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 […]
Sometimes we are forced to look for pet sitters if you don’t have enough time, or in the case where we have to resume our official duties. Finding someone trustworthy and with good experience to take care of your pet is not easy as there are so many people who are out there to take advantage of people’s needs for their benefits. Some individuals claim to know pet sitting job, but they don’t whereby they end up neglecting your dog. So how can you avoid all the above negative things happening to you and your dog? Tips on how to avoid bad pet sitters. Do your research There is a huge difference between a hobbyist and a professional pet sitter. This is because a hobbyist usually works on part times, or they do this as a fun activity, but a professional pet sitter works a full-time job. They have enough training on how to handle a pet and also has a license to prove that indeed he or she is a professional pet sitter. So make sure that you do enough research and hire a professional pet sitter. Some companies advertise their services online, and for such companies, you can […]
Cats are one of the most beautiful and prettiest creatures in the universe. Cats are of several kinds and mostly are quite gorgeous. They attract the people quite often. Specifically, cats are one of the most common pets in the houses. Cats are not just attractive but good friends. They do humorous things that make the people happy. This is why many people prefer cats as pets. Cats are cute overall but there are a few cats that are greatly famous because of their unique boy structure and color. Some cats are also famous because of their behavior and interesting activities. Internet is ruled by the cats and there are numerous searches for cats on search engines. Following are some of the most famous cats of the world. Garfi – The Persian cat Garfi is one of the most famous cats which is searched on consistent basis on the internet. It is famous for its anger look and attractive color. The Garfi is not a pretty much Grumpy cat. It is a super angry cat which seems threatening in a way. However, in the real life, it is quite friendly. The angry look of this cat in fact looks lovely. […]