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Video: How to Help an Overweight Dog Lose Weight
Extra weight creeps up on dogs, and it’s easy for an owner to miss. It also matters: excess body fat raises a dog’s risk of arthritis, diabetes, breathing problems, and trouble getting around. Whole Dog Journal executive editor Kate O’Connor talked with companion animal nutritionist Mary Cope, PhD, about how to tell when a dog […] The post Video: How to Help an Overweight Dog Lose Weight appeared…
Dog Looks Like He’s Babysitting, but He’s Really After the Cracker in Baby’s Hand
A video on Instagram shows a toddler who has found a perfectly comfortable place to sit, and a Pit Bull named Gideon seems happy to let him stay there. For a moment, it really does look like Gideon is patiently babysitting while the little boy watches TV. Then Gideon notices one very important detail: there’s […] The post Dog Looks Like He’s Babysitting, but He’s Really After the Cracker in…
Dog’s Extensive Meal Prep Has Grandpa Shaking His Head in Disbelief
A dog’s elaborate meal prep leaves his grandpa in disbelief in a humorous Instagram video. The clip shows that a Doberman named Arlo has an extensive routine, which is much better than any human’s. Arlo’s grandpa casually asks the pooch’s dog mom about his dinner. While the conversation starts in a normal way, the more […] The post Dog’s Extensive Meal Prep Has Grandpa Shaking His Head in…
Health & Vet
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Golden Retriever ‘Lost Her Spunk’ Until an Unlikely Duck Friend Changed Everything
Barley, a Golden Retriever from New York, became the star of a CBS Sunday Morning reel after her family noticed a dramatic change in her personality. Owners Justin and Tori Cannarelli said Barley lost her usual spark after beginning medication for seizures. Then Louie, a duck brought home for a short visit, formed an unexpected […] The post Golden Retriever ‘Lost Her Spunk’ Until an Unlikely Duck…
My Dog Drank Coffee! Now What?
Many of us can’t imagine starting our day without our coffee. However, you should take some extra steps to ensure your furry friend does not drink your coffee, as it can cause serious complications in our dogs. Dogs are opportunistic creatures who will often take advantage of spills, unattended beverages, or open garbage cans. Often […] The post My Dog Drank Coffee! Now What? appeared first on…
Can Dogs Take Zofran for Nausea?
Ondansetron (brand name Zofran) can be used in dogs to control nausea and vomiting. It is available in a variety of forms for ease of use and starts working within 60 minutes to help your dog feel less pukey. Ondansetron for Dogs Zofran is a prescription medication used to treat nausea and vomiting in humans. […] The post Can Dogs Take Zofran for Nausea? appeared first on Whole Dog Journal .
Dog Vaccines Explained: Core Shots, Boosters, and Titers
Vaccines are one of the few things every dog owner deals with, and one of the topics owners ask about most. Which shots does a dog actually need? How often? And what if your dog had a bad reaction last time? Whole Dog Journal executive editor Kate O’Connor put those questions to veterinarian Eileen Fatcheric, […] The post Dog Vaccines Explained: Core Shots, Boosters, and Titers appeared first on…
Care & Training
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Golden Retriever & Little Girl Look Like They Were Born To Be Best Friends
A little girl and her Golden Retriever do not need much to turn an ordinary outing into playtime. For them, a walk along the sidewalk becomes more entertaining when one is giggling, and the other is determined to follow. Their sweet interaction was captured in a video in which their mom calls the pair “built […] The post Golden Retriever & Little Girl Look Like They Were Born To Be Best Friends…
Healthy Feline: Top Wellness Picks for Cats
Top wellness picks for cats, as seen in Modern Cat magazine The post Healthy Feline: Top Wellness Picks for Cats appeared first on Modern Cat .
Dog’s Post-Brush Face Massage Comes With Low Grumbles That Say She’s Loving Every Second
Similar to humans, canines enjoy special treatment and care. These fur babies also love attention to their comfort, which leads to some wholesome moments. A recent post on social media has captured this example. The video shows a dog named Susu receiving a post-brush face massage from her human. A user named @bordercollie_susu took to […] The post Dog’s Post-Brush Face Massage Comes With Low…
Mom Witnesses Golden Retriever Become Toddler’s ‘First Love’ One Core Memory at a Time
A Golden Retriever named Skylar is growing up beside Dev’s little boy in the sweetest video shared by @skylars.the.limit. The golden dog and the toddler move through everyday moments together in New Jersey, from sleepy cuddles to snowy backyard play. The reel frames their bond as a child’s “first love,” showing how a family pet […] The post Mom Witnesses Golden Retriever Become Toddler’s ‘First…
Nutrition
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Nom Nom Breaks Through Frozen Friction With Scoopable Meal Clusters
Fresh-frozen Vibrant Nutrition has never been easier, with new complete and balanced recipes that scoop from frozen and quick thaw for mealtime in 15 minutes.
Fussie Cat Launches Essence Dry Food Line With Over 86% of Protein From Animal Sources
New recipes pair high-quality animal protein with purposeful ingredients for digestion, joint health and coat condition support.
Annamaet Petfoods Highlights New Freeze-Dried Raw Line at SUPERZOO
Offering complete raw nutrition with everyday convenience, visit their booth #3958 at SUPERZOO to learn more.
Annamaet Petfoods Celebrates 40 Years of Science-Driven Pet Nutrition With Commitment to Donate 40,000 Meals
Family-owned company celebrates 40 years of advancing pet nutrition through science, sustainability and community support.
Feel-Good Stories
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Dog Carries Her Treat Away From Mom, Because Snack Time Apparently Requires Some Privacy
Some dogs happily eat a treat wherever their human gives it to them. Indigo, however, appears to have a different policy: take the snack and leave. This Instagram video shows the dog accepting a long orange treat from her human before immediately carrying it away. Rather than settling down beside her mom to enjoy her […] The post Dog Carries Her Treat Away From Mom, Because Snack Time Apparently…
Dog Lies at the Water’s Edge as Waves Roll In, & Bath Time Has Never Looked So Relaxing
A dog enjoys an ocean bath, relaxing as waves wash over him. This Instagram video shows how a fur baby casually walks to the beach and lets the water touch his feet. He then plops down and doesn’t try to move even an inch. Some may assume he will run backward when the waves roll […] The post Dog Lies at the Water’s Edge as Waves Roll In, & Bath Time Has Never Looked So Relaxing appeared first on…
Labrador Puppy Decides the Passenger Seat Is Not Close Enough & Climbs Into Her Human
A Labrador puppy has found a very direct way to stay close to her human during a car ride. Instead of remaining in her own spot, the little dog climbs across the passenger area and settles against her pet parent’s arm and shoulder, making it clear that a little distance simply will not do. This […] The post Labrador Puppy Decides the Passenger Seat Is Not Close Enough & Climbs Into Her Human…
Injured Rescue Dog Accepts Gentle Pets — Just a Day Earlier, He Couldn’t Move by the Road
Just a day earlier, Bruno was lying helpless beside a busy road. Today, he is standing on his own, accepting sweet scratches and looking a little more settled in Niall Harbison’s arms. That change comes only 24 hours after the young rescue dog was saved, and @niall.harbison explains just how different the day feels for […] The post Injured Rescue Dog Accepts Gentle Pets — Just a Day Earlier, He…
Wildlife & Nature
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Researchers find that some weeds get supercharged by an indirect hit of herbicide
A brush with low doses of the herbicide dicamba spurs oxalis, a weed commonly known as wood sorrel, to produce more flowers, University of Michigan researchers have discovered. The finding suggests that farmers and homeowners are inadvertently making weeds growing around the perimeter of their fields or lawns stronger, the researchers say. The study results are published in the journal New…
California's 2026 Bird of the Year Winner Is...
The votes are in, and CALIFORNIA CONDOR has officially soared to victory as Audubon California's 2026 Bird of the Year!To celebrate Audubon California's 30th anniversary, we invited Bird Lovers...
Preparing for the 2027 State Legislative Sessions in the Great Plains
As state legislatures begin preparing for their 2027 sessions, now is the time to start planning for the policy discussions and legislative activity that will shape the year ahead. Early preparation...
A Milestone Made Together: Celebrating 20,000 Acres of Conservation
Recently, our team celebrated an incredible milestone: over 20,000 acres enrolled in the Conservation Forage Program (CFP)! This achievement was made possible by landowners, partners, and...
Science & Research
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Two brain circuits coordinate fruit flies' wing and leg movements to threaten rivals
Limbs evolved as a means of locomotion. From the primitive rotating flagella of bacteria to the wings of flies and even our own legs, animals use these appendages to travel to find food or mates or escape predators. But in countless species across the animal kingdom, limbs are repurposed to create elaborate social displays: Birds of paradise fan out their wings and hop around in courtship dances…
Plants use a molecular measuring tape to tell fungal friend from foe
Chitin, a chain of repeating sugar molecules, is the main building block of fungal cell walls. When fungi grow or are broken down, fragments of chitin chains of different lengths end up in the soil, and plants detect them to monitor the microbes around them.
In plants, sense of time is connected with sense of danger
Salty soil is a growing threat to crops worldwide. Hotter, drier weather has increased evaporation rates, drawing moisture from the soil and leaving behind concentrated mineral salts. At the same time, water shortages are forcing farmers to irrigate using water from lower-quality, saline or recycled sources. Scientists estimate that around half of the world's irrigated farmland is now affected by…
India's cobras share genetic ties across the mainland, while Sri Lankan cobras form a distinct genetic lineage
The spectacled cobra (Naja naja) is one of India's "big four" snakes responsible for most serious snakebite cases. It is currently considered one species, which lives across much of South Asia, with regional differences in color, hood markings and venom. However, it's still unclear which regional cobra populations represent separate evolutionary groups. A new study published in Molecular…
Senior Pet Care
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Senior Golden Retriever Spent Years Silent, but Now Earns Praises for His ‘Happy Woos’
Bruce spent more than eight years in a puppy mill where he rarely had the freedom to express himself, but the senior Golden Retriever now fills his home with happy “woos.” His family has watched the once-silent dog slowly learn that using his voice no longer brings fear, but instead earns him affection and praise. […] The post Senior Golden Retriever Spent Years Silent, but Now Earns Praises for…
Nutrition, health and wellness for more good years
Lifespan alone is no longer enough; “healthspan,” a relatively new concept, is all about pets — and humans — staying healthier...
Senior Rescue Dog Watches Human Head for the Door, Afraid They’re Leaving Her Behind Again
A 13-year-old rescue dog named Olive gives her human a heartbreaking look whenever they prepare to leave the house, making it hard to walk out the door without stopping for another goodbye. The senior Border Collie appears to watch every move closely, as if she wants to make sure her person isn’t leaving her behind. […] The post Senior Rescue Dog Watches Human Head for the Door, Afraid They’re…
Senior Dachshund Gets the Royal Treatment as He Enjoys a Cozy Wagon Ride
At 15, Hercules just knows (and expects) that a walk should come with proper seating, and no unnecessary effort. And the video from @hercules_n_jax shows the senior Dachshund’s wagon ride that suits him perfectly. He is set up with a bed and a fluffy blanket, and he settles in for a slow trip around the […] The post Senior Dachshund Gets the Royal Treatment as He Enjoys a Cozy Wagon Ride appeared…
Adoption & Rescue
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Oldest Shelter Dog Was Dumped in Extreme Heat & Then His World Fell Apart Again
Travis, a five-year-old Siberian Husky and German Shepherd mix, has already faced abandonment, extreme heat, and the loss of a dog he befriended at the shelter. Now, the shelter dog with blue and brown eyes is waiting for someone to look beyond his hardships and give him the loving home he deserves. Human learns dumped […] The post Oldest Shelter Dog Was Dumped in Extreme Heat & Then His World…
‘Discarded’ Shelter Dog’s Reward for 8 Years of Loyalty Is a Lonely Kennel Life
An Instagram video of a shelter dog showed a German Shepherd struggling in a kennel. He has been a loyal member of a family for eight years, but then was “discarded” in the shelter. He seems confused and doesn’t understand why his people have not come back to take him home. Meanwhile, it’s been a […] The post ‘Discarded’ Shelter Dog’s Reward for 8 Years of Loyalty Is a Lonely Kennel Life appeared…
Stray Dog Goes From Life Outside to a New Home in Just Days
A stray dog tells his story of finding a new home in this Instagram video. It shows a pooch being picked up by a family when he was not in good condition. They have treated him well and have been trying to make him experience new things. In the clip, the dog’s POV describes how […] The post Stray Dog Goes From Life Outside to a New Home in Just Days appeared first on DogTime .
Shelter Dog Knew Nothing but Concrete Floors & Metal Bars, Until Humans Gave Her a Different Life
Layla spent three years knowing little beyond kennel walls, concrete floors, metal bars, and the same confined space. The rescue pup entered shelter life as a puppy, making it the only home she had ever known. Then a couple came to meet her and chose patience over pressure. Rather than expecting instant trust, they gave […] The post Shelter Dog Knew Nothing but Concrete Floors & Metal Bars, Until…
Pet Industry
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Central Bark Makes Debut on the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies
National expansion and record-breaking location performance propel the brand to its first milestone appearance.
Romanian pet food industry attracts new investments
The country’s pet food sector is attracting investments from outside companies as well as domestic players; plus, Kormotech revamps...
BVA welcomes launch of centralised pet microchip portal
The new system gives vets free access to records across five microchip databases, with further operators expected to join
PetPivot Marks International Cat Day With the Launch of PoPoLitter
New mineral litter developed for AutoScooper supports cleaner, more manageable daily litter care for cats and their owners.
Pet Tech & AI
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What is your dog really saying? AI is helping researchers decode animal communication
Is a dog's bark simply an expression of emotion, or does it contain specific information that humans cannot understand? Artificial intelligence (AI) can already analyze thousands of animal sounds and identify patterns that would go unnoticed by the human ear. But researchers are asking a far more ambitious question: Could technology one day help us understand what animals are actually saying?
Rangers reimagine AI in wildlife monitoring
As workplaces around the world wrestle with integrating artificial intelligence into their operations, researchers and rangers in the heart of West Arnhem are successfully embracing this technology in conservation without compromising respect and knowledge.
Using AI to track bird migration
On hearing the first cuckoo of spring, the poet's heart might sing, and while one swallow does not make a summer, the annual migrations of bird species across continents have fascinated us for centuries. Today, however, technology is giving ornithologists the means to follow these incredible journeys in ways that would have been unimaginable to earlier generations of naturalists.
AI pinpoints when fish reach their thermal limit
Researchers have developed an AI-based system that automatically and objectively detects the moment when fish experience loss of equilibrium (LOE) due to temperature stress. The system combines DeepLabCut, a deep-learning AI that captures animal posture from video, with ResNet34, a deep-learning AI-based image classification technology. Their system is expected to help predict the effects of…