Trick or Treating Prep: Is Chocolate Really Bad For My Dog?
Halloween is just around the corner which means there’s likely going to be an influx of tasty treats in your house. Chocolate is arguably the most well-known of human foods that are not safe for our pets to eat, but is it actually as bad for dogs as people say it is? Keep reading if you want to get to the bottom of this much-talked-about topic. Can dogs eat chocolate? The short answer is no, dogs absolutely cannot eat chocolate. This is because caffeine and theobromine, two of the chemicals found in chocolate, are toxic to dogs. What...
Why Cats Bite & How To Stop It
Communication is key in any relationship, including the one with your cat. Cats communicate mostly through body language, so cat parents need to learn how to “read” their cat by their posture, facial expression, and tail movements. While we strive to communicate clearly with our felines, sometimes things get lost in translation. The ASPCA states that “cat body language is more subtle than dog body language and can be harder for people to interpret.” Photo: Pixabay/ivabalk They encourage cat parents to familiarize...
Please Share This Infographic on How to Self-Rehome Pets
Sometimes people can no longer care for a loved pet. That may be because they’ve lost their job, or lost their housing, or for some other reason. It can be a confusing, extremely hard situation for families in this position who may think their only option is bringing a pet to the animal shelter, to help them stay safe and find a new home. Some 36 percent of pets entering shelters, are owner surrenders. But often the better course is for a family to self-rehome their pet. Self-rehoming is more humane for pets, and gives peace...
Benefits of Agaricus blazei mushrooms for your pet
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How to Get That Pill Down
“Told you she wouldn’t take it!” There I was, sprawled on my exam room floor, desperately trying to coax a capsule into the maw of a beast known to many as Sugar Bottoms. I was losing this clash between canine and human that threatened to dethrone me as the Tamer of Tablet Takers. But this champion wasn’t giving up yet. I had yet to reach inside my left coat pocket. The best medicine can’t help if your dog won’t take it. As Honey Princess (aka Sugar Bottoms) was proving, giving a dog a pill, tablet or...
How one animal welfare organization is helping hospitalized pet owners
Earlier this week, we shared a blog post about research from University of Michigan Health confirming that hospitalized patients need help with their pets. This post is a follow up with Matt Pepper, President and CEO of Michigan Humane Society, sharing what steps they’ve made to help hospitalized pet owners and how other animal welfare organizations can, too. Does your animal welfare organization have a program to help hospitalized pet owners care for their pets? Recent research shows that it’s common for pet parents to rush their...
5 Ways To Save Lives On National Cat Day
Oct. 29 is much more than just the end of October. It’s also National Cat Day–the perfect excuse to pamper the special feline in your life! Founded in 2005, National Cat Day is also an excellent reason to spread the word about the shelter cats. According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.2 million cats enter U.S. animal shelters each year. Many of those cats will be euthanized if they don’t find a forever home. National Cat Day–celebrated on Oct. 29 every year–provides us with an opportunity to help. Read on for 5...
Officials Put A Tracker On A Dog Using Public Transportation And Learned He Traveled 30 Km Every Day
If you use public transportation on a regular basis, you probably see some animals here and there. Some of them are legitimate guide dogs that help their owners in various ways. Others are pets that are companion animals who are there for the ride. What many people don’t consider is the possibility that some animals love to travel. They like seeing the world go by and living life on their own terms. In Istanbul, Turkey, there is just such an animal. It is a dog named Boji and you can see him every day riding on public transportation...
Couple Drives For Hours To Save A Dog That Is About To Be Euthanized
The world is a difficult place for many, including many animals that find themselves abandoned and in a very bad situation. In fact, the number of abandoned pets is said to be increasing as a result of the pandemic. In some cases, the owner may pass away and in others, they may just not be able to take care of them any longer. In many cases, the situation is dire for the abandoned animal. They may end up at an animal shelter that is overstressed and overfull. Photo: Max Pixel Unfortunately, many of those animals are put to sleep to make room...
Did You Know That Cats Could Be As Affectionate As Dogs?
In the argument over cats versus dogs, one of the things that often comes up is the affection that dogs show and the standoffish nature of many cats. It’s something that many of us accept as truth, but it is always good to question what we know to be a fact. In Current Biology, there was a study published that has turned this truth on its head. It seems as if cats have their own type of attachment toward their human families that is no less affectionate than what dogs or babies have. As many cat owners know, they love their humans but...
