How acupressure-massage eases cancer treatment side effects in dogs and cats
If your dog or cat is receiving chemo or other cancer treatments, he may experience uncomfortable side effects such as gastrointestinal upset and fatigue. These acupressure-massage sessions can help ease his discomfort. Cancer is an aggressive disease that often requires aggressive treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation. Common side effects of these treatments in dogs and cats as well as humans include nausea and vomiting, possible appetite loss, diarrhea or constipation, and fatigue. The good news is that you can help your animal...
Brain Scans Show Dogs Can Tell One Language from Another
We sometimes feel as if our dogs understand everything we say. Of course, we realize that dogs are conditioned to understand our vocal inflections and certain words, but it’s still fun to think about every once in a while. It seems as if dogs may know more about our speech than what many people realize. According to research published in the journal NeroImage, dogs may have more of a capacity to understand and comprehend human speech than most people could ever imagine. This was the first study of its kind to come out with this level of...
German Shepherd Build His Own Snowman
There are many things to appreciate about winter. We might appreciate watching the snowfall or perhaps we enjoy eating an icicle on occasion. Now, we have something else to love about winter: A video of a German Shepherd building his own snowman. After being posted on TikTok, the video went viral with more than 16 million views. It’s easy to see why, because it’s just so fascinating to watch this lovable dog making his own giant snowballs. Photo: Pixabay/bixusas Sarah Onderwater posted the video on December 27 and since that time,...
Puppies Abandoned On Christmas Find Homes The Very Same Day
Police officers had the opportunity to rescue a litter of puppies in Tulsa, Oklahoma. According to a Facebook post by the Tulsa Police Department, somebody had dumped a duffel bag full of five puppies at the counter of a convenience store. It wasn’t long before the Edward Squad Mingo Valley Division had responded and officers were there to assist. Photo: flickr/Ivan Radic Not only did they help rescue the puppies, but they also managed to give all five of the puppies a new home. Four of the officers adopted four of the puppies right...
Dog Missing From California Rescued From Snowy Mountain
It was a miracle for one dog who had been missing for months out in California. The lucky pooch was rescued from the wilderness by some cross country skiers and snowboarders who happened upon the pup, stuck out in the snow. The 3-year-old Pitbull mix named Russ had been missing for several months. Russ first disappeared back in August 2021, after the Caldor Fire devastated California’s Lake Tahoe region. While escaping the fire, Russ and his owner had become separated. Photo: Pixabay/Romero Joel The missing dog was nowhere to be...
Home Insurance Companies In New York Can No Longer Discriminate Against Dog Breeds
Did you know that home insurance companies can discriminate coverage to pet owners based on their dog’s breed? Well, that is no longer an issue in the state of New York, where new legislation was passed. According to the Times Union, pet owners are celebrating the passage of the law that states home insurance providers can no longer refuse coverage to pet owners based on their dog’s breed. Photo: Pixabay/Luna Lee Before this law passed, insurance companies held the right to deny homeowner coverage if they felt that certain dog...
Brave Chihuahua Sneaks Into Cat’s Bed For A Cuddle
Contrary to popular belief, cats and dogs can definitely get along and live in harmony. Granted, this isn’t always perfect harmony. Cats are known to be quite independent, and if you happen to have both cats and dogs in your home, you’re well aware of how much cats value their alone time. It’s not to say that they don’t enjoy hanging out with the family pooch, but they certainly like to keep their distance from time to time. Photo: Pixabay/Ay S Cats tend to be quite precious when it comes to their selected napping...
14 Things Your Organization Can Do Right Now to Support People and Pets in Your Community
We know from anecdotal evidence and research that pets are considered family members in the majority of pet-owning households in the United States. We also know that life comes with challenges: health crises, societal barriers, eviction, generational poverty, and major life changes. You want to keep people and pets together through these crises, preserving families and keeping pets unnecessarily out of shelters. Here are 14 practices you can put into place at your organization right now, to support families in your community....
Help! My Dog Has Parvo
New puppies can be a fun addition to the family, bringing laughter and excitement. But along with a new puppy comes significant responsibility, including veterinary care. The most important basic medical care to provide for pups is vaccinations. This is because, despite widespread vaccination, diseases such as distemper and parvovirus are still present in the dog population. What is parvovirus? Parvovirus — a highly contagious virus — is spread by other dogs via the oral-fecal route. The virus is present in the feces and can...
Chained Up Dog Is Rescued & Set Free After Owners Say ‘Take Her Or We’ll Kill Her’
Lady was loved and cared for by her owners until she wasn’t. One day, when she chased her owners’ chickens, they got mad and decided to punish her for it. But the punishment was unimaginable and beyond cruel. They chained Lady up in their backyard, forcing her to brave the elements. She sat there chained up, unable to walk more than a few feet. She had no proper shelter and sadly lived outside through a brutal winter. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials Instead of dong the right thing and letting Lady come back inside the warm house,...
