Pet Health

Kittens are the most snuggly little bugs to be found. And never can a cat lover turn away from a baby kitty who wants to hug. And with kittens Cinnamon and Cardamom, you’ll never be lacking in loving embraces. These two darlings not only love to hug each other, but everyone they meet too! Though Cinnamon and Cardamom weren’t born of the same litter, they’re siblings of the heart who were destined to be together. And the cat lovers at Oakland Animal Services recognized the bond between them after they arrived at the shelter about the same time. And upon introduction, Cinnamon and Cardamom indeed fell in love with each other, sealing their bond with sweet hugs. Facebook Different Litter, Same Heart Ginger kitten Cinnamon arrived at Oakland Animal Services after being found outdoors and, as Love Meow described, “spinning in circles.” He suffered from a phenomenon called head-tilt, which is usually a symptom of something ill at work with a cat’s vestibular system. But lucky for Cinn

Corneal ulcers occur in feline eyes for several reasons, but trauma to the eye is generally the cause. And when an ulcer occurs, it’s painful for the cat and can appear quite gruesome. These ulcers cause severe damage, sometimes causing afflicted cats to lose an eye. And this was the question Shrimp Linguine faced when taken into the care of Chicago Animal Care and Control . Would he lose his eye to the painfully bulging ulcer plaguing him? Young, weak, and covered in fleas, tiny Shrimp needed big help, and One Tail at a Time was ready. Facebook Excellent Care and Lots of Love When Shrimp arrived at One Tail at a Time in Chicago, Illinois, he was in pretty bad shape. As the rescue shared on Facebook , “We thought for sure that he was going to lose his eye and we were prepared to get him into surgery to remove it.” Facebook Before resorting to removal, though, they wanted to try saving Shrimp’s eye. It didn’t look so good at first, with Kimberly Thomas of One Tail at a Ti

Atop the 1085-meter summit of Mt. Snowdon in Wales stands Orion the cat, the sharp mountain winds ruffling his fur, but not his purride . He prefers a trek in the woods, but climbing a mountain is okay too. As long as he’s with his mom, Katie Bowen, and dog brother, Pongo, Orion will go happily go anywhere. And it’s been that way since Orion and Katie found each other when the part-Maine Coon cat was only two days old. But don’t think Katie packed up her cat and threw him on a trail. Once the cat mom and veterinary nurse realized Orion had a proclivity for adventuring on a leash, the work began to make exploring a way of life for her cat. That he was a natural at walking on a leash was Orion’s first step to tackling the tallest summit in Wales. Photo: The Metro Adventure Cat from the Start About two years ago, vet nurse Katie Bowen was working at a rescue center when a pair of two-day-old kittens were brought into care, with Katie telling The Metro, “We would often get kittens

If you share your home with a fur child, then you know there’s nothing you can hide from snooping dog noses or curious kitty paws. Trying to hide snacks? You might as well give up the subterfuge because the kits and pups will bust the snacky secret wide open. Going for a walk? Forget trying to slip outside without the dog. And if you think you’re going to keep a cat out of something by hiding it away, go ahead and save yourself some trouble. Your cat will find the object and most likely make a bed out of it. Long story short, your cats and dogs know the house better than you do, so make life simple and live in the open! This well-known nosiness has us inspired as we scroll our favorite feeds and timelines this week. We’ve searched out the funniest and cutest posts about cats and dogs shared on social media. Enjoy, but remember, your furry bestie will probably want to investigate what’s got you laughing so hard! Searched & Found: 21 Cute and Funny Posts About The Nosy Rosies of

According to a study conducted by the University of Scranton , less than half of people who make a New Years' resolution still practice it six months later. And only eight percent actually achieve their goal. There are many best practices for increasing the chances you'll stick with your plan, such as making the resolution more specific. For example, saying that you'll go to the gym three times a week instead of vaguely saying you'll work out more. Also, being realistic about what you can achieve, and holding yourself accountable (telling someone or posting updates to a social media site). Involving a friend is also helpful, and that doesn't just include human buddies. Tags:  blog from The Bark https://ift.tt/3ezaL9a

Facts and folklore behind this tasty fruit. Looking for a yummy, healthy snack for your best doggie friend? Try strawberries. Your pup will thank you.  Strawberries are nutritious. High in antioxidants like vitamin C and fiber, they can help reduce inflammation and cognitive aging in dogs. Rich in Omega-3, strawberries can make your pup’s coat stay shiny and its skin healthy. Loaded with fiber, they can also help aid your dog’s digestion. Strawberries even have a special enzyme that helps whiten your pal’s teeth. Tags:  super foods for dogs food & nutrition from The Bark https://ift.tt/3sHszr1

Scientists have identified the first step towards developing a vaccine for dog allergies. Being allergic to dogs is a common malady and one that is growing worldwide. There have been many research efforts describing the nature and progression of dog allergies, but there have been very few applied studies that use this information to try to cure people of dog allergies entirely by artificially inducing immune tolerance. But researchers have now, for the first time, identified candidates for those parts of the molecules that make up dog allergens that could give us precisely that: a “dog allergy vaccine.” Over the years, scientists have been able to identify seven different dog allergens—molecules or molecular structures that bind to an antibody and produce an unusually strong immune response that would usually be harmless. But while there are seven, just one is responsible for the majority (50-75 percent) of reactions in people allergic to dogs. It is found in dogs’ tongue