SensiblePets Staff Physicians encountering patients seeking painkillers isn’t new, but veterinarians have noticed the trend in recent years as the nation deals with an epidemic opiate addiction. The most troubling cases, they say, involve people abusing their pets then taking the animal for treatment in hopes of scoring a prescription.
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3 Words That Restore Faith in Humanity: “Senior Dog Sanctuary”
Google the words “Senior Dog Sanctuary” whenever you need a pick-me-up. Seriously. Browsing websites of organizations dedicated to caring for old and disabled dogs brings much needed compassion into our newsfeed.
5 Tips To A Clean, Pet-Friendly Interior
Dog might be your co-pilot, but their fur and slobber ruins upholstery. To make the most of your travels together, it’s a good idea to dog-proof your car. Here are five easy steps to doing that:
Joy is a Corgi Getting a Belly Rub
This is unfiltered happiness. The clip of a fluffy Corgi insisting on getting his tummy rubbed spread like a grass fire across the Internet.
Photos of Hannah’s Last Day Moves Internet
Most pet owners will face a time when their pet’s quality of life deteriorates to the point that nothing more can be done. This particular scenario–and how it was documented–made a Washington woman and her 11-year-old ailing canine companion, viral stars.
Jack Russell Terrier in Life Vest Rescued from Gulf of Mexico
Some eagle-eyed boaters hauled an exhausted Jack Russell Terrier from the Gulf of Mexico earlier this week. The terrier–a male named Jagermeister–disappeared from his master’s boat five miles off of Florida’s Gulf Coast Tuesday.
Use a Dog’s Instinct to Stimulate its Mind, Body
Dogs are naturally curious pack animals. Their tendencies to dig and chew must be harnessed in a such a way that Patches won’t mangle your most comfortable shoes or a sofa cushion.
Study Finds Cats Spend Days Killing, Sleeping and Exploring
Anyone who lives with a cat understands their predilection for hunting and stalking. They dart through your legs as you navigate a hallway. Feet beneath a blanket are seen as an immediate threat that must be neutralized. They’ll pounce two-thirds of the way up a screen door to maul a moth. Recent research proves cats […]
Choosing the Best Safety Harness for Your On-The-Go Animal
Dogs adore car rides, and drivers cherish taking them. But sharp turns, sudden stops or collisions can cause severe injury or death to unrestrained animals—and put human passengers at risk of injury as well. Restraints are a solution, but how do you choose the right one?
It’s Never a Good Time to Leave Pets Unattended in a Vehicle
Don’t leave a pet alone in the car this summer, even if you’re just running in for a quick errand.
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