Usually, when we come across the words “PTSD” and “dogs” in the same sentence, it’s in reference to therapy dogs trained to help humans with post-traumatic stress disorder. But we’ve learned over the last 10 years or so that canine companions can also suffer from PTSD. In fact, roughly 5% to 17% of dogs are …
Animal advocates around the country will be happy to hear that the cruel act of keeping a dog chained outside in cold weather is now illegal in Virginia. With frigid temperatures upon us, this law has passed just in time! Around the country, there are dogs that spend the majority of their days on a …
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Rodenticides are one of the most common poisonings among pets, with one pet poison control center in Italy saying they represented 27.6% of calls received.1 In the U.S., more than 100 pet deaths caused by rodenticides are reported to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) each year,2 and there are likely many more that go …
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A California man is thankful for the survival of his beloved Pit Bull after a terrifying event. After spotting his pup in the hands of an angry bear, he jumped into action without hesitation! Kaleb Benham was playing with his dog Buddy near his house in the early hours of Thanksgiving Eve. What started out …
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There are a few things all dog parents have in common: We all want our dogs to be healthy; we all want them to be happy; and we all want them to live the longest lives possible. Like humans, some dogs are genetically programmed to live longer. A recent study published in Frontiers In Genetics …
Most snakes prefer to avoid dogs. They are shy, cautious, and typically only aggressive when threatened. Still, according to a 2011 veterinary study, nearly 150,000 dogs and cats are bitten each year. That means these incidents tend to occur when curious pets initiate a confrontation or simply stumble into the wrong place at the wrong …
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Adding a little greenery to your home decor is always a nice finishing touch—and houseplants can help cleanse the air too—but if you have pets, be careful which plants you choose. Not all plants are safe for pets. In fact, there are quite a few poisonous plants for dogs and cats that can cause …