The Mykolayiv Regiment of the National Guard of Ukraine has grown by four paws recently thanks to the addition of a trained special forces dog. But Max’s journey to joining the Ukrainian troops was far from conventional.
It’s one of the most common pieces of advice given to new dog owners – research the breed before deciding. While some dog breeds are said to be well-behaved and easy to care for, others come with a warning for their quirks and challenges.
Service dogs perform many important tasks from guiding people who are blind to recognizing the warning signs and alerting people of an oncoming seizure. One task that has recently been attracting attention, and for good reason, is the use of scent-trained dogs for gluten detection. These skilled canines are creating a new world of possibility for those living with celiac disease.
Ukrainian pet owners and animal lovers have been faced with heart-breaking challenges since the war started on home soil. For many, the choice of whether to evacuate Ukraine and seek safety elsewhere came down to bring their pets along. After all, pets are family too!
Feeding pets vegetarian or vegan diets have long been a source of controversy in the pet space. Supporters believe they are providing their dog with a high-quality, ethical diet. On the other hand, opponents argue that our pets need meat in their diets like the ancestors that came before them.
Many of us have seen the moving pictures of Ukrainians fleeing the country, carrying their beloved pets with them. But, for the shelter animals in the country, the situation is bleak.
Is your pet’s food dish making you sick? It’s a very real concern according to Dr. Emily Luisana of North Carolina State University in Raleigh and her colleagues. Their new study published in the journal PLOS One discovered that less than 5% of US dog owners are aware of the recommendations made by the FDA about safe handling of pet food and dishes. This could put dog owners and their families at risk of illness.
Easter is just around the corner and chocolate lovers everywhere will be celebrating this year with nursing home therapy dog Annie Rose. How did this Ohio pup earn the coveted role of “spokesbunny” for Cadbury, famous for it’s delicious candy treats?
The world of animal rescue can be demanding on the best of days, but the workers are SOS Animal Shelter in Kiev are faced with an impossible decision. With over 1000 dogs and 300 cats at the shelter, founder Tamara Tarnawska and her team are risking their lives to ensure that the animals are fed and cared for.
Ask any pet owner and they can tell you that owning a pet has improved their lives. They are our best friends, our confidants, and our adventure buddies. But a new study from the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) may shine a new light on the important role that pets play in our lives!
Dog ownership is on the rise in the United States, with 69 million families sharing their hearts and homes with a canine family member. But, have you ever wondered which breeds are the most popular in this growing population?
