The Secret to Supple Skin and Silky Coats for Dogs and Cats
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Why Do French Bulldogs Fart So Much? Vet-Verified Facts & Advice
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead It’s no surprise that the adaptable and all-around adorable French Bulldog became the number one dog breed in America, but if there’s one thing many owners would change if they could, it’s the flatulence. Thanks to their short noses and sensitive digestive systems, French Bulldogs tend to pass gas and stink up the house more than the average dog. While we can’t control their...
Essential strategies for protecting kittens from feline panleukopenia
Join us on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 12PM PT / 3PM ET for the webcast “Protecting Kittens from Feline Panleukopenia: Essential Strategies for Animal Shelters and Rescues.” Animal shelter and rescue organizations across the country often struggle to protects cats and in particular kittens from the infectious diseases that tend to rise as kitten season surges each year. This webcast focuses on safeguarding cats of all ages from feline panleukopenia (sometimes also called feline distemper or FPV), a highly contagious and...
Why Does My Dog Growl When I Pet Him? 8 Vet-Reviewed Reasons
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead Dogs can’t speak, but they still have ways to communicate with us through body language and vocalizations. One way that dogs can communicate is through growling. Dogs typically have more than one type of growl, from a playful growl to a more aggressive warning. Recognizing the cause of a growl helps you know how to react and the steps you need to take to help your canine companion. Typically,...
Family Looking for a Little Dog Ends Up with Giant Who’d Been Waiting a Year for a Forever 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! We were looking for a dog to heal our hearts, as our previous dog Didi had left us far too soon. A small dog was our goal, so it was off to the shelter with us. We went to the first Pop Up Adoption that the RSPCA had ever had in Brisbane, Australia, with high hopes. Unfortunately, all the smaller or medium-sized dogs were being adopted so fast that I couldn’t find anything. PHOTO:...
New Discovery About the Teeth of Endangered Komodo Dragons May Help Us Learn About Dinosaurs
The Komodo dragon, the largest living lizard, usually tips the scales at around 150 pounds, though they have been observed at more than twice that size. They are also predatory, eating a wide variety of animals, from tiny bite-sized rodents to water buffalo. Scientists recently conducted a study to see how their powerful teeth can manage to take down all this prey, and the findings may help us understand how larger extinct reptiles – dinosaurs – managed their diets. Researchers at King’s College London used chemical and...
Why Do Dogs Bite Themselves? 6 Vet-Verified Reasons & Tips
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead It can look alarming to us, but it’s common for dogs to occasionally bite themselves. Dogs will usually lick, bite, chew, or scratch their skin when they experience a mild itch. However, it’s still worth paying attention to dogs biting themselves because repetitive biting is usually linked with a health condition. Dogs can develop a habit of biting themselves for several reasons. It can...
Fur Sure Roofing Gives Back
Jul 31, 2024 It’s no secret that our main location is old and falling apart in many places. This location, originally built to serve as the city’s municipal shelter, boasts a host of issues, but has also been a haven for so many pets since we moved here in 2012. What originally was not built for lifesaving, became the answer to APA!’s big questions — “Where are we going to go? How are we going to continue to save more lives?” And luckily, we’ve had friends along the way who have helped us with the...
The Vet Clinic Is Closed, What Do I Do? 6 Vet-Approved Steps & Options
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Accidents and medical concerns can occur at any time of day or night. So, it’s important to be prepared and have a plan for potential emergency situations that occur outside of your vet clinic’s business hours. Fortunately, several resources are available to give you immediate answers and peace of mind about your dog’s health. Here are some things you can do if your dog has an injury or other medical...
Weak Laws Leave Ohio Animals in Terrible Conditions
Ohio has garnered unwanted attention as a hotspot for poor animal welfare practices, particularly in the context of puppy mills. The Humane Society’s “Horrible Hundred” report, which highlights the worst puppy breeders in the United States, places Ohio as the second-worst state, surpassed only by Missouri. This report, among others, underscores the severe gaps in Ohio’s animal protection laws and the resulting dire conditions for animals in the state. Photo: PexelsOhio ranks second in the nation for problematic puppy...
