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Hospital Therapy Dog
May 20, 2020
Bassett Healthcare Network announced Monday the passing of Duncan, an 11-year-old golden retriever who served as A.O. Fox’s first official therapy dog. “Duncan crossed the Rainbow Bridge peacefully last week, with his most faithful friend, Jake, and other close friends by his side,” the organization said in a May 18 Facebook post. Duncan was a regular […]
Therapy Dog Does Virtual Sessions
May 20, 2020
Animal-assisted therapy has been known to provide comfort to people in pain, both physically and mentally. Dogs are a great option for this kind of work due to their accepting, non-judgmental personalities to help reduce the pressure someone might be feeling. But due to the coronavirus pandemic, most of those visits have been halted. However […]
Training Goldendoodles
May 20, 2020
What is important to know is that every dog must know the basic commands and must listen to you, especially in situations where other people are afraid of your pet. Do not play “aggressively” with your dog, as he can easily conclude that he should behave in other situations as well. Of course, that means […]
Conditions For Canine Health
May 20, 2020
Corneal health starts at the adnexa of the eye. Every eye exam should begin with a thorough gross examination of the patient at rest, along with appropriate preliminary diagnostics. Good eyelid conformation, as well as appropriate tear production and quality, are crucial for the lasting health of the cornea. There are many breed related conditions, especially in the dog, that should be addressed by a veterinary ophthalmologist early on for treatment to prevent the development of corneal […]
Healthy Dog Food Company
May 20, 2020
You can’t check out James Middleton’s Insta without catching a glimpse of his adorable dogs and now, he’s turning his greatest passion into a business with a mission to help furry friends around the world. Middleton just launched a dog food company called Ella & Co and announced the news in a radio ad. The animal lover […]
Siouxland Humane Society Dogs
May 20, 2020
They weren’t able to pet them but some of man’s best friends paid a visit to a group of senior citizens. Gracie and Brownie had to show their charm and warmth through the windows of the Bickford Assisted living facility on Sioux City’s northside. While they couldn’t come inside, any type of pet therapy can […]
Lockdown Pet Adoption
May 20, 2020
Is it okay to point out something good stemming from this pandemic? Pet adoptions are way, way up. It seems everyone and their uncle is getting one, even people who never thought they might. Count me among the converts. I really wasn’t sure about getting a dog. Good old negativity bias kicked in, where you […]
Kalamazoo County Animal Services
May 20, 2020
The Kalamazoo County Animal Services and Enforcement is reporting that 10 pit bull type dogs have been removed from a Kalamazoo home, with dogfighting suspected. The investigation and cleanup was assisted by the Kalamazoo Humane Society (KHS), who says that an officer viewed evidence of suspected dogfighting during a visit to a home in the 400 block of […]
Therapy Dog Gets Honorary Doctorate
May 20, 2020
An 8-year-old therapy dog named Moose was among the graduates at this year’s virtual commencement ceremony at Virginia Tech — and this good boy has a lot to celebrate. Moose, who came to Virginia Tech in 2014, received an honorary doctorate in veterinary medicine on Friday, the university said. He is one of four dogs […]
Paws Giving Independence
May 20, 2020
Paws Giving Independence is a service dog program based in Peoria that trains dogs to help people with various disabilities. During the pandemic, training looks different and PGI is finding new ways for trainers to teach important skills. “There’s still people out there that have disabilities and need these dogs,” said Michelle Yuen, director of […]
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