What Is a Low-Sodium Dog Food?
Just like their pet parents, some dogs may need a low-sodium diet. In fact, “Overall, dogs need proportionately less sodium than we do,” says Dr. Jon Nauss, medical director at the Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital Primary Care & Integrative Medicine in California. What is low-sodium dog food? Many low-sodium dog foods are not specifically labeled as “low sodium.” Nathan Elam, Ph.D., a consulting nutritionist for Nutrition Service Associates and Inline Nutrition, consults on recipe formulations for numerous pet...
How Much to Tip a Dog Groomer
It’s common practice to tip people who work in service industries, like food servers or hair stylists. That same tipping practice is applied to professional dog groomers whenever they groom a dog to the guardian’s liking, says Susan Divine Sholar, president of the American Professional Pet Groomers Association. But how much should you tip a dog groomer? According to Susan, it’s basically the same as any other service industry, around 15 to 20%. When do you tip a dog groomer? Susan says you should tip a dog groomer if...
Are Mushrooms Safe for Dogs and Cats?
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10 Ways Cats Show You They Love You
Cat owners show our love to our felines pretty regularly, by snuggling them, giving them treats, and letting them take half of our pillows while we’re sleeping. How do cats feel about us, though? They can be pretty fond in return, and here are some sure fire signs your cat loves you. They’re Your Furry Shadow PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / MARY LYNN STRAND Are you ever able to use the bathroom without seeing a pair of kitty paws reaching out underneath the closed door? Or, if the door was open long enough for those paws and their owner to...
5 Animals That Have Amazing Superpowers
Animals have certain abilities that can be called superpowers because they are, essentially, extremely extraordinary skills that make them superior to other species. Think about it for a second– Imagine a human having the ability to camouflage like an octopus, or have the most basic ability of a bird to fly. Superhuman powers for us but they’re just a natural skill for these animals. Here are some of the top animals that have superpowers Dogs PHOTO: Unsplash/Jamie Street I swear I’m not biased when I list dogs first on this...
Struggling Pigeon Saved After He Was Dyed Pink For Gender Reveal & Tossed Onto Streets
A pigeon has been rescued after he was used for entertainment and thrown onto the streets when no longer needed. A Good Samaritan, who just happened to be a bird lover, spotted the pink-colored pigeon wondering around Manhattan’s Madison Square Park. They brought the king pigeon, a domestic breed, to the Wild Bird Fund, a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation and education center. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Staff named the pigeon Flamingo, and said he was in bad shape, showing signs of long-term malnutrition. They suspect someone had...
Masked Intruder In Utah Home Is Released Back Into the Wild
Usually the only “visitor” who would enter a home through the chimney is Santa, but that was not the case for one Utah family. Conservation biologists at the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources were notified about a rarely seen animal who found its way into a local home through the chimney. Officials posted, “We worked with the homeowner to set traps inside the room with the fireplace and, within the day, the animal was trapped and released!” Screenshot: Facebook/Utah Division of Wildlife Resources The animal was a...
30-Year-Old Dog From Portugal Named World’s Oldest Dog
A couple weeks after a Chihuahua named Spike earned the Guinness World Records for Oldest Living Dog, the title has been passed on to a 30-year-old dog from Portugal. Meet Bobi. Screenshot: YouTube/Guinness World Records The purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo lives on a farm in the rural village of Conqueiros with the Costa family. He has broken two records and is now the World’s Oldest Living Dog and World’s Oldest Dog Ever. His age was confirmed and announced as 30 years 266 days old on February 1st. Bobi’s owner, Leonel Costa...
Must-Have Cold-Weather Gear for Dogs
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Baby Goat Adorably Tries to Stand Up with Her Supportive Dog Best Friend
Lots of animals can sense when someone needs help, whether it’s another creature or a human. People often witness dogs behaving this way, making them known for aiding in search and rescue operations. Films and cartoon shows would often use Saint Bernards as a reference for helping and providing first aid to those who need it. Dogs are undoubtedly great with a lot of things — they surely deserve to be recognized for all their contributions to society. They won’t think twice about helping someone. The world has been blessed...
Flightless Pigeon Finds Happiness in the Company of Dogs
Flying is important for birds because it makes them unique from other species and is extremely beneficial. They can go from one place to another without worrying about transportation. Their ability to fly has given them the freedom to soar and see the world from a different view. Birds have always symbolized confidence and reaching dreams hence the quote, “spread your wings and fly.” The skies and treetops are where they rule — their survival heavily depends on their special skill. Photo: Youtube/GeoBeats Animals However,...
Dog Person Forms Bond With Cat And Teaches Him How To Play Fetch
Many people will argue that you’re either a cat person or a dog person, and there are others who will make the argument that you can be both. Personally, I think that there’s truth to both statements and that lots of people would fall in the middle but maybe have a preference for one more than the other. I’m certainly more of a cat person over a dog person if I had to choose. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo People are either cat or dog people for many different reasons. Personally, I’m more of a cat person because I appreciate...
Dog Who’s Terrified Of Cats Becomes Nanny To Foster Kittens
The Beatles were right when they said that all you need is love. It’s the power of love that can really make a difference in someone’s life – including the lives of animals. Phoebe the dog was a very scared and timid little pooch when she came into the care of her owner. But with a little love she adjusted, but she was still frightened of a lot of things – including cats. Photo: TikTok/@bordernerd But Phoebe ended up having to confront her fears when her owner took on some foster kittens, and the change was amazing!...
Dog Argues Back When Baby Throws A Tantrum
Dogs and babies have such a hilarious dynamic. There are tons of videos of kids and dogs being the best of friends and getting into all sorts of mischief together. But some od the videos are just downright adorable, and these two are no exception. Photo: YouTube/Tyler Rockwood One dog, Pele, has quite a bond with his favorite tiny human, Zoe. The little baby can be very fussy sometimes – as babies often are – and Pele has the cutest reaction of sympathy. Photo: YouTube/Tyler Rockwood As it turns out, whenever the baby cries, the...
Rescued Pittie Is So Weak She Can Barely Stand On Her Own
It is incredible just how much time can heal someone’s traumas – animals included. One rescue worker, Michelle, knew that things were going to be difficult when she got a foster from the shelter. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Michelle fosters for Mutty Paws Rescue, but she was quite taken aback by this poor dog’s condition. According to The Dodo, the young pitbull, who was named Khaleesi, was absolute skin and bones when she was taken in by Michelle and her partner. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Khaleesi was so skinny that she...
Dog Who Spent His Entire 10 Years Of Life In Shelter Finally Has A Place To Call Home
A dog who has known nothing but kennel bars his whole life has finally found a loving home. Arcanine, a yellow lab mix, first arrived at the Converse Animal Shelter in Texas back in March of 2013 when his owner surrendered him as a puppy, through no fault of his own. Photo: Facebook/Converse Animal Shelter For the next decade, Arcanine would sit in his kennel, hoping someone would love him enough to give him a home, but that day never came. The shelter staff describes Arcanine as a “really chill dog,” who loves playing with his...
Firefighters in Washington Save 115 Pups from Doggy Daycare Fire
A tragedy was averted as firefighters in Washington state rescued 115 dogs from a doggy daycare that started to burn after a dryer on the premises caught fire, according to Washington fire officials. The Seattle Fire Department quickly responded to The Dog Resort on Lake City Way in northeastern Seattle just before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1, and discovered multiple canines trying to escape the smoke-filled building. Fire personnel contacted the Seattle PD and animal control to assist in gathering the scattering dogs and stop them from...
High-Energy Bandit Needs a Reprieve from Shelter Life
Meet Bandit! Despite what her name implies, Bandit isn’t an outlaw or robber, or even a small-time crook. Quite the contrary. She’s a very honest gal – the only thing she’s likely to steal is your heart! In fact, she’s stolen the hearts of countless volunteers, so maybe she is a bit of a career criminal after all! Photo: Pima Animal Care Center Adoptable Dogs Here’s what a few of her volunteer fans have said about her: “Bandit is a little bundle of energy. She has always been friendly and eager to...
Cat Rescued By Kind Motorist After Trying to Cross Three Lanes of Traffic During Rush Hour
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! One day, my mom was on her way home from work during rush hour. She saw this tiny black figure crossing three lanes of heavy traffic and thought to herself, “That’s a funny looking squirrel…” So, being the kind-hearted animal lover she is, she pulled over and checked to see if the little thing was okay. To her surprise, it wasn’t a squirrel, it was a kitten....
How Much To Feed Your Dog and Other Nutrition Questions Answered
If your pet is ready to say goodbye to kibble, you may have some questions about how much to feed a dog or cat who is making the switch to Freshpet. To help make this transition to fresh, healthy dog food easier, we’ve put together a handy guide covering how much to feed your pet and other top nutritional questions. How much Freshpet to feed a dog or cat Each Freshpet recipe features a feeding chart on the side of the packaging. Within this chart, you will see a column on the left for your pet’s weight and a column on the right...
