This pooch was all tied up. A family was “horrified” to learn their beloved pup had swallowed more than 50 elastic hair ties, which required surgery to remove. “We knew she chewed and occasionally swallowed hairbands — as they came out the other end,” owner Victoria Northwood, 50, told South West News Service “But we … Read more
Some pet dogs are gaining attention on TikTok thanks to their owners who are feeding them a raw-style food diet. Kayla Kowalski, a certified canine nutritionist (CertCN) from Phoenix, Arizona, has made it big on social media with her out-of-the-ordinary style of dog diets that are made up of raw meat and other nutritional additives. … Read more
Dogs across the US are being sickened and killed by a mystery illness that veterinarians cannot identify or cure. But now, researchers believe they may have finally identified what’s causing the respiratory disease, which has caused the deaths of numerous dogs nationwide. The culprit is “a funky bacterium,” Dr. David Needle, pathology section chief at … Read more
Despite ongoing efforts to curtail its spread in the U.S. and abroad, the lethal chronic wasting disease (CWD) remains a threat — with no vaccine or cure. In 2005, the “zombie deer” disease struck New York after several deer infected with chronic wasting disease (CWD) escaped from a fenced-in pen in Oneida County, a largely … Read more
This is worse than eating your homework. Molly, a 10-month-old Bernedoodle pup, ate her owner’s socks, resulting in an emergency trip to the vet and a life-saving procedure. Kerrylee Hempenstall, the naughty puppy’s owner, only realized something was wrong with Molly when she refused to eat and began throwing up one day last month. After … Read more
Quit hounding ’em! Animal experts are sharing why dogs shouldn’t be shamed if their paws smell like Fritos corn chips. “Dogs have normal levels of bacteria and yeast on their feet that leads to the Fritos smell,” Dr. Amy Stone, doctor of veterinary medicine and clinical associate professor at the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, told … Read more
Ruff news for cats. New research has shown that pet owners tend to favor dogs over cats as their favorites — especially in terms of doling out financial care — according to a study out of the University of Copenhagen. “We and others have found that people are willing to spend much less on their … Read more
Thank goodness the veterinarian wasn’t a quack. A dog owner in China was left in disbelief after doctors discovered that her beloved French bulldog had swallowed a staggering 11 rubber ducks — and had to be rushed to an emergency operation as a result, reported Asia Wire. Ms. Liu, as she was named in Shanghai’s … Read more
Staff at London Zoo got the measure of giant gorillas, plump penguins and skinny stick insects at the zoo’s annual animal weigh-in on Thursday. Zookeepers tempted squirrel monkeys onto scales with treats, totted up tarantulas and used a curry-scented measuring stick to coax Sumatran tigers to stretch out. Staff at the zoo, which is home … Read more
All dog owners are familiar with the “zoomies” — when your pooch is revved up and rambunctious, sprinting in circles around the house or yard. But what they might not know is the scientific term for the, uh, movement. Veterinarian and TV host Dr. Katrina Warren revealed that those hilarious “zoomies” — also referred to as … Read more
One could call it “sex-lax.” A California veterinarian raised eyebrows after devising an unorthodox way to relieve a tortoise’s constipation — by administering a pair of vibrators to facilitate the feces. A giggle-inducing video detailing the backed up bomb-“shell” is currently creating ample online buzz. “This is actually a very normal and often used technique,” … Read more
Ruff conditions ahead. Dog owners who plan to bring their pooch along with them to the beach this summer should be wary of the dangers that their four-legged pals could be in. While playing on the beach, many dogs may get sand in their mouths, whether its on purpose or accidentally, but if ingested, the … Read more
You might want to “paws” what you’re doing and hear this doc out. A Kentucky-based veterinarian is warning dog owners about the dangers of sugar-free gum in a recently resurfaced video, warning that it can be fatal to your pup if somehow ingested. Dr. Matt McGlasson took to TikTok to share the tip, explaining that … Read more
Maybe cats really do have nine lives. An adorable Ragdoll cat named Lulu from England gave her owner quite the scare when she swallowed a two-inch long needle and thread – and miraculously survived without any stitches. One-year-old Lulu had swallowed the needle and thread in March after her owner, Jane Brigham-Curtis, 55, had left … Read more
Her cat sounded like he was coughing up furballs — so she coughed up $30,000 to fix it. When Kelly Boyle, 35, noticed her cat had developed a slight rasp, she assumed he had a hairball lodged in his throat — until it turned into an aggressive “hack.” Worried about the worsening wheeze, Boyle took … Read more
Vets are warning dog owners about a lethal canine virus as cases surge in NYC. Animal Care Centers of NYC is urging vaccination to protect against parvovirus, a common, yet highly contagious illness that affects the gastrointestinal tract of dogs. Twenty-five cases have been reported in NYC this year, up from five last year, and … Read more
Note: All prices have been converted to USDThe Australian owners of a French bulldog have slammed an emergency vet clinic after copping an eye-watering $25,000 medical bill for their beloved pet’s life-saving treatment. Matisse, the 5-year-old Frenchy, was treated at Sydney Veterinary Emergency & Specialists, in the Sydney suburb of Rosebery, over the Easter weekend … Read more
Charlie and the bad chocolate factory. A group of veterinarians is warning dog owners of the danger of some popular Easter snacks. PDSA, the UK’s largest veterinarian charity, has issued guidelines for chocolate poisoning after a dog was rushed to a clinic after the pooch ate a two-pound share bag of Cadbury Mini Eggs. Charlie, … Read more
Artificial intelligence really can do some things humans can’t. One man posted on Twitter that ChatGPT saved his dog’s life with a correct diagnosis after vets couldn’t figure out the problem. Twitter user @peakcooper, who goes by Cooper on the platform, wrote that his dog was diagnosed with a tick-borne disease and started treatment for … Read more
This rare footage gets up close and personal with a 400-pound ape. Koga, a 35-year-old western lowland gorilla, has lived at upstate New York’s Buffalo Zoo since 2007 and undergoes a health examination every other year to make sure the big beast is in top shape. “They take a look at his heart to check … Read more