing to the fact that keeping active and maintaining a regular exercise schedule can help keep dementia at bay in human beings. Well, now the same is thought to be true for our dogs. And why not? Exercise seems to protect brain health, whether you have two or four legs. Photo: Pixabay/AlkeMade Dementia in Dogs Cognitive decline in dogs can be stemmed by remaining active, according to research posted in Nature Scientific Reports. After analyzing data connected with more than 15,000 dogs,...
Timid Stray Settles Into Forever Home, Becomes Sneaky Bread Thief
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! Four years ago, we adopted a stray male black Labrador that was about 5- or 6-years-old. He’d been mistreated by his previous owners and was incredibly timid, missing most of his front teeth and had a cauliflower ear. He was also extremely nervous around men. On his first walk with us, something spooked him and he managed to slip free and run. We spent two agonising weeks searching...
53 Dogs Survive Plane Crash on Their Way to a Wisconsin Shelter
A harrowing story about a plane crashing with 53 dogs aboard has surfaced. It happened on November 15 while the plane was en route to the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha, Wisconsin, after departing New Orleans, Louisiana. The plane was so badly damaged after crashing onto the snow-covered Western Lakes Golf Course in Delafield, that both wings were ripped off during the terrifying landing. Bumps & Bruises Maggie Tate-Techtmann, director of organizational development at the Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS), noted that the...
What is Whisker Fatigue in Cats?
Why would a cat’s whiskers get tired? Isn’t that what whisker fatigue means, tired whiskers? We’re envisioning, drooping whiskers barely able to get through the day due to the sheer exhaustion of it all. It’s meant to be funny, but is it really that far off? What is whisker fatigue and how do one’s whiskers get it? Photo: Pixabay/Pexels Whisker Fatigue in Cats According to Dr. Minta Keyes, retired DVM from Cat Vet Tucson, in basic terms, whisker fatigue is simply overstimulation of the sensory system of the...
Great Holiday Books for Dog Lovers
Dashing Through the Snowbirds Love animals? Then you’ll love all the books in the Meg Langslow mystery series by Donna Andrews. In the 32nd merry installment, Meg has her hands full with computer programmers, family, dogs and other animals while trying to solve a murder and make the season festive in the town of Caerphilly. $26.99. Minotaur Books Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off Christmas cookie bake-off with a sprinkle of murder along with a very cute Newfoundland named Wellington make for yummy reading in the second installment...
8 Nights of Our Favorite Hanukkah Dog Toys, Treats and Sweaters
Disclaimer: If you purchase items through links on our site we may earn a commission. Hanukkah starts on December 19, and with these festive dog accessories, toys and treats, your dog will know that she’s loved a latke. Celebrate Hanukkah with your dog with these Hanukkah dog accessories: Menorah Dog Bow Tie by Delight Dapple on Etsy. Starts $7. Your pup will be picture-perfect and ready to light to menorah in this adorable Hanukkah dog bow tie. Sizes range from extra-small to extra-large. 8 Nights of Hanukkah Box by Zippy Paws $45.99....
The Story of Bessy’s Sad Search for a Forever Home
Hello, my name is Bessy. I am a very pretty spayed female that’s an interesting mix of yellow and white Australian Kelpie and American Staffordshire Terrier. If you’re unfamiliar with my breed mixture, a Kelpie is a medium-sized sheepdog capable of mustering and droving livestock — primarily sheep, cattle, and goats — with little or no guidance. That makes me pretty darn smart! Photo: Pinal County Animal Care & Control Looking for Love But as clever as I am, my heart is broken, and I’ve been left confused as...
Is Your Dog Panting Excessively?
All dogs pant, especially when it’s hot out, but excessive panting could be a danger sign. Here’s what you need to know. Summer’s here, and your dog is frolicking in the grass. His tongue is lolling and he’s panting up a storm. Most of the time, a panting dog is little cause for concern. After all, every canine pants and there are numerous reasons why, most of which are perfectly normal. Excessive panting, however, can sometimes signal a problem that requires veterinary assistance. As a dog parent, it’s important...
