Freshpet has issued a recall for dog food sold at Walmart, Target and other retailers across 12 states and Puerto Rico due to potential contamination with salmonella. The recall applies to 4.5-pound bags of Freshpet Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home Cooked Chicken Recipe that have a sell-by date of Oct. 29, 2022, and a […]
There’s a new ugliest dog in the world! As NBC’s TODAY show reports, last Friday, NBC’s Kerry Sanders served as a judge at the 2022 World’s Ugliest Dog contest in Petaluma, California, and helped crown a hairless Chinese crested-Chihuahua mix named Mr. Happy Face as the winner. Mr. Happy Face’s owner, Janeda Banelly, said the […]
For a lot of new dog owners, it can be difficult to determine how often you should give your dog a bath. The truth is, the answer depends on a lot of things. “How frequently a pet needs a bath greatly varies based upon their breed, lifestyle, length of coat, and how much homework a pet […]
The popular Seresto flea-and-tick collar should be recalled following research showing the roughly $70 device poses risks to pets and their owners, according to a new congressional report. The findings link the collar to almost 100,000 incidents and 2,500 pet deaths. According to CBS News, almost 34 million of the collars have been sold to […]
Norway has effectively banned the breeding of English bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles spaniels after a court ruled that breeding the brachycephalic pups has only resulted in unhealthy dogs, as reported by Daily Paws. The Oslo District Court delivered its ruling Monday, saying selectively breeding the dogs violates Norway’s Animal Welfare Act, which requires the country’s breeders to breed healthy dogs, the Daily […]
No matter how much you love your pet’s name, never use it as a password, cautions Kelly Merryman, president and chief operating officer of the Digital Security Company Aura. For starters, it’s easy for hackers to learn your dog’s name through social media posts. “You just don’t think about the fact that when you tell stories […]
On average, veterinary hospitals treat one snake bite per week between the months of May and September, in areas where rattlesnakes are prevalent. Thankfully, a preventative vaccine is currently available for dogs—but is it a good fit for your family? This vaccine—given in two doses one month apart the first year, followed by an annual […]
Keeping the distance between coyotes and your pets. It’s the time of the year when coyotes are on the prowl. Vets in areas where coyote populations are prevalent say they’re treating many more dogs injured in coyote attacks recently, and in Nevada, the Department of Wildlife confirms that the number of coyote attack reports are […]
As you consider going camping with your dogs, there are some strategies to take to ensure your pup is happy and healthy. You don’t want to be caught off guard—in the middle of nowhere, without any cell phone service—and have an emergency. Instead, follow these six expert-guided tips from Daily Paws, so everyone enjoys the trail. […]
When planning to travel, many families can’t imagine leaving their pet behind, and we can’t blame them. After all, Mr. or Mrs. Whiskers is an honorary member of the family too. With the right planning, your cat can join in on the fun and travel with purr-fect ease. Country Living magazine consulted their own resident […]