Discover the Incredible Animals Detecting Deadly Diseases in Humans
The animal kingdom holds many surprises, but perhaps none as fascinating as its members’ ability to detect diseases in humans. From ants and bees to dogs and rats, a range of creatures can sniff out illnesses with astonishing accuracy. These animals use their keen senses to identify volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by diseases, offering a non-invasive, efficient means of early detection. Photo: PexelsAnts can identify cancer cells in urine samples. Ants: Tiny but Mighty Detectives The silky ant, Formica fusca, commonly found...
Who’s the Boss? Debunking the Dominance Theory (With Video)
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. We were always a large dog family; two Labradors and an Irish Wolfhound – it couldn’t get much larger than that. Within this trio of large and larger dogs, Poppy ruled the roost with a calm and quiet poise. Despite being twice her height, Finn, and later, Remus, accepted...
How to Keep Your Dog Safe in Extreme Heat
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Earth Faces Unprecedented Extinction Crisis Threatening Thousands of Species and Our Future
The world is facing an unprecedented extinction crisis. Species are vanishing at an alarming rate, primarily due to human activities. Scientists warn that unless immediate action is taken, many more species will disappear forever. Photo: PexelsEarth is facing an unprecedented extinction crisis. The Urgency of Protecting Biodiversity A recent study published in Frontiers in Science underscores the urgency of protecting Earth’s biodiversity. Researchers pinpointed 16,825 critical sites that, if adequately protected, could prevent the...
Bonded Senior Golden Retrievers Find Home with Couple Mourning Their Beloved Golden
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! Feeling depressed and overwhelmed by the losses of many friends and family members during the previous few months, including our 10 year old golden Miss Abby, I felt myself heading down that dark place. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MANFRED One morning, though, I opened up my Facebook page and saw two beautiful but sad looking faces staring back at me. Bella and Chloe were sisters and their Grand Mom...
Woman Seeks a Mouser, Gets a Big Cuddle Bug Instead
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’ve had cats my entire life, until a year ago when my 19 year old rescue, Daisy, moved on to her next life. With a child, a dog, and going back to work full-time, I thought I’d be cat-free for a while. PHOTO: PIXABAY / GUNDULA VOGEL That was until rodents started taking over my condo. I set traps to no avail. I finally decided to go the predator route and started searching...
Skittish Cat Named Braveheart Finally Finds the Freedom to Be Himself
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! Braveheart came to my catnip-laced back yard with a younger cat, Mick, who joined my household almost immediately. Mick seemed to be a wayward pet, while Braveheart appeared to have been born a feral. PHOTO: PIXABAY / DIDIER From the shape of his folded down ears, I thought he was part Scottish fold, hence the name Braveheart, or BH for short and occasionally Willy-Wally for fun. But the...
Pet Telehealth: How Does It Work? Vet-Approved Facts & FAQ
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead Many aspects of living with dogs have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has caused many people to become familiar with using virtual pet services, and it’s even become the preferred choice for many dog owners. One virtual pet service that has gained a lot of traction in recent years is pet telehealth. Pet telehealth services bring veterinary care straight to people’s...
Kitten Barely Able to Breathe Makes Miraculous Recovery, Thanks to Your Support
It is National Feed A Rescue Pet Week! The Animal Rescue Site along with our partner, Greater Good Charities, dedicates a week to raise as much funds as possible – with your support – to feed hungry dogs and cats in shelters around the country. Shelters are overcrowded and in desperate need of food donations. Adoptions are down and intakes are up. There are so many mouths to feed. Help us provide 3 million meals to feed shelter pets around the country, like Keller. Photo: Nyxie’s Orphaned Animal Haven (NOAH) Keller was found...
Sick Dog Surrendered To Be Euthanized Gets Second Chance & Transforms Into Playful Pup
It is National Feed a Rescue Pet Week! The Animal Rescue Site along with our partner, Greater Good Charities, dedicates a week to raise as much funds as possible – with your support – to feed hungry dogs and cats in shelters around the country. Shelters are overcrowded and in desperate need of food donations. Adoptions are down and intakes are up. There are so many mouths to feed. Help us provide 3 million meals to feed shelter pets around the country, like Reba. Photo: LowRider Dachshund Rescue Reba’s life had a rough...
Pupford Dog Training Treats Review: An Expert’s Breakdown
Click to Skip Ahead Our Final Verdict We give Pupford dog treats an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Quality: 5/5 Variety: 5/5 Ingredients: 5/5 Value: 5/5 When training your dog, it is important to offer positive reinforcement to encourage the types of behaviors you want. While verbal praise can assist in this endeavor, most dogs respond best to food rewards. So, what is the best type of food to use? Given the frequency of treat presentation required during a training session, small, low-calorie, high-value treats are ideal. And because we...
CBDistillery Wag CBD Pet Tincture Review 2024: An Expert’s Breakdown
Click to Skip Ahead Our Final Verdict We give CBDistillery Wag CBD Pet Tincture a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Quality: 4.7/5 Effectiveness: 4.7/5 Ingredients: 4.8/5 Value: 5/5 These days, it’s not hard to find CBD products made for dogs. What is hard, though, is finding a quality product that’s actually affordable. And that’s exactly what makes Wag CBD Pet Tincture from CBDistillery so unique. This pure hemp oil tincture is made with quality ingredients and US-grown hemp. It has no fillers, is full spectrum, and is...
Penguin Dog CBD Supplements Review 2024: An Expert’s Breakdown
Click to Skip Ahead Our Final Verdict We give CPenguin CBD products an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Quality: 4.5/5 Packaging: 3.5/5 Palatability: 5/5 Efficacy: 5/5 One of the fastest-growing industries in the United States today is CBD, formerly known as cannabidiol. This popular compound from the Cannabis plant has been shown to produce positive health outcomes for both humans and animals. Although more research is needed to understand the full scope of CBD’s benefits, what we do know is it can have both calming and...
Truly Free Cleaning Products Review 2024: An Expert Breakdown
Click to Skip Ahead Our Final Verdict We give the Truly Free Cleaning Products an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Quality: 5/5 Variety: 5/5 Ingredients: 5/5 Safety: 5/5 Efficacy: 4.8/5 Value: 5/5 Whether you’re a pet owner or not, cleaning is a daily routine we all have to go through to maintain a decent household. But cleaning can become a lot more complicated for those who do share their home with critters. Many cleaning products are unsafe for our pups and kittens, and as someone who also owns a parrot (a species that is even...
Three-Legged Dog Needs Help Adjusting to New Life After Surviving Cancer
Meet Skye-Lee. The sweet pup arrived at Rescue Is Life, a rescue in South Africa, covered in fleas and underweight. She went to a foster home for treatment and was quickly adopted by a loving family a couple months later. Photo: Rescue Is Life Her happily ever after story was just beginning when a health scare occurred. Just a few days after being adopted, Skye-Lee developed a limp in her front leg. Her concerned family brought her to the vet to be examined and a cancerous mass was found. The only option was to amputate the leg to stop the...
The Impact of Age and Activity on Healthy Joints
A dog’s joints will change as they age, but did you know that certain types of activity and exercise can also impact healthy joints? Find out how and what you can do to support your dog’s joint health! One of the best things about being a dog parent is having a loyal companion who’s always up for a walk, hike, swim, game of fetch, or other activity. Your dog relies on healthy joints to stay game for adventures, and a healthy diet and regular exercise help keep them happy, healthy, and fit. However, excessive activity and age...
Hays County Commissioners Court Awards Contract to Austin Pets Alive!
Jul 11, 2024 To Continue Development of the Hays County Pet Resource Center Hays County Courthouse, San Marcos, TX – The Hays County Commissioners Court has awarded a contract to Austin Pets Alive!, a leading animal welfare organization, to continue the groundbreaking work for the Hays County Pet Resource Center. This collaboration has already made significant strides in providing essential resources to Hays County pets and community pet owners. Since the beginning, Alex Villalobos, the County Judge’s Chief of Staff, has worked on...
Adoption Counseling self-paced course is now available on Maddie’s University!
The adoption process is the final step in finding new homes for shelter pets. It begins with getting to know the pet, writing a narrative and posting photos/video, continues to making a match with a potential adopter and ends with sending the pet home with an adopter and providing support. The brand new Maddie’s® University course, Adoption Counseling, provides guidance for navigating the adoption process, with an emphasis on adoption counseling. The course demonstrates the general adoption counseling process and then dives...
Can Dogs Eat Rhubarb? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & FAQ
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead Since it’s full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, rhubarb is one popular pie ingredient we don’t have to feel guilty about eating. But as much as we enjoy rhubarb, is this tart and tasty garden delight a sensible food for our dogs? While rhubarb stalks are unlikely to cause health issues when eaten in moderation, the leaves can have severe toxic effects requiring immediate...
Little Stray Cat Scares Much Larger Cats With Her Big Personality
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! Kittenkaboodle, aka Boodle, aka Boo arrived on our step in May, a half-grown kitten, and quickly warmed up to my husband (although I was usually the one with the food, the little ingrate). PHOTO: PIXABAY / GUNDULA VOGEL Turned out, though, she had plenty of affection to go around, a really loud purr for such a little cat, and a tiny squeaky rusty meow. She came around all summer, and when...
