Although Pomeranians are small dogs, their genetic roots hail from big sled dogs. It is arguably their size – and perhaps how they descended from much larger canines – that makes Pomeranians one of the most loved animal companions.
“Oreo didn’t eat his dinner last night.” That kind of statement is something I would sometimes hear, and I’ve already lost track of how many had come to the clinic with a similar complaint.
The Rhodesian Ridgeback has a formidable reputation and a history that is as intriguing and amazing as the wild beauty from where they come from: South Africa.
Almost half of rabies cases in the country involve companion animals, according to the Department of Health
Dogs are one of the most common and beloved animal companions out there. Who could resist those puppy dog eyes? And in case you’re a dog parent, of course, you have to look after their health. These tips and tricks will help ensure that your canine friend has a healthy bark and a healthy bite!
The world is bearing witness to a shift in the way animals are treated in our homes, in public, and by the law. Interest in veganism is rapidly increasing, and more and more people are caring for animals as if they were their own children. All that’s left to do is put it in writing.
At the heart of rescuing and animal hoarding is compassion. Both truly want the best for their animal companions. The two differ when the rescuer needs rescuing and their previously rescued animals need to be rescued again – this is the point where the rescuer then becomes an animal hoarder.
With many COVID-19 restrictions still in place, community pantries have been filling a need that’s been widely felt across the country. Families struggling through the pandemic have been benefiting from the food and other essentials community pantries offer. Fortunately, nonhuman animals haven’t been forgotten in the effort.
You have probably heard about the many general benefits of elective neutering.
Australian Shepherds (Aussies) – deemed the “cowboy’s herding dog of choice” – have an irresistible impulse to herd as they descended from a line of Europe’s finest herders, but that doesn’t mean herding is the only thing that they can do and the only quality that makes them stand out.