Rottweiler Regains His Mobility Thanks to Printed Prosthetic
A young Rottweiler has been given a new lease on life following innovative, groundbreaking prosthetic surgery. Fitted with a printed artificial foot, three-year-old Covid went from facing a life of disability, to regaining his mobility and quality of life. When Covid first arrived at Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute in South Africa, he had a severe and debilitating injury to his right front paw. It was a nerve-wracking time for everyone because the conventional treatment for such an extensive wound would normally be amputation. Lead surgeon...
Wild Alaska Fish Oil Products – Straight from the Source
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Help Clear Overcrowded Shelters By Flying Over 100 Dogs & Cats to Freedom
On August 13th as part of the 10th annual Clear The Shelters month-long campaign, The Animal Rescue Site and Greater Good Charities are partnering with Hill’s Pet Nutrition to fly over 100 pets to new homes from overcrowded shelters in the South to shelters in the Northeast that have more room and more adopters. The flight will depart from New Orleans and land in Morristown to give dozens of homeless pets a second chance to find a forever home. Photo: Good Direction Media NBCUniversal Local’s nationwide pet adoption and donation...
Why Does My Dog Eat Their Own Poop? 8 Vet-Reviewed Reasons and Tips
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Dogs often engage in certain behaviors that seem strange to us but are completely normal for them. While it’s gross to think about, eating poop is a common behavior in dogs, especially when they’re puppies. It’s called coprophagia. It’s best to discourage them from turning this behavior into a habit since they can reinfect themselves with parasites by eating their own poop. Eating other...
Webcast: Managing arousal in the shelter setting
If you’re looking to bring new ideas to your organizations about dog and cat behavior then consider joining Maddie’s® Monthly Behavior Connection. This monthly webcast is held on the fourth Thursday of the month at 12PM PT/3PM ET and is an opportunity hear from speakers about behavior medications, modifying animal behavior, assessing and improving animal well-being (welfare) and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats. This month, the meeting with be all about managing arousal in the...
Can Dogs Eat Ginger Snaps? Vet-Verified Facts & Explanation
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead Ginger snaps are a spiced cookie that’s synonymous with the holiday season. They’re slightly sweet without being too overpowering, and deliciously crunchy. While you may enjoy them, ginger snaps aren’t something we recommend offering your dog. Ginger snaps aren’t inherently toxic, but that doesn’t mean that they’re healthy for your dog, either. Read on to learn...
How to Stop My Dog From Licking Their Paws: 11 Vet-Approved Tips
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Dogs never cease to fascinate us with their unusual behaviors and quirky mannerisms. From a classic case of the zoomies to concentrated tail-chasing sessions, the causes of our dog’s behaviors aren’t always easily identifiable. Paw licking is one of those behaviors that can either be completely normal or indicative of an issue. While some degree of paw licking occasionally can be part of your pup’s...
Why Do Dogs Eat Leaves? Vet-Verified Reasons & Risks
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead While dogs have a reputation for being meat lovers, their diet actually follows an omnivorous style. Dogs can safely eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, some of which they may actually enjoy. While it’s not very common, there are instances when a dog will start to eat tree leaves. Some dogs may simply like the taste and texture of leaves, but eating leaves can also be linked with an...
This World Elephant Day, Learn More About Threats to Elephants and How You Can Help
Elephant populations used to be plentiful across Africa and Asia. In fact, in Africa, their numbers were as high as 10 million in 1930. Now, though, that figure has fallen to about 415,000. Matters are even worse for Asian elephants, who number only about 50,000 these days. World Elephant Day, held on August 12, celebrates these majestic animals and brings awareness to their plight, with all three species either endangered or critically endangered. Mark the occasion by learning why these animals are important, why they’re threatened,...
As Fires and Heatwaves Hit Greece, You’ve Helped Us Rescue Impacted Wildlife
Wildfire season is getting more intense everywhere, especially in Greece. The country’s warm, dry summers already made fires likely, but stronger heatwaves and more prolonged dry spells are intensifying their impact. With your free clicks, trivia participation, shopping for a cause, and donations, you’ve helped us team up with an organization rescuing wildlife amid the fires and the heat. Athens-based ANIMA – Hellenic Wildlife Care Association recently benefitted from a $5,000 cash grant from Greater Good Charities ahead of...
