DOGS

Rescuing vs. animal hoarding

Animal SceneAugust 28, 2021

At the heart of rescuing and animal hoarding is compassion. Both truly want the best for their animal companions. The two differ when the rescuer needs rescuing and their previously rescued animals need to be rescued again – this is the point where the rescuer then becomes an animal hoarder. ... Read More...

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THE RISE OF COMMUNITY “PAWNTRIES” IN THE PHILIPPINES

Animal SceneAugust 20, 2021

With many COVID-19 restrictions still in place, community pantries have been filling a need that’s been widely felt across the country. Families struggling through the pandemic have been benefiting from the food and other essentials community pantries offer. Fortunately, nonhuman animals haven’t been forgotten in the effort. ... Read More...

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Spaying is caring

Animal SceneAugust 6, 2021

You have probably heard about the many general benefits of elective neutering.... Read More...

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AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD HERDING THEIR WAY INTO HUMANS’ HEARTS

Animal SceneAugust 4, 2021

Australian Shepherds (Aussies) – deemed the “cowboy’s herding dog of choice” – have an irresistible impulse to herd as they descended from a line of Europe’s finest herders, but that doesn’t mean herding is the only thing that they can do and the only quality that makes them stand out.... Read More...

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ANIMAL TRACKS IN WRITTEN TEXTS

Animal SceneJuly 3, 2021

Animals and humans have been in co-dependent relationships ever since man learned to domesticate the former.... Read More...

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MILK FEVER

Animal SceneJuly 3, 2021

As a generalist – that is, a veterinar-ian who is not invested in any par-ticular specialization – I am familiar with the specialist-versus-generalist debate. Rather than settling it by saying it depends, the better answer is, since we need both types, ... Read More...

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COPING WITH CABIN FEVER

Animal SceneJune 23, 2021

The past year has forced us all to stay home to protect ourselves and others from COVID-19. While many have found comfort in newfound hobbies or immersed themselves further in work over the quarantine, ... Read More...

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Royalty and Loyalty

Animal SceneJune 22, 2021

According to The Kennel Club UK, the history of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels dates as far back as the 16th century when they descended from toy spaniels. However,... Read More...

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COOKING FOR DOGS 101

Animal SceneMay 27, 2021

Growing up in a family of restauranteurs, I sure did learn my way around the kitchen at a young age.... Read More...

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Caring for senior animals

Roxanne LibatiqueJanuary 8, 2020

Most people think that taking care of companion animals gets easier once they’re out of the “puppy stage,” but the truth is, taking care of them is almost the ... Read More...

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