Redditors Gushed Over a Happy and Content Donkey Receiving Hugs from a Friend
Receiving affectionate gestures is often overlooked by people but is well-appreciated by animals. They’ll remind you that the simplest things can induce happiness — even if it’s a short hug, more so a tight embrace. Their reaction to cuddles, kisses, and pets will make you realize how it beautifully affects your loved ones. Do not forget to hug your friends and family because you’ll never know if they need one. It may seem like a small effort, but the happiness from that contact is indescribable. Apart from that,...
Golden Retriever Does Nighttime “Zoomies” In Her Ball Pit
An adorable golden retriever named Chloe can’t get enough of her custom doggy ball pit. Chloe’s owner shared a video of the dog enjoying her ball pit before bed on TikTok. After it was posted, it quickly went viral and amassed more than 3.5 million views. Photo: TikTok/@a.golden.named.chloe In the clip, you can see Chloe doing “zoomies” before blasting into her pink and purple ball pit. It’s too cute! Many dogs enjoy “zoomies” on occasion, but Chloe seems to enjoy them every day and to the fullest!...
Wolf Project in Minnesota Catches Black Wolf on Camera
The Voyageurs Wolf Project in Minnesota has been keeping track of the wolf population in the Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem for more than 10 years, and they recently came across a rare sight for them. On social media, the group – based at the University of Minnesota – recently shared video of a lone black wolf caught on one of their cameras. The post reads, “We rarely see black wolves in our area so seeing this black wolf with its seemingly shaggy coat, especially around its legs and feet, was pretty neat! BLACK WOLF. PHOTO:...
Top 10 Rare Dog Breeds in the U.S. for 2022
Have you ever thought about sharing your life with a rare breed of dog? There are 200 different breeds of dogs recognized by the American Kennel Club and each breed is unique. To determine how popular or rare a dog breed is, look at the American Kennel Club records for the number of a certain dog breed registered in the country. The fewer dogs who are registered, the rarer that breed is considered to be. The list is updated every year. The top 10 rare dog breeds in 2022 English Foxhound: A large hound developed to hunt in packs. These dogs...
Looking After Your Dog’s Joint Health
Active dogs can benefit from this unique, science-based approach. Nothing is more heart-warming than watching your healthy, mobile canine companion race around the park, or excitedly fetch his leash for an after-dinner walk. Of course, we want our canine companions to experience an active lifestyle for as long as they can, so maintaining their joint health is crucial. Timely care can save your dog from potential joint issues, including post-exercise inflammation. What is post-exercise inflammation? Inflammation is the body’s response to...
Why Feed Your Dog Vegan Treats
There are many reasons to choose vegan treats for your canine companion, including personal beliefs, allergies, or simply a desire to feed your dog something other than even more animal protein. Dogs are omnivores, after all! No matter why you choose a vegan option, you’ll find there are many accompanying benefits. This is especially true for PointPet’s targeted, specially formulated treats. CANINE ALLERGIES If your dog chews at her paws, or licks them excessively, it could well be an allergy. The most common allergies in dogs are...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Canine Science Symposium, Maddie’s Insights and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Customer service course for animal services now available in SpanishProviding excellent customer service at your animal shelter or rescue organization is a vital component of keeping pets and people together. The impact that customer service has on our communities is vast, and whether or not that service is great or poor, can affect your organization. “Customer Service for Animal Shelters” is now available in… Learn More The March Weekly...
“Chonky” 40lb Cat Seeks Forever Home That’ll Help Him Lose Weight
People around the world are enamored by cats of all kinds. Just like there are dog and cat people, it seems there’s a divide in the cat community too. Some cat people prefer cats who are sly, lean, cold-blooded killers who bounce around the house and cause chaos. Others, however, enjoy cats who are chunky, sun-seeking, box-loving felines who would prefer to lounge around and eat catnip all day. While most people can appreciate the cuteness that comes from a “chonky” cat, it’s reasonable to say that anything taken to an...
Tiny Dachshund Shows Mom His Massive Personality
Wilson the miniature dachshund may be tiny, but he has a massive personality and makes sure to show it! According to GeoBeats Animals, Wilson’s owner, Jules, explained that when she brought Wilson home, he was such a tiny little pup who didn’t weigh much at all. Photo: YouTube/GeoBeats Animals Despite that, he showed her right away that size doesn’t matter and that he could be big in spirit, despite being small in stature. In fact, Wilson was so loud and boistrious that he earned the nickname of Thunder Paws! Jules said,...
Heartless Criminal Throws Puppy From Moving Car While Being Chased By Police
It’s not uncommon to hear about a police car chase in Los Angeles. One that happened recently, however, took things to an entirely different level. According to a news release from the Lost Angeles Police Department, it started at noon on a Friday in South Los Angeles, and the chase continued for some two hours. During that time, the suspect was chased through Westchester and Inglewood. Photo: Flickr/Steven Miller License: CC BY 2.0 This wasn’t a simple and routine stop. One of the suspects in the vehicle was wanted for attempted...
Husky Goes Viral At The Groomers For Having The Loudest Reaction To Getting A Bath
Dogs are like humans in that they each have a personality. Some of them are quiet and meek, and others will instantly let you know what is on their mind. Sometimes, it has to do with the individual dog, but at other times, it can be traced to the breed. If you are somebody who is familiar with huskies, you realize that they have a certain trait that really makes them stand out apart from many others. Photo: YouTube/Girl With The Dogs That trait is their ability to voice their opinion. Many dogs will let you know what’s on their mind,...
Why Structure Is Important When Training Your Dog
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...
Dog Years to Human Years Explained
Chances are you’ve heard the dog-years-to-human-years tall tale about dog aging: “One year in a dog’s life equals seven in human years.” Despite the continued efforts of veterinarians over decades, that fallacy persists. It’s unclear how the “1- equals-7” calculation was derived. My guess is that sometime during the past 100 years, folks observed that many dogs lived to be about 10 to 12 years of age. These were likely larger dogs living outdoors with little, if any, medical or preventive care. They...
A Puppy’s Cry For Help Answered By Hardworking Rescuers
Animals navigate the world differently, but they could also get into accidents. Since living close to civilization, they are often trapped in places or infrastructures that aren’t familiar to them. It’s even more dangerous for young animals who are gratifying their curiosity alone. Their mini adventures can either familiarize or amaze them with their surroundings. Without parental supervision, it’ll be difficult for them to call for help, mainly in secluded areas. The animal is lucky enough if a passerby hears their cry for...
Toddler Spots Great Dane In The Store And Has The Cutest Reaction
A tiny toddler had the most precious reaction to meeting a giant Great Dane and their interaction was caught on video! Kernel the Great Dane was walking through the store with his owner, Alyssa Berkovitz, when the little toddler spotted him. Photo: Instagram/@kernelthegreatdane The small child is so mesmerized by the huge dog, he can’t take his eyes off him! He giggles when the dog moves and becomes so very excited when Alyssa says he can pet the dog. In the background, you can hear the child’s parents saying that the Great Dane...
Adorable Dog Howls On Demand Whe Mom Asks If He Needs To
An adorable dog named Leo has gone viral for the hilarious way he howls on demand. Leo’s owner, marine biologist Cass Downey, shared a video of the exchange on TikTok. Photo: TikTok/@cassdowney In the video, you can see the dog sitting on the couch. Cass asks, “Leo, do you need to howl?” “Spoiler alert: he did,” she added in the caption. Photo: TikTok/@cassdowney After asking the question, Leo immediately hops up and lets out a loud and deep howl. “That was a good job,” Cass says in response. You can...
Playful Bulldog Has A Blast Jumping On A Trampoline
Dog owners recognize how much joy their furry friends can bring, and that includes the owners of Harald the English Bulldog. Harald has become quite popular on YouTube where videos show him gleefully bouncing on a trampoline. Photo: YouTube/Bulleball The American Kennel Club describes the bulldog as “kind but courageous, friendly but dignified” whose “‘sourmug’ face is the universal symbol of courage and tenacity.” While that may be the stereotypical bulldog, Harald is far from sour-mugged! Photo:...
Runaway Pitbull Used For Breeding Helps Foster Other Rescue Puppies
When Sheridan and her husband decided to welcome Lily the pitbull into their home, they were already four rescue dogs deep on top of caring for regular foster puppies. It was a lot to take on, but how could they say no? In an interview with GeoBeats Animals, Sheridan explained that after Lily was found on the streets, she was having a hard time finding a foster family. Photo: YouTube/GeoBeats Animals The poor pup had clearly been through a lot and was severely underweight. With no other prospects for foster families, Sheridan offered to take...
We Can Do It the Hard Way…or The Easy Way!
The latest research reveals that molecular iodine as a pet water additive is more effective for periodontal health than veterinarian-supervised daily brushing. Periodontal disease is the most commonly-diagnosed condition in small animal veterinary medicine. In the vast majority of cases, treatment often isn’t started until very late in the disease process, because there are few outward clinical signs in the early stages. Consequently, periodontal disease is also the most undertreated animal health problem. Gum disease affects a lot more...
Dogily Is Setting New Trends in Luxury Canine Fashion
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...
