Winter Skin Care for Dogs
Winter skin care for dogs involves keeping their skin moisturized, avoiding chemical burns and frostbite, and addressing allergies. Follow these tips to keep your pup’s skin in tip-top shape in winter! Dry skin, flaking, itching, cracked paws. Winter can wreak havoc on your dog’s skin, including their nose and paws. Dry air, ice melt chemicals, allergens, wind, and cold can all take a toll. Luckily, there are things you can do to keep your pup safe! Here are some tips about winter skin care for dogs from Dr. Ian Spiegel and Dr....
How Anyone Can Celebrate and Protect Birds on National Bird Day
National Bird Day, observed annually on January 5th, serves as a critical reminder of the challenges faced by bird populations worldwide. This event, established by Born Free USA and the Avian Welfare Coalition in 2002, aims to promote avian awareness and address the issues affecting birds in America and beyond. The date aligns with the annual Christmas Bird Count, a significant bird survey highlighting the importance of these creatures in our ecosystem. Birds, revered for their beauty, songs, and flight, inspire human creativity and wonder....
The Art of Caring for Senior Pets
As any number of Instagram memes attest to, getting old is no joke. What’s even worse than our own creaking, croaking head, shoulders, knees, and toes though? Watching our pets age. Rusty, aching joints, struggles eating, wandering focus, lack of joy… All common to the aging process, but heart-rending nonetheless as we see their quality of life slowly go downhill. But there are ways to help your aging pet go gracefully into their golden years! The art of caring for senior pets involves prioritizing joint health, vitality, brain...
How to Keep Your Dog Fit and Active During the Winter
Depending on where you live, winters can be harsh, which means you and your dog spend a lot more time indoors. Here are some tips for keeping him fit, active and safe during the cold weather months. Once the weather turns colder and the days get shorter, most of us spend more time inside — and so do our dogs. Whatever the season, however, regular exercise is important for maintaining your canine companion’s health and fitness. This means getting him outside when conditions and temperatures allow, and finding ways to give him...
Would-Be Adopter Can’t Stop Thinking About Hissing, ‘Standoffish’ Cat
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! When I first saw my soon-to-be cat at a local pet store, I was really skeptical of her. She was very standoffish in her cage, and most cats run right up and purr and want your attention. Not her. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / DEVON BROWNING I’d walk past the cage a few times and try to talk to her, but she would stand in the farthest corner and actually hissed a few times. After seeing...
They Pack a Venomous Bite, and Other Interesting Facts About the Pygmy Slow Loris
Pygmy slow lorises are nocturnal, wide-eyed primates that spend most of their time in trees. Native to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and China, their pygmy name is apt. They top out at about 10 inches in length and two pounds in weight, though most weigh about half that. The “loris” part of their name is also appropriate, coming from an old Dutch word meaning clown. That’s likely due to their natural eye “makeup” looking a little bit like they might be ready to join the circus. These markings surround large eyes that...
NY Shelter Dog With “Colossal Toofers” And Adorable Smile Needs A Home
All dogs are adorable but ones with underbites, or in Eeyore’s case “colossal toofers”, melt hearts. The eight-year-old Chihuahua was found as a stray, and no one came to claim him. Hard to believe, we know. City of Buffalo Animal Shelter took to social media to help find him a new loving home. His unique smile and adorable face have already won the hearts of people near and far. They wrote, “Introducing Eeyore! With 2️⃣ colossal toofers and a smile that could brighten ☀️ even the gloomiest...
Celebrate National Cat Health Month with these Essential Care Tips
National Cat Health Month serves as an annual reminder for pet owners to focus on their feline friends’ health and well-being. This observance in February emphasizes the importance of regular veterinary check-ups, up-to-date vaccinations, and overall care to ensure our cats lead happy, healthy lives. Of course, there is also cause to celebrate your cat’s health every other month of the year, and here’s how. Photo: PexelsEngage in daily playtime for mental stimulation and exercise. Regular Veterinary Visits: The Cornerstone...
Making Your Home Allergy-Friendly for Pet-Allergic Guests
Welcoming relatives who are allergic to pets into your home requires a thoughtful approach to ensure their comfort and health. For many pet owners, our furry companions are like family, but their presence can pose significant challenges for visitors with pet allergies. The key lies in transforming your pet-friendly space into an allergen-reduced environment. Here’s how to demonstrate care and consideration for your guests’ well-being, maintaining a harmonious balance between your love for pets and your duties as a gracious host....
To Grain or Not to Grain: Choosing Between Grain and Grain-Free Diets
Trying to find the best food for your dog or cat but stuck on the grain versus grain-free hamster wheel? Come along for the ride and find out what grains you’ll find in dog and cat foods, why they’re included, and when to pick grain-inclusive or grain-free diets for your fur baby! Look at any bag of dog or cat food these days and you’re just as likely to see “Grain-Free!” as you are to find grains in the ingredients. The debate between grain-inclusive and grain-free diets for dogs and cats is ongoing, leaving...
