Fun at the Beach—With Your Dog!
Taking your dog to the beach this summer? Once you’ve factored safety into your plans, there are plenty of fun activities you can enjoy together. Summer wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the beach. The question is, should you take your dog? If he’s the active type who likes people and other dogs, there’s no reason why not. You’ll need to find a dog-friendly beach, of course, and ensure your canine’s safety and comfort while you’re there. But once you’ve checked those boxes, you can relax...
5 Best Dog Mouthwashes and Dental Rinses
As pet owners, we want to ensure our dogs maintain healthy teeth and gums, but sometimes brushing alone isn’t enough. According to veterinarian Doc Halligan, “While nothing can replace regular brushing every other day, dental sprays and additives can be a helpful supplement, especially for dogs that are difficult to brush.” There are a lot of choices when it comes to dog mouthwashes and rinses, but not all products are created equal. Paw through these five picks for best dog mouth wash that we found were safe,...
Understanding and Supporting Your Dog or Cat’s Nervous System
Find out why the nervous system is the most important system in your dog or cat’s body, and how to keep it healthy and functioning properly. Our dogs and cats are made up of multiple body systems that come together to form the unique individuals we interact with daily. Of all these systems, none is more important than the nervous system. It’s the body’s main communication network, connecting and coordinating all the functions needed for life. That’s why nurturing and maintaining a healthy nervous system during all...
Ellen Pompeo Adopts Sweet Rescue Puppy Named Tom
Actress Ellen Pompeo just welcomed an adorable rescue puppy into her life! Pompeo is best known for her role as Dr. Meredith Grey on Grey’s Anatomy, but she’s a well-rounded actress and can be seen in Law & Order and the kids’ show Doc McStuffins among other things. Ellen PompeoPhoto: Flickr/Walt Disney Television License: CC BY-ND 2.0 The Los Angeles-based animal rescue Maeday Rescue shared on May 17 that they had two adorable puppies available for adoption, Siobhan and Tom. They said in a Facebook post that rheir mom...
Rescuers Save Stray Dog Trapped In An Irrigation Canal
When rescuers with the Diasozo Animal Rescue Team in Greece heard about a dog trapped in an irrigation canal, they knew they couldn’t leave him there. The canal was thankfully dry at the time, but if the dog wasn’t rescued, he’d likely die there. Photo: YouTube/DAR Animal Rescue Animal rescuer Ermoni and a partner worked together to corner the dog in the canal. He was terrified, but they worked slowly and helped him feel as comfortable as possible during the rescue. As soon as they got close to the dog, who they later named...
Abandoned Pit Bull Snuggles With His Yorkie Friend While Waiting For Someone To Help Them
A Good Samaritan discovered an abandoned pit bull and Yorkie-mix snuggling on the streets and waiting for someone to help them. Thankfully, the person made the right decision and called Suzette Hall of Logan’s Legacy in Irvine, California. Irvine, CaliforniaPhoto: Flickr/Kevin Zollman License: CC BY-SA 2.0 Hall is no stranger to rescuing abandoned dogs on the streets of California. She’s come across heartbreaking and endearing situations, including one pup who was dumped outside with all her belongings. This call was something...
Our Nocturnal, Reclusive Neighbors: How Opossums Benefit Our Health and Environment
You don’t have to travel outside the U.S. to find a marsupial. We already have one of our own: the opossum. Often maligned and misunderstood, these critters are, in fact, quite helpful… in addition to being cute, what with carrying their babies in their pouches and “playing possum” or pretending to be dead when they’re stressed out. (Who can’t relate?!) Here are some benefits opossums provide to our gardens, our yards, and even our health! They Help Your Garden and Serve as Pest Control PHOTO: PIXABAY /...
Donkeys Recruited to Defend Sheep from Wild Dogs in Perth
Talk about loud! Have you ever been in close proximity to a donkey braying? It packs a punch and carries quite a distance. Yes, they’re noisy but without them, we would not have succeeded in our advancement of civilization in the timeframe that we did. Now, they can add another position to their resume, that of guard animal. Say what?!?!Think about it. As loud as they are, they’d make a pretty good alarm system. Heck, if peacocks and geese can be enlisted to work security, why not donkeys? Apparently, sheep farmers in Perth,...
Anatomy Can Be Blamed For Millions Of Deer-Car Accidents In The United States
There are roughly 1.9 million deer-related vehicular accidents that happen in the U.S. each year. Insurance companies claim that more than $1 billion in annual insured losses are because of damages caused by deer-car accidents. While many other animals are involved in vehicle collisions, most of them involve deer, and some accidents were fatal. PHOTO: Unsplash/Asa Rodger One study estimated that deer were involved in more than 90% of animal-vehicle collisions during 1994-2021, this data involved 23 states. The state with the highest risk is...
University Students Turn Food Waste into Canine Toothpaste
Students attending the University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) School of Biological Sciences recently took part in a unique program encouraging the transformation of food waste into viable food-based products. The competition is part of the “Food Waste to Good Taste” innovation program, which encourages upcycling and sustainability. Organized in collaboration with GREEN Hospitality, the six-month program prods students to rethink food waste by taking part in workshops, seminars, and food audits, culminating in a competition where...
