The Black Heron Can Turn Into An Umbrella When It Hunts Its Prey
Have you ever seen a bird play peek-a-boo in the wild? Well, it’s sort of like a weird version of peek-a-boo actually. The motion that a certain bird uses is as if it’s hiding its face and hiding behind its wings, but the goal of this “game” is for the bird to catch its meal. The Black Heron, otherwise known as the Black Egret, has a very unique style of hunting. ‘Canopy feeding’ is the unique hunting technique used by black herons, and they do this by using their wings to form an umbrella over a surface of...
Husky And Samoyed Duo Mimics Their Injured Owner In The Most Adorable Way Possible
Pets are known to fake an injury in order to get attention and maybe get a little more than their usual treats. The fact that pets know how to utilize their charms just for an extra bit of cuddling and coddling makes them all the more terrifyingly adorable. Did you also know that dogs are copydogs, er, copycats? PHOTO: Unsplash/James Barker Scientists have discovered that dogs are excellent at imitating their owners in a study published back in 2013. An old viral video of a Lurcher that cost his owner £300 (around $380) in vet fees...
8 Common Types of Dog Tumors
There are many variations of canine tumors and not all are created equal. Some tumors are less problematic for dogs, while others risk spreading throughout the body. Understanding common types of tumors, how they present and are treated, and symptoms to watch for, is essential in early treatment and intervention. Two main types of dog tumors Tumors are characterized as either benign or malignant: Benign tumors are noncancerous tumors that will not spread throughout the body. Malignant tumors are cancerous and have the ability to spread cancer...
Help for Cancer Patients and Their Pets
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Police Seek Public Help After Officers Find 2 Abandoned Dogs Tied To A Picnic Table
When we welcome a pet into our lives, we’re making a commitment to care for them and treat like members of the family for the rest of their lives. It’s a big deal, but it’s something that many people don’t take seriously enough. Sadly, many people abandon their pets when times get tough. Maybe they’re moving to a new home that’s not pet friendly, or perhaps they simply don’t want the responsibility any longer. Whatever the reason is, it’s no secret that a lot of people abandon their pets. Photo:...
The Danger of Avian Flu and the Threat it Poses to Pets in the U.S.
Avian flu, also known as avian influenza, is a viral disease that primarily affects birds but can also pose a threat to humans and pets, the American Veterinary Medical Association reports. Recent reports from Poland have raised concerns about the transmission of avian flu to domestic cats, highlighting the potential dangers it poses to pets in North America. Avian Flu Outbreaks Worldwide Bird flu outbreaks have been confirmed in numerous countries around the world, signaling the global prevalence of this disease. From 2021 through June 2023,...
Biofilms and How They Affect Your Dog or Cat
We hear a lot about biofilms these days, but what exactly are they, and what impact can they have on your dog or cat’s health and well-being? Biofilms are a collective of one or more types of reproducing microorganisms that form a colony or community. These microorganisms can include bacteria, viruses, algae, yeast, protozoa, and fungi. Biofilms exist everywhere in our environment, including on metals, plastics and soil particles, and in and on our bodies and those of our dogs and cats. We encounter biofilms daily in the form of dental...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Well-being practices, free photo library and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. New free self-paced course available with practices for well-being and productivityAre you ready to reignite your passion, reclaim your energy and revolutionize your approach to work? The new self-paced course, The Journey You Own: Practices for Wellbeing and Productivity, on Maddie’s® University will help you do just that! This course will help you break free from the draining cycle of reactive responses and embrace a… Learn More...
Dug Up at Dogster: July 2023 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
How are all our furriest friends spending their summers? They’re making splashes in the pool, chomping down on yogurt-berry pupsicles, and showing off their most festive 4th of July outfits! Thank you to all our readers for sharing your pups’ photos with us. We’re showing them off on our Dogster social media pages – check out our #dogsterdogs in action! This summer, I’m working with my pups on their comfort levels near the water. We’re making progress! Emmy and I are graduating this weekend from the...
Choosing an Animal Communicator for Your Dog or Cat
Thinking about hiring an animal communicator for your dog or cat? Find out what communicators can and can’t do, and how to choose the right individual for you and your animal. Does your dog bark non-stop? Does your cat have a biting problem? If your veterinarian has given your best friend a clean bill of health, and the training techniques you’re using don’t seem to be helping — what’s next? Animal communication may be able to provide you with some answers about why your dog or cat is acting the way he is. But...
DIY Whelping Box
Yvonne Villasenor Yvonne Villasenor is a freelance journalist and lifelong animal lover based in Orange County, California. Her work has been featured in The Los Angeles Times, Daily Paws, This Dog’s Life, among others. When not writing, Yvonne enjoys lounging with her precious pets, exploring Southern California and watching funny animal videos. You can contact her via her website and Instagram. Source:...
Easy Dog Trick: How to Teach a Dog to Bow
If you’re looking for an impressive dog trick, don’t forget about the classic bow. This trick puts the natural dog play bow behavior on cue so you can ask your dog to bow anytime, anywhere. This playful position — elbows down on the ground, bottom in the air — is also a great stretch for your dog’s core and back. You don’t need a lot of space or supplies to get started. To teach your dog to bow, you need: lots of small pieces of treats that your dog is excited about. If clicker training, use a clicker...
Make Kibble More Appetizing with Homemade Dog Food Toppers!
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
Firefighters Rescue Pet Dog And Cats From A Burning House
Being a firefighter is a tough job. Not only is the work grueling and unpredictable but it can also be emotionally taxing. When firefighters with the Pueblo Fire Department in Pueblo, Colorado were called to a housefire, they were relived to find the human occupants of the home had made it outside. The family pets weren’t so lucky, though. Photo: Pexels/Pixabay.com The fire department shared on Facebook, “The occupants stated that a dog and 2 cats were still inside the home.” It must’ve been heartbreaking to leave the...
Rescue Dog Saves Another Dog’s Life With Emergency Blood Transfusion
When a dog adopted from One Love Animal Rescue in Georgia needed a blood transfusion, a pit bull mix named Carlton stepped up to save the day. Butch Krishnamurti adopted Breeze from One Love Animal Rescue, but the poor pooch started suffering with serious health issues. My dog Breeze is having a tough time. Has not eaten much in several days and has been mostly lethargic during this… Posted by Butch Krishnamurti on Thursday, June 8, 2023 Butch shared on Facebook that Breeze needed an emergency blood transfusion to get her red...
Watch Lulu the Squirrel Shoving Her Baby Squirrel into Their New Home
If you have children, you already realize that they don’t always want to cooperate with everything you do. Even if we try to reason with them, it may sometimes be necessary to pick them up and take them where we want them to go. Some people will blame this on bad parenting, and others will blame it on bad children. After you watch this video, however, you will realize that it is probably neither. Photos: Screenshot: Reddit/ u/arielTheHumanOne The animal kingdom provides us with a lot of information and we can often learn by example if...
Dog with Mismatched Legs and Cat Named Paddington Are Inseparable
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! You would never know that as a young puppy, Lily Ann had a broken bone that never healed properly, causing one leg to be shorter than the other. PHOTO: CARLEY CHERVINKO This has not stopped her from enjoying life, though, as Lily has no idea she is different. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY Lily is a happy go lucky...
Ways to Naturally Treat Dog Sores at Home
When our dogs get a sore, our heart really goes out to them. We understand that they don’t recognize the need to leave it alone, so it often means a trip to the veterinarian. This leads many people to wonder if it is really possible to treat a dog sore at home. Here is some information on the subject about how it happens and what can be done about it. What we are actually talking about is a lick granuloma. It’s a type of injury that may have started out in a minor way, such as a scratch or even a bug bite but as the dog licks it,...
Cincinnati Zoo Is the Proud Home of a New Baby Sloth
We welcome the birth of any animal with open arms. That is especially true when it is an animal as adorable as a baby sloth. For 24 hours, Lightning was being watched very carefully at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Just to be clear, we are not talking about Lightning, a storm, we are talking about a Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth. Picture: Photo: Pixabay / MonicaVolpin Lightning has been a part of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden since 2019. When it was found out that she was pregnant and would give birth to a pup, it was...
How to Keep Your Dog, Cat, Rabbit, and Other Pets Hydrated
As the weather heats up, we’re all reminded to make sure we drink enough water. That tip shouldn’t end at us, though. We should also keep this in mind for our pets! To drive the point home, July is National Pet Hydration Awareness Month. Signs of dehydration in pets include dry gums, low energy, loss of skin elasticity, vomiting, sunken eyes, and panting. To make sure your furry friends avoid these scary symptoms, here are a few tips to keep in mind. Dogs Hydration needs can vary a bit in dogs, but in general, they should drink at...
