Endangered California Condors Suffer From Illegal Hunting, Lead Poisoning, Habitat Loss
The California condor, with its impressive wingspan and distinctive bald head, is North America’s largest land bird. Despite its grandeur, the species teeters on the edge of extinction. Once widespread across the continent, the condor’s population dwindled to a mere 22 individuals in the 1980s due to a range of human-caused threats. Today, conservation efforts have increased their numbers, but significant dangers remain. Photo: PexelsCalifornia condors are critically endangered with only around 500 left. Lead Poisoning’s...
Dog-Friendly Restaurants: What Are Penny’s Favorites?
Hi, I’m Savanna! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my spunky Chihuahua mix, Penny. You should know by now that we love to travel with Penny. So when we do, we are always looking for places we can take her, including dog-friendly restaurants. Not only are the number of restaurants that allow dogs increasing, but some of the restaurants even have menus just for dogs. It’s always awesome to stumble across restaurants with secret dog menus, because Penny gets a yummy treat too instead of having to beg for our...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Short-term foster can boost adoptions, monthly foster & behavior meetings and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Now there’s more evidence that short-term foster programs can help boost dog adoptionsResearch in U.S. shelters shows that short-term foster programs like field trips and overnights are powerful tools for increasing dogs’ chances of adoption. Dogs who go on a field trip are five times more likely to be adopted than those who don’t, while those who go on a sleepover are an astounding 14 times more… Learn More A free editorial calendar...
The Benefits of Emotional Support Dogs
For those with anxiety, depression, and other emotional and mental health issues, an emotional support dog can be a lifesaver. Find out what these dogs do, and how they help their humans. Dogs can be trained to assist humans in a wide variety of ways. From performing search and rescue tasks to helping those with disabilities live more independently, our canine companions play valuable roles in our lives. This article focuses on a particular type of working dog — the emotional support dog — and how these canines enhance and improve...
How to Get Rid of Dog Pimples: 10 Vet-Approved Dog Acne Treatments
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » People usually associate pimples with those difficult teenage years when hormones are out of whack as sexual maturity approaches. Dogs can also get acne too, most commonly affecting their chin and muzzle. The pimples in canine acne are caused by folliculitis, which is inflammation of the hair follicles. As it progresses the hair follicles can rupture and cause a deeper infection called furunculosis. For some young...
12 Best Behaved Small Dogs for Easy-Going Companions
Click to Skip Ahead You’ve heard the rumors about small dogs—potty training nightmares, little dog syndrome—the works! So, you might be a little hesitant to own one. After all, are there any well-behaved smaller dogs out there? Every dog has a different personality, so when it comes to specifics, it’s hard to tell how any dog will train (big or small). However, there are certain breed traits that can determine just how easy or difficult these dogs can be in different aspects. Here are some of the small dog breeds that...
Why Are My Dogs Paws So Rough: 5 Vet-Verified Reasons & Protection Tips
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead If you have been shaking your dog’s paw recently, you might have noticed that their paw pads are a little bit rough. While sometimes this can be normal, other issues could be a cause for concern. And sometimes, changes in paw pads might signal an ongoing or chronic underlying health concern. In this article, we’re going to aim to discuss everything that can go wrong with paw pads and...
How to Treat Mosquito Bites on Dogs: 5 Vet-Approved Options
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Mosquito bites aren’t just annoying to humans. They can also be extremely irritating to dogs. Your dog is likely to scratch or lick the affected area, but continuous scratching can end up exacerbating mosquito bites and even lead to skin infections. Dogs are just as susceptible to mosquito bites as humans, so it’s important to know what to do if your dog gets bitten. Fortunately, there are several at-home...
What to Expect With a Virtual Vet Visit? A Vet-Approved Guide
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world in many ways, both negative and positive. One of the positive things to come out of lockdowns was the expansion of virtual health care options. We can now visit nearly any member of our healthcare team from the comfort of our own home, and this extends to our furry family members, too. Virtual veterinary care is a convenient option for pet owners looking for...
9 Supplements for Inflammation in Dogs and Cats
From flavonoids to fatty acids, these supplements can help dampen the fires of inflammation in your dog or cat’s body. For thousands of years, natural supplements from food and plant sources have been used to treat inflammation in both people and animals. Different chemical plant compounds help regulate the immune system, inhibiting certain pro-inflammatory cytokines and mediators that can damage DNA, feed tumor growth and destroy healthy cells. This article highlights the top nine supplements that can help treat inflammation in dogs...
