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Top Veterinarian Social Media Accounts to Follow
There’s no shortage of adorable animal content on the internet, but did you know that there are vet social media accounts that pair these adorable animals with educational content? We’ve rounded up seven of our favorite vet social media accounts that we think all pet parents should follow. Whether you’re interested in household pets or wild animals, there’s an account on this list you’ll love. @azizaglass Dr. Aziza Glass, our very own Freshpet vet, uses her Instagram to show snippets of her life as a...
Upcoming webcast: Supporting Unhoused People and Their Companion Animals
Mark your calendar for the upcoming webcast, Supporting Unhoused People and Their Companion Animals on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM PT/3:00 PM ET. Tom Bagamane, CEO and Founder, The Giving Spirit will be presenting with Rebecca Cannara, Senior Manager for Educational Programming, The Giving Spirit. Established in 1999, The Giving Spirit has provided over 75,000 survival kits that have been distributed by thousands of Giving Spirit volunteers. These survival duffel bags, companion animal kits, and student backpacks address the...
Rescue Dog Helps Save Other Pups Despite Suffering From A Foot Injury Of Her Own
If you happen to have a dog in your life, you already have no doubt that they are capable of doing some amazing things. This is true of any dog but sometimes, we find a dog that takes things to the next level. That is sure to be how you feel about Gracie, a rescue dog who is doing some amazing things. Although she has problems of her own, she doesn’t let them stop her from helping other dogs and living life to the full. Photo: YouTube/Vet Ranch Gracie was rescued by Tracy’s Paws Rescue, after being discovered with a hurt paw. Dr....
Woman Overcomes Her Fear Of Moths When A Giant Moth “Asks” For Help
I think that most of us have at least some type of fear. For some of us, it’s just a routine fear that may keep us from getting the most out of life but for others, it could be a phobia. For Tala, it was a fear of moths. She had this fear for as long as she could remember but one day, something changed her perception and as she put it, even changed her life. It happened when there was a giant moth crawling toward her. She was afraid at first, but then when she got past her fear, she came to realize that it was actually quite cute....
Woman Catches Her ‘Clingy’ Dog Falling From A Second-Story Bathroom Window
A woman in Hawkinge, Kent is being praised a hero after using quick reflexes to save her dog from a hard, 20-foot-fall landing. The whole incident was captured on CCTV footage and shows Rachel Green standing outside her home talking to a man, when suddenly, her demeanor changes. According to The Highland Sun, Green noticed a reflection change in the window above and that’s when she realized her 6-year-old border collie, Florence, had pushed open the bathroom window. Photo: YouTube/The Highland Sun She can be heard yelling at the dog to...
Baby Goats Play ‘King Of The Hill’ On Top Of A Bucket
Growing up, we often played “King of the Hill” with our cousins and friends on an old dirt pile in the yard. Whoever remained at the top of the hill was victorious, while the other kids would try to throw the “King” off the hill and into the dirt below. It was a fun game, albeit, a bit rough. But it’s a game that kids around the world play with – and apparently, not just human kids! Photo: Pixabay/Annabel_P In a viral video taken at the DeWulver Petting Zoo in Huevelland, Belgium, you can see four goat kids...
Chef Lenny The Lizard Enjoys A Fancy Breakfast Of Worms
There’s something special about fine dining that humans around the world enjoy. The ambiance of the atmosphere paired with the quality of the food and sophistication of the layout is enough to make many people pay top dollar for a fine-dining experience. As it turns out, it’s not just humans that enjoy a nice meal every so often, but animals do as well – including lizards! Chef Lenny the lizard lives in Cle Elum, Washington near Seattle, with his owner. He regularly enjoys tiny fancy meals that are fit for a human, like a...
Dog Leads Rescuers To Missing Woman In The Woods
63-year-old Sherry Noppe frequently enjoys the trails around George Bush Park in Houston, Texas. The 7,800-acre park has over 11 miles of walking trails that she ventures on with her dog, a black labrador named Max. One day while out walking, though, Sherry failed to return home. Naturally, her three kids became worried and sent out a search party but after nearly three days of searching, they came up empty-handed. Photo: flickr/BrianPotterVideo Sherry’s adult kids and the volunteers refused to give up hope that they’d find Sherry...
Woman Rescues Tiny Dog From Puppy Mill And Discovers She Quacks Like A Duck
When Kelsey got a call about a little teacup Yorkie in need of a foster home, she didn’t hesitate to meet the tiny pooch and offer her a safe, temporary home. The dog, Pipsqueak, was rescued from a puppy mill and weighed in at just 1.8 pounds – smaller than a guinea pig! She was suffering a lot of health issues and needed a foster home to recover in and spend her last few months of life in. After all, she was only given around 6 months to live. Photo: YouTube/GeoBeats Animals When Kelsey brought Pipsqueak home, she wasn’t...
Male Turtle Slaps Female Turtle In Strange Courting Ritual
A strangely adorable turtle courting ritual has gone viral after being shared on social media, and people can’t get over how cute it is. Twitter user @jamieamalea shared a video of two turtles she spotted swimming in a pond. One turtle, the male, could be seen swimming in front of the female and gently slapping her face with his little claws. Photo: Twitter/@jamieamalea Photo: Twitter/@jamieamalea It sounds aggressive, but it looks gentle and somehow sweet. The female turtle accepts the face slaps, but continues to swim and allows the...
Cat Accidentally Hits The ‘Turbo Button’ On The Dog
Cats and dogs are notorious enemies, but sometimes, they learn to live together. Every so often though, even the best of pet friends get into some spats, and cats are usually the ones coming out on top. However, one feisty cat was left confused and unsure after an encounter with the family dog. Photo: TikTok/@@krazy.kute In a hilarious exchange captured on video, the cat and dog can be seen hanging out on the staircase when the cat decides to get a little swat in at the dog. The cat whacks the dog right in the head and it seems to trigger...
Golden Retriever Spots His Reflection In The Mirror For The First Time
A golden retriever in Polk City, Iowa was caught on camera mean-mugging himself in the mirror and he’s gone viral for it! The goofy one-year-old pup, Benson, is described by his owner as “ALWAYS being a ham,” but mean-mugging himself might just take things to the next level. Speaking with ViralHog, Benson’s owner said that she recently started working from home and she has her “furry coworker” to keep her company. Photo: Unsplash/Helena Lopes Right by her office set-up is a mirror that Benson often lays...
These Animal Service Officers Carry Bags of Fence-Fixing Gear, All Donated, in Their Trucks
Animal service officers with Cabot Animal Support Services carry bags of fence-mending tools around on their trucks. When a dog gets loose, or if they see a fence with a hole in it leaving the potential for a dog to get loose, the ASOs fix the fence. This is Cabot’s Fences for Fido program. It’s as simple as that. The reason this program exists is more complicated. Five years ago, CASS’s director Mike Wheeler wrote a citation for a man whose dog got out. The dog got out again. Mike wrote another citation. ...
Can dogs have panic attacks?
You know your dog can get stressed, but just how stressed can they get? Are panic attacks possible? Unfortunately, yes they are. It’s not uncommon for dog owners to wonder if their furry friend can experience the same range of emotions that humans do. After all, dogs are known to feel stress and anxiety in certain situations. But, can dogs have panic attacks? The short answer is yes – dogs can definitely have panic attacks. In this article, we’ll take a look at what these episodes might look like, what causes them, and how...
Using essential oils with cats
Many people believe essential oils and cats do not mix, and that’s true when it comes to questionable products and incorrect usage. But top-quality essential oils, used properly, can be profoundly healing for our feline friends. As a cat parent, you have reason to be concerned about using essential oils on and around your kitty. But you shouldn’t fear this modality so much that you choose not to use it at all. When utilized properly, essential oils are an important natural medicine, and can be both safe and effective for felines....
A Vet from a West Lothian Hospital Saves a Sprocker from a Punctured Tongue
Lola is a four-year-old Sprocker Spaniel who suffered a fatally swollen tongue — due to a stick punctured inside her mouth. Daniel Mainland, Lola’s owner, brought her to Linnaeus-owned Veterinary Specialists Scotland (VSS), in Livingston. They arrive in VSS while Lola is suffering from a fatally swollen tongue — the swelling reaches around her jaw. Due to the swelling, Lola wasn’t able to move properly, and she continued to drool. Photo: Pixabay/Amorhunter The cause of swelling can’t be identified, and they had...
Fearful Pup Rescued From Cruel Dog Fighting Ring Finally Gets His Wish
This past summer, ASPCA worked alongside local law enforcement to rescue more than 80 dogs from a dogfighting ring on Long Island, New York and several other states. At one of the locations, there was a wall of cages in a dark basement with no light. The dogs had no food or water and were not socialized. One of those dogs was a Pit Bull mix, now named Wish, who was extremely fearful. Photo: YouTube/ASPCA Wish received medical care and was brought to the ASPCA Cruelty Recovery Center in Columbus, Ohio. He continued to be very frightened, so he...
Clever German Shepherd Sneakily Opens Cabinet To Steal A Bag Of Treats
German Shepherd Dogs are thought to be one of the smartest dog breeds, which is why they’re often used as military and police dogs. Hunter, of Donegal, Ireland, is no exception. The 7-month-old pooch has found a way to outsmart his humans by getting his bag of dog treats, despite them being kept in the kitchen cabinet. Photo: YouTube/USA TODAY His clever antics were caught on camera by his human Nicola McLaughlin for all of us to witness. In the video, you’ll see Hunter grasping the cupboard handle with his teeth to pull the door...
Be Careful when You Take Your Dog to a Freshwater Stream where It Can Die from Salmon Poisoning
“While all fish caught or originating from streams in northern California could potentially be infected, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) cautions that trout stocked in some waters in CDFW’s North Central Region are more likely to be infected with the flukes that cause Salmon Poisoning Disease.” You should not cast away your caution just because you and your dog do not live in northern California. Salmon poisoning also happens in Washington, Oregon, and as far as the Southern Vancouver Island in Canada....