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The American Kennel Club shares clues to know when your dog needs a visit to the dentist
Caring for your dog’s teeth is an important part of keeping them healthy. Brushing your dog’s teeth should be a regular activity to keep their mouth and teeth in good condition. However, sometimes the dental care required goes beyond your own capabilities.
To help you keep your dog and their smile healthy, the American Kennel Club ...Read more
'Kitten' brought into German animal shelter turns out to be a wildcat
(UPI) A seemingly orphaned or abandoned kitten brought to an animal shelter in Germany displayed unusually aggressive behavior that resulted in it being identified as a European wildcat.
The Bergheim Animal Shelter said the small feline was brought in by a member of the public who found it alone on a country road and became concerned by the ...Read more
Bay Area man claims his French bulldog, moved from 1st class to coach, died due to airline's negligence
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Michael Contillo claims he did everything necessary to ensure his two beloved French bulldogs, Ash and Kora, had a safe flight back to San Francisco International Airport from New York City — including flying first class so the dogs would have more room.
But shortly before takeoff, the flight crew made him and his dogs ...Read more
Answer Angel: Dog ramps and alternatives
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: My lovable 90-pound collie, Oliver, is getting old and his back legs are not what they used to be and he has great trouble getting into the back of my SUV for our frequent outings. I’m not as strong as I used to be so, it is nearly impossible to lift him into the car.
The problem is that the dog ramps...Read more
Beware of Halloween hazards for your dog
Halloween, with its tricks and treats, is a widely celebrated holiday. It also can be a dangerous time for your dog, with increased calls to the pet poison hotline.
Whatever your Halloween plans are, whether you will dress up your pup in costume or greet trick or treaters at home, the American Kennel Club offers the following tips for having...Read more
Canadian man walks 38 dogs at once to break world record
(UPI) A canine-loving Canadian broke a Guinness World Record by taking 38 dogs on a single walk for over half a mile.
Mitchell Rudy led a pack of 38 leashed pooches on a .6-mile walk to break the Guinness World Record for the most dogs walked simultaneously by an individual.
The previous record of 36 dogs was set in Goesan, South Korea.
The ...Read more
Cat living at London ambulance station spared from eviction
(UPI) A rescue cat who has lived at a London ambulance station for 16 years was spared from an announced eviction after a public outcry that included a petition with more than 62,000 signatures.
Staff at the London Ambulance Service's Walthamstow station rescued Defib the cat as a kitten 16 years ago, and he has lived there ever since.
A ...Read more
Monkeys as pets? Meet folks who own them and learn what that's like
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Reports of a monkey loose in North Myrtle Beach last month drew attention on social media and speculation from residents. Police even went looking for the animal twice but were unable to locate a monkey.
Although the prospect of monkeys in the Myrtle Beach area may seem odd, there are private monkey owners in and around ...Read more
Exotic caracal cat captured in Chicago suburb
(UPI) An exotic caracal cat seen wandering loose in a Chicago suburb for the past few days was safely captured by animal control officers, authorities said.
The Hoffman Estates Police Department said the caracal, a wild cat species native to Africa and parts of Asia, was found hiding under a local resident's deck and was loaded into a cage by ...Read more
Dad duty: Same-sex flamingo couple hatches egg, cares for chick
SAN DIEGO — A pair of flamingos have become first-time parents at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park after hatching an egg together. And they’re both dads.
The male foster parents — both in their 40s — are raising one of six chicks born this year at the North County park, which cares for nearly 100 lesser flamingos with their distinctive ...Read more
How dogs were implicated during the Salem witch trials
I teach a course on New England witchcraft trials, and students always arrive with varying degrees of knowledge of what happened in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692.
Nineteen people accused of witchcraft were executed by hanging, another was pressed to death and at least 150 were imprisoned in conditions that caused the death of at least...Read more
Tips to get your dog’s coat and paws in shape for the fall season
As the summer season comes to an end, we are all trading in our summer routines with our fall ones. But from cracked paw pads to pollen to sun-bleached fur; your pet might need some post-summer TLC.
The American Kennel Club offers a few simple tips to tend to your pup’s coat and paws after months in the hot summer sun.
Paw Pads. Over ...Read more
Why vets recommend CBD to treat dogs with chronic pain and anxiety
DENVER — Kristy Rosenberger swears by cannabidiol – more commonly known as CBD – not for herself, but for her dogs.
Rosenberger was first introduced to CBD more than a decade ago when searching for something to help her dog, Punkie, who was anxious and epileptic. When thunderstorms rolled through, the Yorkie would whimper and shake. ...Read more
Gadgets: Self-cleaning litter box
Neakasa, an innovator of intelligent cleaning technology, is on a mission to simplify and elevate people's lives with top-of-the-line smart cleaning solutions. Their latest is the M1 open-top self-cleaning cat litter box, a game changer for maintaining an odor-free, cat-friendly home that is hassle-free.
With the M1, Neakasa states they ...Read more
What is a 'toy breed'? The AKC describes breeds in the toy group
The American Kennel Club registers more than 200 breeds of dogs and categorizes them into seven groups, based on the function for which most breeds in that group were initially bred to perform: sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, and herding.
The toy group currently contains 22 breeds, some among the most popular of breeds ...Read more
Kitten rescued from under hood of car in animal control parking lot
(UPI) Animal rescuers and a mechanic came to the rescue of a kitten that climbed into the engine compartment of an animal control employee's car in Indiana.
Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control said on social media that a staff member was in the parking lot when they heard meowing coming from under the hood of another employee's car.
"She let ...Read more
Florida firefighter lowered into cave to rescue dog
(UPI) Firefighters in Florida came to the rescue of a dog who fell into a hole and became trapped in a 14-foot-deep cave.
The Marion County Fire Department said on social media that crews from Marion Oaks Station 24 were dispatched to an Ocala address where a 911 caller reported his dog, Bella, had fallen into a deep hole.
Firefighters arrived...Read more
Trapped dog rescued from bumper of car
(UPI) Employees at a Florida auto shop came to the rescue of a dog who was struck by a car and became trapped inside the bumper for several hours.
Lenny Cruz, store manager at St. Lucie Battery & Tire, said a woman was driving late at night when she saw a dog dart out in front of her vehicle.
The woman was sure her car had struck the dog, ...Read more
Tips for hiking with your pup
Fall is approaching, which means the start of fall activities. Most dog owners would agree that your canine companion makes for a willing and eager hiking buddy. Going for hikes with your dog is a great way to get some exercise while enjoying all the season has to offer.
The American Kennel Club offers tips on how to make your hiking trip ...Read more
Getting kids involved in dog training: AKC offers tips on learning responsible dog ownership
For some parents, kids begging for a puppy might be a familiar experience. The kids might even win out!
Although there are many joys in adding a new canine companion to the family, owning a dog is a big responsibility. Kids might not anticipate all that goes into responsible dog ownership.
Involving your kids in dog training is a great way...Read more
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