Important Info for Cat Owners: Did You Know Felines Can Get Heartworms? Regrettably, it’s True!
Similar to canines, cats can get heartworms after being bitten by an infected mosquito — although they are not nearly as susceptible to infection as dogs. According to the FDA, a cat is not a natural host of heartworms because the worms do not thrive as well inside of their bodies, but both indoor and outdoor cats are at risk for heartworm disease. This is news many feline lovers will find surprising, as we so often associate the debilitating illness with dogs. Regardless, if left untreated, heartworm disease will progress to damage the...
Veterinarians Look To Change The Industry With “Fear Free” Pet Care
Having a pet in the family is a big responsibility. They take a lot of attention and love, and they rely on us to take care of them. One thing most responsible pet owners do is ensure their furry friends have regular visits to the veterinarian. Just like humans, pets need regular check-ups and care, but unfortunately, many pets don’t get the care that they need. Photo: Pexels/Japheth Mast One reason some pet owners stay away from the vet’s office is because of the fear, anxiety, and stress that the visit causes their pets....
Sweet Puppy Attempts To Win The Heart Of Disinterested Cat
Cats and dogs aren’t stereotypically friends, but in reality, they can be closer than family. Sometimes, cats and dogs will hit off a friendship immediately, but other times it just takes a little bit of time, patience, and persistence for the two to overcome their differences and become friends. Photo: YouTube/The Fluffiest In one sweet viral video, you can see an adorable puppy interacting with a disinterested cat. The cat doesn’t seem so sure about being friends with the puppy, but the tiny dog is determined to win her over. In...
Tiny Rescue Chihuahua Herds Sheep With The Skills Of A Border Collie
A tiny rescue chihuahua named Nancy may not look intimidating on the outside, but she’s got a heart of steel. In true “small dog” fashion, she doesn’t let her little stature slow her down one bit! In fact, a video of Nancy shows how courageous she is as she herds sheep around a corral! Photo: YouTube/Battersea Dogs and Cats Home Nancy the Chihuahua was rescued by the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home many years ago. Battersea shared about Nancy on YouTube, saying: “Tiny Nancy weighs just 2.5 lbs but she has proven her...
Rescue Dog Zhuzha’s Heartbreaking Story Has a Much Happier Ending
As pitiful cases go, Zhuzha’s was right up there. An adorably sweet 2-year-old dog that was likely left homeless by the war in Ukraine, she had been spayed by a city neutering program and apparently released back onto the streets. Photo: YouTube/@lovefurryfriends Zhuzha was eventually reported to @lovefurryfriends, a rescue group living and working in Ukraine with the aim of helping homeless animals during all of the chaos. After hearing about the gentle pup, they made their way to the part of the city she’d been reported in and...
Cat and Dog BFFs Spend Years Going for Daily Walks Together
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 walking my blind Maltese, Franklin, around the block when we heard a cat meowing. It was a stray, and she followed us around the block, into the garden, and jumped up onto a bench I’d placed Franklin on. I was about to do some gardening, as was our usual routine. DOG AND CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / STOCKSNAP Sweet little Franklin could sense the cat (Fiona, as we’d soon name...
Mom Explains To Child Why She Can’t Pet Woman’s Service Dog
Service dog owners know how frustrating it can be when a well-meaning (or not-so-well-meaning) individual attempts to pet or otherwise distract a working dog. One woman who knows this all too well is Haylee Graves. Graves has a medical and cardiac alert dog named Jake who helps sniff her high heart rate and changing blood pressure. Jake then alerts Haylee that she needs to sit down or risk passing out. Haylee regularly shares about Jake and helps educate the public on service dogs through her TikTok account, @jakethes.d and on Instagram....
Dog Loves Getting His Teeth Brushed With Mom
Unless you start and are consistent when they’re a puppy, it can be tough to get a dog to brush his teeth. It’s something most pet owners should be doing and is often recommended by dentists, but it’s not usually something dogs enjoy or tolerate well. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog My dog absolutely despises getting his teeth brushed. He won’t bite or anything, but he curls his lips and snarls mid-brush. Thankfully, his little snarls actually make it easier to brush his teeth but he still doesn’t enjoy it. One unusual...
Blind Rescue Cats Use “Chirping” Sounds To Find Each Other
Two rescue kittens may not have eyes to find one another, but they make up for it by using sound instead! Nicole is a special needs animal advocate and foster mom, so when she heard of two blind kittens in need of some help, she couldn’t say no. In an interview with The Dodo, Nicole explained: “The first day when I brought them home, I honestly thought that I couldn’t do it. Both of their eyes were so badly infected. It definitely was heartbreaking but they didn’t have anyone besides me, so I was determined to fight...
Family Rescue Cat Meets Baby For The Very First Time
You never quite know how a pet will react to having a new baby in the house. Even pets who are all lovey-dovey to other kids or protective of the baby bump might have a hard time adjusting to life with a newborn. Babies take up so much attention from Mom and Dad that it’s no wonder pets can be hesitant sometimes. They’re often tossed on the sidelines and forgotten about. Some pets, however, love new babies once they get past the initial uncertainty. That was the case with a sweet rescue cat named Minnie. Photo: YouTube/izzcat...
