Posted on August 31, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
With tapeworms living in the small intestine of dogs, they can easily be seen. They appear as maggot-like or rice-looking white particles crawling or lying around the dog’s rectum. They especially can be seen in the dog’s stools first thing in the morning.
Posted on August 30, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
Of the 200 flea species in the United States, “Ctenocephalides felis” is the main troublemaker—or more commonly called—the wingless “cat flea”—for both dogs and cats. In fact, 95% of dog fleas are in Europe, not the United States. The only known natural predator of the cat flea is the ant, who can kill all stages [...]
Posted on August 30, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
Why, Why, Why… Why do we press harder on a remote control in front of our dogs when we know the batteries are almost dead? Why do banks charge a fee on ‘insufficient funds’ when they already know there is not enough money…especially to the dog food delivery man? Why does someone Believe you when [...]
Posted on August 30, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
To: U.S. Congress Signing this petition will state your position “against” shock collars for domestic dogs or any animal without adequate training and written proof of responsibility by private pet owners, breeders and brokers. This EXCLUDES collars with vibration or tone-only settings, which can be used as a “neutral stimulus”; training tools by professional trainers; [...]
Posted on August 29, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
A lot of human diseases are thought to be caused by a combination of faulty genes. New scientific research on dog fur is helping to pinpoint the multiple genes involved in cancer, obesity, diabetes and heart disease in humans.
Posted on August 29, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
This picture of the red Doberman and fireman Jeff Clark in Charlotte have more than made the rounds of the internet since it happened in July of 1999, taken by Charlotte Observer Patrick Schneider. Jeff was one of the fireman at the scene when the pregnant dog decided he needed a grateful kiss for doing [...]
Posted on August 27, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
When Chippy, a 13-15 year old Jack Russel and 40 cats were evicted from a private home, they came as a rescue to a cat charity shelter in Stroud, Gloucestershire, called Stroud Cats Protection League. Chippy was brought here because he had been raised with the cats so long he never realized he was a [...]
Posted on August 27, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
The CEO of the Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Robin Starr, has caused the death of her 16-year old mixed breed “Louie” by leaving the dog alone in a 91-degree day inside her vehicle. In recognition of her contributions, the Robins-Starr Humane Center at 2519 Hermitage Road bears her name. A [...]
Posted on August 26, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
In 2004, a new flu had jumped species and was shown to be a concern to all domestic dog populations, with the virus deadly to dogs—spreading throughout the entire canine population in the United States. Referred to as the “New Canine Flu”, it had no treatment and no vaccine, and was jumping species like fleas [...]
Posted on August 26, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
When a mixed breed dog was found by a native resident of St. Petersburg, Florida, Major Brian Dennis, the soldier was located in Anbar Province, Iraq—and the dog had been savagely abused with his ears purposely cut off. A relationship was immediately struck up by the Major and his new friend, upon whom Brian called [...]
Posted on August 26, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
There is nothing more adorable than a sleeping animal—babies or adults. Sleeping seems to be one of the most innocent and vulnerable moments, warming even the most hardest of hearts. Here are a few videos to treasure such precious moments in time. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. We say good night to all [...]
Posted on August 26, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
The online Daily Mail has outdone themselves with the photography of Ren Netherland, a professional photographer who has traveled thousands of miles to attend top dog Poodle Creative Grooming Shows across the United States. Considered a “canine fancy dress contest” (quote by the Daily Mail reporter) the groomers take as much as two hours or [...]
Posted on August 25, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
In today’s times, foreclosures and economical struggles are forcing more and more people to abandon their pets at the local county animal shelter. Unfortunately, most are now filled past the point of a full capacity with shelter official finding pet owners unable to find enough money to care for their pets who are either sick [...]
Posted on August 25, 2009 by WayCoolDogs
I ran across a website FUN ADVICE the other day that asked, “Why are homeless dogs more important than homeless people” with this question in mind from the blogger: Admit it. If you see a homeless dog you find who’s owner it is and if you can’t find it you beg your parents if you [...]
