Over 5,000 Cases Of Canned Dog Food Recalled Due To Elevated Levels Of Vitamin D
On October 1, 2021, FROMM Family Foods issued a voluntary recall of roughly 5,500 cases of Fromm Shredded can Entrée dog food due to elevated levels of Vitamin D. The FDA warns that dogs of all sizes consuming very high levels of Vitamin D could have adverse reactions. Photo: Pixabay/pasja1000 “The recall was initiated after we discovered, through our own analysis, that these products may contain elevated levels of Vitamin D,” stated the pet food company. They reassured consumers that no other products were impacted and...
How to train your dog to enjoy vet visits
An important key to taking the anxiety out of vet visits is to train your dog to calmly accept handling and gentle restraint, and to make the experience from start to finish as pleasant as possible. Sharing your life with a dog can help combat stress – until it’s time to visit the veterinarian, that is! No one likes to see their dog filled with fear and anxiety, which is why a lot of people postpone or skip vet visits. But putting off veterinary check-ups does more harm than good, so the solution is to help your dog tolerate or...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Apply now for a fall online apprenticeships, disaster grants and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. #HassInAction: LifeLine Animal Project thinks outside of the box to keep person and pup togetherWith the animal welfare movement constantly evolving and transitioning to meet the needs of people and their pets, animal shelter and rescue organizations are realizing they may need to think outside of the box to find ways to best serve their communities. One organization in particular, LifeLine Animal Project in Atlanta, GA,… Learn More Register...
Austin Pets Are in Crisis. Supporting Families Through Partnership Is the Answer.
Oct 01, 2021 Austin Pets Are in Crisis. Supporting Families Through Partnership Is the Answer.We must work together to keep pets with people and out of the shelter. Here in Austin, 38,000 pets could be displaced by evictions in the coming months. Nationally, that number could be as high as eight million. After speaking with American Pets Alive! and Human Animal Support Services project director Kristen Hassen, NBC shared this story about how the looming eviction crisis could impact overcrowded shelters by displacing the pets of families who...
250-Pound Turtle Hit By Boat Gets Private Plane Ride To Sanctuary
A loggerhead sea turtle was sadly hit by a boat and in need of dire help. Due to her injuries, she can no longer safely live in the wild, so volunteers took her to a facility where she will receive top-notch care and spend the rest of her days. Photo: Youtube/Inside Edition After being hit by the boat, the turtle ended up with shell fractures and what’s known as “Bubble Butt Syndrome.” According to The Turtle Hospital, this is caused by air pockets under the shell, which leaves the turtle permanently floating on the surface,...
APA! IS ASKING COUNCIL FOR A FAIR AGREEMENT
Oct 01, 2021 There are only seven days until the final October City Council meeting agenda must be posted. That means we have seven days to make it clear to the city council members that No Kill in Austin is important and deserves their urgent attention. There are many layers to this problem, but right now one of the most important things that you, as a supporter of the animals who need us to save their lives, can know is that we simply need a relationship with the city that makes sense. APA! has kept Austin No Kill by taking animals off the...
Pittsburgh Takes Big Step Towards Ban On Declawing Cats
Declawing cats is a cruel and barbaric practice yet remains legal across the United States. Now Pittsburgh’s city council has moved to finally halt this harmful procedure. According to KDKA TV, the Pittsburgh City Council unanimously passed legislation that could stop the practice by charging veterinarians found declawing cats with a $500 fine. Now the legislation is headed to the mayor’s desk. Photo: Pixabay “How we treat animals speaks to our deepest values,” said Pittsburgh City Councilman Bobby Wilson, who...
Dog Finally Reunited With Family After Surviving Plane Crash And Three Days Alone In Arizona Wilderness
On September 22, Coconino County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) received a call about a small plane crash in Paria Plateau near Page, Arizona. The plane took off from San Martin, CA, and was headed to Paige airport but crashed just before making it to the destination. Upon arrival, CCSO confirmed the pilot, Jim Petersen, was dead. The passenger, Uta Petersen, survived but with injuries. She was immediately flown to St, George Utah Hospital to be treated. Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Air Rescue team arrived to investigate the...
8 Reasons Why You Should Adopt A Black Dog
October 1st is National Black Dog Day and the beginning of “Adopt-a-Dog Month”, so what better way to kick off the month than by sharing reasons why to adopt a black dog. Just like how senior dogs are overlooked for puppies, black dogs are passed by for light-colored ones. Big black dogs spend more time in shelters and are at a higher risk of euthanasia. Photo: Pixabay/AlkeMade The phenomenon is known as big black dog syndrome (BDS). While no one really knows why it occurs, shelters believe breed stereotypes and misconceptions...
Is “meat meal” good for your dog?
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Why is my dog or cat losing his hair?
Hair loss in dogs and cats has many potential causes. Getting a definitive diagnosis from your veterinarian is the first step to solving the problem. Hair loss is a common problem in dogs and cats. Diagnosing the cause can be complicated, since most skin conditions, including those leading to hair loss, are outward symptoms of a more complex disease process. Hair loss can be broken down into several general categories that take not just the specific problem area into consideration, but the health of the whole animal. This can be huge when...
Kind Veterinarians Help Paralyzed Dog Walk Again
This is the story of a four-year-old dog that was down for the count. This poor animal was unable to walk any longer, and typically, this is the beginning of the end for many animals. However, the good folks at Vet Ranch had different ideas and they were not going to allow this poor dog to suffer any longer. That’s what makes this story such a great one. We love to see stories like this one, especially in a world that is always chock full of bad news. Once Bella the dog arrived at Vet Ranch, they knew that they had to spring into action...
Alan The ‘Wonky Dog’ Doesn’t Let His Deformity Doesn’t Get Him Down
In the deserts outside of Doha, Qatar, the sun beat down hot and the air was still. Far from the roar of the rapidly-growing metropolis, there sat a thirsty puppy in need. The Saluki-Boxer cross, who would come to be named Alan, had a striking tan coat and hazel eyes, but his most prominent feature was his nose. Because of a birth deformity, Alan’s face slopes to one side, exposing his teeth and, as his owners say, making him a bit “wonky.” www.instagram.com/p/CTiGHbkABdX/ At two months old, Alan could hardly fend for...
These Six US States Allow Dogs In Restaurants
If you’re a pet owner who loves taking your dog out and about with you, you’ve probably asked yourself this question when planning a night out: “Is my dog allowed to come with me inside the restaurant?” It’s becoming more and more common. A year of pandemic lockdowns has changed the way many of us view our pets, and wanting them by our side even as we’re in public spaces like diners and restaurants is understandable. Still, legal restrictions and health regulations vary from state to state and even city to...
Dog With Cancer Gets To Roll In The Snow One Last Time Thanks To Local Ice Rink
Saying goodbye to a loved pet can be devastatingly difficult. Knowing when to set them free from the horrible pain of a disease like cancer is a decision that carries so much weight, any light or joy means the world. For Maggie, a St. Bernard with cancer, her final days with owners Marianna Wilson and Elijah Saltzgaber were bittersweet, filled with the specter of the looming Monday morning appointment at the veterinarian’s office but also the blissful camping and hiking that she loved in her youth. Photo: Pixabay/ClaudiaWollensen The...
Watch This Frenchie Try A Tongue Twister During Family Road Trip
Road trips are a great way to spend time as a family, but anyone who’s organized or planned one will know they have their fair share of unexpected moments! For one family driving through Kalamazoo, Michigan, one such moment happened when their Frenchie loudly let the family know what he was feeling from the back seat. The video, taken by Ashley Giraud, shows the family’s comfy summer road trip setup as well as the family dog, a French Bulldog, climbing over the backseat. Photo: Max Pixel While the rest of the family works their...
SPCA Officer Rescues French Bulldog From Scorching Car
Thanks to years of messaging from activists and animal lovers, it’s pretty well known by now that keeping your dog in a hot car, even for just a quick trip into the store, can be more dangerous than you realize. Temperatures inside locked cars can quickly skyrocket when left in direct heat, and dogs simply are not able to cope with it. If that’s not enough motivation to do right by your pet, a video of an SPCA officer rescuing a dog from a locked car might be. PHOTO: YOUTUBE /VIRALHOG Originally filmed in 2017 in St. Catharines,...
Stray Dog Dad Waits Outside Vet Clinic While Mom Gives Birth To Puppies
When a mom goes into the hospital to give birth, she often has someone to support her, such as a friend or the dad of the baby. However, the same isn’t usually true in the animal kingdom. When dogs usually give birth, they do so alone. But for a stray dog in Brazil, she was supported by the dad of her puppies while he waited outside the hospital. Photo: Instagram/vetcampogrande According to the Instagram video below, a security camera captured the moment a stray mama dog walked to the front of a veterinarian’s office. Staff could...
Adopting a Rescue Dog: The 3-3-3 Rule
Rescuing a new dog can be rewarding and bring joy to your entire family. Before you adopt shelter dogs, they say you should know the 3-3-3 rule. The 3-3-3 rule represents the phases of a rescue dog or common milestones your new dog or puppy will go through 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months after being adopted from a shelter. Your new dog will have unfamiliar surroundings and go through an adjustment period while settling into his new home. Give your dog space and time to grow once you bring them home. What is the 3-3-3 rule for new rescue dogs?...
Dog Owner Creates Photo Of “Pixel Dog” And The Internet Can’t Get Enough
Animals are fan-favorites on the internet, particularly cute animals like dogs and cats. Sometimes, someone captures an animal, perhaps a pet, doing something hilarious or adorable and it goes viral for all the right reasons. But sometimes, someone with a creative spirit adds their own twist to the photo and people love it even more. That was the case for a Shiba Inu lover, who happened to capture a cute video of her dog looking in through the window of the door. Photo: Max Pixel The dog lover, Instagram user @ichi____kun, took the photo (and...
