Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here’s how to protect them
The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect their pets. Bird flu has been spreading for years in wild birds, chickens, turkeys and many other animals. It was first confirmed in U.S. dairy cattle in March. […]
How to navigate the end of your pet’s life
NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Lisa Walling’s first house call of the day was with a particularly fluffy hospice patient — a 13-year-old Newfoundland named Rugby. Rugby happily licked a plate of peanut butter as Walling inserted needles along her back; acupuncture and a ketamine injection to help with pain and mobility problems. As an […]
How to prevent ‘kit-napping’ if you come across cats in the Valley
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Right now, it’s kitten season as litters of adorable kitties pop up across the alley. While their sweet little faces may be irresistible, some Valley nonprofits are urging people not to “kit-nap” them! In 2022, Arizona Animal Welfare League rescued over 1,900 cats, with over 1,200 being kittens. Many local shelters, including AAWL, are overwhelmed with kittens and […]
How to prepare your pets for solar eclipse 2024
A total solar eclipse is coming on Monday, April 8, and it’s time to get prepared with your special glasses. And if you’re a pet owner, you might want to prepare for their safety, too. Whether you’re traveling to view the solar eclipse or staying home, you might be wondering how to properly prepare your […]
How To Keep Pets, Kids And Yourself Safe During The Total Eclipse
Topline As millions of people across North America prepare to watch the Great American Eclipse, experts told Forbes how to safely enjoy the solar eclipse and how to keep pets and children safe too. A woman observing a solar eclipse with her poodle in Hangzhou , China. Visual China Group via Getty Images Key Facts […]
Why some children fear dogs and how to help them overcome it
When Josh Kilroy was a toddler, he was bitten on the face by his family’s pet dog. A few years later, he was jumping on a neighbour’s trampoline when their dog “launched” and bit him on the back — and wouldn’t let go. “I was petrified from here on out of dogs until I was […]
How to protect your pets during cold Winter weather
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – When we talk about preparing for the cold, you hear the Weather Authority team talk about protecting the P’s: people, pipes, plants, and pets. EPIC Outreach, an organization that uses animals to help people, shared these tips with us on how you can better protect your pets. Tips for protecting pets from […]
How to keep your pets safe amid dangerously cold winter weather
Cold temperatures, ice, and gusty winds can be just as dangerous for pets as they are for humans. Pet owners should take steps to keep their animals safe from dangerous winter weather. Freezing temperatures can have a “significant negative impact” on animal’s health, which could include hypothermia, frostbite, and death, according to Michigan Humane. —> […]
How to protect your four-legged friend from the mysterious respiratory illness making its way around
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you’re a pet owner, you’re probably concerned about recent news spreading about a mysterious respiratory illness in dogs that’s spreading across the country, especially since there’s a possibility that it has made its way to Florida. Doctor Stan Hill is the Chief Medical Officer for the Jacksonville Humane Society. “There’s a […]