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...
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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!
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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...
Bonded Tortie Ladies in Need of a Together Forever Home Would Like to Meet You
A bonded pair of tortoiseshell kitties in southern Arizona are searching for a together forever home so they can stay in each other’s lives after everything they’ve been through so far — including motherhood. Meet Blair (1 year) and Willow (2 years). This is what the Southern Arizona Cat Rescue, which is in charge of their welfare until a permanent home can be found, had to say about these unusual ladies: Sisters? Mama and Daughter? Best Friends? Whatever their story may be, these girls are inseparable. They helped each...
Could Getting Another Pet Increase Your Dog’s Lifespan? Research Says “Yes”
As pet owners, most of us are always looking for ways to improve their quality of life. We take them in for regular checkups, give them the best quality foods and treats we can afford, walk them regularly, and try to provide them with the mental stimulation and enrichments recommended for long, healthy, and (hopefully) happy lives. A recent study involving over 21,000 canines conducted through the Dog Aging Project looked into the environmental and social factors linked with the increased lifespans of our canine friends. According to the...
Illegal Trade of Endangered Insects Rampant on eBay and Amazon, Study Reveals
The rise of online marketplaces has revolutionized the way we shop for a wide range of products. From electronics to clothing to collectibles, you can find almost anything with just a few clicks. However, a recent study conducted by researchers at Cornell University has shed light on a disturbing trend: the illegal trade of rare and endangered insects and spiders on platforms like eBay and Amazon. This illicit market allows buyers to easily purchase exotic and threatened species, often commanding high prices due to their scarcity and...
How to Take a Dog’s Temperature
To take your dog’s temperature, use an assistant to gently restrain and keep your dog still and distracted. Apply a small amount of lube, such as petroleum jelly, to the tip of a digital rectal thermometer. Insert the thermometer approximately one inch into the dog’s rectum until you hear a beeping sound to indicate the temperature has been read. Once done, gently remove the thermometer and disinfect it. What is a normal temperature for a dog? A normal temperature for a dog is between 99.5 and 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit....
Limping Shelter Dog Needs Your Help To Walk Again Without Pain
A 3.5-year-old Catahoula Leopard Dog mix named Jade was rescued from an overcrowded shelter in Alabama and flew to Wisconsin for a second chance at finding a forever home on a Greater Good Charities Good Flight. Elmbrook Humane Society took her in and immediately noticed she had an “odd gait” in both of her back legs. She was examined by a vet who confirmed that she has Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture, torn ligament in the knee, in both hind legs. Photo: Elmbrook Humane Society The young dog would need costly surgery to...
APA! Gives Behavior Dogs a Second Lease on Life: Girly & Cash
Jun 30, 2023 Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) fosters perform a vital role for all of the animals, but especially help improve the lives of dogs with behavioral challenges. During the dog’s time in a foster home, the foster can observe behavior, take notes and implement training and behavior modifications under the guidance of APA!’s Dog Behavior Program team to help these pets find adoptive homes. Finding an adoptive home other than hers didn’t quite work out for APA! volunteer, turned foster, Alexandra Bobbitt, who experienced...
How to Choose a Quality CBD Oil for Dogs
In a recent trial of retired working dogs being treated with CBD oil for mobility issues, 24 out of 30 saw considerable improvement. What’s more, most of these dogs showed noticeable signs of improvement within just three days of starting treatment. Results like these are not achieved by just any CBD oil though. So how do you go about choosing the right CBD oil for dogs? Here are some simple markers to help you choose a high-quality CBD oil for dogs. A CBD oil that you know is safe, effective, and right for your dog. Quality of CBD Oil...
Using Acupressure to Combat Firecracker Fear
Fireworks produce loud BANGS and flashing lights that can delight humans, but they’re not so much fun for animals. The sounds and lights can scare any dog, cat, horse, deer, fox, coyote, bird, squirrel, rabbit, and even humans with PTSD or light/sound sensitivity. Learn how acupressure can help keep your dog or cat calm during fireworks. Fireworks are a popular way to celebrate events depending on the country and culture. In the United States, we mark the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve celebrations with fireworks. People have...
