4 Common Myths About Deaf Dogs, Debunked

All sorts of myths and untruths have appeared about deaf dogs over the years, but how accurate are they? Deaf dogs are often written off as too difficult to train and are overlooked by many when searching for a new addition to their families, when in reality deaf dogs make amazing pets. In honor of National Deaf Dog Awareness Week, which takes place September 21st through the 27th, we thought it was time to debunk some harmful myths about deaf dogs. Here are 4 common myths about deaf dogs.

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5 Tips for Brushing your Dog’s Teeth

Just as it’s important for humans to have good oral health, it is equally important for your furry family member to have nice clean teeth as well!  You may not think it, but brushing your dog’s teeth can reduce the risk of oral diseases as well as aliments related to their respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems.

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Purina Veterinary Exchange: Teaching Feline Dental Care

Just as with humans, feline dental care offers far more than a sweet smile and fresh breath: It's actually an important component for good overall health and for quality of life, says Susan Little, DVM, Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Feline), and President of the Winn Feline Foundation. Why?

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The Humane Society of the United States is Offering a Reward of Up to $7,000 for Information leading to the Arrest/Conviction of the Person(s) Responsible for Intentionally Burning a Dog in Prince George's County, Maryland

From Prince George's County Animal Shelter :

As difficult as animal cruelty can be to see, we are asking you to share Leonidas' story in the hopes that we can find the person responsible. Thanks to the PGSPCA and the HSUS for offering a reward for information leading to a conviction in his case.

Leonidas, a shining example of the loving and forgiving nature of dogs, is healing amazingly well and is starting on his journey to a new loving home!


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8 Pit Bull Lies You Might Believe

Pit Bulls get a bad rap because of so much media attention surrounding dog fighting rings. The fact is, most pitties are wonderful dogs. This video is perfect to share with those who doubt your views on pits or to better educate yourself on Pit Bull facts.



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Divers Remove Invasive Surgeonfish

Two women scuba diving beneath Palm Beach County’s Blue Heron Bridge during the Thanksgiving holiday spotted a bright yellow fish about four inches long they had never seen before.

Some divers might have just admired it, snapped photos and kept swimming, but Deb Devers and Lureen Ferretti reported it to the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) — a Key Largo-based non-profit organization that serves as a regional clearinghouse for control of exotic marine fish species.

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7 Myths About Dog Care - (Written by a Dog)

Hi my human friends, my name is Skai Wantstofly and my dad, Dr. D., is a vet. Dad  says that I am the ambassador of natural healing.  I am not sure what it means exactly but I know that it is about feeling good and making us, dogs better without chemicals, vaccines and drugs.

I have always loved the number 7 because it looks a little bit like a stick and I looove sticks. So today, I have seven myths to many humans still believe

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8 Signs Your Cat Might Be Sick

Just as humans get sick so do cats, however unlike humans cats do not poses the ability to complain to their mummies that their tummy hurts, Recognizing the signs and symptoms that your cat shows can help immensely in relieving them of any discomfort. Below are 8 signs that can quickly identify if your cat is sick or not.

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