President Joe Biden spent part of his 81st birthday Monday carrying out an annual White House tradition: pardoning two lucky turkeys. As NBC News reports, the selected star birds, named Liberty and Bell, both hail from Willmar, Minnesota, the National Turkey Federation announced Sunday. “Even though Liberty and Bell are from Minnesota, they are named for the […]
The annual National Dog Show is arguably one of the best parts of Thanksgiving Day. As food cooks in the kitchen and your stomach rumbles, why not lie back on the couch and watch 200 top dogs strut their stuff? Here’s everything you need to know about the 22nd annual National Dog Show. When Does […]
A mysterious and potentially fatal respiratory illness in dogs has been reported in several states across the country, as veterinarians continue to search for what may be causing the condition that has killed some dogs. As NBC’s Today show reports, the illness starts out as a cough that can last for several weeks, but it […]
The cause of mysterious mass deaths of African elephants has finally been unraveled — and scientists who authored a new report say that the outbreaks could be more likely to occur amid conditions created by the ongoing climate crisis. As CNN reports, thirty-five African elephants in northwestern Zimbabwe dropped dead under baffling circumstances between late […]
You have a cat, and you love your cat, but you might not love all the things that come with it, like your cat’s need to scratch up your sofa, rugs, bed spread….. First, it’s important to understand that scratching is a completely normal and healthy behavior that most cats engage in, and it serves […]
Yay! You’re about to adopt a new family member. Obviously, the most important decision is to decide on the kind of animal you want. To figure out which type of animal is for you, follow these ten tips from For All Animals: Determine how much time you have to devote to your new pet every […]
The three giant pandas that used to tumble around in their enclosure at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, munching on bamboo shoots and leaves, climbing branches and generally looking adorable, are heading back to China. As CNN reports, the departure of Tian Tian, Mei Xiang and their youngest cub, Xiao Qi Ji, marks the end […]
With 73 cat breeds recognized by the International Cat Association, it can be difficult to discern a Ragdoll from a Ragamuffin. But most of us can pick out a Siamese cat. Known for their dark eye masks, socks, and tail—called “points”—that stand out against their cream-colored bodies and sparkling blue eyes, the Siamese is one of the world’s easily recognized […]
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week takes place during the first full week of November — November 5–11 this year — in recognition of the various shelters that provide care to millions of displaced animals in America. Yes, millions! This week’s observance also serves to acknowledge the hard-working people supporting the efforts with their work at […]
In May 2023, the USDA granted a conditional license for a groundbreaking new treatment to treat canine parvovirus, a highly contagious and sometimes fatal disease. As Daily Paws reports, the Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody, developed by Elanco, is a one-time injection that has been shown to increase survival rates and reduce the length of hospital stays in […]