Water-Loving Cat Goes On Adventures Around The World
When most people think of having a cat as a pet, they picture an indoor cuddle bug who might occasionally venture outside to lay in the sun or chase some squirrels. Cats don’t often get out much in the same way that dogs do. They don’t go on walks on leashes, ride in the car around town, or take trips to the dog park. At least, most cats don’t. Bao Zi, however, is living a different life than most pet cats and she’s on a mission to dispel “the myth that cats should stay home.” Photo: YouTube/The Dodo When...
How Much Food to Feed My Dog — Based on Breed and Size
How much food you feed your dog is a more important question than you may think. When incorrect, the caloric and nutritional makeup of your dog’s food and treats can have an adverse effect on his standard of living and overall length of life. Discuss the topic with your trusted veterinarian in an open and honest dialogue. Together you can come up with a plan that will allow you to help your dog remain healthy. How do I know how much to feed my dog? When looking at the amount of food per day a dog should have, your vet will look at a...
What Can I Give My Dog for Diarrhea?
It’s common for dogs to have diarrhea occasionally. A dog’s digestive system is part of his immune system and works to reset itself when things get off track by cleansing the body of harmful materials. A healthy dog with a strong immune system will return to normal in about 2 to 4 days. There are things you can give your dog for diarrhea to help him recover. What to do if your dog has diarrhea Many things can cause dog diarrhea, from stress to dietary changes, and even food allergies. If your dog acts otherwise normal, don’t...
Hot And Windy Weather Impacts Horse’s Mood, Study Finds
Have you ever noticed that your horse seems less willing and sometimes irritable on windy, hot days? Well, you were not imagining it. According to a study performed by researchers at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland, the summer weather can impact our horse’s mood. Photo: Pixabay/rihaij 16 Anglo-Arabian geldings were used in the study that ran during the warm months, July 1 to September 1. To make sure they received the most accurate results, they used the same riders and had the horses exercised at the same time each...
Find Freshpet Dog Food at Walmart and Other Retailers
Over the years, Freshpet has expanded to be stocked in several retailers across the country. Now pet parents can find Freshpet dog food in Walmart, Target, and a variety of pet stores both big and small. Accessibility within the pet food space is incredibly important for pet parents. After all, it provides them with more options to feed their furry friends, while making finding their preferred products a much less stressful process. Here, we explore a few of the establishments pet parents can find our recipes as well as our goal of increasing...
Why you should weigh your cat every month
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Stray Cat Suffering From Glaucoma Loses His Eyes But Gains a Forever Home
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 catch and release and feed the strays and ferals in my neighborhood. One evening as I was getting ready to feed them, I noticed Scar. He was a big, fluffy grey kitty that would hang around a big orange kitty I had named Mufasa (hence the name Scar). CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / SUNNY22 Well, as the months went by, I noticed that Scar’s eyes were dilated and looked to be larger than...
Emaciated Dog Abandoned In Bushes Along Popular Boston Greenway Rescued By Good Samaritan
A good Samaritan came upon an emaciated dog huddled in the bushes near a popular bike trail in Boston and stopped to help. The little dog was malnourished and missing most of his fur. He was covered in scabs and clearly lived in deplorable conditions. The sick dog was dumped in the woods by his heartless owner and left to die. The kindhearted person who found him decided to name the Chihuahua “Bailey” and wrapped him in a towel before bringing him to Malden Police Department. Photo: Pixabay/ Pam Patterson He was skin and bones and...
The Eager, Dynamic Wire Fox Terrier
A hardy, mid-sized breed, the Wire Fox Terrier rarely turns down a chase, a hunt or an invite to playtime. Tenacious yet amiable, determined yet devoted, this Terrier stands on the tiptoe of expectation, ever ready for life’s adventures. Wire Fox Terrier pedigree and history Developed in the 19th century British Isles, the alert and active Wire Fox Terrier was bred to hunt, as well as to find and kill farm vermin. His likely ancestors were black-and-tan working rough-coated Terriers originating in Wales and northern England. The Wire...
Why Are Dogs Scared of Vacuums and What To Do About It
Does your dog run and cower when you bring the vacuum out? Or maybe he lunges and barks at the vacuum? Vacuums are among the sounds dogs hate. Professional dog trainer Marj Ediger explains why dogs are scared of vacuums and what to do about it. Why Dogs Are Scared of Vacuums? Vacuums are loud, have a strange odor and are large moving objects inside a dog’s home, explains Marji, which is why dogs bark at vacuums. If you think a vacuum is loud, imagine being a dog. They hear high pitches, that humans can’t, coming from vacuums and...
