Animal Lovers

Thinking of using human bath products on your pet? Don’t – these products can cause health issues for pets. You’re just about to give your dog a bath when you realize you ran out of canine shampoo. But you have a full bottle of human-grade shampoo right in your shower. It’s okay to substitute the human shampoo in, right? Just this once? Just because you may have bath products handy in your home doesn’t mean that they’re safe for use on your pet. In many cases, they can cause serious health issues, and some products are even toxic to your pet. Common Bath Products That Aren’t Okay for Pets So what bath products should you avoid? Well, pretty much all of them. Hair dyes, lotions, shampoos, and soaps intended for humans can all potentially harm your pet. That’s because these items are designed for a human’s skin pH. A dog has a different skin pH level, and these products can irritate the dog’s skin, leading to rashes, itchy skin, and other issues. If you need shampoo, dye, or anyt...

Two senators are taking action after the tragic death of a dog that was placed in an overhead bin on a United Airlines flight. Republican Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) and Democrat Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced the Welfare of Our Furry Friends (WOOFF) Act in mid-March . The bill prohibits pets from traveling in overhead compartments, and requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish regulations and penalties for anyone found in violation of the rule. “Too many animals have died as a result of human neglect and carelessness. Our WOOFF Act is designed to protect the wellbeing of our beloved family members – our pets – when traveling,” Cortez Masto tweeted. A spokeswoman for United Airlines apologized for the “tragic accident” on a United flight that resulted in the death of the French Bulldog put in the overhead bin by the flight attendant. She also said the airline is thoroughly investigating the matter. “This was a tragic accident that should...

While separation anxiety isn’t exclusive to any specific dog breeds, studies suggest that it is more common in some breeds than others. Like hip dysplasia or stubbornness, separation anxiety isn’t guaranteed for certain dog breeds, but there are breeds that are at higher risk. A dog with separation anxiety exhibits extreme signs of distress that go beyond a mournful whine and a chewed-up shoe. He could chew up an entire sofa, have consistent “accidents” in the house, exhibit excessive barking or howling, get up on window sills and destroy curtains or shades, and if he’s confined to a crate, he could end up hurting himself in an attempt to escape. There is no specific known cause for separation anxiety, but it seems to be more common in breeds known to be “people-dogs” as well as rescue animals. If you’re looking to add a new canine into your life, keep in mind that these six breeds are more prone to separation anxiety than others and could have behavior problems. 1. Labrado...

99% of wild mushrooms are actually non-toxic. What you have to worry about is the 1% of highly toxic mushrooms that can cause life-threatening problems to pets! April showers bring more than April flowers – they bring poisonous mushrooms. That’s why it’s a great idea to be proactive and continuously remove all wild mushrooms from your yard. Why take a chance with that 1% of deadly mushroom species found across North America? Unless you know that the mushrooms in your yard are not toxic, it’s better to make shroom removal part of your spring routine. According to the North American Mycological Association (NAMA) : “Pets have been known to eat mushrooms in yards and while on walks…Dogs take a special interest in both Amanita phalloides and Inocybe species, quite possibly because of their fishy odor. Amanita phalloides is well known to be a deadly species but Inocybe species that also contain muscarine can be lethal to dogs.“ Ingesting poisonous plants on a hike is more likely but...

>>> Sign the petition now to tell China to ban live animal keychains! <<< Turtles, fish and lizards are being stuffed and sealed into plastic bags and sold on the streets as keychains in China. The cost of these animals lives? About $1.50. Swimming in a small pool of colored water, the animals only last until the oxygen is used up. Then, they can theoretically be released and kept as pets – although it’s doubtful that the same people who think an animal makes a nifty trinket have the slightest clue about how to properly care for them. In an interview with CNN, David Neale, animal welfare director of Animals Asia said, “Lack of food and diminishing oxygen concentrations within both the water and the small amount of air in these plastic pouches will cause the animals to die in a relatively short period of time after the pouches are sealed.” 😠So Cruel😠 ACTUAL REAL LIVE ANIMALS are being sealed into tiny plastic pouches and sold as f**king ke...

Is there anything better than your favorite song? Beautiful is an amazing thing. The sweet melodies, meaningful lyrics, and the emotions stirred within are all things that make us fall in love with a tune. Music can help soothe and calm us, it can help us get through the times we thought we would never survive. If you’ve been paying attention to our cat news, you’ve likely seen a few stories about music-loving kitties. For example, this story about four kittens who showed up to support a street musician the rest of the world ignored. Or this one, about a foster kitten who sings lullabies with her sweet foster mom. Now, I’ll be the first to admit those stories are adorable— I mean, I am the one who wrote them. But when it comes to heartwarming stories about cats and music, this one definitely takes the cake. Last year, pianist Sarper Duman made international headlines after sharing a few heartwarming videos on his Instagram. The pianist had rescued nine stray cats from the stree...

There’s no specific answer to explain how or why any dog ends up living on the street. Without the ability to tell us their past—and without knowing what they’ve been through—rescuing them can pose a challenge, to say the least. This is something the team at Hope For Paws know all too well. When the Los Angeles-based rescue group recently received a call about two dogs living under an abandoned house, they knew they would have to handle the situation with caution. Yet, even with all their experience, nothing could prepare them for the startling truth about these dogs… It’s important for animal rescuers to approach each case with its own specific care. This is something the Los Angeles, California, rescue group Hope For Paws took into consideration when the team recently responded to a call concerning two stray dogs. The caller, who wished to remain anonymous, warned the rescuers of an abandoned home where two dogs had recently taken up shelter. Not knowing much about their ...

A rescue team from Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection saw the saddest sight in Kakata, Liberia. After receiving an anonymous tip, they went to a supply shop and found a little baby chimpanzee sitting inside a cardboard box, heartbreakingly clinging to an old, tattered piece of clothing. The 1-year-old chimp, named Chance, was being kept as a pet for the past few months. The rescuers didn’t know how the ‘owners’ acquired Chance, but they had an idea. “We know her mother was killed,” Jenny Desmond, founder of LCRP, told The Dodo. “One cannot acquire a baby chimpanzee without first killing his or her mother and other nearby adult family members. The adults are butchered and sold on the black market for bushmeat and the infants are kidnapped and sold into the live pet trade, both locally and internationally.” Since Chance was just a baby when her mother was killed, she had no one to properly take care of him and provide her the nutrition he needed. Sadly, her new owners didn’t...