This week on PetSugar, I shared some ways that you and your furry pals can get outside and enjoy the weather, and schooled you on the dangerous side of the Dog Days of Summer.
How well were you paying attention this week? Do you remember what else we discussed? Find out when you take my recap quiz!
Do you know how dogs lap up water (when they're not getting it all over your floor)? I'd never considered it 'til I spotted this video at work . . . and went home to catch North lapping up some liquid. It was hard to get close enough to him while he was drinking, but he used this same tongue movement while licking and nursing his favorite toy. Watch the video below and see if you can witness your pets doing the same!
As if the ominous name didn't clue you in, death caps are very dangerous. This species is responsible for the majority – 95 percent! – of fatal mushroom poisoning of people and pets. Not commonly found throughout the US, the fungi have been reported in areas as wide-reaching as upstate NY and New Jersey over to southern Oregon and the San Francisco Bay Area.
If you're taking a walk with your pooch, know how to recognize and avoid the (scientific name) Amanita phalloides. They grow year-round and thrive in moist environments commonly found on the roots of live trees. Although the above picture is one example, exact identification is unreliable because their appearance can vary . . . translation: Don't eat, or let pets eat, any wild growing mushrooms.
Learn how this affects your pets and should be treated when you read more
Look at those ears all big and absolutely adoro! Turns out Grevy's Zebras are not only the largest species, they're also known for their narrow stripes and round lobes. Meet lil Florence, the new foal born in Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo. Her birth is especially noteworthy, not just 'cause she's a baby animal (my fave!), but because this is one of the endangered zebras with fewer than 2,000 remaining in the wild.
Polka recently celebrated her nine years of life with a yummy cheesecake made with love by her mom Dollylo. Well, it was a ham and cheese cake anyway. She obviously wants to get the birthday singing over with so she can dive in! Patience, Polka. Patience.
Congrats to Polka and Dollylo for being chosen as our Pet Pic of the Day! You can submit your own favorite snapshots to our Pet Pics group for a chance to see your furry pal on the pages of PetSugar. What are you waiting for!?
I was kind of at a loss when I saw this pic of a Westie outside of the Republican National Convention – talk about a serious dye job! I'm hoping that the owner of this pooch used a pet safe dye on his dog, since using human grade hair color, or even food coloring can be super harmful to your pets' skin!
Although I would never do this to North, what do you think about dyeing your pet's fur?
I bet you know your pet better than anyone else, including what his body language is telling you . . .but what about what he's saying to other dogs? Do you know the classic signals of aggression? What about the signs of fear? In this month's Modern Dog Magazine, they show us all the signs, signals, and indications for a variety of moods so you can "read" your pooch, and other dogs when you're meeting up for a play date, or just walking down the street. I've rounded up the messages in this handy slideshow. Check it out – you might learn something new!
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