By Dr. Becker Flying Horse Farms is a non-profit organization in Mount Gilead, Ohio that runs camps for children with serious illnesses. Their motto is, “For a week at a time, being sick takes a backseat to being a kid.” A Special Camping Experience for Some Very Special Kids The children who attend camp are battling conditions such as cancer, heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis,...
Mar 12, 2015
Before Dying, Simpsons’ Co-Creator Made An Incredible Decision About His Fortune
Sam Simon is known in Hollywood as one of the three co-creators of “The Simpsons,” that quirky show that’s been on since 1989. Sadly, he passed yesterday and the entire world mourns the life of one heckuva funny man–and an ardent friend of all creatures, great and small. Image via Daily Mail Simon was diagnosed in 2012 with colon cancer...
Dog Gets Insanely Long Hug From Cat After 10 Days Apart
After being separated for ten days, this cat and dog duo had to hug it out like the bros that they are. We guess the cat missed the dog more, but after centuries of conflict between dogs and cats it was mighty fine of the pup to let the cat have his feels. BarkPost Challenge: While you watch, see if you can hug your dog as long as the...
Mar 11, 2015
Compilation: Babies and Dogs Interacting
Visit the Pet Video Library It seems for all the world like the babies talk, and the pups answer… or maybe it’s the other way around! post from site...
The "Cute" Little Habit That Can Sicken Your Pet - Or Worse
By Dr. Becker For some reason, many dogs and even cats enjoy licking lotions and other types of topical products off their human’s skin. In fact, one of my dogs tends to wait by the bathroom door, hoping he’ll get a chance to sample whatever I’ve applied to my skin after my shower. (That’s one of the reasons I use all organic body products.) And dogs seem especially intent on having a lick if the product has a yummy...
Bossy Dog Stops Skiers In Their Tracks And Demands A Game Of Fetch
The best way to get what you want is to just be honest and upfront. Am I right? post from site...
Hugh Jackman Just Made The Most Adorable Confession Ever
In a recent interview with Magic Radio’s Jo Parkerson, dog dad hottie Hugh Jackman proved he’s one of us crazy dog parents. The proud pooch papa of two adorable tail-waggers, Dali (the Frenchie) and Allegra (the poodle/terrier cross), Jackman is often seen out and about with them. On the show, Jackman gushed about his pups, talking...
Mar 10, 2015
Paddle Boarder’s Close-Up Orca Encounter
Visit the Pet Video Library Some people call the Orca a “killer whale,” but while riding the waves one day, this paddle boarder discovered how interactive they can be. post from site...
Should This Enormous, Aggressive Animal Be Revived in California?
By Dr. Becker The grizzly bear has been an endangered species since 1975. Estimates are that up to 100,000 grizzlies once ranged throughout western North America, from the high Arctic to Mexico, and from the California coast to the Great Plains. These days, fewer than 2,000 bears remain, residing in only 4 percent of their historic range in the lower 48 states. If you want to spot a grizzly, you’ll need to visit Alaska,...
Boxer Pup Can’t Stop Marveling At The Magic Of His New Drinking Fountain
It’s like when you get the latest iPhone gen, and you just. Can’t. Stop. Playing. post from site...
Mar 9, 2015
How to Talk to Your Dog
What we say our dogs is important. What we say is crucial. Different tones of voice are used to distinguish between commands, corrections and thank you. The commands are given in a large firm tone of voice. No music please. Corrections are made a little lower, sharper and growlier. Praise is more exuberant and enthusiastic - good, but not as lavish encourage you to get out of control.All orders must be preceded by...
How Fast Is Your Dog Aging? That Depends... So Consult This Handy Chart
By Dr. Becker All of us who love dogs are acutely aware that the lifespans of our canine companions are short – much too short. And while the years we spend with a beloved pet seem to fly by, dogs don't just suddenly die when they reach a certain age. They grow older in stages just as we do, but at a tremendously accelerated rate...
Foster Cat Learns to Walk with Walker
Visit the Pet Video Library Previously abandoned foster cat Thumper was unable to walk properly due to a neurological problem, but using his walker helped him regain the use of his hind legs. post from site...
Mar 8, 2015
Does YOUR Pet’s Food Contain This Toxic Synthetic Vitamin?
Visit the Pet Video Library By Dr. Becker Today I’m interviewing a very special guest, Dr. Tom Cameron. Dr. Cameron runs the DeForest Veterinary Clinic in DeForest, Wisconsin, where he offers a combination of traditional and holistic treatment modalities. He also serves in a technical support role to the Standard Process line of veterinary nutritional supplements. Standard Process is one of my very favorite...
Super-Fan Builds Exact Replica of UP House For Dog
We all know UP is an inspiring and heart-warming movie, but no one is more inspired by it than Steve Minty. He’s so crazy about it that he cosplay’s as the film’s adorable character Russell at ComicCon. The only thing he’s more head over paws in love with than the movie is his rescue dog Dug, named after the UP! pup, of course. That’s...
Quiz: What’s Your Dog’s Personality Type?
Just how well do you know your bff? Discover your dog’s personality type in this quiz inspired by the ASPCA’s Canine-ality™ Assessment! post from site...
12 Cats Who Unapologetically Delight In Being Jerks To Dogs
The love between siblings is a bond that can’t be broken but when it comes to these kitties they sure have been showing that boundaries can definitely be pushed to the limits when it comes to their canine kin! 1. Let the battle commence! 2. “Damn you kitten! I need my beauty sleep.” 3. If all else fails smother your tormentor. 4. Mittens...
Mar 7, 2015
The Real Reason Your Dog Is a Sloppy Drinker
By Dr. Becker In their continuing quest to discover why canines are such doggone sloppy drinkers, a team led by researchers from MIT (yes, I’m referring to the esteemed Massachusetts Institute of Technology) recently described in some detail why dogs are such a hot mess when imbibing from their water bowls. The team was also able to shed some light on why large dogs create more mopping opportunities than their tinier...
17 Dogs Who Are Living Your Relationship Goals
If these butt-sniffing puppers can find love, there’s nothing stopping you from doing the same. 1. The Snuggle-Butt Couple “She’s always making my paw fall asleep, but she’s too cute to move.” Image via @Canadog 2. The Pawty Pups When your boyfriend surprises you with a weekend getaway. Win! Image via @stellathefrenchpup 3. The Barbie...
10 Incredible Dog Rescue Stories That Will Make Your Eyes Rain Tears Of Joy
People who dedicate their time to rescuing stray or abandoned dogs are probably the best kind of people! When it’s caught on film it definitely tugs at the heart strings. The following 10 video will have you reaching for the tissues to wipe away your tears! 1. This Pitbull was used for bait before being “thrown out.” Watch as this sweet...
Mar 5, 2015
Want a Pet to Hold and Cuddle? Consider These Giants
By Dr. Becker While some breeds of cats can be traced back hundreds of years, Ragdoll cats date back just over five decades.1 The first litter was born in the early 1960s in California, and quickly grew into a beloved breed. Ragdolls are known for their silky, rabbit-like fur (that surprisingly sheds very little), bright blue eyes (in the pointed pattern) and their laid-back, docile personalities. As their name...
Clever Kitty vs. Machine
Visit the Pet Video Library Once the kitty is an expert cap closer, she gets ambidextrous. Then she tries to keep it from opening in the first place. Next, she opens the cap herself. Clever kitty! post from site...
Simple Way to Reduce Stress for Children of Deployed Military Personnel
By Dr. Becker There are many proven benefits of pet ownership, and among the latest to surface is the ability of pets to help the children of U.S. military families cope with a unique set of stressors, including frequent moves and long absences of parents who are deployed. A study published recently in the journal Applied Developmental Science1 suggests that a strong bond with animals, along with other key resources,...
Mar 4, 2015
14 Dog Puns That Are So Corny, They’ll Give You A Serious Case Of The Giggles
If you’re a word nerd and a dog lover like I am, you’ll find these dog puns particularly amusing. From the silly to the downright hilarious, these dog puns are gleaned from the fabulous and deep world of pun-filled Tumblr. 1. This Lab who’s very serious about science and school. 2. This pup who’s over this long, bitter winter already....
What Your Dog’s “Guilty Look” Tells You – And What It Doesn’t
By Dr. Becker I’m sure all you dog lovers out there have seen at least a few of the “dog shaming” videos and pictures that have popped up on the Internet over the last few years. In many of them, the dog looks truly guilty or embarrassed, and the “thought bubbles” or signs the owners add to explain why the dog is feeling ashamed are often hilarious. Here’s a quick example: But do dogs really feel...
Mar 3, 2015
Your Dog Is About To Forget You Ever Hugged Them
Johan Lind and a group of researchers at Stockholm University studied the memories of 25 species of animals, including dogs. What they found might make you a little bit sad. According to the study, a dog’s short term memory only lasts for two minutes! This means that after 120 seconds, your BFF can’t remember that super snuggle session...
This Mother Never Left Her Eggs for Four and a Half Years, Not Even to Eat
By Dr. Becker For four and a half years, researchers watched a deep-sea octopus brood her eggs. Four and a half years… can you imagine? For all that time, and at a tremendous personal cost, the mama octopus kept her eggs healthy and protected from predators. According to ScienceDaily: “This feat represents an evolutionary balancing act between the benefits to the young octopuses of having plenty of time to...
Mar 2, 2015
16 Times Pugs Had Better Fashion Advice Than Your Best Friend
Dogs are not usually the ones you’d call on for style advice. They mostly just want you to give out belly rubs and treats regardless of what you’re wearing. Except Pugs. Pugs have semi-permanent judgeface going on all the time, so it’s no surprise they’re also some of the most fashionable pups around town. Just ask Suki the Pug, whose...
At :29 We Thought They Were Insane, But By 1:38 We Were SO On Board
Recently we covered the Pennsylvania-based New Leash On Life program which provides prison inmates with valuable dog-training skills in exchange for preparing the pups for the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen test. Since covering that story, we’ve learned of an impressive documentary, called Dogs On The Inside, that discusses a similar program...
If Your Dog Could Write A Letter Telling You How Much They Love You, This Would Be It
“I am your dog, and I have a little something I’d like to whisper in your ear. I know that you humans lead busy lives. Some have to work, some have children to raise. It always seems like you are running here and there, often much too fast, often never noticing the truly grand things in life. Image via Jessica Trinh Photography Look down...
Cat and Paper
Visit the Pet Video Library After performing the “smoothing” ritual on the paper with his paws a couple dozen times, he sits on it. It’s his island! Until another sheet of paper appears on his head… post from site...
Don't Bring Home a New Dog Before Locking Away These 10 Items
By Dr. Becker Bringing a new pet into the family is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. There’s so much to remember and do to make your new animal companion’s homecoming a joyful and positive experience, it can be easy to overlook something – even something potentially hazardous. If you’re planning to add a new dog to your household, preparation for the blessed event should include insuring your home is...
Mar 1, 2015
Husky Pups Decided To Take On Jay-Z And Beyonce As Music’s Next Power Act
Leave it to the pawfessionals, son! post from site...
This Dog Food is Tested on HUMANS
Freshpet who are spreading the good word about the difference eating fresh can make in your pup’s life! Every dog parent wants their pup to be as happy and healthy as they can possibly be, that’s a given. But with all of the recalls and lawsuits that we see popping up in the news, it can be incredibly confusing to know what food is actually...
Firm Bumps on Your Cat or Dog Attached by a Stalk - What's Going On?
Visit the Pet Video Library By Dr. Becker A basal cell tumor is a slow-growing, disordered overgrowth of the cells on the outer layer of your pet’s skin, called the epidermis. Generally speaking, a benign proliferation of basal cells is called a basal cell tumor, while a malignant proliferation of cells is called basal cell carcinoma. These tumors are more common in cats than dogs, and most are benign....
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