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Reading Time: 2 minutes Some English bulldogs diagnosed with a common cancer may instead have a newly described, non-cancerous syndrome called polyclonal B‐cell lymphocytosis, according to a press release. The discovery was made by Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at Colorado State University during a study to better understand B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (BCLL). The team published their findings in…
Reading Time: 2 minutes A Whippet known as “Bourbon” triumphed over more than 4,000 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held Dec. 12-13, 2020 in Orlando. The show aired on ABC on Jan. 17, and the live stream of all the weekend…
Reading Time: < 1 minute In the U.S. pet-dating apps are forecast to surpass the billion-dollar mark this year, according to a press release. That same press release, from FetchaDate, is announcing the launch of dating app on which singles meet over what they already love: their pets. “You can tell a lot about a person through their pet, and…
Reading Time: 2 minutes The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently (Jan. 11) conditionally approved Laverdia-CA1 (verdinexor tablets) to treat dogs with lymphoma, a type of cancer of the lymph nodes and lymphatic system. According to a press release from the FDA, Laverdia-CA1 is the first conditionally approved oral treatment for dogs with lymphoma. Conditional approval allows veterinarians to…
Reading Time: 2 minutes The talk of the internet when it comes to pet news today seems to be that Ben & Jerry’s has a new line of frozen treats for dogs. Will dogs love it as much as we love getting a spoonful of cookie dough in our own Ben & Jerry’s ice cream? For that matter, will…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Television’s cutest sports competition and call-to-adoption TV event, PUPPY BOWL, returns in February for the biggest, most exciting game to date, according to a press release. Puppy Bowl XVII is a 3-hour event that can be viewed on both discovery+ and Animal Planet on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. (The…
Reading Time: 2 minutes American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, has announced the official start of the 2021 American Humane Hero Dog Awards® campaign, an annual, year-long campaign that seeks to identify and honor the best of our best friends. Dog owners across the country are invited to visit http://www.herodogawards.org and nominate their heroic hound in one…
Reading Time: < 1 minute DOGTV, a channel that’s dedicated to relaxing and entertaining dogs, has made it easier for shelters and rescues to help dogs get adopted, according to a press release. The recent launch of the DOGTV Ad-a-Pet app, powered by Chalk Digital, allows adoptable dogs to be found in the digital feed of potential adopters. Animal rescue…
Reading Time: < 1 minute American Pet Products Association (APPA) COO and Executive Vice President Andy Darmohraj recently announced that amid continued safety concerns resulting from the global pandemic, Global Pet Expo will be moving to a fully-digital experience and will take place March 24–26, 2021. While details for the digital event, which is presented by APPA and the Pet…
Reading Time: 2 minutes The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and advocate for dogs, announced today that the Biewer Terrier has received full recognition, and is eligible to compete in the Toy Group, bringing the number of AKC-recognized breeds to 197. “We’re thrilled to have the Biewer Terrier join the registry,” said Gina DiNardo,…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Out of over 400 responses, just 5.7% of surveyed readers manage dedicated social media accounts for their pets but a larger portion (over half the respondents) share pet photos and videos on their own personal feeds, according to the results of from a reader survey conducted by PetPlace.com. The survey and some of the results…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Of course everyone is excited to ring in the New Year, and, apparently January is also National Oatmeal Month. It is also the month of some frightening-sounding events, including No Pants Subway Ride Day (January 10, 2021) and Kiss a Shark week (Jan. 24-30). We think we’ll pass on those, but there are some special…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Budding artists and animal lovers alike have something to celebrate about the new year already — a chance to learn from an iconic artistic, well known for animal-related imagery, such as a giant floral puppy, and a stainless steel balloon dog statue. MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world’s best across…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd recently announced a collaboration with UK-based soul and R&B singer, Samm Henshaw. According to a press release, following the success of his U.S. tour, and to tease the launch of his 2021 debut album, Henshaw was challenged by Samsung to take part in its Inspired by A true photo platform. Henshaw…
Reading Time: 2 minutes A dog missing for 8 years is back home with his family in time for Christmas. According to a press release from the Humane Society of Summit County, Julia Nemeth of Barberton, Ohio, had raised Junior from a puppy and trained him to be both her companion and a protector. The two were inseparable until…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Daily Paws announced today in a press release that Besa the Bulldog is the winner of its first-ever Pet Etiquette Fails Photo Contest sponsored by Mars Petcare’s GREENIES™ brand. The contest recognizes good dogs who sometimes mess up, such as taking mud baths or playing with toilet paper. “All dogs are good boys and girls!…
Reading Time: 3 minutes How is it even possible that 2021 is coming up in less than the following amount of time? It seems hard to believe, but a good way to get ready for the new year is to get a great pet calendar. Here are some of our favorites: 1. The 6th annual 2021 Walkin’ Pets calendar….
Reading Time: 2 minutes Pup Scruffs, which launched in March as a dog-apparel company, rebranded its merchandise to be masks for people when the pandemic hit the country. As a result, sales have skyrocketed. Pup Scruffs made designer neck wear for dogs, offering 40 different brightly-colored designs and fun dog-inspired patterns, said Katie Bernotsky, one of the owners of…
Reading Time: < 1 minute The 6th annual 2021 Walkin’ Pets global calendar contest results are in and 13 winners from around the world have been selected by popular vote on the Walkin’ Pets website and Facebook page. According to a press release, the calendar will feature pets using their Walkin’ Wheels wheelchair to raise pet mobility awareness and celebrate…
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s that time of year for our favorite stories of 2020. While, because of COVID, 2020 will likely not go down in history as anyone’s favorite year ever, there was still some happy and fun news for pets. We decided to choose one of our favorite stories from each month this year: January: Green puppies…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Many pet owners don’t just shop for their human family and friends, but the pets they love as well. With that in mind, Wowmypetdidthat.com has compiled a list any pet would be happy to receive: 1) Your dog or cat might not love a bath, but you’ll love being able to dry them off afterwards…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Happy holidays from Wow My Pet Did That! We hope you enjoy this Christmas art and free, printable card. Christmas card2