Lab-Grown Meat Hits UK Pet Food Market — Is the Rest of the World Ready?
In a significant milestone, the UK has become the first European country to approve lab-grown meat for pet food. This pioneering move could transform the way pet owners feed their animals, offering a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional meat. Photo: PexelsThe UK is the first European country to approve lab-grown meat for pet food. What Is Lab-Grown Meat? Lab-grown meat, also known as cultivated meat, is produced by growing animal cells in a laboratory rather than through conventional farming. This innovative approach involves...
Help Malnourished Stray Dog With Protruding Eye Get Treatment He Needs To Heal
*warning: graphic image Meet Desmond. He is one of countless homeless dogs who live on the streets of Romania. He has had to fight for food and shelter and gone many nights without a meal. His hard life took a turn for the worse when he sustained a serious injury to his right eye. The protruding eye was clearly infected, and he needed immediate help. Photo: SACHE Foundation SACHE Foundation came to his rescue and brought him to their vet to be examined. His eye is beyond saving and the only option is to remove it. Desmond is also suffering...
Seriously Injured Cats Make Full Recovery After Dog Attack Thanks To Your Support
Do you remember Leo and Tabitha’s heartbreaking story? The feline siblings were mauled by stray dogs while living on the streets of Greece which resulted in several deep wounds and serious injuries. Photo: Let’s Be S.M.A.R.T. Thankfully, kindhearted people who feed the community cats noticed Leo and Tabitha were missing and went looking for them. They were found in grave condition and rushed to a vet clinic. Thanks to your generous donations, the sweet felines were able to get the care they needed and have fully recovered. Photo:...
Ned, Fred, and Bed: An Unconventional Approach to Toilet Training
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. I hate when people use stereotypes on dogs. I hate it even more when they turn out to be right! Chihuahuas have long been labeled as yappy, bitey, demanding, and notoriously hard to toilet train, and Ned & Fred have lived up to all of these. Fortunately they are also loving,...
The Astonishing Foraging Strategy of Hurricane Chasing Birds, the Desertas Petrels
The Desertas petrel, a rare oceanic seabird, has astonished scientists with its unusual behavior of chasing tropical cyclones. Unlike most birds that avoid hurricanes, these seabirds exploit the dynamic conditions of storms to enhance their survival and foraging success. This groundbreaking discovery reveals new insights into the resilience and adaptability of marine life in the face of extreme weather events. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Christoph Moning, License: CC BY 4.0 ATTRIBUTION 4.0 INTERNATIONALDesertas petrels chase tropical cyclones...
Stray Dog Decides Family’s Sidewalk is His Home, But He Won’t Let Them Touch Him
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 was eight years old when a black dog began living on our sidewalk. He was a chow mix, black all over, except for a small white patch on his chest. His fur was a jungle of mats, and he had a chain around his neck ( believed to be from the previous owners ). PHOTO: PIXABAY / ARTUR PAWLAK For months, he would run away from my parents and me when we left him food and water on the sidewalk...
After Being Told Their New Dog Was Too Sick to Survive, Family Refuses to Give Up on Him
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! In August, we decided to get a playmate for our first dog. We drove about half an hour to this small shelter and picked out our perfect little baby, a black Lab. When we took Nismo home, we saw that he was covered in fleas, and his fur was all types of matted and dirty. PHOTO: PIXABAY / BENNIE JONASSON I couldn’t bear the thought of my new fur baby being mistreated, so we stuck him...
Good Samaritan Passes By Just As Puppy is Dumped in the Middle of the Woods
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 was on the way to my then-boyfriend’s place to go out on the boat for the day. What I didn’t realize is how that day would forever change my life. PHOTO: PIXABAY / NICK115 I had to drive 30 to 40 minutes to get there, and it takes mainly back country roads. As I was driving, I came around a bend. Looking ahead, I saw a gray car sitting with the door ajar facing my way. SHARE...
Odie Pet Insurance Review 2024: An Expert’s Breakdown
Click to Skip Ahead Our Final Verdict We give Odie Pet Insurance a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Having pet insurance is a responsible move when you’re a parent to a four-legged best friend. Injuries, illnesses, and wellness are all costs that can quickly skyrocket beyond anyone’s budget, and insurance is there to help. Odie is aiming to change the pet insurance industry by offering an easy-to-understand, customizable, affordable option for all of us pet parents out there (being, on average, 15-30% less expensive than comparable...
Why Do Dogs Like Tug of War? Vet-Approved Benefits, Tips & Considerations
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead Every dog is different. Some like to charge from room to room; others like to chase a tennis ball. If you’re lucky, they will return the ball to you. Some dogs also enjoy playing tug of war. Playing tug of war safely is an excellent way for your dog to burn off energy, and it appeals to their predatory nature. It can be used as a reward during training and to help teach self control, all...
