A dog can be shy or fearful for many reasons: lack of socialization for your dog, prior bad experiences, or genetic factors. Whatever the reason, there are some important things to know and do when you’re with a dog who’s nervous.
Trap-neuter-return (TNR) is the only humane and effective way to reduce the number of community cats (also known as feral or ownerless, free-roaming cats). With TNR, community cats are humanely trapped, evaluated and spayed or neutered by a licensed veterinarian, ear-tipped to show they’ve been sterilized, vaccinated against rabies and distemper,* and then returned to their original outdoor homes to live out their lives.
Whether your organization has 10 or 10,000 volunteers, the foundations of volunteer engagement are the same. The guidelines in this manual are designed to help you recruit, engage and retain exceptional volunteers in order to meet the goals and objectives of your organization.
Whether to vaccinate and how often to vaccinate pets are among the most debated questions in veterinary medicine. Of course, all medical decisions for your pet should be discussed with your veterinarian for the best individualized care. Here is some general information to know about how often to vaccinate dogs and cats to keep your pet healthy and happy.
Bunnies have many interesting behaviors and body language quirks, and if you're new to pet rabbits you'll want to know how to decipher them. Here’s a guide to common rabbit body language and bunny behavior.
A pet rabbit who's hopping or dancing is a sign of pure joy and happiness. The bunny’s “dancing” can include leaping, doing a binky (jumping straight up and spinning in the air), and racing around.
Are you dealing with cat behavior problems? It can be frustrating when cats have behavior issues like inappropriate elimination, scratching, biting, or anxiety. Fortunately, there are many resources available that can help a cat with behavior issues.
Halloween is a fun day for humans, but it might spook (no pun intended!) our pets. People dressed in costumes, scary decorations, Halloween candy, and more all can pose risks to animals. Here are some Halloween pet safety tips to keep in mind.
FIV stands for feline immunodeficiency virus. FIV in cats typically causes a weakening of the cat’s immune system. It is the same class of virus as HIV (a lentivirus); however, only cats can get FIV. People and dogs cannot. The following are some frequently asked questions about FIV in cats.
For many people, the Fourth of July means fun and relaxation — enjoying a day off and watching fireworks. But for some dogs, cats, and other pets, fireworks can be stressful and anything but enjoyable. A pet’s reaction can range from mild (wanting to snuggle or hide until the thunderous noise stops) to severe (breaking through barriers to run away or being really destructive). The good news is there are ways to help pets who are scared of fireworks.
Historically, food, water and shelter have been considered the basic necessities of survival, and the essentials that all animal shelters must supply cats for humane care. While this standard does provide for the physical well-being of cats, it doesn’t account for their emotional well-being. Even in homes, cats often lack appropriate outlets for expressing natural behavior, and the shelter environment is undoubtedly even more restrictive, since cats in shelters are confined to small spaces for long periods of time.