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Noble Beasts: 6 Notable Pets Who Were Owned by Royals
April 9th, 2019 by Wendy Rose GouldThe domestication of pets may seem a relatively recent advancement, but the truth is that doggos and kitcats have been BFFs with humans for a very, very long time. In fact, some of the earliest recorded instances of companion pets date back to over 10,000 years ago. Along the way, lots of regular folks have… Read More
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Noble Beasts: 6 Notable Pets Who Were Owned by Royals
04/09/2019 by Wendy Rose GouldThe domestication of pets may seem a relatively recent advancement, but the truth is that doggos and kitcats have been BFFs with humans for a very, very long time. In fact, some of the earliest recorded instances of companion pets date back to over 10,000 years ago. Along the way, lots of regular folks have… Read More
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Get to Know: Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary
04/08/2019 by Colleen WilliamsAt Healthy Paws Pet Insurance and Foundation, we actively connect with organizations that help animals – whether they are homeless, in need of medical care, or by keeping pets with their families during tough times. Recently, we discovered a very special organization that we felt was not only doing amazing work, but had a truly… Read More
April 8th, 2019 by Colleen Williams -
Dog Fart Awareness Day Is Actually A Thing
04/08/2019 by Danielle GuercioIf you didn’t think dogs and their gassy ways got enough attention, this is the time each year that we acknowledge the smelly realities of pet ownership—and passing gas is chief among them! Even cats fart, but with dog’s tendencies to eat anything and everything in their path on even the most relaxing of strolls,… Read More
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Do Dogs Wag Their Tails on Purpose?
04/05/2019 by Cuteness TeamYou’ve seen your dog’s tail wag faster when you shower her with love and you’ve seen her tail go stiff when on alert, but do dogs have control over this? Muscle Control and Tails Dog’s tails seem to wag on their own, but the muscles that control it don’t. Just like the rest of her… Read More
April 5th, 2019 by Cuteness Team -
Giardia in Cats and Dogs
04/04/2019 by Wendy Rose GouldGiardia, which causes a condition called giardiasis, is a parasite infection that affects the intestinal tract of cats, dogs, and even humans. The parasite is passed from one animal to another in the form of a hard-shelled cyst via fecal matter or contaminated food, water, and surfaces. This shell allows the parasite to live outside… Read More
April 4th, 2019 by Wendy Rose Gould -
How to Stop Bleeding in Pets
04/04/2019 by Colleen WilliamsIf your dog or cat has suffered an accident or injury and is bleeding, the first step you need to follow is to calmly assess the situation, determining the severity of blood flow. If it is a minor scrape or cut, you can handle it yourself. However, if your pet is bleeding anywhere from moderately… Read More
April 4th, 2019 by Colleen Williams -
How to Create an Emergency Muzzle
04/04/2019 by Colleen WilliamsFrom administering CPR to taking care of a wounded pup, knowing how to muzzle a dog properly in the event of an emergency is crucial knowledge that can help keep an animal from biting or injuring you. Despite our best intentions, dogs might not realize that we are helping, and they can react with fear… Read More
April 4th, 2019 by Colleen Williams -
Why Not Me? Meet Veronica!
04/03/2019 by Colleen WilliamsWe’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes. MEET VERONICA Breed: Domestic Shorthair Age/Gender/Size: 3 years / Female / Small Likes: Lounging, window watching Dislikes: Being too social Special Considerations: Veronica has a spicy attitude Veronica is located at the… Read More
April 3rd, 2019 by Colleen Williams -
Signs Your Dog May Be Going Blind
04/02/2019 by Wendy Rose GouldJust like humans, dogs experience a range of issues as they grow into their golden years. A particularly common issue that affects senior dogs is vision impairment. This is typically caused by cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and can sometimes be the side effect of other medical disorders such as hypertension, chronic dry eye, and diabetes…. Read More
April 2nd, 2019 by Wendy Rose Gould
