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June 6th, 2010
Hot Hot Hot…, says all her pups are dehydrated “As tempting as cool pool water is on a hot day, it can be dangerous for your dog. An estimated one out of every 1,027 pets drowns in swimming pools each year. But there are things you can do to make sure you all have fun.” Just a little reminder not to get of guard before I fall into the water.
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June 1st, 2010
Of course my mommy loves me, what would she do without me? She needs me lol…When traveling, it’s natural to miss everyone at home, including your pets. But a recent nationwide survey by Pup-Peroni indicates that a significant portion of the pet parent population (33 percent) actually miss their pets more than their significant others! And it’s not that these people just aren’t feeling the romance; 60 percent find their pooches to be more dependable than their human pals.
Why do you suppose this is? Probably it has something to do with the connection dog owners feel to their pups. More than a third have had wordless “conversations” with their dogs, 70 percent have “shared a look” with their dogs, and nearly three-quarters of those surveyed felt confident that they could accurately read their dogs’ expressions and body language, with almost half saying they can tell what their pups are thinking.
A vast majority (89 percent) claimed that their dogs have attempted to comfort them on a bad day. Not hard to believe, as just about anyone with a dog has experienced cuddling during a good cry. But maybe that’s because owners spend so much time together with their pets instead of with humans. Seventy two per cent preferred blowing off steam by taking a walk with their four-legged friend rather than with a biped buddy
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May 19th, 2010
Scratch scratch!!! Alert Alert!!! Encourage your dog to be at there best. “If you want your dog to thrive, then you need to learn the best ways to keep him happy and healthy. Dogs with proper health care and appropriate behavior will also make your life more delightful. Your dog’s health and behavior go together – one directly impacts the other. A sick dog might exhibit certain clues of illness or develop behavioral problems, while a healthy dog learns faster and shows positive body language. Here’s what you need to know to get your dog on the path to physical and mental wellness.”
Got to have a healthy pup, “Arguably the most important aspect of your dog’s well-being is health. An unhealthy dog will not benefit as much from training and may also develop behavior problems. Learn the most essential steps to keeping your dog healthy, know the warning signs to watch for, and find out more about the crucial role your veterinarian plays in your dog’s health.”
“If you are what you eat, then so is your dog! You dog need proper nutrition to live a long, healthy life. It is important to be educated about everything your dog eats, from daily meals to special treats. Help your dog thrive with the best nutrition possible”.
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May 7th, 2010
A trio of cute and cuddly lion cubs born in late January made their much-anticipated debut at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo last week. But they’re missing three very important things: names.
From now through May 8, you can help by submitting possible monikers for the three little lions (one male and two females) in a contest sponsored by The New York Daily News. Zoo staff will select their favorites for the new pride of New York, which will then be announced on May 16, so you can cast your vote!
The litter was born to mom, Sukari (soo-kar-EE’), and dad, M’wasi (mah-wah-SEE’), and they already have an older sister named Moxie, who was the first lion cub born at the zoo in 31 years. The cubs weighed about five pounds at birth and already tip the scales at 25 pounds each. Their favorite activities include wrestling, rolling, tumbling, jumping and nipping at their dad’s tail.
If you happen to be visiting the Big Apple, you can stop by the zoo to check out these ferocious furballs in action between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The hours will be extended as the cubs acclimate to their new outdoor home.
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May 6th, 2010
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — At least 20 sea turtles have been found dead this weekend along a 30-mile stretch of Mississippi beaches from Biloxi to Bay St. Louis.
While wildlife officials can’t say with certainty the turtles, some endangered, died as a result of the oil spill, the number concerns them.
Moby Solangi, director of the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport, Miss., said Sunday this is typically the time of year when turtles wash up on shore.
Solangi says even though no oil appears to be on the turtles, they may still have been sickened by consuming oil-coated fish. He says that won’t be clear until necropsies are performed on Monday.
Some of the dead reptiles are endangered Kemps ridley turtles.
[courtesy of Huffington Post]
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May 5th, 2010
Funky synth sounds. Black-and-white reenactments. Bonus offers. Would you blame us for occasionally being tempted during a late-night TV binge, blacking out and buying a few Snuggies for Dogs? Yes, they’re totally weird, and thanks to their infomercial, totally irresistible. Check out our roundup of our five favorite pet-related infomercials.
Snuggie for Dogs (see above): You can dress like a monk anytime you want, now it’s your dog’s turn.
PetVac Groomer’s Touch: Vacuum your pet’s body before their fur ends up in the corners of your home. Um, sure, my cat would totally go for that. Not.
Emery Cat Scratching Board: A kitty nail salon in your home for just 19.95? Yes, please! Send us one now!
BarkOff Sensor: Stop your dog’s barking with the flip of a switch? See it and believe it!
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May 4th, 2010
The grim reality of last week’s oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico is setting in: Lifeless sea turtles have already washed ashore, thousands of dolphins could be at risk and, on Friday, rescue crews found a bird coated in oil.
But there is a slight silver lining in this situation: Wildlife rescuers are prepared. “After Hurricane Katrina, we saw there was a real desperate need for a state animal rescue team in Louisiana,” A.J. Cady, deputy director of programs at the International Fund for Animal Welfare, said. “We’ve been giving rescuers there ongoing training so they can respond in disasters like this.”
Among the efforts being made:
According to the Washington Post, the timing of this spill is extra-devastating, since area animals like pelicans, shrimp and alligators are all in their reproductive seasons. Additionally, the booming Louisiana seafood industry could take a hit, as people worry about the safety of their crabs, oysters and shrimp. (The New York Times reports area seafood is still safe to eat.)
For now, rescuers are focused more on preparation than panic. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service managed to protect pelicans on the Chandeleur Islands from floating oil with booms, and a change in winds could blow the oil away from Louisiana’s fragile creatures. Capping the leaking rig, which has bled thousands of gallons of oil so far, would also reduce risks.
Cady says BP, the company behind the oil rig, is paying for spill-related cleanup; however, donations to Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research to “support the broader relief efforts” would be greatly appreciated.
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May 3rd, 2010
Kylie Reghenzani/Tablelands Advertiser
The dogs, mostly Labradors and Labrador mixes, were introduced to Gidget one by one.
Oscar, a chocolate Lab, sniffed the tiny creature half his size, and, while she was definitely different, he and the others agreed to accept her presence.
That is, until she squealed. That got everybody excited, especially the high-strung poodle in the group.
Gidget, a 3-month-old mini pig (peach-colored, with little black spots), was getting to know her “classmates” at the Association of Australian Assistance Dogs (NQ). She had been enrolled there by her owner, Sarah Plowman-Ah Chee, in the hopes that Gidget would eventually learn to sit and stay and move on leash, just like a dog would.
She’s had only a few lessons, but “Gidget is already learning,” the program’s Maxine Mullen tells PEOPLEPets.com. “Sarah was really keen to have her piglet trained.”
Another intention was to use Gidget in training exercises with the dogs in the program. She would serve as a distraction to help work on their focus and concentration, “just to get them used to strange things,” and she was certainly doing her part.
“This is our first pig,” Mullen says. “It was just an experiment, since pigs are supposed to be very smart.”
So far, the experiment seems to be working out.
[courtesy of PeoplePets]
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May 2nd, 2010
Through the last six years of his life, Parley Nichols, 81, never left his Hartville, Ohio, home without his dog Lady. The two were best friends, soulmates and constant companions who took care of each other.
So when Parley, who had developed dementia, went missing on April 8, it was no surprise that Lady, his six-year-old golden retriever that he bought as a puppy, was also gone.
“Dad had been wandering around, and we kept looking for him for a solid week, sending out flyers, doing whatever we could,” Terry Nichols, one of Parley’s two sons, said. “With his dementia, he would struggle to hear you talk to him, then four hours later he seemed okay. We were very worried.”
Finally, a neighbor called saying someone had driven by a field outside of town and heard a dog barking, trying to attract attention. But when Nichols and other family members drove to the area, they found nothing.
“When we went a second time to a different place by a creek, we found Lady and my dad, who was already dead,” Nichols tells PEOPLEPets.com. “Lady was standing by his side protecting him. We are sure that she never left my dad for seven days, staying alive by drinking water from the creek.”
Lady didn’t know what to do when she saw other members of the Nichols family arrive at the scene on April 14. They had to pull her away from her master and place her in the back of their pickup truck.
“I don’t know how dogs perceive things but she knew she had to stay with dad no matter what,” says Nichols. “And she did.”
Lady may not have eaten for a week, but the sturdy dog (who weighed 75 lbs. before the incident) was in great condition. The preliminary autopsy conducted by the Stark County coroner found that Parley Nichols, whose story was first reported by WKYC-TV, passed away from heart failure. He could have been dead for the full week.
With the sad loss of her owner now behind her, Lady has been able to move on. She is living with other Nichols family members in the immediate area, enjoying a similar lifestyle that she had with Parley. “Lady seems fine now… she is a friendly, happy dog,” Nichols reported. “I don’t know if she misses my dad, but she is responding well to the rest of us. She did the right thing for dad, and we will always be comforted by that.”
[Courtesy of PEOPLEPets.com]
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May 1st, 2010
Noooooooo! Mooooooooom! It burns! It burns!
Exhibit A: Ward, a 4-month-old spotted jaguar cub at a Jordanian zoo, screams bloody bathtime during his grooming and cleaning session. Meanwhile, mother Lolo skillfully ignores him and puts her best cleaning agent to work.
Oh, kids. It doesn’t matter the species, they’ll pass on bathtime, thanks. And when Mom forces a cleaning, they will protest.
[Courtesy of PEOPLEPets.com]
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