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44+ min ago (837+ words) A study of two million cats and four million dogs has better defined their different life stages Geriatric veterinary care is in great shape, with dogs and cats living on average 11.3 years, according to French data. Our knowledge of how to accompany them in later life is expanding fast. We now know that simple changes can do wonders for an old cat or dog's comfort and quality of life. The main trick is for pet owners not to stand by idly as their four-legged companions age. A study of over two million cats and four million dogs has enabled us to better define their different life stages. Cats enter old age at around 10 years old. This period is then divided into mature, senior and super-senior stages. The same study points out that it's less uniform for dogs, for whom old…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (1046+ words) Home " Animals " How A Smart Harness Can Help You Understand Your Dog Ever wonder what your dog is really thinking? Or whether that sudden change in behavior means something serious? For centuries, we've relied on basic observation and gut instinct to understand our furry companions. They can't tell us when something hurts or when they're feeling off. Your dog could be hiding pain or discomfort right now and you'd never know it. Dogs are masters at concealing illness, an evolutionary trait that once protected them from predators. Smart harness sensors include temperature sensors, heart rate and ECG sensors, and respiratory rate sensors that continuously monitor vital signs. Devices like PetPace monitor a dog's vital signs around the clock, including temperature, pulse, respiration, pain, and even calorie intake. This means you're no longer guessing whether that sluggish behavior is just laziness…...

2+ hour, 20+ min ago (625+ words) Editor's note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: A friend's dog recently died of cancer, and we want to do all we can to keep our own dog cancer-free. What advice can you offer? A: Cancer is far too common in dogs, particularly large, purebred dogs. You can't change your dog's genetics, but there are things you can do to minimize the risk of cancer. Overweight dogs develop cancer more often than slim ones. Slim dogs also live two years longer than their overweight counterparts, so keep your dog at a healthy weight. Environmental toxins can cause cancer in dogs. If you smoke, do so outdoors away from your dog, or better yet, quit. Dogs with long muzzles are particularly susceptible to nasal cancer from secondhand smoke. Some lawn…...

2+ hour, 25+ min ago (178+ words) LAKE BUTLER, Fla. (WCJB) - Dozens of dogs rescued from suspected dogfighting rings in North Central Florida are on the road to recovery. Officials with the Humane World for Animals say progress is "slow and steady" for getting more than 80 dogs back to health after their rescue from several sites in Clay and Union Counties on Wednesday, Dec. 10. They posted a video on their Facebook page featuring some of the pups as they"re recovering. On Dec. 10, Union and Clay County sheriff"s deputies served search warrants on two properties located on Northwest 71st Run and West County Road 18, both in Lake Butler. Authorities found evidence suggesting the dogs were part of a dogfighting operation, including dog treadmills and an apparent fighting pit. RELATED: Dozens of dogs rescued in Union County after dogfighting ring bust: "Scars tell a heartbreaking story" So far,…...

2+ hour, 33+ min ago (905+ words) Zaherali shared images online in an attempt to identify the firearms officer involved THE owner of an XL Bully who launched a "campaign of abuse" against the cop that shot her dog dead after it got loose has avoided prison. Sophie Zaherali's dog Ghost was shot three times by a police marksman after it escaped from her house in Wisewood, Sheffield, on December 7 last year. Cops armed with shotguns responded after receiving a 999 call about a dangerous dog on the loose after reports the hound had bitten a woman's arm and acted aggressively towards another person walking their dog. When they arrived at the scene, Ghost, who was three years old and weighed nine stone, charged towards an armed officer. The police gunman, who had an "awareness of the nature of the breed", shot Ghost three times, bringing the pooch's…...

2+ hour, 38+ min ago (986+ words) Kelli revealed the attack came out of nowhere A WOMAN has revealed how her "loving" family dog ripped her entire lip off. Kelli Maxwell, 41, was petting her five-year-old Great Pyrenees, Scout, when he jumped up and mauled her face off in a freak attack. Scout attacked Kelli with such force that the left side of her upper lip was completely torn off, as well as requiring eight stitches to her forearm. The family"s other dog, ten-year-old pitbull, Sadie, ran into the room with Scout, allowing Kelli to escape downstairs to husband Thomas, 38. The attack, which happened in October of this year, saw Kelli be rushed to hospital. While there, Kelli discovered her lip was fully gone, with plastic surgeons able to make a flap of skin where her lip should have been with her mouth"s tissue. I thought…...

3+ hour, 2+ min ago (490+ words) Zachery Lashway, Anchor / Reporter HOUSTON " For many families ready to adopt a dog or cat, the search starts on Petfinder, an online platform that lists adoptable pets from shelters and rescues nationwide. But several Houston-area rescue groups say a recent change to Petfinder's search filters is making their animals harder to find and is already cutting into adoptions. Suzanne Schaefer, director of administration for Three Little Pitties Rescue, said her organization previously depended on out-of-town visibility to connect animals with adopters in other markets. "Previously, we were able to show out-of-town pets in our 32 markets across the United States. They took that ability out and now our pets are not showing up," Schaefer said. Schaefer said Petfinder still allows users to include transport-ready animals, but the option is easy to miss. "Now, there is a box at the bottom that…...

3+ hour, 22+ min ago (321+ words) Most netizens loved the idea and commented how they wished their office would have done something similar, while some simply fell for the "furry employee's' adorability! A few also joked about how such an "employee' would have been their "greatest distraction'. Hiring animals to cheer up employees is not something uncommon across the world. There have been many cases where organisations stepped up and adopted animals, not only to boost employee morale but also for the well-being of the adopted pet. Times Now could not confirm the details of the post. Check out the viral post: "Mia: My KPI is Please don't quit," the post read. "POV: My office has hired an anti-resignation specialist," the video read. ALSO READ: Viral Video: Elderly Woman Confronts Armed Snatchers In Ludhiana, Shields Another Woman; Earns Praise "I'll work for her instead. Not the…...

3+ hour, 32+ min ago (324+ words) New York officials are urging families to slow down before adopting or buying a pet this holiday season as scam reports surge statewide. The New York State Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection says pet adoption scams are most commonly reported in December and January, when demand for puppies and kittens spikes. State officials say scammers often use fake online ads featuring popular breeds at unusually low prices. Victims send payment, but the pet never arrives, or they receive a sick or different animal than promised. "As families look to welcome a new pet during the holiday season, scammers are taking advantage of that excitement to steal money and deceive consumers," Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley said. "Too often, these scams leave New Yorkers without the pet they were promised and with little recourse to recover their funds." The…...

3+ hour, 50+ min ago (217+ words) Namrata Shirodkar, wife of Mahesh Babu, mourns the loss of her pet dog Nobu, sharing memories and a touching video tribute on Instagram. Gautam Ghattamaneni also honors Nobu with heartfelt messages. The family recalls past loss of their pet Pluto, emphasizing their bond with animals. Wife of Tollywood star Mahesh Babu and former actress Namrata Shirodkar is mourning the loss of her beloved pet dog, Nobu She recently shared the news on her social media handle, where she remembered Nobu as her first "little big baby" and an irreplaceable part of her family.A video tribute on social mediaWith sombre music, she shared a video on her Instagram handle, which features multiple pictures where Nobu is seen sitting with the family One picture shows her kids, Gautam Ghattamaneni and Sitara Ghattamaneni, petting him Some pictures also show her small Sitara…...