Can Dogs Eat Raw Meat?
Generally speaking, most raw or gently cooked meat is safe for dogs, with the exception of some fish and pork. Dogs have highly acidic stomachs and natural digestive enzymes and bile that help them process bacteria without becoming ill. Your dog’s digestive system can handle eating raw meat. Just like the meals you prepare for yourself; your dog’s meals need to be balanced and complete. Lissa Cannady, RVT, Hospital Manager for VCA, says this is best determined by a veterinary nutritionist, who can ensure that the meal contains all...
Ivory-billed Woodpecker to be Declared Extinct by US Fish and Wildlife Service
The Ivory-billed Woodpecker, a majestic species once prevalent in the hardwood bottomlands of the American South, has long been a subject of debate among birders. While some believe the bird is extinct, CNN reports, pushed out by logging, development, and hunting in the early 20th century, others adamantly believe that a handful of these birds still exist in remote patches of the south. Unfortunately, after decades of searching, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has proposed officially removing the Ivory-billed Woodpecker from the...
The Ultimate Kitten Care Guide
Learn how to prepare for bringing a kitten home, ensure your kitten has everything they need, and find out about managing cat dental care. Kittens are bundles of energy and joy, and as cat parents, it’s our responsibility to ensure they have everything they need to thrive. This guide will cover what you need for kitten care, including tips about supplies, food, kitten-proofing, and more! Get Your Kitten Supplies Kittens are pretty low maintenance, but there are some things you’ll need to keep your kitty happy and healthy....
6 guidelines for marketing your foster pet
This post originally ran in 2018. We are republishing it today because foster marketing is as relevant as ever! Thanks to social media, foster caregivers from around the country are realizing the power they have to get pets adopted through marketing. Photographs, video, text and other materials created in foster care are especially valuable in helping potential adopters picture a pet in their own home and conveying information about a pet’s behavior outside the shelter. You don’t need a degree in marketing to be successful...
While Struggling with IVF Treatments, Couple is Adopted By Stray Kitten
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! My wife and I were going through IVF treatment in Thessaloniki, Greece, in 2019 and the initial stages suggested the odds of success were against us. We attended a friend’s wedding in October on the island of Thassos where my wife is from, and on the Monday morning after the wedding, I planned to take her to the animal shelter on the island to find a dog to rescue. This was against...
FDA Approves Generic Motion Sickness Drug for Dogs
At the beginning of April, the FDA officially approved maropitant citrate, a generic medication used to treat motion sickness in dogs. Maropitant citrate is an antiemetic used in dogs and cats. Antiemetics are medications aimed at preventing or treating nausea and vomiting. Up until now, the only FDA-approved medication containing the ingredient maropitant citrate was the brand name drug Cerenia. Photo: Pixabay/Heszter In addition, maropitant citrate is also used to treat acute nausea in other situations, like dogs recovering from...
Bird Flu is Now Taking Out Cats and Dogs with Increased Frequency
Another cat here in the U.S. has died of H5N1 avian influenza, aka bird flu. This brings the total up to six infected felines since January 2023, all of which were confirmed to have succumbed to the lethal virus. The news raises further concerns over the spread of the disease in mammals — particularly since a dog in Canada reportedly died last week from it, too. Of the confirmed feline deaths, three of the five kitties came from Nebraska and two were from Oregon. All died within a three-month period between January and March 2023. The...
3 Common Dog Seizures and Causes
W atching your dog have a seizure is terrifying, so educating yourself on what type of seizure he is having helps you remain calm and act fast. Here are the three main categories of dog seizures and what causes each: Reactive or extracranial seizures in dogs This type of dog seizure originates elsewhere in the body, but affects a dog’s brain. The most common causes of reactive seizures are: Hypoglycemia – low blood sugar (glucose). Hypocalcemia – low calcium levels in the blood. Hypothermia – an abnormally high body...
Pacific Fishery Management Council Urges Immediate Ban on Chinook Salmon Fishing to Save Dwindling Population
Salmon fishing off the California coast, particularly Chinook salmon, is facing a ban until spring due to an anticipated near-record-low number of fish that will return to the state’s rivers to spawn. This measure is being recommended by the Pacific Fishery Management Council, which oversees West Coast fisheries, and will need approval by the National Marine Fisheries Service, NPR reports. Photo: Adobe Stock / EvanThe decline of salmon populations in the United States has negative impacts on the environment and the economy, as salmon...
Heartworm-Positive Shelter Dogs Get Second Chance On Flight To Freedom
On April 17th, 50 dogs from overcrowded shelters in Louisiana will board a Flight to Freedom, including some that have tested positive for heartworm disease. April is Heartworm Awareness Month and together with Greater Good Charities and Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, the maker of HEARTGARD® Plus, we are saving and treating heartworm-positive shelter dogs and finding them loving homes. Photo: Greater Good Charities Greater Good Charities’ Save a Heart initiative, which saves at-risk dogs in overcrowded animal shelters by...
An Injured Bald Eagle Successfully Learned to Fly Again Under the Care of an Excellent Vet
The bald eagle has always been a wonderful sight in the sky. It carries beauty and power that anyone will admire at first sight. That’s why it’s memorable to see one in real life, as their presence can leave you in awe. Bald eagles are also an icon of freedom, especially when they soar through the vast skies. However, the mighty birds can also become victims of hunting activities. They can get accidentally shot, which often leads to injuries or death. It can also make them flightless — a saddening condition as birds take...
Top 6 Things to Look for in Your Dog’s Food
Dog parents want the best for their pups, but it’s tough to wade through the sea of dog foods on the market to find one that’s healthy, wholesome, and balancing. To get the highest-quality food for your dog, look for these six things. You’re not going to walk into a pet store and buy the cheapest kibble on the shelf. But what should you buy? Pet food labels are confusing, and there are so many brands to choose from! These six tips will help you find a dog food that’s worthy of your precious pup. 1. The Food Makes...
Dog Surprises Owner During Spunky Game of Hide and Seek
There is a reason that dogs make such great companions – they love to spend time with us. They also enjoy playing games, which makes them extra fun to be around. Our dogs love to play games with us, and that makes bonding with them just a bit more special. Not that cats can’t play games with us too, but dogs are always much more willing participants. Photo: Pexels/Shane Kell A great game that proves to be fun for both dog and owner is the game of hide and seek. It seems to provide both humans and dogs hours of fun. Plus,...
Persistent Rottweiler Attempts to Catch His Owner’s “Scary” Shadow
Dogs are such funny creatures. Like cats, they can become fascinated and entertained by the most random of items. Growing up, my dog was obsessed with playing with the sprinklers. For whatever reason, she loved to bite the water stream coming out, and she could be at that for hours if we let her. Photo: TikTok/@his_beautiful_surrender But another thing that would often intrigue my dog was shadows on the ground. If you managed to make a shadow puppet on the ground and she caught sight of it, it would fascinate her for hours. She’d just...
How to Introduce Your Cat to a New Kitty Companion
Cats can be territorial and may not take kindly to a new kitty coming into the household. These six steps will help maintain harmony when making introductions. You already have a cat. But there’s a precious tabby at the local animal shelter waiting for his forever home — your home! The question is, how will your current cat respond? She may love the idea…but on the other hand, she may need help adapting to the newcomer. To help ensure a smooth, stress-free introduction between two cats, follow the six steps in this article....
3 Raw Dog Food Diets and How to Get Started
A raw diet for dogs centers around the concept of feeding dogs a similar diet to that of their ancestors and wolf cousins. As the name implies, you feed uncooked meats, bones, and organ meat, plus eggs, fruits, vegetables, grains and dairy. Dogs have a higher stomach acidity and shorter intestinal tracts, which enable them to eat raw meat that may have food born bacteria. Even so, proper food preparation and handling procedures must be practiced, including cleaning and disinfecting work surfaces after each meal. Some pet parents who...
Basset Hound Teaches Little Puppy How To Use The Doggy Door
Just like babies, puppies have to learn about the world around them from experiences and from older, more mature people or pets. When little Georgie was welcomed home as a puppy, the tiny basset hound puppy quickly turned to old Goose to show him the ropes. Photo: TikTok/@craftymofos Goose, an older and wiser basset hound, was more than happy to guide little Georige around and show him how things are done. Their mom regularly shares videos of the two on TikTok, but there was one particular moment that really captured the hearts of people...
Friends Work Together to Rescue Cow Trapped in Deep Lake
When a group of friends went boating in a lake in North Queensland in Australia, they expected to have a leisurely day on the water. However, their day of fun soon turned into a rescue mission when they noticed a large cow struggling in the deep water. In a video shared by We Love Animals, you can see the friends attempt to rescue the cow, but things don’t go as planned at first. Photo: YouTube/We Love Animals For starters, the boat seems to startle the cow and she swims further away from them. However, they refuse to give up on...
Caring Dog Carefully Watches Over Crawling Baby
While some dogs are a bit unsure of kids, there are other dogs who will be loyal, watchful guardians of their tiny humans. Those dogs pull on their own maternal or paternal instincts to watch over their children, just like they’d watch over some puppies. Photo: TikTok/@user4898295366686 One person who knows this all too well is a woman named Day Morais. When her baby started crawling around, it was the faithful family dog that stood careful watch over the tiny child to keep her out of harm’s way. Day Morais (TikTok user...
Loyal Labrador Stays With Lost 4-Year-Old in the Woods Until Help Arrives
Some people refer to dogs as guardian angels and it’s not hard to see why. There are so many stories of dogs stepping up to help their owners and even saving lives. Recently in New Jersey, a loyal black labrador retriever is being praised as a hero after staying with his favorite little human, a 4-year-old boy who’d wandered off in the woods and gotten lost. Photo: Facebook/New Jersey State Police New Jersey State Police shared about the incident on Facebook, explaining that the young child had wandered away from home with his...
