More pets go missing during holidays with fireworks than any other time. In the United States alone, July 5th is the busiest day of the year for animal shelters taking in lost pets. The second busiest is Halloween, when firecrackers and fireworks are lit. Many dogs that would otherwise be calm run away from home…
Secret is an Australian Shepherd who has mastered many skills. But her latest talent is impressing the Internet like no other. That’s because she can play Jenga! Her mom, Mary, has taught her to pull the wooden blocks from the middle of a tall stack. Now, I know from experience how hard this is for…
There are countless plants that are toxic to dogs, but we hadn’t realized just how deadly heliotrope is to dogs until we read this Facebook post from Alicia Harrison after her dog died. She shared her distressing story as a precaution for other pet lovers so they are aware of this popular plant. “FB friends,…
Dogs may protect children from childhood anxiety, according to recent research published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A study by researchers from Bassett Medical Center in New York wanted to see if dogs helped children maintain healthy weights and benefited their mental health. The study looked at 643 children aged 4 to…
If you notice your dog or cat pressing their heads against a wall, floor or other object for no apparent reason, your pet could have a dangerous medical condition. The behavior is called “head pressing”, and it is characterized by the compulsive act of pressing the head against something solid for extended periods of time….
A dog owner says she regrets getting her dog’s ears dyed red after the dog had a severe allergic reaction that allegedly caused one of his ears to fall off. A Pomeranian named Diffy went viral after his unnamed owner brought him to a grooming salon in Hua Hin, Thailand to have his ears and…
A study on dog behavior has revealed that some dogs are inherently more optimistic than others, just like people. Dr. Melissa J. Starling, an animal behaviorist at The University of Sydney, Australia, did a study to gauge whether or not dogs expect more positive outcomes in their life or more negative outcomes. “This research is…
A Corgi who got shaved a little too close for comfort after a mistake at the groomer’s is highlighting the “do’s” and “don’ts” when it comes to double-coated dogs. The Corgi’s owner posted a picture of their Corgi on reddit after she was accidentally shaved at the groomers. The Corgi’s bottom half appears closely shaved,…
Penny the Beagle loves most things dogs love, but she also has a curious love of metal, a curiosity that almost cost her her life. Penny’s human shared her experience in order to warn other pet parents of the dangers of zinc toxicity – in this case caused by pennies. After ingesting pennies, Penny became…
French Heartworm, or Lungworm, as it is commonly referred to in the United Kingdom, is caused by a parasitic nematode (roundworm or lungworm), Angiostrongylus vasorum. The roundworm infects dogs and other canine species, such as foxes and wolves, and causes canine angiostrongylosis. Dogs of all ages and breeds can become infected with French Heartworm /…
As any fan of the Harry Potter books will tell you, one of the most memorable things in the stories are the spells the wizards can cast. And although the series has all kinds of animals – owls, cats, and magical creatures, there aren’t any dogs. But dog lover Anna Brisbin decided to change that…
When it comes to dog dancing in the performance circuit there has been all kinds of award-winning routines. Some have been inspired by fairy tales, others by cowboys, and then there’s this one is inspired by Roman gladiators. Hailing from France, Thierry Thomas along with his Border Collie Ubac Du Mas De La Rabeyrine began…