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Dog’s reaction while trying to sit on bed occupied by a cat is hilarious. Watch | Trending
The video of the dog trying to sit on a bed already occupied by a cat was posted on Reddit. The Internet is filled with videos that show dogs and cats showering each other with cuddles and kisses. This video, shared on Reddit, is not one of those clips. In fact, it is almost opposite. This video shows a dog’s reaction while trying to sit on a bed already occupied by a cat. ‘I’m just gonna settle in right here…” reads the caption posted along with the video. The clip opens to show a cat sleeping on a bed kept
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Supporting aging dogs: Beware of quick fixes
FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The diagnosis of osteoarthritis in pets has been on the rise for the past few decades. That means products to help improve mobility in pets are a big business, too. Osteoarthritis in pets: What happens in a joint? Preying on pet owners’ empathy for their aging pets can lead to overblown claims for products that sound like cure-alls for joint pain — but be wary of “quick fixes.” Osteoarthritis is a complex, progressive disease. Treatment should consider multiple factors, such as patient weight and breed predispositions. Your veterinarian should be the
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Supporting aging dogs: Beware of quick fixes | Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The diagnosis of osteoarthritis in pets has been on the rise for the past few decades. That means products to help improve mobility in pets are a big business, too. Preying on pet owners’ empathy for their aging pets can lead to overblown claims for products that sound like cure-alls for joint pain — but be wary of “quick fixes.” Osteoarthritis is a complex, progressive disease. Treatment should consider multiple factors, such as patient weight and breed predispositions. Your veterinarian should be the first stop for information and to develop a
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It’s time to take the dogs out of policing
In video footage The Chronicle obtained of a San Ramon police stop from December 2020, Ali Badr, an Egyptian immigrant and Uber driver, appears to be standing outside his car and slipping on his shoes when an officer releases the dog that tears open his arm. This grisly scene shouldn’t happen in a rational public safety system. Yet Badr’s horrifying experience is far too common in the U.S. and Bay Area, according to the reporting of our colleagues at the Marshall Project, San Jose Mercury News and Oaklandside. It’s long past time law enforcement agencies let go of the lie
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This Dog Car Seat with a Bolster Keeps Dogs Comfortable on Rides
Products in this story are independently selected and featured editorially. If you make a purchase using these links we may earn commission. Taking your dog on a road trip might be a great bonding session for pet parents, but keeping them safe and comfortable in the car is just as important as other measures you have to do to keep them healthy (like bringing a water bottle or weatherproof jacket for the road). That’s where a dog car seat comes in handy, and better to have one that keeps them steady as well as one that calms dogs with anxiety
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The best calming treats for dogs
When your pet is overly anxious or riled up, the best calming treats for dogs might be able to help. That said, with anything edible (especially if it’s unprescribed and unregulated), you definitely want to proceed with caution. That’s why I reached out to Dr. Rebecca Greenstein, veterinary medical advisor for Rover. According to Dr. Greenstein, “calming dog treats should be thought of as a tool in our toolkits” — not a replacement for consistent behavioral training — and when choosing one, you should pay extra-close attention to the ingredients and dosing recommendations. First off, you should always consult
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Massachusetts schools are using dogs to detect Covid-19
A pair of specially-trained dogs, 14-month-old labs named Huntah and Duke, began their training in May 2021, and now roam the halls of schools in the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District. The Bristol County Sheriff’s Office worked closely with Florida International University to train the dogs, said Jonathan Darling, the agency’s public information officer. The two were trained similarly to how narcotic dogs are, Darling said. Trainers took a mask which had been worn by a person who tested positive, and after using a UV light to kill the virus, the mask was cut into pieces and placed in a
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Betty White to Have Puppy Named After Her, Honored by Guide Dogs for the Blind
Betty White was a known animal lover who supported a number of organizations throughout her life … now one of them is stepping up to honor her in one of the best ways possible! The CEO for Guide Dogs for the Blind, Christine Benninger, tells TMZ … Betty was a true friend of the org for more than 35 years … and that’s why they’ll be naming one of their Golden Retriever puppies after her. The name of the pooch — BettyRose. It’s is a nod to Betty’s character on “Golden Girls.” The doggie will go to a puppy
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