Not all dogs love taking a bath. While your hound may have a natural tendency to simply jump into your bathtub, making it super-easy for you to give it a thorough wash, not all pet parents are gifted with such dogs. If you happen to have a pooch that constantly makes every bathtime like an…
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – March 21, 2018 – Animal protection experts and advocates from the entire commonwealth will gather in Charlottesville from March 22-24 for the Virginia Federation of Humane Societies (VFHS) annual conference. Alley Cat Allies, the global engine of change for cats, will take a leading role in discussions about how Virginia is caring for its community cats.…
A dog’s life is short and sweet. Sooner or later, the picture of health and sunny smiles will be replaced by the blues. The cute boisterous puppy who has grown into a fun and protective companion is now sleeping all day instead of looking forward to your next adventure. Grey streaks can be seen all…
Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant that is released when an alga is pressurized. It’s red pigment, which belongs to carotenoids family. The two common forms of carotenoids are beta-carotene and astaxanthin. Beta-carotenes are present in orange peppers; therefore, they are pigmented with ‘orange’ color. Astaxanthin is present in animal’s diets and gives their meat a…
Enjoying the great outdoors is one of the most magical ways to bond with your tail-wagger, not to mention super-important for their health and happiness too. But as fun as walking around the block is or throwing a frisbee in your backyard can be, nothing will ever beat the adventure of a national park. It’s…
According to some veterinary studies in recent years, it has shown that over half of our pets, well, dogs and cats, are overweight. Meaning that there are millions of cats and dogs that could be getting things like diabetes, cancers, heart disease, and high blood pressure, just because of what they weigh. And as owners,…
The report of State of Pet Health in 2017 found that one out of three pets who had visited Banfield Pet Hospital in 2016 were obese or overweight. More than twenty diseases are associated with obesity, and one of them is arthritis at a young age. Arthritis is leading cause of joint pain in dogs.…
There is nothing more fun for a dog than going for a walk. Getting out of the house, grabbing some fresh air and stretching their legs is nothing short of exciting and fun. The exploration from the point of view for a dog is completely different to that of their human; a good walk provides…
Dogs are the number one family pet across the country and they are so beloved that they become more than just a pet to people: they become a family member. It stands to reason that, as your dog is a part of your family, you’d want to do everything that you could to take care…
Alexandria, VA— On Friday, March 2nd at 1:45 p.m., the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office will be recognized with two awards for its Animal Abuse Unit by the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA)/National Center for Prosecution of Animal Cruelty and the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA)/National Law Enforcement Center on Animal Abuse. The Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office will…