21-year-old Liberty May from Marwood, Devon, is the proud owner of a Valais Blacknose sheep named Wilbur. Said to be the cutest sheep breed in the world, the Valais Blacknose originates from Switzerland. However, little Wilbur is anything but another ordinary sheep. In fact, this cute little guy tends to act more like a dog […]
Statistics from the North Shore Animal League indicate that roughly 10 percent of all dogs adopted from U.S. shelters are eventually returned because of behavioral problems. But recent studies by the Humane Society have gotten to the heart of the matter, revealing that a full 41 percent of those problems specifically involve excessive, distracting, and […]
Dominant or Submissive? Most pet owners know without question that they (and, to a lesser extent, their human family members) have to be Pack Leaders when interacting with their pooch. He should be submissive even to younger children so aggression and other problem behaviors don’t arise. But different dogs have varying inclinations toward dominance or […]
In humans, obesity can lead to all kinds of problems, like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and joint problems, among other issues — but did you know that obesity in dogs can be just as dangerous? It can also increase your veterinary bills by as much as 25%. And, as with humans, canine obesity is […]
Advances in medicine aren’t just beneficial to us, humans. They’re also beneficial to our furry companions that we love so much. For example, a 9-year-old dog has a brand new skull and is living a cancer-free life thanks to the advancement of 3D printing. Patches is a dachshund who was cancer-stricken but is now feeling […]
Animals are fantastic friends, but you will be hard-pressed to find an animal companion that is more loyal than a dog. This loyalty is particularly true with it comes to the front lines of combat – and no one knows this better than Jeff DeYoung, a veteran of the Marines. DeYoung was 19, he and […]
As Americans, we’ve always had a romantic connection with the open road. Robert Frost contemplated taking the road less traveled. Jack Kerouac went “on the road.” Willie Nelson sang about being “on the road again.” The expanse of the open highway and the adventures that come from hitting the open road seemed to be engrained […]
Dogs are clever creatures, there is no denying that. Once, our family dog Bonita accidentally got locked out of the garage, and she actually went all the way around the neighborhood to the front of our yard – where she waited patiently for us to realize that she was missing. And recently, another adorable canine […]
Long-time animal lover, Babs Fry, is a real-life pet detective. She found her calling after learning about the ASPCA’s shocking statistic that an estimated 3.3 million dogs enter into animal shelters nationwide, yet only 620,000 of them are ever reunited with their families. That leaves millions of dogs lost – their owners frantic to know […]
By Henry Cerny, DVM, MS Ear infections in dogs are common and most dogs suffer from this painful condition sometime in their life. Scratching and rubbing at the ear(s) and head shaking are common signs. You may also notice an abnormal odor from the ear or see redness or swelling. Most ear infections in adults […]
