November is National Pet Diabetes Month. DVM 360 wants to raise awareness about this lifelong condition affecting approximately 1 in 300 adult dogs and 1 in 230 cats in the United States, in order to ensure veterinarians provide companion animals with proper diagnosis and treatment options so they can live fulfilling lives. Diabetes in dogs and […]
Tom Brady says he has been given “a second chance” with a clone of his beloved family dog. As NBC’s The Today Show reports, the Fox Sports broadcaster and retired NFL legend revealed on Nov. 4 that his dog, Junie, is a clone of his family’s previous dog, a pitbull mix named Lua, who died […]
Sergeant Bo, a former member of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and a comfort dog was crowned the winner of American Humane Hero Dog Awards, beating four other finalists. As USA Today reports, the four-year-old good boy, alongside his handler Faye Okert, also a retired law enforcement officer, have been offering trauma support, therapeutic snuggles and […]
The American Humane Society’s five finalists for the American Humane Hero Dog Awards were revealed Oct. 28, announced by AHS and revealed exclusively by TODAY.com. The Hero Dog Awards is a nationwide competition that searches for and recognizes America’s standout dogs in five categories: therapy dogs, service and guide dogs, military dogs, law enforcement and […]
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month! If you’ve been thinking about adding a four-legged-friend to your family, consider opening your home and your heart to an older dog or cat in need. While small kittens and puppies may be adorable, older pets are just as loving and loyal as their younger counterparts. Not to […]
Every season has its beauty and comforts, but we’re especially keen on fall. Not just because the trees become saturated with color and dogs start wearing adorable sweaters. There are also a bunch of fall activities for dogs and their people to do together. If you’re wondering what to do with your dog this autumn, […]
It’s almost bedtime and you’ve just let your dog out before hitting the hay. As your pooch approaches the door, a smell emerges – skunk! At this point, of course you’re going to jump up and get your dog into the bathtub as fast as possible to rid your house, your dog and your nostrils of […]
Pets come in all shapes and sizes, but sometimes sizes get a little out of hand. That’s why on October 11, we recognize World Pet Obesity Awareness Day to remind people to keep their pets healthy. When your pooch starts getting a little plump, you know it’s time for a few things . More walks, […]
Adopt a Dog Month, also known as Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, is celebrated annually in the month of October. Adopt a Dog Month is a time when multiple animal welfare organizations get together to encourage people to adopt a dog from the shelter. Sometimes, the month is also called Adopt a Shelter Dog Month or […]
From the forests of Tanzania to the streets of Hollywood, tributes have poured in for Jane Goodall, after the global conservation icon died last week at age 91. As TIME reports, Goodall passed away peacefully in her sleep from natural causes, the Jane Goodall Institute confirmed in a statement. Known for her integral research work on chimpanzees […]