Polish Organization Classifies Cats As ‘Invasive Alien Species’
The Polish Academy of Sciences recently classified domestic cats as an “invasive alien species.” The institution wants to encourage cat owners to keep their cats inside where they will not harm birds and other wildlife, but it could also lead to mass culls or animal abuse toward domestic pets and feral cats alike. Source: Wikimedia CommonsThe Polish Academy of Sciences recently classified domestic cats as an “invasive alien species.” Culls or mass killings are still used to control fast-breeding cat populations in the...
Elephants Rush Into Pool To Save Baby Elephant From Drowning In Viral Video
Elephants are intelligent and compassionate animals who form extremely close bonds with their herd. When a baby elephant fell into the deep end of a pool at Seoul Garden Park Zoo in South Korea two adult elephants rushed to the rescue. A viral video shared on Twitter by Gabriele Corno showed the amazing rescue. The baby, who was presumably standing next to its mother, was investigating the water with its trunk when it fell into the pool. Mama started to panic and pace as another adult elephant came over to help. Screenshot: Twitter/Gabriele...
All You Need to Know About Worms in Dog Poop
Intestinal parasites, or worms in dog poop, pose a risk for puppies through senior dogs. Armed with what worms look like in dog poop, what to do next and how to easily prevent worms are simple ways to protect pups from potentially serious health problems and stop the spread. What do worms look like in dog poop? Of the six common intestinal parasites found in dog poop — coccidia, giardia, whipworms, tapeworms, roundworms and hookworms — only the last three are easily visible in dog stool. Tapeworms look like little white grains of...
Signs your pet needs a probiotic
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Why ultra-specific processing is the key to colostrum
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
What are Slow Feeder Dog Bowls and How to Use Them
Ever watched your dog eat and think, He’s not even chewing? Many dogs literally inhale their food. This can cause them to vomit, choke or bloat, which can be deadly. So how do you get your dog to eat slower? Slow feeder dog bowls and slow feeder inserts can help alleviate these issues and provide many other benefits by making your dog eat slower. Benefits of Slow Feeder Dog Bowls and Slow Feeder Inserts Slow feeder dog bowls come in varying sizes, materials and patterns to accommodate different dog breeds. © Longfin Media / Getty...
Bernese Mountain Dog
Traits Big and soft Gentle Mellow Great with kids Ideal Human Companion Singles Outdoorsy types Sporty types Families What They Are Like to Live With Bernese Mountain Dogs are calm, gentle companions. As puppies, they may seem a little rambunctious. By adulthood they become mellower and more easygoing. They have a tough, working dog exterior, but they truly love being at home, surrounded by family and friends. They are wonderful companions to children and sometimes take other pets (even cats) under their care. Bernese Mountain Dogs also have...
Webcast: Register now to learn all about care pathways
Care Pathways are standardized plans for animals that have the same type of condition. Join Maddie’s Fund® Director of Outreach and Research, Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB on Wednesday, August 31 at 12:00 PM PT/3:00 PM ET for an important webcast on this topic. In “Using Care Pathways to Manage Your Shelter Behavior Program,” Dr. Segurson will talk about care pathways regarding behavior and how we can utilize them pathways to improve our shelter behavior programs. They allow for individualized support while ensuring...
Mother Elephant Asks Humans for Help to Save her Endangered Calf
Mothers would do anything for their children. The love they have knows no bounds — whether they’re humans or animals. From birth, mother and child build their bond through feeding and teaching them survival. Most animals cling to their mothers for about 3 months before gaining independence. Within those months, babies are nurtured and protected in a home built by their mom. There’s nothing more comforting than having a mother who loves and cares for you even before you are born. Photo: PxHere A mother’s love would even...
Millions of People are Just as Happy as This Dog Upon Learning Her Tumor is not Cancerous
Many of us have experienced losing our pets forever. Some have lost theirs to cancer. And so, upon viewing this video of a Golden Retriever’s reaction about her tumor being negative for cancer, many feel just as happy and relieved; others could not help their tears from falling. Photo: Tiktok/astro 879 It is some kind of miracle if you ask the experts, according to the owner of this Golden Retriever named Lily. In the video, her owner was talking to Lily who was listening in earnest. “You had a six-pound tumor removed from your...
