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To keep the lights on, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. Our review process. Skin conditions are among the top three health concerns in dogs, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and other experts. Unfortunately, dogs are prone to many different skin conditions, and as pet parents, it can be challenging to pinpoint the exact problem. Many dog skin conditions appear as itchy, red skin,…
To keep the lights on, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. Our review process. If you are lucky enough to have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in your life, then you know that they are precious dogs who deserve happy lives. It is the responsibility of their pet parents to invest in their nutrition. Giving them the highest-quality nourishment sets an excellent foundation for their best health.…
The war in Ukraine has forced millions to flee their homes with short notice. According to BBC News, more than 12 million families are believed to have fled their homes in Ukraine. For many, taking their beloved pets was not an option. A Palm Beach County animal rescue is taking their efforts to the other side of the world to help. Big Dog Ranch Rescue Founder Lauree Simmons will leave…
She’s man’s best friend, and dog’s best friend, too. A dog in Kansas City, Miss., is being recognized for her work in helping fellow pooches overcome their fears. ABC affiliate KMBC 9 News reports how the seven-year-old Labrador and Australian shepherd mix—who appears to live up to her name, Bliss—is constantly amongst foster dogs as her owner, Brett Currie, houses them. The same KMBC 9 News article continues to report…
To keep the lights on, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. Our review process. Known for its yummy food, famous singers, and Native American heritage, Oklahoma is a great state to live in. And having a dog to enjoy life with in the Sooner state is the cherry on top. You want the best for your dog, and that’s why you’re looking into pet insurance. Your dog…
Alexia Ocampo had been counting the days until the prom. But first, she’d face the finely tuned noses of a pair of COVID-sniffing dogs. In the two days before the May 6 dance, Ocampo and other students with tickets to the Mills High School’s prom would need to test negative for COVID-19. In the San Mateo Union High School District, a half hour’s drive south of San Francisco, that meant…
To keep the lights on, we receive affiliate commissions via some of our links. Our review process. Uveitis is an inflammatory condition of the eye that can happen suddenly in dogs for various reasons. Severe cases of uveitis can affect your dog’s vision and even lead to loss of sight. This article will explore what uveitis is, what might cause it, when to seek veterinary attention, and what treatment options…
GUTHRIE CENTER, Iowa (KCCI) – On a recent rainy and windy Friday, George Hemmen’s prized English Setter hunting dogs, Ginger and Basil, ran off, KCCI’s Marcus McIntosh reports. “They were probably going to hunt a little bit and come back to the house,” Hemmen said. He was wrong. It was an agonizing 10 days that Basil was missing. The dogs ran off on April 22. Hemmen took to Facebook, and…
Your mental health may depend on the delete button I was raised with the idea that watching or reading the news was an important part of staying informed. Living behind the iron curtain, the news was 90% positive and 10% negative, because the government coloured everything to appear much better in order to make people believe that life was good. When I moved to North America, I found that the news was the exact…
A recent essay by Iben Meyer and her colleagues, “Pampered pets or poor bastards? The welfare of dogs kept as companion animals” caught my eye because the research focused on comparing the welfare of companion dogs with that of modern village dogs.1 Some people feel that modern companion dogs—often called “homed” dogs—have much better lives than their free-ranging cousins, but as Jessica Pierce and I point out in our recent…