Top 5 Giant Dog Breeds
There’s a whole lot to love about giant dog breeds, from their commanding presence to their gentle personalities. Their unique appearances and characteristics attract “oohs” and “ahhs” no matter where they go. If you’re looking for a big dog with an even bigger heart and wondering what is the largest dog breed, the following dogs are as gargantuan as they get. Here are the top 5 giant dog breeds: Great Dane Despite originally being bred to hunt boars, the Great Dane is the embodiment of “gentle...
What You Need to Know About The Shortage of Veterinarians in the United States
The veterinary industry in the United States is currently facing a dire shortage of veterinarians. According to recent studies, the country will be short of around 15,000 veterinarians by 2030. The increasing number of pets following COVID-19 is straining the industry, The Washington Post reports, leading to a shortage of vets across the country. This shortage is causing significant problems for pet owners who struggle to find veterinary care for their pets, particularly in areas where veterinary service is not readily available. Photo:...
Russell Crowe’s Puppy Louis Dies In His Arms After Being Hit By A Truck
A day that is already a hard and sad day for actor Russell Crowe just got even more unbearable. On March 30, which is the anniversary of his father’s (John Alexander Crowe) passing, his cherished 16-month-old Papillon named Louis was hit by a truck. Heartbroken Crowe took to Twitter to share the devastating news and wrote, “Tiny, cheeky, brave. He won my heart. Unfortunately today, on the second anniversary of my fathers passing, Louis was hit by a truck. We tried to get him to the vet, but he died in my arms while I was telling...
Dog Left Heartbroken After Family Surrenders Him To Shelter Because Of Allergies
A friendly dog named Simba doesn’t understand how he ended up alone in the shelter because he is such a good boy. He gets along with other dogs and loves people. Sadly, he was surrendered by the only family he has ever known after four years. A member of the family developed allergies and they made the difficult decision to bring Simba to Humane Society of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The sweet pup was left heartbroken and confused. The shelter posted a video showing Simba’s sad eyes on TikTok in hopes of finding...
Everything About Juice The Cat is Cute, Especially His Size and Unique Personality
When you become a cat parent, you realize a lot of things and disprove misconceptions. You learn that not all cats are aloof and do not like their humans. They actually love their personal space but would also enjoy the company of their favorite people. Cats can get clingy, and others as playful as a dog. They all differ in many ways but are equally adorable. Aside from personality, you’ll also notice things about their health and growth. You certainly do become a parent when you have a pet in the family. Every little thing about them...
Food as Medicine: Go Beyond Kibble with Chi Dog
Are you worried that kibble isn’t healthy enough for your dog? There are convenient alternatives formulated according to Food Therapy that nourish your pup and help eliminate allergies and other health problems caused by imbalances. Do you ever look at a bag of kibble and think: “How can that be a healthy food for my dog?” If you’re a dog parent who’s concerned about what you feed your pooch, you’re not alone! And I’m here to tell you that it’s possible to feed your dog better! You can feed your...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home results, Spanish language customer service course, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week.Please note: There will be no additional blog posts this week. Over 10,000 dogs and cats reunite with their families, thanks to the Return to Home ChallengeIn October of 2022, over 10,000 lost pets were reunited with their families thanks to the Return to Home Challenge. Seventeen national organizations came together to promote the Challenge that encouraged animal shelters and foster-based organizations to create a culture of return to home within their...
Warning Soft Content: Public Display of Cuddles Between a Cat and a Bunny
Furry animals are undoubtedly adorable and irresistible. Even when you watch them from a video, you’ll have the urge to reach through the screen and cuddle them. They are the perfect source of serotonin — dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, and more can effortlessly make you smile. Everything they do can make you gush and blush. For this reason, many people follow social media pages that share soft animal content. Watching furry animals is free therapy whenever stress gets too much. Those social media posts can easily go viral because...
Brilliant Dog Unexpectedly Develops a Sword-Fighting Hobby
Pet parents always engage their fur babies in activities to find similar interests. Most dogs join their humans during hiking, swimming, running, or camping. Doing things together builds a stronger bond between the pet and the owner. You’ll find great company with a dog — they’ll make your hobby more interesting and exciting. You’ll also be washed with an overwhelming feeling whenever you’re amazed at your dog’s skills. They are undoubtedly intelligent creatures that you can train — sit, roll, and...
Dental Care for Every Stage of Your Dog or Cat’s Life
Whether your dog or cat is a youngster or a senior, or anything in between, regular dental care throughout his life is vital for maintaining strong teeth and gums, and preventing painful problems. Dental disease is one of the most common problems in our dogs and cats. It’s also one of the easier conditions to prevent or minimize, although it requires regular and consistent dental care throughout the animal’s life. This article offers an integrative approach to canine and feline dental care, from babyhood to the senior years. Start...
Dog Seizures: Symptoms and What to Do
When a dog is experiencing a seizure, he is not himself, says Dr. Jon Nauss, medical director at Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital Primary Care & Integrative Medicine, and it can be very alarming to see your beloved pet experience something like this. Dog seizure symptoms: generalized and focal What does it look like when a dog is having a seizure? Seizures are typically categorized as generalized or focal. “A generalized seizure is what most people think of when they think of seizures,” says Dr. Nauss, and describes them as...
14 Tips to Help a Leash Reactive Dog
What is a leash-reactive dog? Your usually friendly dog starts barking and lunging when he sees or hears another dog or when a jogger or loud truck passes by. And you wonder what happened. After all, off a leash, he’s calm. Many dogs can ignore these sights and sounds and take them in stride. But a leash-reactive dog responds to certain stimuli at a higher-than-normal level of intensity. His reactivity is a result of the stress that he’s experiencing. Here are tips to help manage your dog’s leash reactive behavior: First,...
How Custom Dog Food Can Help Your Pup’s Health
Who says meal delivery is just for humans? The latest trend in pet nutrition is custom dog food, and it’s a great way to ensure your pet is getting the nutrition he needs to thrive. Not only is it healthy, but it’s also delicious, making mealtime the highlight of your dog’s day. There are a lot of choices for both custom kibble and wet food varieties. Typically, these dog food companies are subscription-based, where the food is shipped directly to your door in proportioned containers. Just like we humans, our pups can now...
Pain-Free Diabetes Testing for Dogs and Cats
This breakthrough technology means you no longer have to use a painful lancet to draw blood samples from your diabetic dog or cat. If you have a dog or cat with diabetes, you know that poking her with a lancet to get blood for a glucose sample hurts you almost as much as it does her. No one wants to cause their animal pain, especially when the goal is simply to help them live healthy, happy lives. Collaboration Is Born PetTest Genteel is quite literally the breakthrough technology diabetic dog and cat parents have been waiting for....
They’re No Strangers to The White House, and Other Fun Facts About Siamese Cats
Let’s face it. Most cat lovers – and probably a lot of cats – believe every day should celebrate felines. While we can certainly celebrate this way privately, there is one day in April dedicated to a specific popular breed: The Siamese! April 6 is National Siamese Cat Day. These cats, which originated in Thailand, were highly regarded by royalty in their native land. That may not be surprising, given their attractive looks, which come in four different varieties: seal point, chocolate point, blue point, and lilac point. To...
Horse Brothers React To Seeing One Another For The First Time In Years
We don’t give animals enough credit. They’re so intelligent, and they remember a lot more than we suspect. Just take Harley and Koda, two horse brothers, for example. Circumstances made it so they couldn’t live together. Even so, they never forgot each other – not even years later. Photo: TikTok/@wranglerbum Thankfully, Harley and Koda eventually had a sweet reunion and you can see just how much they remembered each other and missed each other! The video was posted on TikTok by @wranglerbum and quickly went viral, and...
Handsome Howard Has a Favor to Ask You. Please Say YES!!!
Meet Howard, a neutered chocolate-brown pibble mix with white markings and an adorably stubby snausage tail. He weighs approximately 63 pounds and is believed to be about 3 years old. Now that we’ve dispensed with the formalities, this incredibly handsome hunk finds himself in the difficult position of having to ask a favor of you: Would you please adopt him or share his story so he can find a forever home? He knows it’s a lot to ask, but he feels quite certain you’ll be glad you took a chance on him. Photo: Pima Animal Care...
Study Finds Anxious Dogs And Anxious Humans Have Similar Brain Activity
We often talk about how dogs and humans take on the same personality as they live with each other. Some people even choose pet dogs according to their personality if they match well. According to new research, there may be more truth in this than we thought possible. It can be seen in the way that both dogs and humans exhibit certain abnormalities in their brain patterns when they have mental health issues. Photo: Pexels/Dominika Roseclay After learning this information, it can have benefits for both dogs and humans when they are dealing with...
Senior Dog Survives Awful Pound Conditions Until Rescuers Arrive
We sometimes hear about dogs that live in terrible conditions, but we don’t often get the opportunity to see inside. That is not the case, however, for animal rescuers who spend their time saving dogs from such horrific conditions. This was recently seen in Sparta, Greece when animal rescuers arrived at a public pound. As shared in a video by The Orphan Pet, 400 dogs were living in the worst conditions imaginable, including a senior dog named Alma. Photo: YouTube/The Orphan Pet The conditions were so bad in the shelter that it was...
A Wobbly Stray Dog Finds A Place To Call Home
We really feel for the dogs that live on the streets. Some of them may do quite fine, and they are cared for by the kindness of strangers, but others have additional struggles they need to deal with. Such was the case with Matilda, a dog that suffered from cerebral hyperplasia. She was a little bulldog found wandering the streets and needed some help. Photo: YouTube/The Asher House Matilda is a tiny bulldog mix, and her condition, which affected the cerebrum, caused problems with her coordination. That part of the brain wasn’t fully...
