Little Dog, Big City – Gizmo Goes Urban
Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Kate & Gizmo, her scruffy Pug mix. What happens when you bring a small-town dog to the big city? Gizmo and I recently found out! Gizmo started life somewhere in Texas, but he spent his formative early adult years in a smaller city in Colorado. I could tell pretty early on, though, that he was better suited to something a little more urban… Gizmo in the Neighborhood There’s got to be someone to bark at...
Rotational Feeding for Cats Made Simple—Keep Your Cat Thriving with This Simple Hack!
Your cat will thank you for adopting rotational feeding, but it must be done right to help these finicky eaters transition between foods. You can gradually switch foods over many days, but NutriSource has an easier way to practice rotational feeding for cats! Rotational feeding is a feeding strategy that involves regularly varying a cat’s diet by alternating protein sources to provide nutritional diversity and prevent dietary monotony. It has many benefits, but there are steps you must take to avoid stomach upset. In the past, if you...
10 Best Treats for Dogs With Sensitive Stomachs in 2025: Reviews & Top Picks
No matter who you are, you probably give your dogs treats at least once every month or so, whether it’s for training or just because they’re good puppies. However, dogs with sensitive stomachs may struggle with this normal part of being a dog. While they absolutely can eat treats, they may regret it later. Most of the time, it is certain treats that bother these sensitive dogs. Still, finding treats that don’t bother them can be difficult. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best dog treats for sensitive...
15 Creative Dog Easter Basket & Filling Ideas for 2025
Click to Skip Ahead The next time Easter rolls around, don’t just assemble an Easter basket for your kids; make one for your favorite dog, too! Our canine pals deserve some nice treats on Easter, and putting together a dog Easter basket is just as easy as doing one for children. You just need to know what to put into one. That’s why we’re here with creative dog Easter basket ideas. Add some (or all) of the following to your pup’s basket, and they will surely be thrilled on Easter day! The 3 Dog Easter Basket Ideas The...
From Pickup to Prevention
[embedded content] The role of field services is not limited to public safety enforcement, but should be embraced as the first responders to pet support services and community engagement! This often includes a primary responsibility of their role to pick up lost pets and transport them to the shelter in the hopes an owner would retrieve them. HASS asks, what if this wasn’t the only method for field services to support lost pet reunification? In honor of ACO Appreciation Month and to continue our conversation on lost pet reunification,...
Animal Smile Africa: Providing Health and Hope Where It’s Needed Most
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » When we think about animals in Africa, most of us picture lions stalking their prey, zebras and wildebeest gathered around a watering hole, or elephants and giraffes striding across the savannah. In reality, these sorts of scenes are limited to relatively small patches of the continent, and the animals you’re far more likely to encounter are of the domestic variety, most of which are living in poor conditions....
Natural Approaches to Common Liver Problems in Dogs
Animal Wellness is North America’s top natural health and lifestyle magazine for dogs and cats, with a readership of over one million every year. AW features articles by some of the most renowned experts in the pet industry, with topics ranging from diet and health related issues, to articles on training, fitness and emotional well being. Source: Animal Wellness...
How to multiply existing donor dollars for veterinary care in your community
On April 22, the Open Door Veterinary Collective webcast series presents, “How to Multiply Existing Donor Dollars for Veterinary Care in Your Community.” The 30-minute webcast will share the statistics that describe the crisis in accessing veterinary care from a credit and cash-flow perspective and offer practical solutions to help pet families pay for veterinary care over time, at your clinic or with clinics in your community. Additionally, research will be presented that demonstrates that these expanded payment options offer the...
Thinking Outside the Shelter Walls to Support Dogs In Need
Apr 14, 2025 Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) establishes programs whenever a gap in the shelter system’s live-outcome strategy is identified. APA!’s programming played a key role in making Austin the largest and longest-running no-kill community in the country. One of the last challenges to address was finding a path to live outcomes for big dogs, particularly those needing behavioral rehabilitation. To meet this need, APA! launched its Behavior Program in 2012. Our Behavior team works with dogs on a range of behaviors, from leash...
Adventure Dogs: Lajka’s Explorations
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Lajka, a little Alpine Dachsbracke that has now been with me for almost 4 months, has started to come out of her shell a bit more and explore her new home. Over the last few months, when we went for walks, she was off the lead and followed me and the other two dogs (and cat) like a puppy. But in the last...
