Category: Pets News

Taking the lead: dog owners urged to keep their pets in check in the countryside | Dogs

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From scaring endangered birds on their nests to the mountains of excrement they produce each day, dogs with irresponsible owners are a growing problem in UK nature reserves, say conservationists, who are urging owners to keep their pets on a short lead. The Wildlife Trusts, which operate more than 2,300 nature reserves across the country, say loose dogs are a leading cause of plant and animal disturbances in the UK reserves and their waste carries diseases for wildlife, with growing evidence that the 3,000 tonnes of faeces and urine produced by dogs each day disturbing the balance of ecosystems at…
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The Love Doctor – Be That Dog!

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Health Howard and the humans had to rush into the vet today as he was being sick and was listless and shaking. We were all so panicked. But as soon as they arrived he perked right up because he was in one of his happy places (to be fair, most places are Howard’s happy places) and he put on a great show of not looking at all sick. They had to wait a little while as they were early and there were lots of emergencies and at least one MIA vet. As they were waiting, a little boy and his…
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10 Essential Tips for Using CBD with Pets

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Introduction: As more pet owners turn to CBD products to help alleviate their furry friends’ symptoms, it’s essential to understand how to use them safely and effectively. In this article, we’ll explore 10 essential tips for using CBD with pets to ensure your beloved companions receive the full benefits without any adverse effects. CBD products for Pets When it comes to choosing the right CBD products for pets, it’s crucial to opt for high-quality, organic options specifically formulated for animals. Avoid products that contain THC, as it can be toxic to pets. Additionally, consider the potency and concentration of the…
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‘Home-fluid’ house- and pet-sitters get their animal fix, and some adventure too

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As Patricia Doiron talks on the phone, there’s a persistent squeaking noise in the background. She explains that it’s Luma, a 3-year-old fox terrier, playing with a toy. Doiron is from Prince Edward Island but is currently living with Luma and 12-year-old mini pinscher Pennylane in Truro, NS She started house- and pet-sitting after she retired. “I wanted to exercise my courage so that I could do more different, bigger things — adventures and what not. And I also wanted to do some writing as well,” she said. Doiron loves animals, but says she can’t have a pet right now.…
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PET formulates strategy to become “world class green terminal”

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Tanjung Uban PLB in the future can be utilized for the ‘Supplier Held Stock’ (SHS) program which so far has mostly been carried out in Singapore. Jakarta (ANTARA) – PT Pertamina Energy Terminal (PET) is devising a strategy to realize its aspirations to become a “world class green terminal”, including the operation of the Tanjung Uban Bonded Logistics Center (PLB) which has been running since July 2022 and has received its first cargo as of August 2022. “In the future, the Tanjung Uban PLB can be used for the ‘Supplier Held Stock’ (SHS) program, which so far has mostly been…
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Designer pets that suffer ‘miserable’ health problems could soon be banned in the Netherlands

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Owning unhealthy designer animals, such as flat-faced dogs or cats with folded ears, could soon be banned in the Netherlands. “We make life miserable for innocent animals, purely because we think they are ‘beautiful’ and ‘cute’,” the country’s Minister of Culture, Nature and Food Quality, Piet Adema, said in a statement. “That is why today we are taking the big step towards a Netherlands where no pet has to suffer from his or her appearance.” The Minister said he was looking to ban the ownership of designer breeds as well as photos of them in advertising and on social media.…
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All in Advent Window 24! – Be That Dog!

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All In Adventist December 24, the last window of all. Tomorrow is Christmas when Santa does call. But before that is the window that’s most special of all, it’s the window to forgive the big and the small. This may be the biggest window of all. To forgive someone may be one of the greatest challenges we face. But it may also be one of the biggest kindnesses we can give. Especially to ourselves. Forgiveness is itself a kind of window and, once opened, can release a lot of the things we are really better off letting fly into the…
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Parks Canada urgently not dump unwanted pets at Rouge Park

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Parks Canada is raising concerns about a “three-fold increase” in instances of unwanted animals being dumped at Rouge Park. Late last week, Rouge National Urban Park posted a tweet urging people to not dump unwanted dogs and cats at the 80-square kilometer green space, which runs from Lake Ontario to the Oak Ridges Moraine along the Scarborough-Pickering border. “Releasing pets into nature seldom has a happy ending. Domestic animals struggle in the harsh natural environment and can spread diseases to native species. Please don’t abandon animals in Rouge National Urban Park,” they wrote. Partnering and Engagement Officer Lorraine Chung, of…
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