A puppy was found living in a birdcage, according to the organization Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac. It sounded odd and unjustified. Could this be true? They weren’t sure, but they had to find out for sure. The rescuers got into their car and drove out to the address provided by the caller. They pulled up
Clonidine is a medication worth trying to treat your dog’s anxiety, especially if none of the more popular medicines (such as fluoxetine, trazodone, or clomipramine) prescribed by your veterinarian have worked so far. It’s not one of the first-line medications typically reached for by practitioners, but it just might be the ticket. Anxiety in dogs
The Labrador Retriever has been America’s number one most-popular dog breed since 1991. Despite their 30+ year reign, Labs are not the United States’ most searched breed on Google. That honor goes to their shorter, stubbier cousin, the Bulldog. In fact, despite their prevalence as pets, Labs are only the fourth most Google-researched breed by
Paw Squadron, an animal rescue organization in Bulgaria, received an emergency call about a puppy who was hit by a car. She was all alone with a broken leg following the incident, and she was terrified. Luckily, a homeless man saw the puppy in pain and wanted to help her. He didn’t have many resources
Chase, a neglected dog, was subjected to the most unspeakable atrocities for 3 years. Her time was spent in solitude with brief moments of tender moments from her human companion. Over time she became increasingly anxious and her mental health ebbed with no hopes for a comeback. However, we love happy endings and that’s what
A Texas couple and their dog Archie are being hailed as heroes after acting fast to help save the life of an abandoned nine-month-old baby girl. After the injured child mysteriously showed up in their backyard shed in the middle of the night, Archie was quick to alert his owners that something wasn’t right and
Dogs who have been spayed or neutered may have a simple tattoo on their tummy. Called a sterilization indicator tattoo, this short straight line of blue or green ink indicates that the dog has had surgery to remove their reproductive organs. Why are spayed and neutered dogs tattooed? When dogs end up in a shelter,
All pet parents know exactly how much our animals mean to us—so choosing to give up a dog that you adore is probably an absolutely heartbreaking experience. But a 12 year-old-boy, who was painfully aware of the abuse his dog was suffering at home, acted out of true love and did everything he could to
Your dog’s health should always be managed by someone who knows what they’re doing. You just don’t want to take any chances with your pet’s health. That said – you might not always be able to visit the vet in person (if you can even get an appointment at the closest clinic). If the last
There are few things worse than dealing with diarrhea in your Boxer! We asked our 800,000 members from Boxer community on facebook the following question: “What’s the best food for a Boxer with a sensitive stomach?” We’ve summarized the best responses below. Always remember to check with your veterinarian before making changes that affect your Boxer’s
There are few things worse than dealing with diarrhea in your chihuahua! We asked our 800,000 members from chihuahua community on facebook the following question: “What’s the best food for a chihuahua with a sensitive stomach?” We’ve summarized the best responses below. Always remember to check with your veterinarian before making changes that affect your
Does your otherwise well-house-trained dog pee when you walk in the door and greet her, or when other people reach to pet her? Yikes! Submissive and excitement urination can be very frustrating behaviors to live with; having to constantly mop up puddles and spray enzymatic cleaners on your carpet can get old fast. The three
Prenatal vitamins for dogs are generally not needed, but you do want to check with your veterinarian about vitamin B9 to ensure a healthy litter of puppies. Jaromir Chalabala / EyeEm The best prenatal vitamins for dogs are found in quality dog food. Supplementing pre-natal vitamins for dogs is not generally needed, if your dog
Remy, a four-year-old Staffordshire Terrier mix, was discovered tied to a pole outside the Greenville Humane Society in South Carolina. Based on security footage, the dog was left there sometime during the late night/early morning hours of October 17—18. Staff members arriving to care for the shelter’s 200+ animals found her along with a heartbreaking
People began to turn their backs on her when she needed assistance the most. What is the reason for this? It’s because she’s a Pit Bull. She born into a breed that has a negative reputation. She did not seek out this title, which barely reflects a tiny fraction of these dogs classified as dangerous.
iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. My dog and I often go on morning walks, and while out strolling, people have often asked what breed my dog is. I was never sure how to respond because I didn’t
When Aimee the Pit Bull was only six months old, she arrived at Carson Animal Care Center in California. It was clear that she’d been neglected to an extent. Her diseased skin was peeling off in patches, and it looked like she was in a lot of discomfort. Image/Story Source Credit: Saving Carson Shelter Dogs
Are you bringing up a new Bull Terrier and looking for a unique, original or funny Bull Terrier name? Whether you’re bringing home a new Bull Terrier puppy, or an older rescue dog, we’ve got some great name ideas shared by our I Love My Bull Terrier Facebook community. We asked our community the following question: Does your Bull Terrier have
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