How Do Your Dog’s Hormones Affect Their Health and Behavior?
From estrogen and testosterone to adrenaline and cortisol, your dog’s hormones have a profound impact on their well-being — physically, mentally and emotionally. Most people know that hormones are important for regulating body systems. These natural chemicals impact systems and metabolism on almost every level of the body, and also have a significant influence on behavior and mood — not only in ourselves, but in our dogs as well. Read on for a discussion of the most common hormones and how they affect your dog’s health...
Dog Ate Coffee Grounds: What to Do
The danger of coffee toxicity depends on the amount of grounds eaten versus the weight of your dog, says Dr. Natalie Isaza DVM, owner of Access Veterinary Services in Florida. Knowing this information saves valuable time. Regardless of your dog’s size, a dog eating coffee grounds is an emergency, whether your dog rummaged through the garbage or swiped chocolate-coated coffee beans off the counter. “The first thing to do is to call your veterinarian, or if after hours, call the pet poison control hotline,” Dr. Isaza says....
Cat Who Isn’t Expected to Have a Long Life is Making the Most of His Time
The following story was a finalist in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Norman and his siblings were found as abandoned kittens and in need of lots of medical care. The wonderful staff at the Animal Refuge Center got them healthy and quickly showed them that people can be trusted and loved! Norman was the most lovable and outgoing of his litter, but he was diagnosed with a severe...
Havanese With Very Long Legs Earns Nickname ‘Havanese Giantus’
The following story was a finalist in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Ollie is a shy boy, but packed with personality. PHOTO: DIANE BARTON He’s a 4-year-old Havanese with longer legs than most of his breed. We call him a Havanese giantus. He’s a snuggler who’s always close by, preferably on your lap. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY He loves chasing toys and going on...
A True Gentle Giant, Adoptable Cue Just Wants to Be Loved
Meet Cue! Mr. Cue is an incredibly handsome fella with a sweet, friendly disposition. He came to the San Diego Humane Society as a stray, and they are still learning new things about him. While in their care, Cue has had some dental treatments, and his new forever family will need to keep up with his future care, as needed. Photo: San Diego Humane Society He has been very wiggly and enjoying all of the treats, attention, and back scratches he can get since he was rescued. Like so many puppers, Cue is very food motivated, and staff at SDHS...
What to Do If Your Dog Is Choking
Any dog of any age or size can choke on almost anything. It can be a pet parent’s worst nightmare. An object can get stuck in a dog’s throat, block an airway, and render the dog unconscious. And it can happen quickly and unexpectedly. Just ask Ryan Shaw, a certified professional dog trainer at What A Great Dog training center in Frisco, Texas. She was conducting an agility class when one of her students was holding her small terrier named Calli in one hand while encouraging Calli to nibble on the end of a hotdog held in her other...
Dogs Sniff Out Pepper Weevils in Commercial Greenhouses
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Cat Goes From Angry, Scared Stray to Loving Protector of Adopted Family’s Baby Girl
The following story is a finalist in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers will receive $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. Voting runs through June 1. To read more stories and cast your vote, click here! A huge long-haired gray male cat started sleeping on my back deck during the day, but he was always gone in the evening. I thought he was beautiful, but every time I tried to get near him, he would run away. After a couple weeks, I thought I’d feed him and...
Dog Prone to ‘Crazy Antics’ Helps Family Heal After the Loss of Their Beloved Pooch
The following story is a finalist in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers will receive $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. Voting runs through June 1. To read more stories and cast your vote, click here! Our family was heartbroken when we lost one of our dogs last year to age-related illness. It left a void in our heart that was slow to heal, and we were really not looking for another dog. Then we saw Odie on the Facebook page for The American Belgian Malinois...
Wrinkle The Duck Demonstrates How You Can Easily Pick Up A Duck
How do you pick up a duck? Did you know that ducks tend to bite people if they’re threatened, and they become immediately wary of you if you approach them suddenly? So how can you successfully hold a duck? Just to clarify, you shouldn’t just randomly pick up any ducks, okay? They may be adorable, but they’re still wild animals. Unless, of course, you own one and you’re just here for a tutorial. (But I doubt that’s the case if you’re reading this here.) PHOTO: Unsplash/Hussain Badshah In a video posted by...
