2,000 Hamsters To Be Killed After COVID Outbreak In Hong Kong Pet Shop
Authorities in Hong Kong are planning to kill off as many as 2,000 hamsters and other small mammals due to an outbreak of COVID linked to a pet shop employee. According to the BBC, health officials tested hundreds of animals at the pet shop. Only 11 hamsters at the Little Boss pet shop tested positive, but Hong Kong’s “zero Covid” strategy requires culling any potentially infected animal where there is possibility of animal-to-human Covid transmission. That means animals like rabbits and chinchillas will be culled, despite...
Pet diarrhea: how to help your dog or cat
A look at what might be causing diarrhea in your pet, and what you can do to settle her upset tummy! It can be worrisome when your cat or dog has a loose or watery stool. While occasional diarrhea is a completely normal reaction for purging something bad, anything occurring for more than 48 hours or on a regular basis may signal an underlying health problem. Here are common causes of diarrhea in pets, and some advice on how to help them and when to call your veterinarian. It was something they ate A new diet can trigger diarrhea if the...
Make training your dog easier with these “brain foods”!
How well your dog can be trained depends not only on the methods and cues you use, but also on how easily he can learn and pick things up. These “brain foods” and supplements support his cognition to help make training more successful. Successfully training your dog means using reward-based methods and clear, consistent cues. Nutrition also plays a role in supporting your dog’s cognition, memory, and mood to help him learn more easily. Let’s talk about some “brain foods” and supplements that boost your...
Lead Ammunition is Stunting Bald Eagle Recovery in the Northeast
Bald eagles have come a long way in the past several decades. In fact, their population has more than quadrupled in the lower 48 since 2009. However, a new study finds that there’s a lingering threat that continues to hamper their recovery: lead ammunition. Researchers from Cornell University theorized that lead poisoning was impacting species recovery in the Northeast, and they set out to see if that was true. Their findings, published in the Journal of Wildlife Management, seemed to confirm their suspicions. The data showed that...
Strangers Rally To Help Couple Whose Dog Ran Away While They Were On Vacation
A Michigan couple was vacationing in Florida when they got some devasting news. Their dog, Blue, had escaped from their dog sitter’s house and gone missing. Now the married couple–who do anything for their dog–was desperately worried, unable to help, and over 1,000 miles away. “We were relaxing on the beach, and we got a missed call and a text saying call us urgent,” Ryan Skornicka told Wood 8 TV. “Blue went on a little adventure and ran away.” Photo: Pixabay Unsure of what else to do, Blue’s...
Woman Works for Months to Save Dog Living By the Freeway
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! In 2008 while I was heading to work, I passed a business center and saw a small rat terrier attempting to tear into a discarded food bag. I pulled into the lot and the dog took off! I followed in my car as she ran the perimeter of the parking lot. She dashed under a fence and was now literally on the berm of the freeway, where she lived. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ANNAPOWA I contacted a rescue...
Senior Cat Named Rose Nylund Finds Forever Home Days Before Betty White’s 100th Birthday
People across the country honored the late Betty White by donating to their local shelters in her name on her 100th birthday. Maui Humane Society participated in the #BettyWhiteChallenge and as a bonus one of their longtime cat residents found a loving home. Screenshot: YouTube/petangopets The senior gray tabby cat named Rose Nylund, after Betty White’s Golden Girls character, spent over 100 days in the shelter waiting for someone to choose her. A video of the friendly cat was shared on YouTube with the caption, “While my...
Chonky Shelter Cat With Lots Of Love To Give Seeking Someone To Give Him A Home
Mister is a 30-pound shelter cat with lots of love to give. According to Mister’s caretakers at the Michigan Humane, the chonky cat’s hefty size is only matched by his large and loving personality. “He’s full of love and I think he’s just the sweetest senior boy I think I’ve ever met,” a shelter employee told Fox 2 Detroit. Photo: YouTube/Fox 2 Detroit “He’s going to be the cat that’s going to want to curl up next to you and watch movies all day,” the worker gushed about the...
60 Million Icefish Nests Discovered Near Antarctica
Antarctica’s southern Weddell Sea is the place to find a mate, if you’re a icefish. A group of scientists recently discovered about 60 million icefish nests in the seafloor. As Live Science reports, Autun Purser of the Alfred Wegener Institute and his team of researchers on the RV Polarstern were monitoring the area for marine life when graduate student Lilian Böhringer called up to the bridge. She had been keeping a close eye on the video feed of the seafloor of the Weddell Sea, taken from the Ocean Floor Observation and...
Immune support supplements for your dog or cat
A stressed or overworked immune system can result in a number of preventable health issues. To keep your dog or cat in good health, immune support supplements in addition to a balanced, wholefoods diet may be the answer. Immune system health is as important for our dogs and cats as it is for us. Nowadays, as the number of cheap, low-quality pet foods continue to line shelves and make their way into the homes of pet parents, it’s more important than ever to develop a toolkit of immune support supplements to keep on hand. In addition to...
Could intralesional chemotherapy be an option for your dog or cat?
Because it directly targets tumors while bypassing systemic circulation, intralesional chemotherapy produces fewer side effects in dogs and cats than traditional chemo. Find out if this innovative cancer treatment might be right for your own animal. Every year, I treat many dogs and cats with cancer. I’m happy to be able to offer a holistic approach for these animals, most of whom will not benefit from chemotherapy, but will benefit from detoxification and immune support. Sometimes traditional chemotherapy is helpful for selected...
Spring online apprenticeships are on their way!
Put a little spring in your step with one of these seven online apprenticeships from Maddie’s Fund®. Learn the ins and outs of ringworm, marketing basics, lost pet reunification and more. Each apprenticeship is four weeks long and is made up of a combination of self-paced learning and four 90-minute weekly Zoom meetings with your instructor. Read on to learn more about the apprenticeships and mark your calendar for the January 24-28 application window. Seats are limited, so don’t miss out! Feline...
Cat Rescued and Rehabilitated After Being Frozen to Cement Porch
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! I lost my beloved foster kitty Namir to feline infectious peritonitis several months ago. That meant I was a one-kitty home, which was not acceptable. But I waited until the time was right. Last week was the right time, and I decided to get a rescue kitty. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / JACLOU-DL I went to a local no-kill rescue shelter and almost instantly fell in love with my Izzy-Belle. Her...
FDA Approves “Groundbreaking” Treatment For Cats With Arthritis
Old age–and often, arthritis–comes for us all, especially if you’re a cat. According to USA Today, arthritis is so common among felines that roughly 45% of all cats will get arthritis. Those odds essentially double when cats turn 12, by which point 90 percent of cats experience arthritis pain. Photo: Pixabay And while there are ways to help ease your cat’s arthritis, including supplements, acupuncture/massage, and anti-inflammatory treatments, these options only provide temporary relief. Moreover, anti-inflammatories...
Senior Dog Named Betty White Looking For New Home After Being Returned To Shelter
Saratoga County Animal Shelter hopes to find a senior dog named after the beloved actress and animal advocate, Betty White, a loving forever home. The 10-year-old boxer mix spent 382 days in the shelter before she found a loving home in 2020. Sadly, due to no fault of her own, she was returned to the shelter. The shelter posted, “Her dad is sick and needs our help. It is nothing Betty did. In fact, all she has done is provide him with comfort and love, and he has done the same for her. But she is back at the shelter and hoping to once...
10 Betty White Animal Quotes In Celebration Of Her 100th Birthday
Betty White, a lifelong animal lover and legendary actress, would have turned 100 on January 17. Sadly, she passed away on December 31st from a stroke. She devoted her life to helping animals and making people laugh. Most people remember her as Rose in Golden Girls, but she will always be remembered as a friend and hero to animals. Her fans decided to celebrate her milestone birthday by giving back to animals with the Betty White Challenge. The challenge encouraged people to donate $5 in Betty’s name to a local animal rescue. She would...
The Emergence of Veterninary Telehealth
The veterinarian will see you now — any time of the day or night. But the two of you may not be in the same exam room or even in the same city or state. Welcome to the fast-growing brand of veterinary medicine — telehealth. Think of it as the House Call Version 2.0. But instead of the veterinarian stepping into your home — or you traveling to the veterinary clinic, your dog is diagnosed and a care plan is quickly created by a veterinarian during a live video call with you. ©Getty Images Why the Rise in Popularity Fast....
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: New Candid Conversation, intake via appointments and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Where the future of animal sheltering is headed according to veterinariansThis blog was one of our top posts of 2021. The future of animal welfare is community-centric and this holds true more than ever. The AVMA recently published an article, Animal shelters see a new day ahead, sharing veterinarians’ take on where the future of the animal welfare movement is headed. Covid-19 has caused animal welfare… Learn More Join James Evans and...
French Bulldog Squeezes Himself Into Tiny Cat House
Sometimes, dogs and cats can get along and be friends. Other times, cats will merely tolerate dogs and their antics because they have to. George seems to fall into the latter category, as he begrudgingly has his bed taken over by the oblivious French bulldog, Peppa. Peppa has no sense of personal space and loves to get as close and personal with George as he can. It seems that Peppa feels what belongs to George belongs to him, even if it’s sized for a small cat, not a small dog. Photo: Pexels/Pixabay In a hilarious video shared on...
Herd Of Deer Gather Around And Lick Black Cat
In a bizarre video shared on social media, a herd of deer gather around a cat and begin licking it. The footage was shared by ViralHog and shows a black cat lounging in the sunshine outside. He seems at peace, as four large deer approach him and begin licking his fur. The deer continue to lick the cat’s coat, and the cat just lays there, seemingly content with the situation. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog Photo: YouTube/ViralHog The strange interaction isn’t the first documented friendship between a cat and deer. One cat recently...
