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You may remember that a few weeks ago, we reported on a tense situation at Ridglan Farms, Wisconsin, a facility infamous for housing and breeding Beagles for the purposes of animal testing. After failed attempts to break in and free...
In many cultures, the number 13 is considered bad luck, and while most people don’t put much stock in superstitions these days, there are still many modern-day institutions that reflect this old belief. To this day, some airlines do not...
You might have seen some news making the rounds recently about a wonderful policy in Italy that allows pet owners to take up to 3 days paid leave to take care of a sick pet. Although it is unclear as...
When the news headlines are constantly dominated by war, tariffs, blockades, and protests, it’s more important than ever to share stories of positivity and kindness and remind ourselves that there are some pretty amazing people out there doing extraordinary things,...
As activists prepare to carry out the biggest Open Rescue in the history of animal welfare, Ricky Gervais says, “it’s time to release the dogs at Ridglan Farms, so they can live out their days surrounded by the love and...
We all know the importance of adopting pets from animal shelters, and how choosing to bring home a dog from a pet rescue can be a life-changing experience for you, and a life-saving decision for them. But there is a...
“I’ll take a highly trainable, low-shedding lapdog, hold the heart disease and anxiety!” Something I always found amusing was when people would point to their expensive crossbreed and say smugly that their puppy was “the best of both” with the...
We’re now 3 for 3 in the category of disappointing canine accolades with the French Bulldog being announced as America’s most popular dog breed for the fourth year in a row. From a cropped and docked Doberman taking out the...
Still recovering from the disappointment of seeing a docked & cropped dog awarded Westminster Kennel Club’s “Best in Show,” only to be kicked while we’re down by yet another worrying win, this time at the prestigious Royal Kennel Club dog...
As more and more people are struggling to make ends meet, a new initiative has been launched to increase access to emergency veterinary care. And with $25,000 in initial donations to three national charities, the AKC Humane Fund assures us...
The one question vets hate hearing as they ultrasound expectant canine mothers is “how many puppies are there?” The reason is that, on ultrasound, this can be very difficult to accurately measure, particularly if the litter is a large one....
Earlier this month, the Royal Kennel Club in the UK sparked controversy when it quietly announced that, in addition to the Bulldog, French Bulldog, and Pug, 14 additional breeds would now be included in the expansion of its Respiratory Function...
Over the past few days, pet and vet communities have been reeling from the revelation that high levels of heavy metals have been detected in dry dog food. How could this have happened? As we reviewed the findings of this...
After three days of competition, a 4-year-old female Doberman, Connquest Best Of Both Worlds, aka “Penny,” beat out 2,500 dogs to take home the crown of ‘Best in Show’ at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. While the announcement...
EXCLUSIVE EXPOSÉ: New Treatment for Canine Allergic and Atopic Dermatitis – But Who Really Benefits?
A brand new antibody-based injection for atopic dermatitis has just been launched, promising yet another solution to the perpetual problem of the pruritic dog. But is it really a solution, or just another way for pharmaceutical companies to keep us...
Cancer. It’s the word we all dread to hear. For dogs diagnosed with lymphosarcoma (malignant lymphoma), the treatment options have been limited, but thanks to an international specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals, Dechra, there is now one more FDA-approved drug, and...
