If you are new to the animal world, or you are not one given to surfing the web looking for articles on the animal welfare, then you might not know what PETA is. PETA is an organization that would have you believe that they have the welfare of all animals on this earth at heart. [...]
This Valentine’s Day, animal welfare organizations across the country have made special plans to focus on making cats and dogs feel loved, from adoption specials during the month of February to offering tips to pet owners on protecting their animals from hazardous treats. In New York, for example, the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals designated [...]
Separation anxiety can be very traumatic for a dog due to being left on its own for periods of time One of the most common, and frustrating, behaviour disorders commonly noted in dogs is separation anxiety. Most dogs will naturally experience some stress or anxiety when we leave them alone. After all, as pack animals, [...]
Photo © Stephen Chernin / Getty Images Unfortunately, dental hygiene for dogs is sometimes overlooked. Many people seem to just expect dogs to have bad breath, and few people brush their dogs’ teeth frequently enough. Dental hygiene is just as important to your dog’s overall heath as things like nutrition, proper exercise and routine grooming. [...]
Photo: GEOFF PUGH A survey found that more than one in four smokers, 28 per cent, would be motivated to try to quit if they thought that their habit was harming their animal. The study of more than 600 smokers also found that another 11 per cent would think about quitting for the same reason. [...]
Skin cancer is common in dogs – early detection is the key to successful treatment. Read the following steps to learn how to spot the disease in the initial stages of development. Step1 Examine your dog monthly, at least. Check for tumors, areas of color change, or scaly, crusty lesions. Step2 Use your fingers to [...]
Dog bites are a serious problem in the United States. Each year, an estimated 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Around 17 percent of these people require medical care. And in approximately 10-20 tragic cases per year, the bite victim is killed. The CDC [...]
When it comes to osteoarthritis in dogs, natural and alternative therapies are safer and can be just as effective as commonly prescribed drugs, according to Allen M. Schoen, DVM, adjunct professor at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in North Grafton, Mass., and author of Kindred Spirits (Broadway Books, 2002). “Drugs may relieve pain, but [...]
It’s a cold winter’s day. Snow is gently falling, you’re snoozing on the couch in front of a crackling fire and then, like a surprise snowball attack, your dog pokes you awake with his cold wet nose. He wants to go out for a walk. Now. As much as you’d like to stay warm and [...]
The nation’s peanut butter salmonella scare is now leading to a pet food recall. A dog food manufacturer is recalling seven products over fears of possible contamination from the same tainted peanut butter affecting dozens of human products. Pet Food Recall: Dog Biscuits The pet food recall is over PetSmart Grreat Choice Dog Biscuit products. [...]
