Every year on May 3rd, pet advocates and adoption groups around the US celebrate National Specially Abled Pets Day, promoting the adoption of pets that need a little extra TLC. Millions of animals every year are put down in shelters across the country simply because they have special needs – usually because they are perceived to be cost prohibitive to a new pet parent, or...

Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a highly contagious, life-threatening disease that is no longer common in the U.S., but still poses a threat to certain populations of puppies and dogs Signs of distemper often follow a pattern that begins with upper respiratory tract symptoms and progresses to gastrointestinal symptoms, and finally to neurologic symptoms Since there is no medical cure for canine distemper, treatment...

Now’s your chance to show the world what makes your dog an outstanding member of your family! The Puppy Up Foundation is excited to announce the opening of our 2020 Cancer Can’t Keep A Good Dog Down Calendar Contest! This is the 12th year of producing this beautiful tribute to Cancer Heroes everywhere. The contest runs from May 1 through June 30. Enter the contest...

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is observed each year on April 30.  This day was created as a way to raise awareness for thousands of pets that are waiting for (and needing) adoption from the shelters. Animal shelters require year-round assistance. Adoption is a part of the process.  Animals come in daily, and the shelters work quickly to ensure the animal’s health and wellbeing so they...

Although Assistance Dog Day isn’t officially until August the 4th, I want you to meet a very special Assistance Dog and the person he gives his (almost) undivided attention to. I have been friends with Hannah Gibson since she was a young girl in Scotland, and came to appreciate her intelligence, wit, writing prowess, thoughtfulness, curiosity, and special appreciation for the human-animal connection. She’s...

By Brandy Arnold From Dogington Post For many pet parents, warm weather is a welcomed treat. We get to spend more time outdoors with our four-legged companions, enjoying the sunshine, participating in fun outside activities. That is, until we hear that all too familiar buzz of the mosquito. Not only are these pesky, winged biters annoying, they can lead to a slew of complications...

In 2000 the World Veterinary Association created the World Veterinary Day in order to promote the veterinary profession all over the world. There is a different theme for this day every year. With the themes, pet owners are reminded of the importance of animal care and how veterinary technicians can help. This year, World Veterinary Day will take place globally on Saturday, April 27th, 2019...

National Kids and Pets Day is observed annually on April 26th. National Kids and Pets Day is both a day to celebrate the bonds children and pets can share and a day remember safety where our pets and children are concerned. There are many benefits of having a pet in a child’s life. From fostering natural nurturing abilities to developing responsibilities, pets have a...

From Tru Dog  https://trudog.com/health-benefits-of-bone-broth-for-dogs/ By Abbey Ryan Sometimes we forget that dogs are naturally carnivores. We get caught up in feeding them kibble foods, canned foods, or our homemade vegetables that it doesn’t occur to us that they actually enjoy meat. Dog bodies and human bodies are different, so while we’d never imagine biting into a raw steak or lapping up a bowl of...