Tag: pets in the news today

Good Natured Gardening: Plants your pets should not eat

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Ever wonder why little Fifi…Fofo…Fumfum, or whatever you call your pooch, comes into the house and barfs all over your prized Persian rug? Possible causes: car sickness, an infection, food allergies or poisoning, heatstroke, or plant poisoning. It’s interesting what some animals can eat and not be affected. Camels eat thorny cacti, seabirds eat ocean plastic (source: National Geographic.org), rats eat car electrical wires, and, of course, rhinos eat Volkswagens. “In general, dogs are affected more than cats, in part because they eat pretty much anything, while cats are somewhat protected because they’re pickier eaters”, according to researchers at the…
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The Real-Life Barbie and Ken Are a Human and Dog Duo Taking on the World Together (Exclusive)

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Barbara “Barbie” Bielinski met the Ken of her dreams when she was paired with a Labrador retriever named Ken as her new guide dog Courtesy of Barbara Bielinski This Ken is a guide dog! on the Barbie the movie’s opening weekend, as the world embraces Barbiecore, the “Barbieheimer” double feature, and Ryan Gosling’s “Ken-ergy,” Guiding Eyes for the Blind is celebrating a different Barbie and Ken. The nonprofit, which trains and provides dogs to people with vision loss at no cost to the individual, recently found an ideal guide dog match for Barbara “Barbie” Bielinski in a black Labrador retriever…
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How to protect them in Canadian wildfires

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When wildfire smoke turns skies hazy and threatens health with dangerous air quality, people should stay inside as much as possible, but what about their pets? Our four-legged friends can’t wear masks outdoors to protect them from the smoke, but many of them might still need to go outdoors during this time. It’s important to keep monitoring their health and try to keep them inside as much as possible, said Dr. Aly Cohen with the Cornell University Riney Canine Health Center. “Hopefully this won’t be something that lasts forever, but just try and be as mindful as you can and…
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The Fast and The Furriest: Annual wiener dog race returns in Mount Pearl

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The race has just begun for these dachshunds. (Henrike Wilhelm/CBC News) Over 40 pet owners proudly gathered for the 11th annual Wiener Dog Races at the NL Pet Expo in Mount Pearl this weekend. “People will train,” said Tanya Martin, founder of Dachshunds of Newfoundland and Labrador and an organizer of the race. “People wanna win. Nobody likes losing.” This year, 43 dachshunds competed in the races. “They’re in preassigned heats based on their age,” said Martin. “The winner of each heat goes on to compete in the championship.” All dogs go home with medals, but the big winners receive…
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Blue-green algae is back. Here are some tips to protect you and your pet

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Although it isn’t quite summer yet, blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, is already showing up in New Brunswick waterways. Meghann Bruce, a researcher and instructor with the University of New Brunswick Canadian Rivers Institute, said as soon as the ice went out in early May, there was a “bloom” in Blue Bell Lake near Grand Falls. “Blooms could be happening right now, so people should be watching for them anytime they’re around the water,” she said. Bruce said there are two types of blue-green algae blooms. Meghann Bruce is a researcher and instructor with the University of New Brunswick…
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Dogs who refuse to separate get adopted together

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Hey Siri, play ‘Best Friend’ by Saweetie and Doja Cat. Two pit bulls at a Minnesota animal shelter went viral this week after one jumped over a wall to be reunited with her BFF, and the cuteness is just in time for National Best Friends Day. Dogs Brenda and Linda were dropped off at the Friends of Minneapolis Animal Care & Control shelter in Minneapolis on May 22. Workers at the shelter think Brenda, the brown one, is 4 and Linda is 7. The pair were initially in separate kennels but before long, Brenda climbed up the wall separating them…
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Pete and Chasten Buttigieg Mourn the Death of Beloved Rescue Dog Truman: ‘We Are Heartbroken’

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“He brought such laughter and mischief to our lives amid all that swirled around us,” the US Transportation Secretary wrote Chasten Buttigieg/Instagram Pete and Chasten Buttigieg are mourning the loss of their beloved rescue dog Truman. The US Transportation Secretary shared the news of their pet’s death on Twitter Friday, writing, “We are heartbroken to have had to say goodbye to Truman today after his many faithful years at our side.” “He brought such laughter and mischief to our lives amid all that swirled around us. We miss him already,” added Pete, 41, alongside a photo of the canine companion.…
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Pets & Animals: Get fit and save animals this summer

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Get fit and help save animals this summer by participating in the Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District’s Sweat for Pets fundraiser. The event challenges participants to set personal fitness goals and raise funds to change the lives of animals in the community. “In celebration of the Ontario SPCA’s 150th anniversary, participants are encouraged to set a personal goal that incorporates 150,” the group said in a news release. “You could ride 150 kilometers on your bike over two weeks, run 150 kilometers in a month, create a team and do a combined 150 workouts – whatever inspires you.” Once you’ve…
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