You can Poison Your Pets by Giving Them Paracetamol for Pain Relief, Experts Warn
Vet bills. Pet food. Insurance. People could feel their heads reeling from all of their financial concerns due to the rising inflation and economic chaos wrought by the pandemic. Photo: YouTube/Animals Planet There is crisis everywhere, and among those who are adversely affected by these troubles are the animals who live with us. Our pets who depend on us for food, home, love, and other essentials. Due to financial hardship, many have surrendered their pets to animal shelters. Others chose to simply abandon them because their personal and...
Dog Overweight? What Weight Management Dog Food Should You Choose?
If you’re looking for dog food for weight loss, selecting the right diet is essential to achieving a healthy body condition. If you’re thinking of simply feeding less, that may help, but there are more effective, and safer, choices for overweight dogs. The goal is to find tasty weight management dog foods (and treats) that will reduce calories while meeting your pet’s nutritional needs. By looking for a few key dog food elements and ingredients, and following science-based formulations and approaches, you can find the best...
Guy Pranks Drive-Thru Workers By Switching Places With His Dog
They say laughter is medicine and there’s nothing like a good old practical joke to make that happen. One man decided to prank some drive-thru workers at Starbucks and he did it with the help of an accomplice: An adorable dog who was hiding in his backseat! The man went through the drive-thru like usual and when he got to the window, he paid for his drink like normal. Photo: YouTube/Rumble Viral The prank was caught on video and things seemed to be going like any other time at a drive-thru, but then the driver can be heard asking:...
How to Keep Your Dog Entertained While You Work From Home
Over the last few years, working from home has become a normal part of life. One of the biggest benefits of this way of working is that you can be with your pet all day, but this can come with one small downside – your pet may expect your undivided attention all day. To help you get some work done, we’ve put together a list of five ways to keep your dog entertained during work. Spread out meal times Instead of having one meal time in the morning and another in the evening, spread out your pup’s feedings through the day. To...
Sick Dog Brought Home So She Wouldn’t Have to Die in the Shelter, Makes Miracle Recovery
This story was submitted as part of the Fur-tastic Scrapbook contest. Winners will receive $500, plus $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite rescue. You can vote for your favorite finalist through August 1 here! I rescued Jasmine from an Arizona shelter in 2006. She was very sick with a mystery illness, and I basically brought her home so she wouldn’t die in the shelter. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ANGIE JOHNSTON Once there, I saw she really wanted to live, so my vet and I spent the next six months with diagnostics, transfusions to...
Special Needs Puppy Gets ‘Snuggle Puppy’ to Keep Her Company, Is Best Friends with it Years Later
This story was submitted as part of the Fur-tastic Scrapbook contest. Winners will receive $500, plus $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite rescue. You can vote for your favorite finalist through August 1 here! Our sweet Reese was born with a cleft palate and congenital abnormalities to her eyes. Because of her genetic defects, she had to be separated from her mother and littermates to come to our home so she could be tube fed round the clock as her only chance of survival. PHOTO: TABITHA BROWY When she was just a few days old, we...
The 3-3-3 Rule: What it is and how to do it
The 3-3-3 rule explains what you need to know about the adjustment period in the first three days, three weeks and three months after adopting a rescue dog. Understanding what to expect and how to help your rescue dog adjust leads to a smoother transition and happier home. Adopting a dog is a wonderful but challenging experience. When we change jobs or schools, new experiences can be exciting and intimidating at the same time. A rescue dog also needs time to adapt to and understand his new life. You need to comprehend what he’s going...
Best Dog Food for Skin Allergies
Disclaimer: If you purchase items through links on our site we may earn a commission. Figuring out why your dog is so itchy and what to do about it can be complicated and frustrating. Food allergies — and therefore, dog skin allergies — in dogs are becoming more common. The most frequently reported foods that cause allergic symptoms in dogs are beef, chicken, lamb, wheat, soy, walnuts and corn. However, dogs can be allergic to any foods containing small amounts of protein including fruits, vegetables and grains. Most food...
How to Read Cat Body Language: Behavior, Posture & More
Humans are complex creatures — but so are our cats! People who aren’t familiar with cats might say they’re “aloof” or “mysterious,” but understanding a cat’s body language simply takes knowing what to look for. Cats naturally don’t have many facial muscles, which is why some people might think of them as cold and haughty. Dogs have many more muscles in their faces, so it’s much easier to tell from their expressions when they’re feeling heightened emotions. When it comes to...
Excited Golden Retriever Greets His Owner At The Airport
The enthusiasm that dogs have for their favorite humans is hard to match. They just get so excited to be around their owners that when they’re separated for even a short amount of time, the reunion is precious. If you’ve owned a dog before, you know just how excited they get. Even if you leave for 5-minutes, they greet you at the door with full-body tail wagging and enthusiasm! Photo: YouTube/Caters Clips For those who leave their pets for even longer, the reunions can be quite precious. 29-year-old Alexandra Owens recently...
