Dog Bee Sting: Guidance From a Veterinarian
A dog bee sting can seem scary, especially if you didn’t actually see the bee sting your dog. Rather, your dog has dramatic signs like limping or a swollen face that seem to appear out of nowhere. To help you know what to do in this situation, Dr. Lauren Blackwelder,...
She was gentle even after suffering…
Kiki did not run from anyone. She seemed to believe that being gentle would keep her safe. We found Kiki lying on dusty ground beside stacked bricks at a construction site. The sun was scorching, and she had no shelter. It was not a place any dog should live, but she...
1 Billion Homeless Kittens: 5 Things Every Cat Lover Can Do
Vulnerable kittens need protection long before they find a home. Today is National Kitten Day, a day that celebrates kittens while drawing attention to the many young cats still waiting for safety, care, and a home. Nearly half of all cats entering U.S. shelters are...
1 in 3 Animals Will Disappear this July
Prevention is the best protection against becoming lost. July is Lost Pet Prevention Month, a campaign focused on helping animals stay safe and avoid becoming lost in the first place. An estimated one in three companion animals will go missing during their lifetime....
5 Tips to Protect Your Animals From House Fires
Fires can escalate in minutes, leaving animals with little chance to escape on their own. Today is National Pet Fire Safety Day, a day that raises awareness about the risks house fires pose to companion animals and the steps that can help keep them safe. According to...
MMM in Dogs: A Vet Explains Masticatory Muscle Myositis
Masticatory muscle myositis (MMM) in dogs is an autoimmune condition in which the dog becomes unable to open the mouth due to the immune system targeting the chewing muscles (muscle of mastication). Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains how to recognize...
Hundreds of Cruelty Videos Removed from Facebook
Protection is a basic need, not a reward. Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has removed hundreds of animal cruelty posts and abusive accounts. Some of the videos showed helpless kittens thrown into water before someone stepped in for a staged...
Help Protect Abused Animals in Delaware
Delaware law currently allows suspected cruelty to go unreported. A dog is carried into a veterinary clinic with a deep wound that has been left untreated for days or even weeks. The skin around the injury is swollen. Infection may already be spreading. A cat arrives...
Most Lost Animals Never Make It Home …
A registered microchip is only as useful as the information linked to it. Today is National ID Your Pet Day, a day dedicated to helping companion animals find their way back home if they ever become lost. It serves as an annual reminder to check collars, ID tags, and...
Many dogs will disappear this July 4th — Protect yours
Fireworks can turn celebration into panic and escape. July 4th celebrations last a few hours. For some dogs, the consequences can last a lifetime. For weeks, the Orcas Island community in Washington searched for a young dog named Kai. He bolted from the West Beach...
Save Dogs Beaten and Cooked Alive in China
Small dogs are not exempt from the dangers of the meat trade. Warning: Graphic images appear below. They are included to show the reality and severity of the dog and cat meat trade. A dog spends days trapped inside a crowded wire cage without food or water. There is...
Happy Father’s Day from a dog who never had a father
I had no one to come looking when things got hard. My name is Blair and I’m a Pilot Pup rescued by Team 600MillionDogs. Every June, the U.S. celebrates Father’s Day, a time to recognize and appreciate fathers and father figures for the care and support they give in...
IBD in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
IBD in dogs (inflammatory bowl disease) is a condition in which dogs experience chronic vomiting, chronic diarrhea, and other GI signs due to intestinal and/or stomach inflammation. To help dog parents navigate this diagnosis with their dog, integrative veterinarian...
Japan’s Dogs Are Dying in Gas Chambers: Help Them
Behind closed doors, thousands of shelter animals still face the terror of Japan’s gas chambers. Dogs and cats in parts of Japan’s public shelter system are still euthanized inside carbon dioxide gas chambers known as “Dream Boxes.” These sealed metal chambers are...
Sepsis In Dogs: Signs, Treatment, Prognosis
Sepsis in dogs is a serious condition in which the immune system goes overboard in its response to infection, resulting in widespread inflammation that can damage organs, disrupt blood flow, and lead to shock. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby walks you through...