A dog facing a daunting diagnosis had one last hope at UC Davis’ veterinary hospital to turn things around. As CBS News reports, Lola, a Golden Retriever, was given a terminal cancer diagnosis with just a couple of months to live. At 9 years-old, Lola was diagnosed with an aggressive, terminal oral melanoma that had […]
On September 4th each year, people around the world come together to celebrate National Wildlife Day. This is a day that honors the beauty, diversity, and suppleness of the animal kingdom and the delicate balance that it creates with nature. While initially the day was only celebrated and observed on September 4th, it now is also […]
September is National Service Dog Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and showing appreciation for the extraordinary work service animals do every day for the people in their care. National Service Dog Month honors these working dogs for making millions of lives better and safer. They provide companionship, inspire confidence, and live to serve, […]
If you have your own cat roomie, you might have noticed they give a lot away with their body language. But, have you ever looked across the room to find your cat completely still, and holding direct eye contact without blinking? Or perhaps you’ve noticed them kneading on the sofa next to you while staring […]
September is thought of as the start of school, the beginning of football season, and the advent of Autumn, but the American Kennel Club (AKC) wants everyone to know that it’s also Responsible Dog Ownership month. So while you’re planning your seasonal fun, consider these seven ways from the AKC to celebrate your dog and […]
The death of a beloved pet, whether it’s the family dog, a furry kitty, or something a little more obscure, is a sad occasion. Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day on August 28 is the day that we remember the pets that are no longer with us. Whilst the pain of losing a pet somewhat heals over […]
Earlier this month, a 15-year-old horse named Lady collapsed and died on a Manhattan street after working a carriage ride – just two months after becoming a NYC carriage horse – reigniting calls to ban the practice. The incident, which happened in sweltering heat, occurred shortly after another carriage horse, Ryder, collapsed in 2022, leading […]
National Dog Day is on August 26, so get ready to celebrate dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes, and in fact, why not celebrate all our furry friends in the best ways possible? Whether you like big dogs or small dogs, every pup should be celebrated on National Dog Day. Can you believe that […]
There are several reasons a dog might drink more water than usual, from hot weather and diet to medications and underlying health issues. As Chewy petMD reports, the best course of action for a dog’s excessive thirst depends on the reason for their increased water intake and their overall behavior. In some cases, no action […]
If you’re struggling to decide what to do towards the end of August, then you may be relieved to know that one special day is National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day (unless you don’t have a cat, that is). Bizarre though this might sound, there is, in fact, a very legitimate purpose to […]