Dolphin Off Texas Coast Is Acting “Aggressive” Due To Prolonged Human Interaction
Dolphins are social mammals and form close bonds. However, those bonds should only be with other dolphins – not humans. The striking marine animals capture the attention of beachgoers and boaters but should be admired from afar. When humans interact and continue to interact with a dolphin it can become dangerous for the dolphin and humans. Sadly, that is what has occurred on the coast of Texas. A dolphin off the shores of North Padre Island has been labeled “aggressive” by biologists. National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
5 Simple Solutions On How To Keep Cats Away From Your Precious Garden
Ah! The feeling of lounging in your garden after a hard day at work. Nothing feels quite as relaxing as being in the presence of your lush green buddies. PHOTO: Pixabay/Hans Having a garden may come with a lot of pros, but taking care of it? Some may think it’s a lot of work and having pests and other animals that may snoop in the garden is a whole different story. I have personally experienced some troubles in our own garden before. From having to deal with snails and bugs that eat our plant’s leaves, wild dogs that pee on the...
How to Identify Tick Bites on Dogs and Next Steps to Take
Disclaimer: If you purchase items through links on our site we may earn a commission. Here’s how to easily identify tick bites on dogs: 1. The site of a tick bite on a dog will have a small red bump like a mosquito bite. 2. Tick bites should not make your dog itch. 3. Tick bites on your dog will go away on their own in a few days. But, there’s still the risk of infection, even if your dog takes preventative tick medication and you’ve completely removed the tick. What are signs of infection from tick bites on a dog? Your dog...
How to Remove a Tick from a Dog and Prevent Tick Borne Disease
Victoria Arnold Victoria Arnold is a freelance copywriter for the dog industry with two furbabies of her own. She’s passionate about healthy dog care, training and helping dog parents through the ups and downs of pet parenting. Check out her website: VictoriaLynnAgency.com. Source:...
Take a Hiking Adventure Like a Pro
The state of the world over the past few years has coaxed more and more people into doing outdoor activities. The fresh air of a trail is a safe place where both humans and dogs can exercise and find some inner peace amongst nature’s beauty. We found three cool people who make a living having adventures with their four-legged friends. THE BLOGGER: Jen Sotolongo Owner of the blog Long Haul Trekkers: Outdoor Adventures with Dogs, Jen Sotolongo’s focus is to share how-to’s for getting outdoors with your dog, adventure trips and...
After Attending Zoom Classes With Her Owner, Clever Cat Joins Graduating Class In Austin, Texas
Millions of students graduate from U.S. colleges each year. Down in Austin, Texas, this year’s graduating class also included one curious cat. According to Fox 7 Austin, the 1.5-year-old cat donned a miniature graduation robe and cap to “graduate” alongside her owner, Francesca Bourdier, from the University of Texas at Austin. Photo: YouTube/Fox 7 Austin According to Bourdier, Suki faithfully attended each one of her lectures, which were largely conducted online over Zoom. Suki was such a good student that she never missed a...
Family Learns Newly Adopted Cat Has Potentially Fatal Disease, But They Stick with Him
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! On October 1, we found ourselves in a local animal shelter to help look for a friend’s lost cat. As we were leaving, we couldn’t help but notice two adorable 3-month-old kittens that were brothers. The shelter was running a “pumpkin spice” promotion for the month of October, where you could adopt an orange, black, or “spiced” colored kitten for $5. We...
What Colors Can Dogs See?
What colors can dogs see? Although dogs don’t get to enjoy the entire rainbow of colors like humans do, they can see certain colors like yellow and blue, plus shades of gray. So if you were you ever told that dogs can see only in black and white, this isn’t actually true. The colors that humans and dogs see is determined by nerve cells in their eyes called cones. Humans have three cones that discern combinations of red, green and blue. Dogs have only two cones that identify shades of blue and yellow. This two colored, or...
Dug Up at Dogster: June 2022 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
School’s out for summer, and that means more quality time outside with your pup. Even if you don’t have any vacation time to spare, you’re in luck: This month’s dog holidays include Take Your Dog to Work Day and Take Your Pet to Work Week. Check out the rest of the June dog holidays and events in your area. We hope to see you there!Don’t see your dog event on the list? Email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com and we will include your dog event. Monthly June 2022 Holidays Pet preparedness month Foster a pet month Social...
Top basic supplements for dogs and cats
The market is awash in pet supplements, so if you’re having a hard time figuring out what your dog or cat really needs, it’s not surprising. Here’s an overview of the top basic supplements every dog or cat should have. The foundation of any health care program for dogs and cats, regardless of age and breed, is a healthy diet, well-chosen and appropriate supplements, minimal vaccines and medications, and veterinary check-ups. Regular testing can help diagnose disease in its early stages, and allow for any tweaking of diet and...
