As if we needed to add another reason to the list of why dogs are simply the best. As found by a team of researchers, a dogs nose may become the latest frontier in cancer detection. A new study was presented at the 2019 annual meeting for the American …
These Great Danes were Found Abandoned and Emaciated
Animal abuse stories are gut-wrenching. Beyond the horror of seeing a living being tortured, there’s an element of betrayal. The human owner is expected to love and provide for the animals. Their welfare becomes the human’s responsibility. When this trust is betrayed, it leaves the animal not only physically but psychologically damaged. Many are never…
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Retired Nurse Creates a Hospice for Dying Dogs
Dogs are such amazing creatures that define friendship and loyalty better than humans ever could. They deserve to be loved and cared for every day of their lives. It’s sad that when they get old, sick, and are no longer as active or as adorable as they used to be, many owners would take them…
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Cat Nearly Dies From Excessively Licking Salt Lamp
Pets and, to a lesser degree, Himalayan salt lamps, are two common things for people to own. Maddie Smith definitely did, and she had no idea she was endangering her beloved kitty named Ruby. Their story made their veterinarians in New Zealand issue a warning for pet owners with these common lamps [1]. The post…
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New Report from the FDA Lists Dog Food Brands That May Potentially Cause Heart Failure in Dogs
In 2018 an FDA report found a link between dog foods mostly labeled as “grain-free” and Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. Since then more reports of this association have been reported to the administration. They received 524 reports of DCM occurring in 560 dogs and 14 cats between January 2014 and April 2019 [1]. Several…
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That ‘Guilty’ Look That Your Dog Is Giving You Isn’t Actually Guilt
Every dog owner knows the telltale look of a dog who did something it wasn’t supposed to do. Maybe she pooped on the floor. Maybe she chewed through your favorite couch cushion, or the carpet on the stairs. You know she did something she shouldn’t have done and, seemingly, she does too. Since you’re a human being, you…
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Top vets urge dog lovers to stop buying pugs and bulldogs
Pugs, bulldogs, boxers, and similar ‘squish-faced’ dog breeds are popular nowadays because of their cute personalities, endearing but odd faces, and being the pets of many well-known actors and singers. However, there is a dark side behind this trend. Many of these dogs suffer from health issues from their genetics, that have been selectively bred….
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Helpful Dogs We’re All in Awe Of
People are great, and all, but it’s always a special treat to see a dog in an unexpected place. Whether it’s a furry friend popping their head out of a car during rush hour traffic or a loyal seeing eye dog making everyday life significantly easier and safer for its companion, we’re all for it….
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Science Confirms that Dogs Can Recognize a Bad Person
We may patronizingly praise and fawn over our clever pooches when they correctly engage in that particularly tasking game of fetch, but dogs have got more going on in their little noggins than we give them credit for. For example, we now know that our canine companions can process human speech in a similar way to how…
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Follow These Puppy House Training Tips and Your Pup Will be Peeing Outside in No Time!
Getting a new puppy can be a ton of fun for the whole family. They bring with them big, puppy dog eyes, clumsy feet, and a whole lot of puppy cuddles. But, with all that cuteness comes the inevitable pain of puppy house training. Constantly cleaning up the mess that your puppy makes when it’s…
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This is The Only Thing You Should Do If a Tick Lands On You
Ticks present a serious health threat to North Americans. They can transmit dangerous, debilitating, and life-altering diseases that should never be brushed aside or thought of as only a casual threat. Diseases such as Lyme Disease or Powassan Disease , when administered through a tick bite, can be passed into your body within 24 hours, or… View Article
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This Effective Hair And Skin Beauty Remedy Can Be Found In Every Home
Every morning, after enjoying a hot cup of coffee, most of us toss our used coffee grounds in the compost or garbage without giving them a second thought. Or perhaps you bought a different brand of coffee that turned out to have an underwhelming flavor and is now sitting stale at the back of your pantry…. View Article
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