Speeding Trains Claim Lives of India’s Endangered Elephants at Alarming Rate
In India, a collision between wildlife and modern infrastructure represents a grim tableau, especially for the endangered elephants. The large, gentle creatures are increasingly falling victim to train collisions—a dire consequence of overlapping habitats and railway tracks. Photo: PexelsIndia’s trains frequently collide with elephants, causing fatal accidents. Tragic Tales from the Tracks Elephants are among India’s most iconic wildlife, but they are being decimated at an alarming rate due to train accidents. These...
Can Dogs Eat Peanut Butter Crackers? Vet-Approved Facts
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead Dogs love food and they don’t seem to be too discerning when it comes to what they chow down on. Most owners have wondered at some point if their dog has eaten something that they shouldn’t have. So what is acceptable, and what is not acceptable for a dog to eat? Just because humans can safely consume a food, it doesn’t mean that their furry counterparts can. For...
Owner Wanted Newborn Puppy Euthanized But Thanks To Your Support She Is Thriving
https://d1dd4ethwnlwo2.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/VS-Video_20240220_GDS_HPAR_Amanda_002_%C2%A9HelpingPawsAnimalRescue.mp4 Meet Amanda. She had a rough start to life but is now a happy and healthy pup thanks to your support. Helping Paws Animal Rescue in Oklahoma was at the right place at the right time. While they were at the local clinic having one of their rescue dogs vetted, they overheard a heartbreaking story and had to help. Apparently, a Yorkie was bred by a pit bull that lived in the same house, but the owners...
Bailey’s Bionic Hips: Dr. Karyn on Dog Hip Replacement Surgery
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. People are sometimes surprised that as a vet, I have pet insurance, but although I can look after many of my pets’ health needs, there are plenty of conditions that I can’t treat, and of course, they’re the expensive ones. And in 2017, when we realized that our yellow...
Medicinal Chemistry Is Proving Vital To The Race Against Extinction
In an era marked by the rapid decline of biodiversity, the integration of medicinal chemistry and pharmacy into conservation efforts is emerging as a promising strategy to combat the extinction of various species. This innovative approach seeks to harness the advanced scientific techniques typically applied in human healthcare to address the pressing needs of wildlife conservation. Photo: PexelsChemists and pharmacists are joining the fight against wildlife extinction. Understanding the Threats and Solutions The current mass extinction is...
New Dog Parent Guide
Becoming a new dog parent, whether to a puppy or an adult dog, is an exciting feat; it can also be a tad scary if you are a first-time dog parent. What can they eat or not eat? How do I potty train? How do I keep them out of dangerous items? These are all questions you may be asking yourself. Here are some tips to help you get started. 1. Stock Up on Supplies Before picking up your new dog, we suggest having all needed supplies on hand at home to prevent needing to run to the store or being left empty-handed in case of an emergency. Leash,...
Rescue Cat Goes From a Box Full of Dirt and Droppings to Pampered Life in a Stroller
The following story is a finalist in the Rescue to Royalty Challenge. Three grand prize winners will receive a $250 shopping spree, while a shelter of their choosing will be awarded $2,000 in cash and needed supplies! You can vote for your favorite story here through May 8! Henry was known as “Grimm” when he came to White Oak Animal Safe Haven with his brother in a box full of dirt and cat poop. The shelter told us he was biting and scratching like crazy when they tried to get him out of the box and had clearly been neglected....
Runt of the Litter Was Terrified of the Outdoors, Now She Can’t Walk Long Enough
The following story is a finalist in the Rescue to Royalty Challenge. Three grand prize winners will receive a $250 shopping spree, while a shelter of their choosing will be awarded $2,000 in cash and needed supplies! You can vote for your favorite story here through May 8! Koda was adopted in February 2022 from White Oak Animal Safe Haven. She was the runt of her litter and had a pretty bad eye infection, so she was already off to a rough start in her little world. PHOTO: JENNIFER CRUPIE When we went to meet her, she immediately bonded with...
50 Dog Breeds That Start With S: Pictures, Facts & History
The Federation Cynologique Internationale recognizes approximately 350 different breeds of dog globally, and when you take into account hybrids and popular crossbreeds, there are potentially thousands of different breeds. Every breed has its own unique story, background, and characteristics, as well as its own physical appearance. Below, we have listed 50 dog breeds that start with S. The list includes well-known purebred breeds, as well as some of the more common hybrids, and there are some rarer breeds that you may not yet be aware of. Dog...
Shaggy, Underweight Stray Found Wandering the Streets Becomes ‘Queen of All She Surveys’
The following story is a finalist in the Rescue to Royalty Challenge. Three grand prize winners will receive a $250 shopping spree, while a shelter of their choosing will be awarded $2,000 in cash and needed supplies! You can vote for your favorite story here through May 8! Toby had been Jim’s soulmate for 12-and-a-half years, and her departure had devastated us. He didn’t even want to think about another dog. I, on the other hand, could think of little else—Toby had taught me, the previously dog-clueless one, that only...
