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What Do You Know About Canine Skin Cancer?
Just because the weather's getting colder in many parts of the country, doesn't mean dog owners can be less concerned with skin cancer. Luckily many cases can be treated successfully when caught early enough so brush up on the facts about the various types of this disease in the quiz below.
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To the Rescue: How to Check Your Pet's Pulse
Have you ever checked your pet's pulse? Since dogs don't have "wrists," you may be wondering where to do this home test to see if a pooch is in distress or sick.
The best place to check the pulse is the inner side of midthigh (where the arrow points).
Ten Animals That Will Spook You This Halloween!
This being All Hallows' Eve, I thought it would be fun to round up the creepy, spooky, and scary animals of the planet. Not only will some of these make your skin crawl, but I don't think I'd want to meet any of them in a dark alley if you know what I mean! Check out the creepiest animals ever in this slideshow.
Cat Owners Eight Times More Likely to Have MRSA at Home
If you're not familiar with it already, MRSA is a bacteria resistant to certain antibiotics, dangerous because of, well, its drug resistance. The first cases in pets popped up about five years ago in therapy dogs exposed to patients or healthcare workers, but the tables could turn, putting humans in more danger any day.
Typically, humans usually infect pets (and not vice versa), but animals can serve as a reservoir for the bacteria and pass it back to humans.
Ed Norton Runs NYC Marathon For Wildlife Conservation: In the LINK of an Eye!
- Ed Norton to run NYC Marathon for the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust — People Pets
- Francesca and Sharkey visit the Grand Prix — The Daily Wag
- Suckling pig skin a tasty DIY dog snack — Dolittler
- Mr. Clucky fights for South Beach residency — PetMD
- RIP, Baby walrus dies at New York Aquarium — Paw Nation
- Kung Fu Corgi kicks cute butt — Wag Reflex
To the Rescue: How to Safely Pick Up a Cat
As often as you see mama cats carrying kittens by the scruff of the neck, this is not a safe way to hold a grown cat — even lightweight felines are too heavy to be supported properly by just that excess, loose skin. However, you may still see your vet use this technique (with another hand under the rear), since it causes the cat to go limp long enough to lift her on the table or slip a med.
So what's the best way to approach and pick up a kitty pal?
Tea Time: Three Trick Treatments With Chamomile
Tea for two, doggie and you! That's right, the same soothing chamomile tea you drink can be used with your pooch. Here are three dosing suggestions for a variety of ailments:
- Sip.
Dog Days of Summer: How to Remove Burrs
More prevalent in late Summer and early Fall, burrs can be an unnecessary parting gift from woodsy walks. Rumored to have inspired the creation of Velcro, the hooks and teeth on this seed are super tricky to get off clothing, so imagine how it would stick to a pet!
After frolicking in the forest, rub your hands all over your pet for a cockleburr check — if you feel the telltale bump, isolate and de-tangle with your hands until you're able to get a good grasp of it.
To The Rescue: Think Like Goldilocks When Picking Collars
At first glance, I though Chris Henchy was holding this pooch by a Martingale since there was so much excess material. But, when zooming it, it's clear that the Shields-Henchy pet has a rather large collar. Eeks!
I Need Your Help . . . Share Tips For At-Home Coat Clipping!
Temps are heating up and for long-haired pups, Summer means time for a new 'do. For long-haired breeds, shedding is year-round battle, and frequent baths and trims can help the problem . .
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