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Reading Time: 3 minutes As the weather warms, lockdowns ease and life returns to normal, some dogs might have trouble dealing with the change, and experts are sharing ways to help prevent bites from occurring as a possible result. This likelihood made National Dog Prevention Week, which was held recently (April 11-17), a especiallytimely event. National Dog Bite Prevention…
Reading Time: 2 minutes An often asked question about rabbits is “Why do they thump their feet?” Here are the top reasons: To warn other rabbits of danger, such as a predator nearby. Even if your rabbit is the sole bunny in the house, if he thinks he senses danger, such as hearing a loud, unfamiliar noise, he may…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Spring has sprung, and so have those beautiful white and multi-colored lilies. While these annual favorites between Easter and Mother’s Day brighten up gardens, rooms and faces, they contain toxins that can be deadly to pets, especially cats. Exposure to any part of the plant, including leaves, flowers, pollen—or even the water from the vase—may…
Reading Time: < 1 minute MADIGene therapy company ENDSULIN is looking for diabetic dogs to participate in a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a treatment that could reduce or even eliminate insulin injections. According to a press release, the study could be a critical step in advancing a one-time diabetes treatment in both dogs and humans. Ideal dogs are…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Pet Poison Helpline Launches ‘Toxin Tails’ to Educate Pet Lovers and Veterinary Staff In this “Toxin Tail,” Pet Poison Helpline shares the story of a very deadly mushroom and a very lucky dog What happens when your previously healthy pet eats something he found in your yard and wakes up the next morning completely…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Since late December 2020, hundreds of pets have died due to contaminated pet food. According to a press release from Truth About Pet Food.com, these deaths could have been prevented through proper monitoring of ingredients and pet foods. In the same timeframe – but only after pets died – 60 million pounds of corn-based dog…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Airvet, a veterinary telemedicine/telehealth platform, recently announced a new collaboration with The Vanderpump Dog Foundation. Airvet has pledged to raise $10,000 to support The Vanderpump Dog Foundation’s February rescue efforts and fund life-saving medical care, and will also offer 72 hours of free medical advice to everyone who adopts a dog from The Vanderpump Dog…
Reading Time: 3 minutes February is Pet Dental Health Month, and WHIMZEES®, the creator of all-natural, daily dental chews for dogs, surveyed Americans across the nation’s 10 largest cities to see how pet dental healthcare habits stack up. Here are the WHIMZEES Smiliest Dog Cities in America: Los Angeles Three-quarters of Los Angeles pet parents admit that they like…
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 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: < 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 About six years ago, I decided that I wanted to raise some chickens. That was kind of a big decision for me because I had never had chickens in my life. Cats, yes. Dogs, yep. Hamsters, fish, gerbils…check, check, check. But chickens seemed both fun and practical, and a little mysterious. I had read some…
Reading Time: < 1 minute After seeing an increase in the number of calls from concerned pet owners about potential misuse of common cleaning items, the veterinary toxicology specialists at Pet Poison Helpline put together a brief video highlighting the dangers of using these products, and how to safely protect pets (and family members) during this pandemic. The video can…
Reading Time: 2 minutes I recently decided to give Milk-Bone brushing chews a try for my four dogs. It had been a little while since they had some new bones to chew and I wanted to get them something. But, at the same time, I was also hoping to find a treat that would be good for their teeth….
Reading Time: 2 minutes With the help of a new wheelchair, a cow named Ruby Sue is able to stand on her own, allowing her to get the exercise she needs to strengthen her front legs and learn how to walk for the very first time. Disabled at birth, Ruby Sue is getting a second chance at life and…
Reading Time: 2 minutes by guest author Aurora James Animal shelters across the country are finding themselves suddenly empty. This is partly due to an influx of adopters looking to fill a void in their lives as they continue to navigate social distancing and more time at home. But before you make a life-changing decision to bring home a…
Reading Time: 2 minutes This year, fall starts on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and, the, unfortunately, while the foliage is beautiful, it’s also a time a year with special dangers to pets. Of course, Halloween will likely bring chocolate into many homes. Fortunately, most people know chocolate is not good for dogs or cats, and don’t provide it as a…
Reading Time: 3 minutes During the COVID-19 pandemic, pet adoptions have dramatically increased while in-person access to support resources, like veterinarians or nutrition experts, has decreased. Additionally, with many consumers, especially Millennials, preferring to shop online and many local pet retailers offering limited retail hours and curb-side pick-up, it’s no wonder pet parents are at a loss about where…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Recent wildfires across California have sparked concerns about protecting pets from the harmful effects of toxic smoke. Wildfire smoke is dangerous because it produces toxic air particles that are easily absorbed into the bloodstream when inhaled into the lungs. These toxic particles can cause immediate and long-term health problems in people and pets. Smoke inhalation can contribute…
Reading Time: < 1 minute This has been anything but a typical year, and many of us are spending a lot more time around our pets. As we get ready for fall, pet Advocate and ‘Puppy Bowl’ Referee Dan Schachner shares some pet care and safety tips: MESS AND ACCIDENT-PRONE PETS? Whether you’re hanging with your pets at home or…
Reading Time: < 1 minute CareCredit, a promotional financing solution for pet care, and PetDesk, a provider of veterinary client communications software, have partnered to provide the first mobile pet health app with integrated financing options. The PetDesk platform supports proactive planning through health reminders and appointment scheduling, and Two-Way Messaging and Video Chat extend access to care. With CareCredit’s…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Born unable to move his back legs, the only way Opie, a hedgehog, could get around was by scooting on his belly and dragging his back legs behind him. Seeing his determination, Opie’s mom wanted to do everything she could to help Opie walk on his own. After hopping online to do some research, she…