Why Do Dogs Nuzzle? A Dog Mediator Explains
There’s nothing like having your dog come up and nuzzle you out of a clear blue sky. They seemingly do it for no other reason than to be close to you and share some affection. But is that really all that’s going on? Maybe not. Licensed family dog mediator Viviane Arzoumanian is the founder of PumpkinPups Dog Training. Arzoumanian says that nuzzling starts at birth when a mother dog uses her nose and tongue to move puppies around, to help stimulate waste, and to clean them up. She also sniffs her babies and identifies each of them...
Seamus The Cat Busts Out Adorable Dance Moves To Michael Jackson’s ‘Smooth Criminal’
If you’re like me, you spend a lot of time on Instagram. But, the photo app has undergone a huge change since TikTok came out, mostly because it’s moving away from a photo-driven app to one that puts a huge emphasis on reels. At first, I hated the changes and despised reels. But honestly, I’ve since been won over. Not only do I enjoy making my own book-is related reels, but I love watching reels – especially animal ones. Photo: Instagram/@seamus_the_scottish_fold Some of the animal influencers on Instagram have such...
Canine Study Points to Benefits of Dogs in Stress and Social Interaction
A recent study points to something any pet parent could have told you: cuddling with dogs reduces stress and makes people feel more sociable. In recent years dogs have been recruited for many jobs. They’ve been dispatched at airports to soothe harried travelers, introduced into courtrooms to ease the anxiety of victims, witnesses, and children, and brought to university campuses during finals to lower students’ cortisol levels. Dogs as Babe Magnets Besides reducing stress, human beings find people with dogs to be more trustworthy....
How House Cats Originated From A Wildcat Species Over 10,000 Years Ago
Cats have always been shrouded in mystery. The average person probably doesn’t know much about the history of the domestic cat apart from the fact that they were worshipped back in ancient Egyptian times. Luckily, world-famous cat expert Jackson Galaxy doesn’t just have the answers on how to stop cats from scratching up sofas, he also has information on the history of domestic cats, and it’s pretty lengthy! Photo: YouTube/Ilse Orsel According to Galaxy, the cats of today (Western, Exotic, and Eastern) can all trace their...
Pebbles, The World’s Oldest Living Dog, Has Passed Away At 22
Pebbles, a toy fox terrier, who held the Guinness World Record as the oldest living dog has passed away. She was born on March 28, 2000, in Long Island, New York, and earned her world record earlier this year. A 21-year-old rescued Chihuahua named TobyKeith was named the oldest living dog in April and then a month later the title was passed on to Pebbles who was 22 years and 50 days old. The senior dog who ate a diet of cat food, prescribed by her vet, was the “queen of the household”. She enjoyed country music and spent her...
Animal Rights Advocates Point To Dr. Oz’ Dark Past As Reason For Banning Animal Testing
Television personality and Republican Senate candidate in Pennsylvania Dr. Mehmet Oz is one of the more recognizable names in medicine, but lately not the most respected. According to Jezebel, between 1989 to 2010, Dr. Oz conducted experiments that led to the deaths of over 300 dogs, 31 pigs and 661 rabbits and rodents, while serving as a principal investigator at a Columbia University lab. Photo: Adobe Stock / Andrea IzzottiBetween 1989 to 2010, Dr. Oz conducted experiments that led to the deaths of over 300 dogs, 31 pigs and 661 rabbits and...
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An Extraordinary Friendship Between a Sea Lion and Dog was Built by Playing Fetch
Sometimes two animals who are different species create the most unexpected yet beautiful friendships. It starts with curiosity toward one another until they discover that they connect in a special way. This also works out if their personalities match. It’s either one of them is friendly and playful while the other one is timid. If they also both are sociable, then the relationship will most likely grow in an instant. There are various kinds of animal duos that you’ll probably get to know, which you’ll mainly find on the...
A Pregnant Dog Gave Birth in the Most Unexpected Place, Leaving her Foster Mom in Shock
Just like humans, female dogs undergo the process of creating life and giving birth. They also experience physical changes when they are pregnant. As their pet parent, you must provide the soon-to-be mom extra care during those months. You also have to take note of their due date, ensure you give them proper treatment, and become more observant that day. Your dog might feel pain or have trouble giving birth, and an immediate call to the vet is needed. Photo: PxHere Although it’s still concerning, as your dog might need other things...
Authorities Bust Largest Alleged Dogfighting Operation In South Carolina
While dog fighting has been banned in all U.S. states since 1976, it’s still far too prevalent today. According to the Humane Society, dogs involved in fighting rings are bred, conditioned, and trained to fight in a pit for money or entertainment. The fight ends when one of the dogs can no longer continue. Photo: YouTube/The Humane Society of the United States Dog fighting is a horrible practice that usually results in the death or grave injury of one or multiple dogs. Thankfully, authorities are starting to crack down on suspected dog...
Grumpy The Cockatoo Celebrates His 50th Birthday
They say you’re only as old as you feel. While he might be 50 years old, Grumpy the Goffin cockatoo isn’t a day over twenty. This bird is truly living his best life. In fact, this bird has quite an interesting little party trick: He can bark like a dog. As Grumpy’s owner, Linda, shared on Instagram, the bird has been in the family since 1988! Linda shared in an interview with GeoBeats Animals that she’d gotten him from her brother after a breeder decided to get rid of his inventory. At the time, Linda’s husband...
Orange Tabby Cat Can’t Get Enough Of His Favorite Snack
Cats are voracious little meat eaters. I’ve had a cat that went ham for ham, another one who would try to bite my leg whenever I was grilling if I didn’t share a piece of burger or steak, and another cat that refused to eat anything except the expensive, wafer-thin turkey slices from the deli. Photo: Pexels/Peng Louis All that said, I’ve never had a cat that loved vegetables. The closest thing that I’ve ever experienced is one of my cats enjoying slices of cheese or a few licks of Greek yogurt. However, cats can also...
Mom Adopts Emotional Support Kitten For Her Anxious Golden Retriever
We all suffer from anxiety – some of us more so than others. Of course, for humans, that big spike in anxiety can sometimes mean that we need an emotional support animal. But what about our animals? They are known to also struggle with anxiety. Apparently, they too, can benefit from having an emotional support animal to help them through the rough patches. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Take Horlicks the golden retriever, who is quite anxious – especially when he has to stay at home alone. In fact, the poor dog’s separation anxiety...
Dad Secretly Adopts Kitten for His Daughters After Mom Says No
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 of the neighborhood cats had kittens under my dad’s old car the summer I was 11. I have three sisters (aged 18, 16, and 11 at the time) and once the kittens were old enough, the four of us were out there a lot cuddling the three kittens that would come close. We’d named all of them, but mom put her foot down over and over again – no cats. Our dog was enough for one...
Tips for Spotting Canine Influenza and How to Treat it
As we head into flu season, it’s important to remember that dogs can get the flu just like people. Sound crazy? It shouldn’t. Animals are susceptible to seasonal illnesses as well. In fact, pets can sometimes catch our ailments, just like with COVID. So, how do you spot a cold in dogs? Simple: the same way you spot it in humans. They can present with the sniffles, a cough, lethargy, reduced appetite, eye discharge, and/or a fever. Taken individually, these symptoms could point to any number of things. As a whole, however,...
Mama Sloth Reunites With Baby After Being Separated During Bolivia’s Wildfires
We all need our moms, especially when we’re young. Even little baby animals, who are pretty much born fairly independent, rely on their moms at times for care. During times of stress, no one provides comfort quite like mom. We see that depicted so accurately in a video featuring two sloths. Photo: Facebook/Marco Antonio Greminger Céspedes Sloths are quite unusual little creatures. They move so slowly, and their faces make them look like they’re in a constant state of confusion, and that somehow makes it even more...
Man Shares The Beauty of Fall With His Rescue Pit Bull In Oregon
The autumnal season is upon us! Days are getting shorter, nights are getting colder, the leaves are crunchy and colorful, and of course, you can’t go anywhere without seeing pumpkin spice products. It’s an enjoyable time of the year, especially for Bam Bam – a rescued pitbull in Oregon who is getting to enjoy the outdoor autumn season for the very first time thanks to his owner, Nate. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo As Nate shared in a video with The Dodo, “This is his first fall of his life I’m excited to show him...
Boy With Traumatic Brain Injury Sees “Turning Point” In Recovery After Meeting Colonel The Golden Retriever
Going through something so terrible like a traumatic accident is so hard and heartbreaking. It’s even more difficult and heartbreaking when it’s a young child. Kids are supposed to enjoy their childhoods, not have to fight for survival at such a young age. For Caleb, things were pretty touch-and-go following a horrible car accident that left the young boy in the intensive care unit suffering from a traumatic brain injury. Photo: YouTube/ita4me His parents were devastated. They didn’t know what life was going to look like for...
This Just In: Halloween Edition
Lauren Katims is the Executive Editor of Dogster. She has more than a decade of experience writing about pets and health. Lauren lives in Northern California with her two teeny-tiny dogs, Lucy and Emmy. To follow their adventures, check out @laur.nadeau and @mychiweenierocks on Instagram. Source:...
Best Meat for Dogs: Which One Is Right for Your Dog
About 30,000 years ago, dogs evolved to become man’s best friend. They developed the ability to eat a varied diet that includes meats, veggies, fruits and grains. And while dogs can be classified as omnivores, they lean more toward the carnivore end of the spectrum, eating a diet high in meat. Dr. Gary Richter, founder of Ultimate Pet Nutrition, says dogs have a very high protein requirement from an evolutionary perspective; it’s what their bodies are designed to thrive on. So what is the best meat for your dog? It depends on...
