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...
Dog Loves His Buddy So Much and He Thinks He’s a Horse
Beau the dog and Knokke the horse are inseparable best buds. They won’t last a day without each other — both are sweet to one another. The black Labrador just follows the horse to spend their day with occasional scratches on the belly and kisses. Taylor Heller is the dog parent of Beau, and she lovingly shared the story of how a horse and a black lab bond every day. “From the very beginning, he wanted to be with Knokke, and he wanted to lick his nose. And he wanted to sniff him,” Taylor shared. Beau has been very...
Therapy Dogs Arrive To Comfort Grieving Community After Texas Elementary School Shooting
On Tuesday, May 24, a mass shooting took place at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which killed 19 children and two teachers. The residents of the small city are consumed by grief. People are saying prayers, holding vigils, and petting therapy dogs brought in to help during this difficult time. Therapy dogs from several organizations arrived to provide much-needed support. They are visiting schools, hospitals, churches, and anywhere else they are needed. Dogs don’t ask questions but instead are there to listen without judgement....
Dogs Running in Their Sleep Might Not Be Caused by Dreams
Dogs look adorable no matter what they do. Even something as simple as sleeping can melt your heart and make you gush over them. Sometimes they would make little gestures during their sleep as if they were dreaming. According to scientists, dogs can dream like humans. A dog’s brain functions similarly to a human’s brain while asleep, and the brain exhibits the same manner and brain wave movements that cause them to dream. Photo: Pixnio/Bicanski Dogs also experience the same sleep stages as humans. They go through SWS or slow-wave...
Staffordshire Terrier Steps In To Mother Tiny Kittens
Dogs are so sweet and kind, not just towards their humans but towards other animals as well. Growing up, I remember watching our family dog always taking in baby birds that fell out of their nests. It was her annual spring/summer ritual and she seemed to really enjoy caring for the fallen baby birds until they were able to return to their nests. Of course, my dog isn’t the only dog to ever care for a little baby animal that wasn’t their own. In fact, we’ve seen so many videos across the internet that show dogs caring for...
Abandoned Feral Kitten Was ‘A Lot to Handle,’ But is Socialized By Family Cat
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! One June, my husband went out of town on a trip. Having the house to myself, I decided to take a few days off to catch up around the house. The next morning, I went out back and discovered a cat with a tiny grey tabby kitten sheltering in the partially screened in porch. I gave her food and water over the next few days and otherwise stayed out of her way. She was very protective and...
Shelter Pet Social Fundraising Guide
Jun 01, 2022 Thank you for joining us to save shelter pets this summer! By creating a fundraising page in partnership with Austin Pets Alive!, you will help to save the lives of vulnerable animals. Engaging with your friends, family, and social networks through sharing a Classy and/or Facebook fundraiser is a great way to connect people with a mission you care about, tell them about your shelter pet, why you adopted from, volunteer for, donate to, or support APA!, and why they should help us to save more animal lives. Best of all, it’s...
Dog Hiccups: What Causes Them and How to Stop Them
What are dog hiccups? Dog hiccups happen in the same way that human hiccups do. Little irritations cause small diaphragm spasms, which cause slight movements in the opening between the vocal cords — the glottis. When the glottis closes abruptly, it makes a quick “hic” sound. Hiccups typically happen during inhalation but can happen during exhalation. Why does my dog get hiccups? Scientists don’t know exactly what causes hiccups. Fetal hiccups have been documented and were thought to be a way for fetuses to test out...
Sea Turtles Could Go Extinct By The End Of The Century
Our world’s turtles and tortoises may not survive much longer. Of the 360 known turtle and tortoise species, 187 are classified as threatened by the IUCN Red List criteria. Of these, 127 are endangered or critically endangered, and could go extinct by the end of the century, Mongabay reports. Sea turtles could disappear even earlier. There are currently seven remaining species of sea turtles in our oceans, six of which are classified as threatened or endangered due to human actions and lifestyles. There are currently seven remaining...
