How To Make A DIY ‘Thundershirt’ For Dogs During The Fourth Of July
With the fourth of July right around the corner, many pet parents are starting to plan for the event and think of ways to keep their canine friends calm and relaxed during the fireworks. Many dogs suffer anxiety when exposed to loud sounds like fireworks, gunshots, and thunderstorms, while other dogs suffer anxiety on a more regular basis like when their owners leave for work. Either way, pet parents want their furry friends to stay calm and stress-free, but it can be hard to know what will work without seeking a veterinarian’s advice...
47 Cats Are Rescued From Sweltering Hot Car At Rest Stop
47 cats were rescued from “extreme heat and unsanitary conditions” in a car that was parked at a rest stop in Harris, Minnesota. Agents from the Animal Humane Society quickly arrived on scene to remove the cats from the hot car after they were contacted by the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota State Patrol officers. Photo: YouTube/KHOU 11 Authorities were notified of the cats from concerned citizens who witnessed the situation at the Goose Creek rest stop. Temperatures soared to the high 90s, which meant the...
Dams On the Amazon Are Driving Freshwater Dolphins Extinct
More than 400 hydroelectric dams are in operation, being built, or planned for the Amazon river’s headwaters and basin, The Guardian reports. These tropical dams disrupt water flow and nutrient deposition, with negative consequences for aquatic animals, especially migratory species like dolphins. According to the World Wildlife Fund, as dams are constructed, the dynamite and noise can harm river dolphins. Once the dam is up, increased boat traffic can lead to more injuries and deaths from collisions. Two freshwater species: the Amazon...
Woman Wins a Cow’s Heart Through a Song
Music can influence people and animals effectively — it’s the right language to use when all else fails. Songs can touch and soften someone’s heart. For animals who have undergone trauma, you can use music to slowly put down their guard — a very powerful tool to break their wall of distrust and fear. A member of a nonprofit organization, Freedom Farm Sanctuary, used music to win over a tiny rescue cow. Shani Allouche was determined to build a relationship with Nir, but the cow prefers to stay away from humans. Photo:...
Dog Hiccups and Ways to Stop Them
If you are a first-time dog parent, you have a lot to study about — in case something unfamiliar happens one day. Dog hiccups are one of those body reactions that may seem troubling but are actually not. It’s as normal as human hiccups. Your dog may produce “hic” sounds because of diaphragmatic irritations. When the diaphragm is irritated, it causes small spasms that make light movements in the opening between the vocal cords. It is called the glottis, and once it closes, produces the hiccup sound. Photo:...
Landlord Pays for Medical Care and Waives Pet Deposit When Tenant Falls in Love with Two Strays
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! I was always a dog person, and at the time, it had been a few years since I’d last had a dog. I went on, never having any real plans to get another pet, until one spring day, I was called outside. We lived in a row of duplexes with one massive, shared back yard. I soon spotted two seemingly adult ginger tabbies huddled together, hiding near our neighbor’s back patio. CATS....
6 tips for washing your dog
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Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
A Sweet Rescue Dog Waits for Her Dad to Come Home by Staying in the Driveway
A lot of people can attest to the fact that dogs are one of the sweetest and most loyal beings in the world. They have these qualities that made them earn the title “man’s best friend” — dogs are indeed great companions. You can never doubt their capability to protect the ones they love. Canines are proof that animals can feel emotions and they can express them. They symbolize love and care — with their cute button noses, paws, and fluffy fur. Even in pop culture, dogs are portrayed as humans’ fun and...
Seriously Ill Orphaned Kittens Rescued From Woodpile
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! It was the beginning of October, and my wife and I just had taken in a stray we’d been feeding all summer. That’s another story. We had started volunteering for a nonprofit organization earlier that year, and our coordinator had just gotten a phone call. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / LYNN GREYLING There was a litter of four kittens, who were born outside, and this person found them in...
What is Heterochromia in Dogs?
What does it mean when a dog has two-colored eyes? Are you the proud pet parent of a dog with two different colored eyes? You may think this is super cool, or super weird. And it’s probably a bit of both. But don’t worry, your dog is not alone. There are many dog breeds who are prone to this condition, and it’s called heterochromia. What is heterochromia in dogs? Heterochromia is the official term for dogs with two different colored eyes. In fact, this not only happens in dogs, but it can also occur in cats, horses,...
What Dog Owners Should Know About Dognapping
Two million dogs are stolen each year and about 10% are returned home, according to Petfinder.com. We call this dognapping — the crime of taking a dog from his owner, derived from the term kidnapping. Throughout the world, pets are stolen for a variety of reasons, like being resold as a companion pet, to collecting rewards from distressed owners or for fighting in dogfights, just to name a few. In the last two and half years, there has been an increase in dog thefts in order to make quick money by criminals looking to take advantage of...
Eagle Adopts Baby Red-Tailed Hawk After Snatching It From Nest For Dinner
Pam McCartney, a volunteer with the Nanaimo, B.C. wildlife organization GROWLS, was watching a livestream of a hawk’s nest being attacked by eagles when she saw something incredibly rare. One of the eagles grabbed a baby hawk from the nest, likely intending to eat the bird or feed it to its own eaglet. Moments later, the larger predator had taken the baby red-tailed hawk under its wing, quite literally. An eagle on Gabriola Island captured and adopted a baby hawk. “This bird likely came from a red-tailed hawk nest that was preyed...
Trumpet The Bloodhound Wins “Best In Show” At Westminster Dog Show
For the first time in the history of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show a bloodhound has been named “Best in Show”. While the prestigious dog show is traditionally held at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, this year’s show took place at Lyndhurst Mansion, a National Historic Landmark in Tarrytown, New York. The 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show started on Saturday and concluded on Wednesday evening. After some serious competition and tough decisions, the top breed in each of the seven groups (Sporting,...
The Case Against Dissecting Cats In High School Classrooms
Millions of animals will be dissected in high schools across the U.S. this year. According to the Humane Herald, many of those animals will be cats. Cats are one of the most commonly dissected animals in schools, reports the American Anti-Vivisection Society. Cats used in dissection are sometimes taken from shelters. According to investigations by PETA into biological supply companies that provide schools with animals for dissection, animals experience all kinds of horrifying abuse before they are killed and sold to schools. In some cases,...
Does My Dog Need His Anal Glands Expressed?
While some dogs occasionally or never need their anal glands expressed, others get chronic infections and require regular emptying of their anal sacs. Shake off the ick-factor and get ready to learn everything you never wanted to know about dog anal glands. Your pooch will thank you. What are dog anal glands? Dog anal glands, also known as anal sacs or scent glands, are specialized sweat glands located just under the skin’s surface near the dog’s anus opening. Small and oval-shaped, dog anal glands are tucked between the external...
Firefighters Hear Loud Whining Noises Coming From Under Burning Shed And Find 8 Puppies
Colleton County Fire-Rescue responded to an “out of control” yard fire in Jacksonboro, South Carolina, but never expected to rescue a litter of puppies. Firefighters arrived to extinguish the flames that had engulfed a wooden shed that originated from a yard trash fire. As they began to battle the fire, they heard a “loud whining noise” that appeared to be coming from under the burning shed. Photo: Twitter/ColletonFire “Upon investigation they found seven puppies under the burning building and rescued the pups....
Watch a Funny Interaction Between a Golden Retriever and a Robot Vacuum
The perks of having a pet at home is having an easy access to a happy pill. It’s like they know how to make their humans laugh and melt in their presence. Pets are just effortlessly funny with their quirks and human-like attitude. For the past years, people have seen a lot of content shared by pet owners. These posts have put a smile on the face of various people worldwide. Animals are free therapy and deserve all the love in return for making the world a better place. Photo: PxHere Before the booming age of social media sites, news...
How one rescue organization is using stipends to find foster homes for dogs who are harder to place
Dogs and cats who need to be the only pet in the home can be difficult to find placement for in adoptive and foster homes. This can result in longer shelter stays while a home is sought that fits their needs. While finding home-based placement more quickly for these pets is a common conundrum among shelters and rescue organizations, one organization is finding success through an innovative foster program. Frosted Faces Foundation’s (FFF) Molly & Me Project was created in order to help senior dogs who are poorly socialized with...
A Toddler’s First Word Was “Dog,” and the Internet Gushes Over the Adorable Video
Since birth, parents have a lot of anticipation for their child’s development. Parents record almost everything — their first crawl, walk, toy, food, teeth, and most especially, their first word. Nowadays, it’s easier to record and save all those memories. You can simply open your phone camera, take a photo or a video, then upload it online. Keeping memories is just a lovely way to reminisce about the past and have a conversation with the family. Photo: PxHere Creating a social media account is one of the fastest ways to...
