Lipomas, or fatty tumors, are fairly common benign growths in senior dogs. Lipomas are commonly found on breeds such as Doberman pinschers, Weimaraners, and Labrador retrievers, possibly because fatty tumor growths are easier to spot on short-coated dogs. However, they can, and do, show up on any dog, including mixed breeds. Here are some tips from The Daily […]
A typical cat should drink between 7–9 ounces of water every day, but making sure your kitty is well-hydrated can be tricky. After all, it’s not like we’re monitoring their H2O intake with fancy, graduated measurement water bottles. Here are four simple ways you can encourage your cat to drink more water, from The Daily […]
It might not be as glamorous as Christmas or as flashy as Halloween, but the last Friday every April is a time for all cat parents to celebrate a very important “holiday.” National Hairball Awareness Day falls on April 24th this year! Well, perhaps “celebrate” is the wrong word. National Hairball Awareness Day serves as […]
As spring blooms and Earth Day celebrations wind down, pet owners across the nation gear up for a special week dedicated to a crucial aspect of responsible pet ownership: National Scoop the Poop Week. As DoodyCalls reports, from April 23rd to April 29th (always beginning the day after Earth Day), this annual initiative shines a […]
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to brush up on your first aid skills for your furry best friends. When a pet is bleeding or seizing, there’s no time to waste—seeking immediate veterinary attention is priority number one. But many pet parents don’t realize that there are things they […]
Hesitancy around vaccines has spilled over to pet owners in recent years, sparking concern about the resurgence of rabies, a virus that’s nearly always fatal. As USA Today reports, some pet owners argue against vaccinating dogs – over concerns that vaccines shorten the canines’ lifespans or beliefs that vaccines can cause autism in dogs. But autism’s […]
Statistics show that one out of three pets become lost at some point in their lifetime, and missing pets rarely find their way home. Approximately 10 million pets are lost or stolen in the United States each year, and more than 6 million animals wind up in the nation’s animal shelters. Given that dogs and […]
t’s time to help name the two new eaglets welcomed by Big Bear’s famous bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, earlier this month! Friends of Big Bear Valley has officially launched its eaglet naming contest. As KABC-7 in Los Angeles reports, the two eaglets broke through their shells over Easter weekend. Now, they’re eating and growing quickly […]
According to estimates by the American Heartworm Society, more than one million dogs in the United States are infected with heartworms. These nasty parasites can cause serious, permanent problems in pets, including death. And while treatment is typically effective, it comes with a high price tag and a lot of hassle. Year-round prevention, combined with […]
Bluetick coonhounds must be courageous, amenable, friendly and fearless to be considered fit to carry the torch held by the 11 University of Tennessee Smokey mascots before them. Now, as USA Today reports, two-year-old Neyland will follow in the paw prints of his predecessors as “Smokey XII” to become the very first rescue dog to assume the […]