All over the world and every year, millions of cats are brutally slaughtered for their meat as food for people. Stolen pets and strays are taken to these cat meat markets. These helpless cats are packed together in overcrowded small cages where they are forced to urinate and defecate on each other. In addition, often their legs are broken so there is no chance of escape. Suffering in a cramped cage waiting to be meat for a “little tiger meal”, the poor cat is then brutally bludgeoned on its head to try to stun it enough so it can then be boiled alive in a pressure cooker or pot. Other times, these evil cat murderers will skin a cat alive or even take blow-torch to cook them all while still alive and suffering. Even though this barbaric practice of killing cats for meat is technically illegal in many countries, these governments still allow this to happen openly and there is never any stopping or prosecution of these cat murderers. Many countries still quietly promote this horrible practice as an inexpensive and easy way to “feed” their populations. The UK’s newspaper Express reported that, “Cats are the forgotten victims of the […]
When you know that your pet is going to pass away soon—due to age or chronic illness—you must first prepare yourself emotionally for the impending loss—only then can you give your pet the care they need in their final days. The greatest relief you can provide your sick pet is by recognizing and minimizing the physical pain they may be experiencing owing to their illness. Your vet can help you recognize the signs of physical pain and discomfort as well as emotional distress so that you can give your pet the attention and care they need at this junction of their life. Recognizing pain in pets It can be hard for pet parents to detect pain as animals—dogs and cats in particular—aren’t able to show that they are in pain as humans can. In fact, your pet may continue to behave normally in spite of being in pain, making it even more difficult for you to help them. According to vets, some visible signs that your dog or cat may be in pain include difficulty in breathing, inability or unwillingness to move, excessive alone time, and change in eating habits. While these are general signs of sickness, it’s important to […]
Owning a pet is a big responsibility as you have to take good care of its health. Dog owners need to understand that their canine friends are susceptible to digestive issues. The worst thing is that like babies, dogs are unable to explain their discomfort and this may cause delay in treatment and worsening of the condition in many cases. A little vigilance and some care reduce the chances of pet digestive issues getting worse. Let us highlight some facts about canine digestive health to help you be a better dog owner. Common causes of canine digestive issues Generally speaking, the digestive health of your dog depends directly on its microbiome. The kind of microbes that it carries in its gut determines its ability to counter digestive illnesses. A balanced microbiome, with plenty of good bacteria, ensures that it will be in optimal health. Read https://tethertug.com/blogs/news-2/what-you-need-to-know-about-your-dogs-microbiome to learn everything about the microbial makeup of your pet. Besides an imbalance in the dog’s microbiome, there can be several other reasons that could lead to digestive troubles. These include the following: Abrupt changes in diet and/or eating patterns Overeating or undereating Allergies Accumulation of toxins in the digestive tract Trauma Ingestion of […]
July 21, 2018
YouTube animal rights activist ends up in court after he stole farmer’s pig to save it from slaughter
A YouTube animal rights activist was taken to court for stealing a farmer’s pig to save it from the slaughter. Wesley Omar swiped the pig from Belmont Farm in Leicestershire before sitting it in the footwell of the passenger seat of his car and played an Elvis Presley song to soothe it. The 23-year-old filmed the theft and posted it on YouTube and Facebook to encourage people to question whether or not they need to eat meat. A subsequent video of the stolen pig being re-homed was shared by American musician Moby, which subsequently led to a farmer at the Pickwell pig farm near Melton spotting it and reporting Omar. The pig he stole is now named Wilbur and lives at an animal sanctuary. The farmer was not able to reclaim the pig due to the risk of contamination. Omar can be heard repeatedly apologizing to the animals for their plight and describing them as “intelligent” and “innocent” beings. As we all know pigs are smarter than dogs and more important they are a caring loving being with real emotions. Like the argument with all animal rights what gives us the right to do what we want with animals just […]
We all want our pets to enjoy happy lives, and there’s much to love about spending summer outdoors with a dog. Here are four tips from a veterinarian in Phoenix, AZ to keep your dogs cool and safe while doing so: Keep their feet covered: You’ve likely walked across pavement during the summer without your shoes on and been amazed at just how quickly it turned into a painful experience. Well, the same is true for your dog! Pavement, particularly asphalt, gets very hot very quickly—often 30 to 50 degrees hotter than the air temperature! Purchase a pair of booties for your dog, or simply avoid the pavement altogether to protect their sensitive paws. Don’t leave them in the car: This is the worst-case scenario we hear about all too often—the dog that was locked in a hot car and couldn’t be rescued in time. Cars, like pavement, get hot very quickly during the summertime. In fact, it can take as little as a few minutes for the temperature inside a car to exceed 140 degrees. Dogs can suffer serious brain injuries and heatstroke in these conditions, and can die in as little as 15 minutes. Avoid bringing your dog […]