Is “meat meal” good for your dog?
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Why is my dog or cat losing his hair?
Hair loss in dogs and cats has many potential causes. Getting a definitive diagnosis from your veterinarian is the first step to solving the problem. Hair loss is a common problem in dogs and cats. Diagnosing the cause can be complicated, since most skin conditions, including those leading to hair loss, are outward symptoms of a more complex disease process. Hair loss can be broken down into several general categories that take not just the specific problem area into consideration, but the health of the whole animal. This can be huge when...
Kind Veterinarians Help Paralyzed Dog Walk Again
This is the story of a four-year-old dog that was down for the count. This poor animal was unable to walk any longer, and typically, this is the beginning of the end for many animals. However, the good folks at Vet Ranch had different ideas and they were not going to allow this poor dog to suffer any longer. That’s what makes this story such a great one. We love to see stories like this one, especially in a world that is always chock full of bad news. Once Bella the dog arrived at Vet Ranch, they knew that they had to spring into action...
Alan The ‘Wonky Dog’ Doesn’t Let His Deformity Doesn’t Get Him Down
In the deserts outside of Doha, Qatar, the sun beat down hot and the air was still. Far from the roar of the rapidly-growing metropolis, there sat a thirsty puppy in need. The Saluki-Boxer cross, who would come to be named Alan, had a striking tan coat and hazel eyes, but his most prominent feature was his nose. Because of a birth deformity, Alan’s face slopes to one side, exposing his teeth and, as his owners say, making him a bit “wonky.” www.instagram.com/p/CTiGHbkABdX/ At two months old, Alan could hardly fend for...
These Six US States Allow Dogs In Restaurants
If you’re a pet owner who loves taking your dog out and about with you, you’ve probably asked yourself this question when planning a night out: “Is my dog allowed to come with me inside the restaurant?” It’s becoming more and more common. A year of pandemic lockdowns has changed the way many of us view our pets, and wanting them by our side even as we’re in public spaces like diners and restaurants is understandable. Still, legal restrictions and health regulations vary from state to state and even city to...
Dog With Cancer Gets To Roll In The Snow One Last Time Thanks To Local Ice Rink
Saying goodbye to a loved pet can be devastatingly difficult. Knowing when to set them free from the horrible pain of a disease like cancer is a decision that carries so much weight, any light or joy means the world. For Maggie, a St. Bernard with cancer, her final days with owners Marianna Wilson and Elijah Saltzgaber were bittersweet, filled with the specter of the looming Monday morning appointment at the veterinarian’s office but also the blissful camping and hiking that she loved in her youth. Photo: Pixabay/ClaudiaWollensen The...
Watch This Frenchie Try A Tongue Twister During Family Road Trip
Road trips are a great way to spend time as a family, but anyone who’s organized or planned one will know they have their fair share of unexpected moments! For one family driving through Kalamazoo, Michigan, one such moment happened when their Frenchie loudly let the family know what he was feeling from the back seat. The video, taken by Ashley Giraud, shows the family’s comfy summer road trip setup as well as the family dog, a French Bulldog, climbing over the backseat. Photo: Max Pixel While the rest of the family works their...
SPCA Officer Rescues French Bulldog From Scorching Car
Thanks to years of messaging from activists and animal lovers, it’s pretty well known by now that keeping your dog in a hot car, even for just a quick trip into the store, can be more dangerous than you realize. Temperatures inside locked cars can quickly skyrocket when left in direct heat, and dogs simply are not able to cope with it. If that’s not enough motivation to do right by your pet, a video of an SPCA officer rescuing a dog from a locked car might be. PHOTO: YOUTUBE /VIRALHOG Originally filmed in 2017 in St. Catharines,...
Stray Dog Dad Waits Outside Vet Clinic While Mom Gives Birth To Puppies
When a mom goes into the hospital to give birth, she often has someone to support her, such as a friend or the dad of the baby. However, the same isn’t usually true in the animal kingdom. When dogs usually give birth, they do so alone. But for a stray dog in Brazil, she was supported by the dad of her puppies while he waited outside the hospital. Photo: Instagram/vetcampogrande According to the Instagram video below, a security camera captured the moment a stray mama dog walked to the front of a veterinarian’s office. Staff could...
Adopting a Rescue Dog: The 3-3-3 Rule
Rescuing a new dog can be rewarding and bring joy to your entire family. Before you adopt shelter dogs, they say you should know the 3-3-3 rule. The 3-3-3 rule represents the phases of a rescue dog or common milestones your new dog or puppy will go through 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months after being adopted from a shelter. Your new dog will have unfamiliar surroundings and go through an adjustment period while settling into his new home. Give your dog space and time to grow once you bring them home. What is the 3-3-3 rule for new rescue dogs?...
Dog Owner Creates Photo Of “Pixel Dog” And The Internet Can’t Get Enough
Animals are fan-favorites on the internet, particularly cute animals like dogs and cats. Sometimes, someone captures an animal, perhaps a pet, doing something hilarious or adorable and it goes viral for all the right reasons. But sometimes, someone with a creative spirit adds their own twist to the photo and people love it even more. That was the case for a Shiba Inu lover, who happened to capture a cute video of her dog looking in through the window of the door. Photo: Max Pixel The dog lover, Instagram user @ichi____kun, took the photo (and...
Blind Stray And His Seeing Eye Cats Are Seeking A Forever Home Together
Many kittens and cats pass through Sioux City Animal Adoption and Rescue in Iowa, but two black-and-white felines stood apart from the rest of rescued population. As shelter workers got to know the bonded pair, they realized the younger boy cat was actually blind, inspiring shelter workers to name him Keller. The older one-year-old female– who acted as Keller’s “seeing eye” cat–naturally became known as Anne Sullivan. Photo: Pixabay “It was a unique situation in the respect that we impounded the blind cat...
Dog Chases Owner With Garden Hose
I don’t think my dog ever played with a garden hose. Instead, she was always a little cautious of it, since she knew water came out of it and she was quite precious about getting wet herself. I think it’s safe to assume most dogs are like that. They know that their owners will sometimes want to play a little trick on them – especially in summer – and gently spritz them with some water from the hose. And for the most part, they’ll steer clear when the hose is in use. But for one black lab, it was all about...
Keeping Warm During the Winter Storm
Sep 30, 2021 “The APA! Neonatal program has been a part of my life since 2013,” said Kimberley. “I adopted my first kitten, now an 8-year-old cat, at a PetSmart adoption event in June 2013. I was struggling with depression and trying to push my way through grad school and Lancelot has been helping me with his affection from our union.” “Fast forward a few more years and I once again turned toward kittens as a way to help me with my mental health. In 2018, I was struggling with another depressive spell but this...
Improve your professional skills with these 5 online apprenticeships!
Grab your pumpkin latte and get ready to acquire some new skills and knowledge this fall. We have five wonderful and varied online apprenticeships to help with that! Whether cats are your fancy, expanding your foster program or shelter clinic management is your thing, we think just about anyone can benefit from these online apprenticeships. Each apprenticeship is four weeks long and is made up of a combination of self-paced learning and four 90-minute weekly Zoom meetings with your instructor. The application period...
VA Hospital Prohibited Service Dogs, Leading To Veteran’s Suicide
Sadly, it took a veteran’s death by suicide for a VA hospital to change their service dog policies. The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General (DVAOIG) has asked two VA facilities to improve care for mental health patients, including changing their policy that previously prohibited service dogs. According to a report from the VAOIG, the veteran died by suicide after visiting VA facilities in Portland, Oregon and Palo Alto, California. The veteran was showing signs of suicidal ideation, and although staff made an...
6 Ways To Celebrate Adopt A Shelter Dog Month In October
Every month should be Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, as far as we’re concerned. But since 1981, Adopt a Shelter Dog Month has been officially observed in October to raise awareness about the millions of shelter dogs seeking forever homes. According to American Humane, 3-4 million shelter dogs are still waiting for someone to adopt them. Adopt A Shelter Dog Month is our annual reminder that shelters are crowded with lovable dogs desperately hoping someone will give them a chance. Photo: Pixabay Of course, adopting a dog is also a big...
Why do dogs eat grass?
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...
Kitten Rescued From Barn Showers His New Family with Love
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! Lover Boy was from a litter of barn kittens at the stable where my daughter rode. Summer camp was going on and the children played with the kittens constantly. He grew up very friendly but was a skinny no-name mess with long fur full of burrs and constant diarrhea staining his fluffy tail. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY/DANI MONTOYA Then the owner was injured and the stable closed. The 4-H members...
Dying Dog Gets To Roll In Snow One Last Time Thanks To Utah Ice Center
Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation helped fulfill a last wish for a dying dog. Maggie was diagnosed with cancer and while her time on Earth was coming to an end, her owners were determined to make sure she got to enjoy snow one last time. They made a plea on Facebook asking if anyone had a shaved ice machine they could borrow. “Our sweet dog is passing of cancer and Monday we want to build her one last snow bank to roll in,” they wrote. Salt Lake County Ice Center heard about the request and leaped at the opportunity to help...
