The Impact of Age and Activity on Healthy Joints
A dog’s joints will change as they age, but did you know that certain types of activity and exercise can also impact healthy joints? Find out how and what you can do to support your dog’s joint health! One of the best things about being a dog parent is having a loyal companion who’s always up for a walk, hike, swim, game of fetch, or other activity. Your dog relies on healthy joints to stay game for adventures, and a healthy diet and regular exercise help keep them happy, healthy, and fit. However, excessive activity and age...
Hays County Commissioners Court Awards Contract to Austin Pets Alive!
Jul 11, 2024 To Continue Development of the Hays County Pet Resource Center Hays County Courthouse, San Marcos, TX – The Hays County Commissioners Court has awarded a contract to Austin Pets Alive!, a leading animal welfare organization, to continue the groundbreaking work for the Hays County Pet Resource Center. This collaboration has already made significant strides in providing essential resources to Hays County pets and community pet owners. Since the beginning, Alex Villalobos, the County Judge’s Chief of Staff, has worked on...
Adoption Counseling self-paced course is now available on Maddie’s University!
The adoption process is the final step in finding new homes for shelter pets. It begins with getting to know the pet, writing a narrative and posting photos/video, continues to making a match with a potential adopter and ends with sending the pet home with an adopter and providing support. The brand new Maddie’s® University course, Adoption Counseling, provides guidance for navigating the adoption process, with an emphasis on adoption counseling. The course demonstrates the general adoption counseling process and then dives...
Can Dogs Eat Rhubarb? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & FAQ
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead Since it’s full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, rhubarb is one popular pie ingredient we don’t have to feel guilty about eating. But as much as we enjoy rhubarb, is this tart and tasty garden delight a sensible food for our dogs? While rhubarb stalks are unlikely to cause health issues when eaten in moderation, the leaves can have severe toxic effects requiring immediate...
Little Stray Cat Scares Much Larger Cats With Her Big Personality
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! Kittenkaboodle, aka Boodle, aka Boo arrived on our step in May, a half-grown kitten, and quickly warmed up to my husband (although I was usually the one with the food, the little ingrate). PHOTO: PIXABAY / GUNDULA VOGEL Turned out, though, she had plenty of affection to go around, a really loud purr for such a little cat, and a tiny squeaky rusty meow. She came around all summer, and when...
New Research Shows Hippos Can Fly… Well, Sort Of
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s… a hippo? It might be, if a new study is accurate. Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) recently aimed to pinpoint exactly how hippos move. They say past research hasn’t been completely clear. Some studies have indicated that the multi-ton animals use a standard four-legged animal walk, while some suggested they trot. The team involved in the current study, published in PeerJ, were especially curious as to whether these largely amphibious giants can get airborne....
Blue German Shepherd Dog Breed: Info, Pictures, History & More
Click to Skip Ahead German Shepherds have been a long-standing favorite among dog lovers for years! It’s really no wonder. They have proven to be extremely useful for service-related tasks as well as general companionship. You might be familiar with the standard tan and black coloration, and possibly even black or sable. What you might be less familiar with is the gorgeous blue coloration. But is this color accepted by kennel clubs? Is it something that is easy to find? In this article, we’re going to go over a little history on...
Children Hunt Hundreds of Cats in New Zealand’s Cruel Contest
In the rural regions of North Canterbury, New Zealand, a controversial event has ignited heated debate both locally and internationally. The North Canterbury Hunting Competition, an annual event, involves participants hunting a variety of animals, including feral cats. This year, the event saw nearly 400 cats killed, drawing significant backlash and raising ethical questions about animal welfare and conservation. Photo: PexelsNew Zealand’s North Canterbury hosts a controversial annual hunting competition. Origins and Purpose The North...
Michigan’s Rare Mitchell’s Satyr Butterfly Teeters on the Brink of Extinction
The Mitchell’s Satyr butterfly, a rare and beautiful species, is on the verge of extinction. Found primarily in the fen wetlands of southern Michigan, this medium-sized butterfly is distinguished by its chocolate brown wings adorned with yellow-ringed black eyespots. Despite its striking appearance, the Mitchell’s Satyr is among the world’s rarest butterflies and is legally protected as an endangered species. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab, License: Public DomainThe Mitchell’s Satyr...
What Is Telehealth for Dogs? Vet-Verified Facts & Info
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead Many people became familiar with telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Of course, telehealth existed before that, but it wasn’t used nearly as often. What exactly is telehealth? It is simply a term that encompasses all the ways technology can be used to deliver healthcare, information, and education remotely. You might have used telehealth in the past, but did you know you can also use it...
