What Is a Dog Sanitary Trim?
Your dog runs in from his doggy door and jumps on the couch. You smile. Then it hits you. Dog poop smell. It’s the worst. Especially if you now have to clean the couch and your dog’s behind. Luckily, a simple dog sanitary trim will keep poop off you and your furniture. What is a sanitary cut for dogs? Sanitary trims cut down the hair around the belly, the back of your dog’s legs and private parts, so that when they relieve themselves, it doesn’t get in the hair and then get spread around. Sanitary cuts for dogs are...
How to Fly with a Dog
“Where are we going,” “which airline do we choose” and “where are we staying” are a few of the questions people ask themselves as they plan for a trip. However, for dog owners who enjoy (or would like to begin) traveling with their four-legged “children,” the question of “What is the best and safest way to travel with my pet” is an important one. It’s estimated that about 2 million domestic animals travel on commercial flights each year – only 58% of them being dogs,...
Daughter’s Fear Complicates Living With Family Dog – Who Stays And Who Goes?
A woman who describes her family as “a modern Brady Bunch” recently took to Reddit for advice on a sensitive family matter, and it’s difficult to see who is in the right. Living in the household are the woman and her husband, the woman’s two children from a previous relationship, and the couple’s mutual child, now a year old. The man also has a 15-year-old daughter from a previous relationship who only spends the summers with her father. According to the woman who wrote the post, “a very good kid, gets good...
Pennsylvania Firefighters Rescue Dog From River Late At Night
Late one evening, Sharon Fire Department received a call about a dog that had fallen into the Shenango River and needed help. Firefighters immediately responded and brought the essential equipment for the nighttime water rescue. They used bright lights to shine on the dark area and a boat to travel upriver to find the dog named Dexter. However, the dog was frightened by the boat and swam away. The City of Sharon, PA posted, “Firefighter Sonny Miller entered the water and ‘made friends’ with him and finally was able to get...
Are You Making this One Mistake with Your Pet’s Dental Care?
Most dogs and cats have periodontal disease, and it’s important to pay attention to your pet’s oral hygiene. There are easy-to-use (and yummy) products on the market that can reduce plaque and tartar and prevent periodontal disease. No toothbrush required! Have you ever been too close when your dog yawned and been hit by a wall of stinky breath? Most of the time, pet parents laugh these things off. But bad breath is actually a sign of canine periodontal disease, and the mistake many guardians make is to ignore their pet’s...
Season 2 of Maddie’s Candid Conversations is coming!
Maddie’s® Candid Conversations are back! Our open, informal 30-minute conversations and Q+A with influential BIPOC leaders in our field are back with a fresh lineup of speakers. You will be inspired by their unique pathways to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity in their daily work. In our Season 2 premiere on Wednesday, August 24 at 12:00PM PT/3:00PM ET, Elijah Brice-Middleton, Director at Plainfield Area Humane Society (PAHS) in New Jersey, reveals the values and skills he uses to face challenges of being, in his...
After Hearing “Nobody Wants a One-Eyed Cat,” Family Takes One In
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! I had just moved into my first apartment as a single mother. I was feeling very alone and guilty that my daughter had no one to play with, so I decided on getting a cat. That way, we would both have a friend. After browsing the newspapers, I came across an article that read “15 kittens please help!” I called and drove over that afternoon, newly purchased cat carrier in hand....
Texas First Responders Rescue Draft Horse Trapped In Thick Mud
It was all-hands-on-deck in North Texas to save a Belgian draft horse trapped in thick mud. Denton County Emergency Services District #1 received the call for help early Sunday morning and immediately responded along with Double Oak Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters and rescuers arrived at a stock pond in Copper Canyon and found the draft horse named Bella on the bank stuck up to her belly in mud. Belgian draft horses typically weigh between 2,100-2,300 pounds, so rescuers needed to clear the mud away from Bella so they could wrap...
Mayor Max Passes Away Suddenly Leaving All Who Knew Him Heartbroken
The most honest and friendliest politician, Mayor Max the Second of Idyllwild, California, has passed away. The beloved golden retriever served his town since 2013 and was loved by all. He would greet locals and visitors on a regular basis and always made time to pose for photos. His laid-back personality and adorable face attracted people near and far. He always looked the part with a tie and sometimes a hat. His humans, Phyllis and Glenny, are heartbroken and shared the devastating news on Mayor Max’s Facebook page. A mass was...
Why Are Pet Parents Switching to Refrigerated Dog Food?
Many pet parents have made the decision to switch from dry or canned food to refrigerated dog food options. As a result, refrigerated dog foods, such as the offerings we provide at Freshpet, have taken off in recent years, giving pet parents a wide range of options for their furry friends. Pet parents who primarily purchase dry kibble and do not have much knowledge about the refrigerated, fresh dog food space may wonder what sets refrigerated dog food apart from other offerings. After all, there is such a wide selection of different types of...
