Dr. Aziza’s Ultimate Guide to Dog Poop
Let’s face it, poop is gross. Although there is nothing appealing about feces, as a pet owner it is important to keep an eye on your dog’s poop since it can often be a stinky clue to your dog’s health. To help you know what to look out for, and whether it’s time to call the vet, I’ve put together the ultimate guide to dog poop. Confirmation of bowel movement: This may seem obvious, but it is important to know that your dog is, in fact, pooping and how often. If there is no poop, that could be due to your dog not...
Are Dog Anxiety Medications Right For Your Dog?
Have you ever wondered if your dog needed anxiety medication? Just like people can experience debilitating anxiety and need professional support, the same is true for dogs. Anxiety medication prescribed by your dog’s veterinarian can be used to treat a variety of canine anxiety conditions from daily anxiety to situational anxiety, such as thunderstorms or fireworks. When used properly under the guidance of a veterinarian or veterinary behaviorist, and in conjunction with behavioral modification training, anxiety medication can...
A Rose Gold Best Friend Set Is a Must for Moms and Pampered Pups
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With pets.findhelp.com, Pet Support Is Just A Click Away!
Simply enter your zip code, then search pets.findhelp.com for whatever pet services you’re interested in, from pet food pantries and training, to veterinary care, and more. An exciting new tool launched live this month: pets.findhelp.com. Think Yelp for free and low cost pet support services. Pet support is just a click away! This platform changes the game for struggling pet owners, who may have thought their only option was to give up a loved pet to a shelter. Human Animal Support Services created this free, first-of-its-kind platform...
Register now for the Return to Home Challenge!
Have you registered for the Return to Home Challenge yet? The application period ends Monday, August 1. At its core, the Return to Home Challenge is simple. Find a pet? Get it home. That home might be a cozy apartment, a house with a big yard or, if you’re a community cat, an abandoned lot. And as if returning a dog or cat to its human isn’t reward enough, there’s $300,000 available in grant prizes. For the month of October, 17 national organizations are inviting animal shelters and rescue organizations who handle...
A Guy Fosters One Cat which Led to Unexpected Changes at Home
Animals can bring positive changes in a person’s life — humankind is blessed with their existence. This is the common denominator of most pet owners. The pets they adopted have changed their life and saved them from sadness. It’s one of the main reasons why some people suddenly turn into pet lovers. Once they experience the love and joy of living with a pet, you’ll just find yourself hooked. Abdul was one of those people who had gone through the same changes. He was not a cat person — he didn’t even grow up...
PG Animal Shelter is Under Fire for Euthanizing a Rescue Dog
Animal welfare advocates were alarmed by the actions of the PG animal shelter concerning a six-year-old rescue dog. According to reports, the animal shelter euthanized George even though he was microchipped. A rescue group was responsible for George, but the animal shelter did not contact them. The animal service workers were investigated for killing the hound. Photo: Youtube/WUSA9 An anonymous dog rescuer posted the story of George on Facebook in the page named, George the Amazing Hound. Apparently, George was surrendered to the rescue...
A Man Just Wanted To Spend His Birthday With His Mom But Things Didn’t Quite Work Out His Way
Can’t a guy just celebrate his birthday with his mom in peace? A man from Arizona planned a trip to El Paso, Texas to celebrate his 54th birthday with his mom and things didn’t quite go the way he wanted it to. PHOTO: Unsplash/Anderson Schmig Mario Castro was on his way to his mother’s house when his trip took a turn for the worse. “I called my mom, I told her I’m just an hour and a half away. I’ll be right there,” Castro said in an interview. But Castro didn’t make it to his mom’s house....
Golden Retriever Side-Eyes The Family’s New Baby
When a new baby is welcomed home, the family dynamic can totally shift. For families who have pets, bringing a baby home can either be really exciting or really nerve-wracking. Some dogs are eager to act as guardians of their baby brothers and sisters, while others are jealous of the attention the new baby gets. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo A golden retriever named Bear definitely falls into the latter category, but his baby sister was doing her best to win him over. When Winter came into the family, Bear wasn’t sure what to think....
Mother Squirrel Goes Apartment Hunting in the French Country
Starting a new life gives that exciting feeling which will push you to create changes. Some people make changes in life by finding a new place to live and collecting memories. For an expecting female squirrel, the first goal on her list is to find the coziest place for her babies. This squirrel was found by residents of an apartment in Paris, and they documented the French squirrel’s daily progress in building her nest. Photo: Youtube/TheDodo The squirrel was on her nesting stage when she came upon the apartment. Nesting is a maternal...
