insert_link Pets It’s Time to Bring Up Hairballs… Awareness It might not be as glamorous as Christmas or as flashy as Halloween, but the last Friday every April is a time for all cat parents to celebrate a very important “holiday.” National Hairball Awareness Day falls on April 29th this year! Well, perhaps “celebrate” is the wrong word. National Hairball Awareness Day serves as an annual reminder for all friends of felines to learn a bit more about hairballs […] todayApril 28, 2022
insert_link Pets The 2022 Avian Flu outbreak is Killing Bald Eagles across the U.S. Among the latest victims of the bird flu outbreak sweeping across the country: the national bird of the United States. Bald eagles in 14 states died after contracting bird flu, and eagles in another two states are suspected of falling ill with the highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In total, 36 bald eagles have died since February. It has been detected in 32 states […] todayApril 25, 2022
insert_link Pets April 21st is National Bulldogs are Beautiful Day! A face only a Bulldog mom could love? Bulldogs are known for the stocky physique, wrinkly faces, and short snouts. While not the most elegant of dogs, bulldogs are beloved by many. Bulldogs are Beautiful Day aims to show this appreciation through celebrating this yes, cute and lovable breed. According to the website Days of the Year, Bulldogs are Beautiful Day corresponds with the day that the bulldog was officially […] todayApril 21, 2022
insert_link Pets Endangered Rhino Numbers growing in India National Park, thanks to Anti-Poaching and Monsoon Protection Once nearing extinction, the number of greater one-horned rhinoceroses in India is rising - thanks to anti-poaching efforts and mud platforms that keep the massive animals safe from monsoon flooding. Ninety percent of the one-horned rhinos that exist live in India's Kaziranga National Park, where a census was taken in March. That census showed the population has grown in the past four years! “From the last count in 2018, the […] todayApril 20, 2022
insert_link Pets April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month In addition to the burgeoning of spring and new life, April honors our animal friends with Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. The annual 30-day campaign is hosted by the American Society of the Prevention of Animal Cruelty (ASPCA) and offers opportunities for the public to become involved in safeguarding the wellbeing of animals. The ASPCA combats animal cruelty with advocacy efforts focused on dogfighting, the commercial puppy industry, animal hoarding, farm animal welfare, […] todayApril 19, 2022
insert_link Pets It’s National Pet ID Week Statistics show that one out of three pets become lost at some point in their lifetime, and missing pets rarely find their way home. Approximately 10 million pets are lost or stolen in the United States each year, and more than 6 million animals wind up in the nation’s animal shelters. Given that dogs and cats in shelters without ID are much less likely to be reunited with their owners, […] todayApril 18, 2022
insert_link Pets Pokemon Go developer Niantic reveals AR Pet Game, “Peridot” Niantic, the developer behind the blockbuster success Pokémon Go, has announced its next augmented reality game, chock full of adorable creatures. Called Peridot, the game is all about caring for and breeding magical critters. Think of it like Pokémon Go crossed with a Tamagotchi, with some real-world and AR elements tossed in. Here’s the basic premise, according to Niantic: “After thousands of years of slumber, Peridots are waking to a […] todayApril 15, 2022
insert_link Pets April is National Heartworm Awareness Month: Here’s What You Need to Know According to estimates by the American Heartworm Society, more than one million dogs in the United States are infected with heartworms. These nasty parasites can cause serious, permanent problems in pets, including death. And while treatment is typically effective, it comes with a high price tag and a lot of hassle. Year-round prevention, combined with annual heartworm testing, is by far the best option for the health of your dog […] todayApril 15, 2022
insert_link Pets A New Study has found that Affection from Dogs could Ease Physical Pain in Humans Ask any dog parent if time with their pup can cure any ailment, and you would probably be met with a resounding, "Yes!" Most dog parents claim that time with your pooch can help cure most ailments. But, as Daily Paws reports, a new study is putting scientific evidence behind this assertion. In the study, Canadian researchers found that spending just 10 minutes with a therapy dog reduced levels of pain, anxiety, and depression […] todayApril 13, 2022
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