The Reason Cats Have Vertical Pupils
If you’ve spent any time gazing into your cat’s eyes — and be honest, I’m sure you have — you probably noticed one of the most unique and beautiful feline features. Cats have vertical pupils, which narrow their eyes into slits in bright light and pair with their naturally reflective Tapetum lucidum to make a striking effect in the dark as well. The reason for this feature is an interesting one. Photo: Max Pixel In a TED-Ed lesson written by Emma Bryce and animated by Iván Tamás, narrator Alexandra...
Feral Cat Rescued at Mosque Hisses at Everyone Except Her Fur Mom
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! First, my cat Bella passed away in October 2014. Then in early December 2014, my dog Cuddles passed away. I didn’t know how I would cope; Bella had been with me for 19 years and Cuddles was with me for 14 years. My other cat Stalker was moping around alongside me. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PEXELS My dad attends a mosque locally. The mosque has a pack of feral cats that they feed and...
Letter from Dr. Jefferson: Properties Update
Jan 20, 2022 Hi everyone! And a happy new year! I hope this finds you and yours well. I wanted to reach out today to provide an update on where we stand with our plans for APA!’s campuses, land, and facilities. As a reminder, your voices were heard in November as you helped us get the APA! Resolution passed with Austin City Council. In that resolution, the city council directed us to work with the City of Austin staff to determine an intake percentage number based on those animals at risk of euthanasia. We continue those discussions...
Choosing the right curcumin supplement for your dog
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The unlikely history of commercial pet food
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
How to identify your animal welfare organization’s brand
When you think of the term brand, big companies like Coca-Cola, Apple or Google might come to mind. But brands aren’t just reserved for huge corporations. Many are surprised to hear that we all have our own brands, as do the organizations we work for. Do you know what your organization’s brand is? If you do, that’s great! You’ll want to make sure you’re conveying your brand in all of your communications with your audience. If you don’t know your organizations’ brand, have no fear! A brand is simply a...
Small Gardens Provide Big Benefits for Bees, Study Finds
Pollinators help produce nearly 80% of the crops grown throughout the world, including almost all of the fruit and grain crops in the United States. They also contribute to cleaner air, water, and soil. Unfortunately, with pollinators facing threats including habitat loss and pesticides, their important work is at risk. However, a new study finds that your small garden may be of some help. Researchers at the University of Bristol investigated the nectar content in more than 50 urban gardens to better understand how they serve as a food source...
Veteran Police Dog Given Heroes’ Farewell Before Crossing The Rainbow Bridge
K-9 Grimm, a veteran police dog, has helped keep Boston safe throughout his ten years on the force. According to Boston.com, these efforts included scouring the city for explosives following the Boston Marathon Bombing and the resulting stand-off with suspects. The loyal dog also found missing people, detected drugs, and kept dangerous criminals off the streets. Photo: Facebook/Andover MA Police Department But despite years of always getting the bad guys, K-9 Grimm finally encountered an obstacle he couldn’t beat. According to the...
Top 5 Best Puppy Training Products
Do you have a new four-legged addition to your family? Congratulations! The training your puppy gets during its first year sets the foundation for the rest of its life, so you want to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to help them succeed. We’ve put together a list of the top five training products you’ll want to have for your puppy training journey. A selection of high-quality treats When training your puppy, you want to focus on rewarding your dog for performing the desired behavior – not punishing the...
‘Weird, Awkward’ Dog Dumped at Shelter Finds New 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 like to look at Petfinder sometimes, just for fun. One day, I was sitting in a boring college class, and I came across his little face. He was listed as a pekingese, but he’s actually a Japanese Chin, and his name was Lawrence. He was scheduled to be euthanized due to mange. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / DEJANZKI There was just something about his little face, the way he stared so...
