Ways to Help your Pet Transition into Colder Temperatures
Whether you’re ready or not, colder temperatures are just around the corner. From clothing and accessories to blankets and heating devices, Freshpet vet, Dr. Aziza, shares the best ways you can help your pet transition into colder temperatures. How does cold weather affect dogs? The holiday season is approaching and that comes with cold weather. I admit that this is my favorite time of year, but for some of my patients, it causes new or re-emerging problems to arise. Cold weather can affect your dog in many ways: Osteoarthritis: Like...
Kentucky Humane Society Saves Puppy With Broken Front Paws
Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) posted a plea for help on Facebook for a five-month-old puppy who arrived with broken front paws. The sweet pup named MacGregor was rescued from an overcrowded shelter in desperate need of medical attention. “This poor boy suffered blunt force trauma to his front paws that resulted in broken metacarpal bones in both his right and his left paws. These are very unusual injuries and we do not know what may have caused them, but we are determined to help him,” wrote the shelter. RECENT ARRIVAL: This...
Decoding pet food marketing jargon
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Top Dog Subscription Boxes
Who doesn’t love getting a package in the mail? It’s fun to anticipate a monthly surprise filled with fun for you and your dog. We found some of the best subscription boxes out there for loads of entertainment. Prices vary, but some have special deals for first-time subscribers or offer discounts for annual subscriptions. Bark Box Bark Box features two innovative toys, two all-natural bags of treats and a chew that’s curated from each month’s themed collection. $23 per month; barkbox.com Bark Box Super Chewer Bark Box...
Hairless Pit Bull Abandoned In The Cold Makes An Incredible Transformation
Paige was found outside in the cold with nothing on her but a few small tufts of hair. The young pit bull appeared defeated and seemed as if she was ready to give up on life. That’s how Kristi found her, and she readily took the dog in and gave her a warm place to rest. After Paige was rested, Kristi took her to the vet and it was determined she had severe mange that had caused her hair to fall out. In an interview with The Dodo, Kristi said that the vet called Paige’s mange “one of the worse cases of mange ever seen.”...
Paralyzed Dog Found Scooting On The Ground Gets A Second Chance At Life
When a woman found a paralyzed dog dragging itself along the street, legs bleeding from the ground, she knew she had to help. Elena is familiar with helping animals in need and she quickly gathered the little dog up and rushed it to the veterinarian. It was clear from the pup’s appearance that he needed immediate help since it appeared his back legs were paralyzed and painful. Photo: Max Pixel The veterinarian got the dog, who they named Venya, in immediately and performed an X-ray to see what was going on with the dog’s legs and...
Man Transforms Spare Bedroom Into “Mini Penthouse Condo” For His Dogs
Many dog owners enjoy spoiling their pets. They’re part of the family, so it makes sense that we’d want them to be comfortable and enjoy the finer things in life. As an ER doctor and dog father of three, Ben Mazer knew he wanted to give his pups the best life possible so he set out to create them a really comfortable space. Essentially, he wanted Peaches, Challah, and Mitzi to have a safe, relaxing space to hang out while he was working or away from the home. He wanted their space to be more than a kennel, but not the full range...
Clever Dog Closes The Living Room Blinds
Have you ever been home alone and noticed something move without you touching it? Maybe a cupboard opened or a pair of slippers ended up in the other room. It can be unsettling, to say the least, and many assume it might be ghosts or the supernatural at work! One woman was left to draw her own conclusions when she noticed her living room blinds were being closed every day. The weird part was she wasn’t closing them, so it was a mystery. Photo: Wikimedia Commons She might’ve suspected it was ghosts at play, but she kept her eyes...
Scottish Broadcaster Tells His Dogs A Scary Bedtime Story Of The Pale Wolf In The Woods
Going to bed with a bedtime story can be nice, even for our furry friends. Scottish broadcaster Andrew Cotter decided to treat his pups, Olive and Mabel, to a bedtime story to help them fall asleep and he recorded the story for his audience to see. In the video, he tells Olive and Mabel that he’s going to tell them the story of the pale wolf in the woods. Of course, with Halloween and spooky season in full force, it only made sense to use a scary story. Olive and Mabel are good sports about hearing a story and patiently waited in their...
Family Loses Beloved Cocker Spaniel On Bonfire Night
Bonfire Night in the UK is a celebration that dates back to Guy Fawkes and his failed attempt to bomb parliament in 1605. While it has a storied history, in practice it has become a night of revelry, fireworks, and bonfires throughout parts of Europe. Just like July 4th in the US, the fireworks at night have often been blamed for a variety of accidents, damages, and even tragedies. Photo: Wikimedia Commons For one family in South Wales, bonfire night’s impact led to a tragic loss. Garry and Ceri Hamilton were letting their 5-year-old...
