This week on PetSugar, we started preparing for Turkey Day! Although your pets can't munch on all the same foods you do on Thanksgiving, you can certainly make them feel included in your pet-friendly menu options!
What else did we discuss this week? All the answers to this quiz can be found in this week's posts, so let's see how well you were paying attention!
I've heard about those ugly sweater parties, but I've never actually been to one. However, when I learned about Petfinder's Ugly Sweater Contest for dogs, I was intrigued. 'Cause North is totally photogenic and I'd much rather make him look foolish than myself any day!
Don't worry if your furry friend doesn't have an ugly sweater, you can also submit a photo of your pet's "winter digs" and enter the contest by Sunday, Nov. 23. The winner will get his (or her) very own e-card on Petfinder.com!
Do you know the number one thing that dogs eat that they shouldn't?(Hint: It's not your homework!) Find it out and more when you start the slideshow of the top 10 sneaky nonsnacks that often cause choking, surgery, or worse!
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I know this is late (with Halloween being almost a month ago), but I just could. Not. Resist. How adorable is Babar in his bumblebee costume? Reminds me of another little bee I know. I'm sure he was showered that night with Halloween treats in the form of loves and kisses.
Congrats to Babar and lacornflakegirl for being chosen as our Pet Pic of the Day! Be sure to submit your favorite photos to our Pet Pics group for a chance to see your four-legged (or two- or six-legged) pals on the pages of PetSugar.
This year, I'm planning a local, low-key Thanksgiving celebration that North can attend, but I'm curious how you will be including (or not including) your pets next Thursday.
While bloat is a fairly common (even deadly) ailment, it is not another way to say a pup is overweight! Much like pharyngeal gag reflexes (aka, reverse sneezes), it has a serious scientific name: gastric torsion. This occurs when a deep-chested dog has a full tum (of food or water) and then engages in vigorous activity or exercise. Pups like this Great Dane have stomachs that are not attached to their ribcages, so when it's heavy and full (the "before"), it can flip around and block the intestinal track (the "after").
What other breeds are commonly bothered and how can you prevent this? Find out when you read more
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