Pets Displaced by Louisiana Flooding Adopted, Reunited With Owners

August 30, 2016 at 09:43PM by
>br> As the people of Baton Rouge attempt to get back on their feet after the devastating flooding that cost so many residents their homes, volunteers are doing their best to care for thousands of displaced animals. Many residents had to leave their homes so quickly that their animals were left behind. There have been tearful reunions of pet owners who found their furry loved ones, while other animals who were given up by owners who lost everything have already been transported to other states and found loving new forever homes. — Read it at CNN


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Pet Scoop: Dogs Get Their Day at Water Park, Cat Lost in Cross-Country Move Rescued

August 30, 2016 at 08:15PM by
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Delighted Dogs Splash at Park

Everybody in! All summer, they watched as the kids went off to splash around at the water park. Finally, the dogs had their day at a Lakeview Park in Idaho. The pups — including many very happy Retrievers —were allowed to run and play in the spray ground on the park’s last day of the summer season, and they were caught on a video that’s guaranteed to make you smile. Ticket sales raised money for a new dog park in the area. Many local pools and water parks around the country let furry friends have some fun just before they close for the summer. — Watch it at Today

Study: Dogs Understand What You Say and How You Say It

A new study finds that different parts of a dog’s brain react to the meaning of the words you say, and to the tone you use to say them. The Hungarian researchers used MRIs to record the dogs’ brain activity. A trainer spoke common words of praise to the dogs, including “good boy,” “super” and “well done,” and then neutral words like “however” and “nevertheless.” The words were spoken in both positive and neutral tones. The positive words spoken in a positive tone prompted strong activity in the brain’s reward centers, while all the other conditions resulted in a lot less response in the reward centers. The results of the experiments were published in the journal Science. — Read it at The New York Times

Louisiana Pets Adopted, and Reunited

As the people of Baton Rouge attempt to get back on their feet after the devastating flooding that cost so many residents their homes, volunteers are doing their best to care for thousands of displaced animals. Many residents had to leave their homes so quickly that their animals were left behind. There have been tearful reunions of pet owners who found their furry loved ones, while other animals who were given up by owners who lost everything have already been transported to other states and found loving new forever homes. — Read it at CNN

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Cat Lost in Cross-Country Move

The Skelly family is relieved and grateful after their lost cat was found at a Michigan rescue center on Friday. Graham Skelly and his son Simon, 10, were traveling from Seattle to their new home in Virginia on Aug. 21, when they stopped at the center in New Buffalo. They were walking their 14-year-old cat, Milkie, on a leash, when the tabby got scared by a dog and took off into the woods. The father and son searched for Milkie for two hours before they had to leave, but thankfully, an employee of the center found and safely trapped the cat five days later. Graham Skelly returned to Michigan from Virginia to pick up Milkie on Sunday, and the senior cat could be heard meowing when a reporter interviewed him by phone. — Read it from the AP via Yahoo

Sea Lion Pup Explores With Mom

A sweet video shows a 2-month-old sea lion pup named Catalina making her debut in her outdoor exhibit at Washington’s National Zoo. The pup snuggles with her mom, Calli, and splashes in the water on the zoo’s American Trail. Calli also took the time to introduce her little one to the other members of the colony, including her dad, Jetty, and two females, Sidney and Summer. Happy splashing, Catalina! — Watch it from the National Zoo via Facebook

 



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Zac Efron Says Goodbye to His Beloved Dog

August 29, 2016 at 09:52PM by
>br> Last week, actor Zac Efron shared the sad news that his dog, Puppy, had passed away. “Through thick and thin you've always been my best friend. I'll see you at the finish line, RIP Puppy Efron,” he wrote on Instagram on Thursday, when he shared a sweet photo of himself getting a lick from his beloved dog. He also included lyrics from Chance the Rapper’s song, “Finish Line.” “Felt hog tied ever since my dog died / He lived to 84, damn, that's a long ride / I know he up there he just sit and he wait / I'll be racing up the stairs Imma get to the gate singing.” The 28-year-old announced in April 2012 that he’d adopted the Australian Shepherd the previous Christmas. He also has two other dogs, named Chappelle and Dreamer. — Read it at US Weekly




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Pet Scoop: 16-Year-Old Cat Found After 8 Years, Zac Efron’s Dog Named Puppy Dies

August 29, 2016 at 07:23PM by
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Owner Reunited With Long-Lost Cat

Smelly the cat disappeared from his Orlando, Florida, home eight long years ago, when he was 8 years old. At the time, he was one of three cats and a dog in Kathleen Critchon’s home. Since then, her other pets have passed away, and she now has three little boys — who were thrilled to meet Smelly last week after Critchon got a call saying her cat had been found. Critchon made the two-hour drive to Gainesville, where Smelly was found on a street and brought to a vet by a Good Samaritan. “If only he could tell his story. I want to know how he got to Gainesville. Did he trek there over the last eight years? Did someone pick him up and move to Gainesville with him?” Crichton asked. She hopes Smelly was taken care of, but says he’s doing well. Despite his advanced age, Smelly is just as feisty as the day he wandered off, said Critchon. — Watch it at Orlando’s WFTV

Researchers Find Great White Shark Nursery

For the first time, a team of researchers has found a great white shark nursery in the waters of the North Atlantic. “We have just been totally overwhelmed by the abundance here and the volume of sharks we're seeing,” Ocearch researcher Chris Fischer said of the area off Long Island, New York. The group was able to tag nine baby great whites. Among them were two young females, who they named Montauk (for a nearby town) and Gratitude. The tags should allow the scientists to track the sharks for about a decade. — Read it at Discovery News

Puppy Survives More Than 400 Bee Stings

A veterinarian in Arizona says a newly adopted 18-month-old puppy is lucky to be alive after being attacked by bees outside his home last week. On Aug. 20, owner Jeremy DeNoyer let his dogs, Lady and Tramp, outside into his yard. “My smallest dog, Tramp, was yelping,” DeNoyer said. “I figured he just wanted to come inside. And when I saw him, I opened up the curtains and [saw] he was just swarmed by hundreds of bees.” DeNoyer tried to rescue Tramp, but was stung 20 times himself. He called firefighters for help, and they were able to spray foam on DeNoyer’s home and the vacant home next door where the hive was located. Tramp had suffered more than 400 stings. “With as many stings as he had, he had more than enough to kill 50 percent of dogs his size,” said Dr. Cynthia Jones. Amazingly, though, Tramp responded to treatment, and on Thursday he got to go home, where he’s continuing to recover. — Read it at People Pets

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Zac Efron Says “Best Friend” Died

Last week, actor Zac Efron shared the sad news that his dog, Puppy, had passed away. “Through thick and thin you've always been my best friend. I'll see you at the finish line, RIP Puppy Efron,” he wrote on Instagram on Thursday, when he shared a sweet photo of himself getting a lick from his beloved dog. He also included lyrics from Chance the Rapper’s song, “Finish Line.” “Felt hog tied ever since my dog died / He lived to 84, damn, that's a long ride / I know he up there he just sit and he wait / I'll be racing up the stairs Imma get to the gate singing.” The 28-year-old announced in April 2012 that he’d adopted the Australian Shepherd the previous Christmas. He also has two other dogs, named Chappelle and Dreamer. — Read it at US Weekly

Rare Tree Kangaroo Emerges From Pouch

An 8-month-old, endangered male Goodfellow’s Tree kangaroo is finally out of his mom’s pouch and exploring at Australia’s Perth Zoo. The baby was named Mian for a province in Papua New Guinea, which is the species’ native home. Mian’s keepers were able to keep a careful eye on his development while he was still in mom Kaluli’s pouch because they trained her to have her pouch checked. They used a small camera to peer inside and see milestones like when his toenails developed and when his fur first grew. The information they learned is expected to be helpful in managing the species. — See photos at Zooborns



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Man Who Killed Police K9 Gets 45-Year Sentence

August 26, 2016 at 09:41PM by
>br> Kelontre Barefield, 23, who shot and killed Canton, Ohio, police K9 Jethro, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to the dog’s death and charges in an unrelated robbery case. Three-year-old Jethro was killed in January after he was shot multiple times while responding to a burglary at a grocery store. The police chief said the German Shepherd saved officers’ lives in the incident. — Read it at ABC News




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Pet Scoop: Ultramarathoner Reunited With Stray, Blind and Deaf Dog Found in Well

August 26, 2016 at 07:42PM by
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Gobi Found in China

Earlier this month, we told you the incredible story of a little stray dog who spontaneously joined in a 155-mile ultramarathon across the Gobi desert in China in June and became inseparable from runner Dion Leonard. Leonard lives in Scotland, and as soon as the race was over, he started making plans to bring Gobi home with him — but knew it would take about four months to get her through medical checks and quarantine. There was an outpouring of support from all over the world, but earlier this week, Leonard got word that Gobi had disappeared from the home of a friend she was staying with. He immediately flew to China to join a search for her but feared they’d never find her. Luckily, a local man recognized her in a park, brought her home and called Leonard. “When we got there, I walked through the door and she came running towards me and ran around my legs and jumped up on me. It was love again at immediate sight,” said Leonard. He says he now plans to stay in China with Gobi until he gets the clearance to bring her home. — Read it at the U.K.’s BBC News

Man Who Killed Police K9 Gets 45-Year Sentence

Kelontre Barefield, 23, who shot and killed Canton, Ohio, police K9 Jethro, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to the dog’s death and charges in an unrelated robbery case. Three-year-old Jethro was killed in January after he was shot multiple times while responding to a burglary at a grocery store. The police chief said the German Shepherd saved officers’ lives in the incident. — Read it at ABC News

“Sleeping Beauty” Frog Discovered in Peru

Researchers in Peru were surprised to find a little brown frog with bright red legs. They’ve spent the last two years confirming that the species, which measures less than an inch long, is new to science. It was named Pristimantis pulchridormientes, or the sleeping beauty rain frog, in reference to the mountain range where it was found in Tingo Maria National Park. Locals describe the range as looking like a sleeping woman. The description of the new species was published in the journal ZooKeys. — Read it at National Geographic 

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Firefighters Save Blind, Deaf Dog

Sam, an 11-year-old Cocker Spaniel, is lucky to be alive after tumbling into a 40-foot well near his Maryland home that was open for repairs. The blind and deaf dog’s owner dropped a ladder into the well so he was able to at least climb out of the water while Prince Fredrick Volunteer Firefighter Team rushed to the scene on Tuesday. The crew set up a rope system and lowered a firefighter into the well. He picked up the scared dog and they were both pulled to the surface. Thankfully Sam was out of the hole within 30 minutes and didn’t suffer any injuries. — Read it at People Pets

Escaped Cat Found Under Seat on Plane

As passengers on an Air Canada flight were getting ready to disembark in Vancouver this week, a couple who was traveling with two cats in carriers realized that one had escaped during the flight. One of the flight attendants walked down the aisle asking if anyone had seen a cat, and was surprised when one passenger nonchalantly said yes. The man surprised even the woman sitting next to him when he said the cat was right at his feet. The friendly cat had no problem with the flight attendant collecting him to return him to his owner. “Anyone who’s ever tried to pick up a cornered cat knows they can be a little feisty but not this one,” said passenger Kath Thompson, who snapped a photo of the runaway kitty and the flight attendant who found him. — Read it at Canada’s CTV News



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National Dog Day! Show Us Your Cute Pooches

August 26, 2016 at 04:18AM by
>br> In honor of National Dog Day, we asked our Facebook fans to send us photos of their favorite canines, and as always, they didn't disappoint. From service dogs and canine athletes to cuddle buddies and Ewok lookalikes, their submissions run the gamut of what it means to be man (or woman's) best friend.

Check them out in our gallery below, and don't forget to join in the celebration by sharing a photo of your best furry friend on our Facebook page!

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Jakka: Calyx: Shaylee, Skye & Rio: Marley: Yugo: Tonsil and Lucy: Cali:

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Wrangler Returns to "Today" to Share an Update on His Guide Dog Training

August 25, 2016 at 09:52PM by
>br> The morning show’s first puppy, Wrangler the yellow Labrador Retriever, made a guest appearance on “Today” on Wednesday. The graduate recently passed his final test with Guiding Eyes for the Blind and is now officially eligible to become a guide dog. His lucky handler will soon meet him — but first, he was on hand to meet Charlie, the adorable 8-week-old veteran service puppy in training who joined the show this week. “When I grow up, I want to be just like Wrangler!” the puppy tweeted with a sweet photo of the pair. Charlie is training with America’s VetDogs.




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Pet Scoop: Denali Pups Party for the Parks’ 100th, Seal Hops Aboard Boat to Avoid Whales

August 25, 2016 at 07:38PM by
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“Birthday” Puppies Celebrate Parks

As the National Park Service marks its 100^th birthday today, it has five adorable partygoers celebrating the milestone at Alaska’s Denali National Park. The Huskies are 1 month old and are the latest in a long line of sled dogs who serve as the only canine rangers in the park system. To remember this special anniversary, they’ve all been dubbed the “Birthday” puppies and given celebratory names: Happy, Cupcake, Piñata, Party and Hundo (in reference to 100). The park says the healthy puppies are spunky like their mom, Annie. You can watch them on Denali’s live puppy cam. — Get updates on the puppies from Denali National Park via Facebook and learn fascinating facts about Denali’s dogs

Proposal Could Ban Swimming With Dolphins

The popular tourist attraction of swimming with spinner dolphins in Hawaii would be banned under a proposal from NOAA Fisheries, which argues the interaction is depriving the nocturnal animals of the sleep they need. “We can't function as well as we could with a good night's sleep, same with dolphins. Over time, their health may be impacted. They may not nurture young as well. They may abandon their young or habitat, and they may suffer long-term population impacts," said Ann Garrett of NOAA Fisheries. The proposed rules would prohibit approaching the dolphins within 50 yards by means including swimming, snorkeling or boating within two nautical miles from shore. The waters designated by the plan include areas between the islands of Maui, Lanai and Kahoolawe, where dolphins can be found throughout the day. If the guidelines are passed, they would go into effect in 2017. — Read it at CNN

Critically Endangered Primate Spotted in Vietnam

A new group of rare primates that includes juveniles and infants is raising hopes that the Delacour’s langur might not disappear within the next decade as feared. A team of scientists discovered a group of about 40 of the primates, but that still brings the total population to less than 250. “The fact that they are breeding is brilliant news,” said Akofa Wallace, a spokeswoman for the team from Fauna and Flora International. The langurs’ habitat is threatened by mining, and they also face threats from poachers. — Read it at Discovery News

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Smart Seal Hops on Boat for Safety

A group out boating to look for whales in British Columbia, Canada, got an unexpected close encounter with a clever seal. The group was watching a pod of 12 orcas hunting, when their prey sought refuge on their 33-foot zodiac boat. “All of a sudden it popped up a little bit closer and just stared at the boat… the next thing you know, it was scrambling to get on the back of the boat,” said Kirk Fraser, who had taken his visiting parents out on Powell River, told Canada’s Global News. The seal fell off the boat three times before managing to hang on long enough to outwit the killer whales, who kept circling the boat and making those on board nervous. But the whales never touched the boat itself in the 45-minute ordeal. Fraser caught several videos of the incident and posted them on YouTube, where they’ve gone viral. — Watch it at People Pets

“Today’s” Puppy Meets His Predecessor

The morning show’s first puppy, Wrangler the yellow Labrador Retriever, made a guest appearance on “Today” on Wednesday. The graduate recently passed his final test with Guiding Eyes for the Blind and is now officially eligible to become a guide dog. His lucky handler will soon meet him — but first, he was on hand to meet Charlie, the adorable 8-week-old veteran service puppy in training who joined the show this week. “When I grow up, I want to be just like Wrangler!” the puppy tweeted with a sweet photo of the pair. Charlie is training with America’s VetDogs. — Watch it at Today



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Viral Photo: Cat Holds Owners' Hands on Final Trip to the Vet

August 24, 2016 at 10:08PM by
>br> A heartbreaking final image of a beloved cat has gone viral after it was shared on Reddit by user abherna3. “He held our hands on his last trip to the vet. Little Andrew was much stronger than his mom and I,” abherna3 wrote in the caption that showed the 15-½-year-old cat with his paw in between the hands of his owners. There was an outpouring of sympathy for Little Andrew’s owners from animal lovers who were touched by the photo. — Read more at Today



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Pet Scoop: Dog Re-Elected Minnesota Town Mayor, Officer Saves Dog From Burning Car

August 24, 2016 at 06:53PM by
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Dog Wins Near-Unanimous Vote

For this candidate, likeability and trustworthiness are no problem. Duke, a handsome 9-year-old Great Pyrenees, was handily elected to a third term as mayor of Cormorant, Minnesota, last weekend. He only lost one vote — and that was to his girlfriend, Lassie. The election takes place at the village’s annual festival, Cormorant Daze. Duke’s followers in the village, which has a population of just over 1,000 humans, are clearly loyal. “I don’t know who would run against him, because he’s done such great things for the community,” said resident Karen Nelson, reported the New York Post. — Watch it at St. Louis’ Fox 2 Now

Maine Puffin Chicks Die at Record Rates

Machias Seal Island in the Gulf of Maine, which is the residence of a colony of 6,000 puffins, is seeing the worst die-off of chicks that’s been recorded. The dismal news is being blamed on a decreased supply of fish in the waters where the parents forage for food for their chicks. Normally, about 60 percent of the island’s puffin nests produce healthy chicks, but this year that number is only 12 percent. The decline in the fish supply could be due to warming waters, scientists said. — Read it at Discovery News

Study: Hereditary Disorders in Dogs Are More Common Than Thought

A new study from Finland’s University of Helsinki finds that genetic disorders in dogs are more widespread than scientists had believed. In tests of 7,000 dogs from 230 breeds for 100 different genetic disorders, the team found that one in six of the dogs had at least one of the predisposing genetic variants in their genome. “The challenge is to harness that potential for practical use in improved veterinary disease diagnostics, sustainable breeding selections, personalized pet care, and canine genetics research,” said lead author Dr. Jonas Donner. The study was published in the journal PLOS ONE. — Read it at Nature World News

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Officer Pulls Dog From Car Blaze

A law enforcement officer in Indiana didn’t hesitate to rush to the rescue of a dog trapped inside a burning car this week. Two men standing nearby the scene of the fire told Lake County Sheriff Deputy Chief Dan Murchek that a dog who belonged to one of them might still be in the vehicle and they couldn’t get to her. “I ran up to the car,” Murchek said. “I looked in the backseat and I could see the dog. It was in the backseat on the floor obviously scared.” On his second attempt, Murchek was able to battle the heat and smoke and pull Bella out safely to reunite her with her owner. “I was at the right place at the right time,” Murchek said. — Read it at CBS Chicago

Bittersweet Cat Photo Goes Viral

A heartbreaking final image of a beloved cat has gone viral after it was shared on Reddit by user abherna3. “He held our hands on his last trip to the vet. Little Andrew was much stronger than his mom and I,” abherna3 wrote in the caption that showed the 15-½-year-old cat with his paw in between the hands of his owners. There was an outpouring of sympathy for Little Andrew’s owners from animal lovers who were touched by the photo. — See photo at Today






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Puppy Survives Swallowing Steak Knife

August 23, 2016 at 09:43PM by
>br> Veterinarians in Sydney, Australia, were stunned to spot an entire steak knife in an X-ray of a 6-month-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy. “I've never seen anything like it,” said the Animal Referral Hospital’s Dr. Jody Braddock, who led a team of technicians in inching the serrated knife back up Lexi's esophagus. “We knew that Lexi's best chance for survival would be to remove the knife as soon as possible before it could cause more damage.” The puppy spent three days in intensive care before it was safe to send her home. Amazingly, the puppy who was “within millimeters of death,” survived and is resting at home with her relieved owner. — Read it at UPI




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Pet Scoop: Service Puppy Debuts on “Today” Show, Knighted Penguin Gets Promoted

August 23, 2016 at 07:28PM by
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Black Lab Puppy Greets Fans

There’s an adorable new face on NBC’s “Today.” On Monday, the anchors introduced viewers to their second “puppy with a purpose” — an 8-week-old black Labrador Retriever who is being trained by America’s VetDogs to become a service dog for a veteran. The pup’s instructor, Olivia Poff, will teach him basics like learning to heel, stay, come, push and retrieve objects, and eventually, brace when a person needs help standing up or sitting down. The puppy follows in the steps of a yellow Lab named Wrangler, who stole hearts while he appeared on the morning show until he was ready to move on to his formal guide dog training with Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Viewers got to vote on the new puppy's name, and their choice was revealed on the show Tuesday. He'll be called Charlie. — Read it at Today and follow him on Twitter

Puppy Survives Swallowing Steak Knife

Veterinarians in Sydney, Australia, were stunned to spot an entire steak knife in an X-ray of a 6-month-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy. “I've never seen anything like it,” said the Animal Referral Hospital’s Dr. Jody Braddock, who led a team of technicians in inching the serrated knife back up Lexi's esophagus. “We knew that Lexi's best chance for survival would be to remove the knife as soon as possible before it could cause more damage.” The puppy spent three days in intensive care before it was safe to send her home. Amazingly, the puppy who was “within millimeters of death,” survived and is resting at home with her relieved owner. — Read it at UPI

Study: Chimps Choose Cooperation Over Competition

Researchers at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center in Georgia have found that chimpanzees choose to cooperate five times more frequently than they choose to compete, challenging the notion that cooperation is unique to humans. The apes were given thousands of opportunities to pull cooperatively at an apparatus filled with rewards. Either two or three chimps were needed to get the rewards, and while there was plenty of opportunity for competition or aggression, the researchers found that they overwhelmingly chose to work together. The study was published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. — Read it at Phys.org

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Penguin Inspects His Troops

Sir Nils Olav, already a knight, was promoted to brigadier during a ceremony at the Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland attended by 50 members of the King of Norway’s Guard. The famed penguin proudly strutted along inspecting the soldiers as he was given his prestigious new title. The first Nils Olav was adopted by the unit in 1972, and the current penguin is the third to fulfill the role. He’s visited by the troops every few years and has been promoted through the ranks and held many titles over the years, reported the Independent. “At the tattoo we, of course, have many inspecting officers but this is by far my favourite. Congratulations, Brigadier Olav,” said Brigadier David Allfrey, producer and chief executive of the tattoo. — Read it at the U.K.’s Telegraph

Mailman Shares Sweet Bond With Pooch

Pippa has a special friend in Martin Studer, the postal carrier who delivers the mail to her home in Brisbane, Australia. Studer often shares photos of the dogs he meets along his route on Facebook, and the Golden Retriever is one of his favorites. Sometimes, though, there’s no mail for Pippa to retrieve. Not wanting to disappoint her, Studer came up with a solution. He scrawled on a parcel delivery notice “Mail for Pippa,” and gave it to the happy dog. Studer has a reputation as a dog lover, and has been known to dress like Santa Claus and pass out dog treats for the holidays. — See photos at Buzzfeed



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Hero Dog Dies Shielding Baby From House Fire

August 22, 2016 at 09:58PM by
>br> A dog named Polo lost his own life protecting his owner’s 8-month-old baby from a fire that quickly consumed their Baltimore townhouse last week. Erika Poremski said she’d stepped outside to get something from her car, and when she turned around, she saw flames coming from the house. She tried desperately to get back inside and get to Viviana and Polo, but couldn’t get back in. Poremski believes the 6-year-old dog could have run down the stairs and outside to safety, but instead, firefighters found him covering the baby with his body. Viviana only suffered burns on her arm and side thanks to Polo. Sadly, it was too late for Polo, but Viviana is in serious condition and recovering. “He was everything to me along with my daughter,” Poremski said. — Read it at CBS News



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Pet Scoop: Dog Missing a Week Found Trapped in Pipe, National Zoo Panda Turns 1

August 22, 2016 at 07:26PM by
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Dog Survives in 12-Inch Pipe

Edgar is a little banged up, but he’s back home and resting after being freed from a narrow drainage pipe in his Ohio neighborhood. Sean Ryan was working in his garage earlier this month when his two newly adopted dogs, Edgar and Oscar, took off after a squirrel. Sean and his wife, Juli, searched all night, but to no avail. In the morning, Oscar returned, but without Edgar. They continued searching for Edgar, never expecting to find him where they did. Sean was out on a walk seven days later when he thought he heard something that sounded like Edgar. The whining got louder as Sean got closer to the pipe, and he took a peek inside. “He saw me and that's when he sounded the alarm, he started wailing and crying and then barking like, ‘Oh my gosh you're here,’” said Sean. The fire department came to the 4-year-old Retriever’s rescue, carefully cutting the pipe open to get him out. The Ryans took Edgar for veterinary treatment, and he’s now recovering at home with Oscar. — Watch it at Cincinnati’s WKRC

Hero Dog Dies Shielding Baby From Fire

A dog named Polo lost his own life protecting his owner’s 8-month-old baby from a fire that quickly consumed their Baltimore townhouse last week. Erika Poremski said she’d stepped outside to get something from her car, and when she turned around, she saw flames coming from the house. She tried desperately to get back inside and get to Viviana and Polo, but couldn’t get back in. Poremski believes the 6-year-old dog could have run down the stairs and outside to safety, but instead, firefighters found him covering the baby with his body. Viviana only suffered burns on her arm and side thanks to Polo. Sadly, it was too late for Polo, but Viviana is in serious condition and recovering. “He was everything to me along with my daughter,” Poremski said. — Read it at CBS News

Study: Turtles, Birds See Shades of Red Humans Can’t

A new study finds that a “red gene” in some birds and turtles that originated in dinosaurs gives them special color vision that allows them to see in shades of red that humans can’t detect. For example, two birds that look the same to us appear differently to birds with the CYP2J19 gene. Scientists think birds and turtles are the only land animals that still have the red gene. The study was published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B. — Read it at The New York Times

Image: National Zoo panda birthdays

Zoo’s Pandas Celebrate Birthdays

The giant panda family at Washington’s National Zoo had one big birthday party on Saturday. Bei Bei celebrated his first birthday, his big sister Bao Bao marked her third, and their dad, Tian Tian, turned 19. All of their birthdays fall within the same week. But it was mom Mei Xiang who indulged in Bei Bei’s first birthday cake, packed with frozen juice, fruit and sweet potatoes, while the birthday boy himself stayed inside, away from the large crowd. — See photos from the National Zoo via Flickr

Visitors Witness Gorilla Birth

Visitors at BIOPARC Valencia in Spain got a rare treat on Thursday, when they got to see gorilla Nalani calmly deliver her first baby and gently clean her newborn. The zoo says the new mom had clearly learned from witnessing other births in her troop, and did all the right things with her infant. Gorillas are endangered in the wild due to poaching, human disturbance and other factors. — See photos at Zooborns



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John Stamos Posts Touching Tribute to His Beloved Dog

August 19, 2016 at 09:28PM by
>br> “Fuller House” actor John Stamos shared a photo of his beloved German Shepherd, Linka, on Instagram on Wednesday, along with the sad news that she’d recently passed away. “She was always there, especially in the dark times. Never judging. By my side. Only loyal. #rip Linka,” he wrote. Stamos often posted photos of Linka and his other dog, Frieda, by the pool with him, although he once joked to Us Weekly that he tries to protect Linka’s privacy. “I have a dog that I love a lot but I don’t talk about her publicly. She’s very sensitive when it comes to press,” he said. — Read it at Today

 



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Pet Scoop: Stunning Endangered Zebra Filly Makes Debut, John Stamos Mourns His Dog

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Rare Zebra Born in Toronto

An endangered Grevy’s zebra filly who was born at the Toronto Zoo to mom Tori on July 26 and made her public debut on Thursday. Her keepers report she started to walk 10 minutes after her birth, fulfilling an important milestone, and she’s “already starting to develop her own strong and confident personality.” The zebra species is primarily found in Kenya and Ethiopia, and the threats they face in the wild include loss of grazing habitat, hunting and disease. She joins a 2-year-old sister, Leia, at the zoo — and at least one of the zoo’s Facebook fans suggested naming the new little one Rey, for a Star Wars theme. — See photos from the Toronto Zoo via Facebook

Atlanta Panda’s Pregnancy Confirmed

There’s exciting news for another endangered species, too! On Tuesday, Zoo Atlanta confirmed with an ultrasound that its panda Lun Lun is expecting a cub. The panda was artificially inseminated in March. The image, along with Lun Lun’s hormone levels and her behavior, suggest a birth could take place within three weeks — so the zoo will go on panda watch Monday, monitoring the panda mom around the clock. Still, officials are cautiously optimistic, as the possibility that the pregnancy could fail remains. This would be the 6^th cub for the experienced 18-year-old mom and her partner, Yang Yang, who’s also 18. Their most recent offspring are the only surviving giant panda twins born in the U.S., 3-year-olds Mei Lun and Mei Huan. — Read it from Zoo Atlanta  

Study: Birds Know How to Reel in Food With String

Several animals have passed a test to see if they could figure out how to pull a piece of twine to get to a treat. Kangaroos, dogs, lemurs and gorillas are among the species that have pulled the twine and passed a variation of the test — and now a new study shows the bullfinch and the Carib grackle of Barbados were also able to successfully perform the task. The task was especially challenging for birds, who had to clutch the string with their beaks and then hold the slack with a foot while they went back for another pull with their beaks. The study was published in the journal PLOS ONE. — Read it at National Geographic

Image: Stamos and Linka

John Stamos Posts Tribute to Dog

“Fuller House” actor John Stamos shared a photo of his beloved German Shepherd, Linka, on Instagram on Wednesday, along with the sad news that she’d recently passed away. “She was always there, especially in the dark times. Never judging. By my side. Only loyal. #rip Linka,” he wrote. Stamos often posted photos of Linka and his other dog, Frieda, by the pool with him, although he once joked to Us Weekly that he tries to protect Linka’s privacy. “I have a dog that I love a lot but I don’t talk about her publicly. She’s very sensitive when it comes to press,” he said. — Read it at Today

Raccoons in State Capitol Caught on Video

Surveillance footage captured two masked bandits sneaking down a hallway in the Oklahoma Capitol building after rummaging through a senator’s office and splashing around in a bathroom. The destructive intruders were a pair of raccoons. A cleaning crew caught them red-handed and trapped them in a bathroom until animal control officers could come and collect them on Wednesday night. “They didn't have any ID on them, no known address,” joked Oklahoma Highway Patrol Capt. John Paul. The sneaky critters were taken to a local wildlife sanctuary. — Watch it at Oklahoma City’s KOCO

 



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Animals in Flooded Louisiana Need Your Help

August 18, 2016 at 10:12PM by
>br> Horses, dogs and other animals displaced by the unprecedented flooding in Baton Rouge have filled the stalls and rodeo area at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center, where thousands of people are being sheltered. The animals are desperately in need of supplies, said volunteer Jodie Summers. "We had to quit (after) 24 hours yesterday on rescues because our own area is starting to flood. We are running out of stalls. We are running out of hay. We are running out of feed," she said. They’re most in need of buckets and hay for the horses, she said. — Find out how to help at NOLA.com




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Pet Scoop: Officer May Adopt Dog He Rescued From Canal, Puppies Saved From Tight Spot

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Hero Wants to Give Pup a Home

A police officer who helped save a struggling Australian Shepherd mix from a canal in Phoenix would love to give her a forever home. When the officer spotted the pup on Saturday, she was in search of water. But she got herself into danger when she leaned over the steep edge of a flowing canal to try to take a drink. The officer saw her tumble in and get swept up in the strong current, and called animal rescuers from the Arizona Humane Society for help. After several unsuccessful attempts to catch her as she treaded water for an hour, she passed out from exhaustion, the AHS said. Thankfully, one of the rescuers managed to grab ahold of her right before she slipped under the water and got her to the AHS’ animal hospital for help. She was malnourished and suffering from wounds she got while trying to climb out of the canal, but she’s been making an amazing recovery. “Poor thing has been through so much but she’s pure sweetness,” said Ashleigh Goebel of the AHS. The officer who initially found the pup plans to adopt her if an owner doesn’t come forward. — Read it at People Pets

Animals in Flooded Louisiana Need Help

Horses, dogs and other animals displaced by the unprecedented flooding in Baton Rouge have filled the stalls and rodeo area at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center, where thousands of people are being sheltered. The animals are desperately in need of supplies, said volunteer Jodie Summers. "We had to quit (after) 24 hours yesterday on rescues because our own area is starting to flood. We are running out of stalls. We are running out of hay. We are running out of feed," she said. They’re most in need of buckets and hay for the horses, she said. — Find out how to help at NOLA.com

New State Law Gives Research Animals Second Chance

A law passed Tuesday in New York ensures dogs and cats subjected to testing in research labs at least be put up for adoption when testing is complete, instead of being euthanized. “This is a humane law that, for these animals, provides the opportunity for a new lease on life,” said Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “Dogs and cats are like members of the family for many New Yorkers and this action will allow for more four-legged friends to be adopted into a caring home.” The measure was backed by the Beagle Freedom Project, which is dedicated to helping research animals. — Read it at the Huffington Post

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Firefighters Rescue Pups From Hole

Oklahoma City firefighters came to the aid of six adorable puppies who somehow became trapped in a 5-foot deep hole underneath a home. The rescuers lined up to pass the puppies up to safety from inside the tight space, which was beginning to fill with water. “All 6 puppies waited patiently for their turn to be rescued,” the fire department wrote in a Facebook post where they shared a video of the rescue. “Cute lil rascals, aren't they!” The puppies weren’t injured and were happily reunited with their family. — Read it at UPI

Kitten Survives 80-Mile Trip in Car Engine

A little orange kitten made it through not one but two trips in the engine of a minivan on Sunday. Kelly Hawthorne said she was driving from Clinton, Missouri, to Shawnee, Kansas, when she heard kitten noises and popped the hood. A kitten quickly ran out. But later, when her family went out to eat, they heard meows again. The family was shocked that the kitten came back, and survived a second trip. The family is now taking care of the stray kitten. — Read it at Kansas City’s Fox4KC



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Googly-Eyed Stubby Squid Caught on Video

August 17, 2016 at 09:37PM by
>br> The research team aboard the EV Nautilus captured a squid who looked like a little rubber toy at 2,950-foot depths off the coast of California. Even the scientists who watched it live clearly got a kick out of the appearance of the purple squid, and footage of it posted on YouTube has gone viral. The species, which is related to the cuttlefish, spends it life on the seafloor, and its eyes poke out to allow them to find prey like shrimp and small fish. The stubby squid is found in the Northern Pacific from Japan to Southern California.




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Can You Tell These Cat Breeds Apart?

Do you know the difference between a British Shorthair and a Chartreux? How about a Siamese and an Oriental Shorthair?

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Pet Scoop: Heroes Rescue 10 Goats From Fire, Twin Panda Cub Surprises Keepers

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Cute Goats Saved From Wildfire

The Henderson family had only about 10 minutes to flee their northern California home after they spotted smoke and ashes from a 4,000-acre wildfire rising from behind a neighbor’s house. They piled into the car with their three young girls and six of their goats, but had to leave about 10 goats behind because the scared animals were hiding and running away.  “We got the pens open so the goats could at least run, and then we had to get in the car and drive away,” said Mary Henderson. Thankfully, there were heroes nearby who saw the goats. Firefighters and even a freelance photographer who was documenting the blaze, Noah Berger, jumped into action. They managed to carry the little goats out of harm’s way. The Hendersons later saw a news story about the goats’ rescue, and they’ve located about five of them. They’re asking for help with finding the others who were pulled from the fire. — Read it at SFGate.com

Study: Many Dogs Prefer Praise Over Food

As much as your dog loves food, he might love praise from you even more. A new study that used brain imaging data and behavioral experiments found that of the 13 dogs who participated, most preferred praise from their owners over food, or they liked both praised and food equally. “Only two of the dogs were real chowhounds, showing a strong preference for the food,” said lead author Gregory Berns, a neuroscientist at Emory University. The study was published in the journal Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience. — Read it at the Phys.org

Larger Flocks of Birds Fly Faster, Study Finds

The more, the merrier. New research finds that the bigger a bird flock becomes, the faster the birds in it will fly. “I was surprised that it is such an important factor. It has usually been neglected in studies of bird flight,” said study co-author Anders Hedenström. They theorize that large flocks tend to include larger-sized birds, who move faster than smaller birds. Their findings were published in the journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. — Read it at Discovery News

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Panda Keepers Find Second Cub

The Schönbrunn Zoo in Austria announced on Aug. 7 that its giant panda, Yang Yang, had given birth to a cub. But they started to wonder if she’d really had twins after hearing what sounded like the squeaks of not one but two tiny cubs coming from the nest box. Five days later, their suspicions were confirmed when they saw a second cub cuddling with Yang Yang on camera. The mom had conceived and given birth naturally, and the keepers hadn’t entered her den. Although pandas who give birth to twins in the wild tend to rear only the stronger of the two, both newborns appear to be doing very well so far, the zoo said. “Both pups have little fat bellies and mother panda Yang Yang is very relaxed,” zoologist Eveline Dungl said. “The little ones can be rarely seen on the pictures because Yang Yang warms them between her large paws most of the time.” — Read it at ABC News

Googly-Eyed Stubby Squid Caught Video

The research team aboard the EV Nautilus captured a squid who looked like a little rubber toy at 2,950-foot depths off the coast of California. Even the scientists who watched it live clearly got a kick out of the appearance of the purple squid, and footage of it posted on YouTube has gone viral. The species, which is related to the cuttlefish, spends it life on the seafloor, and its eyes poke out to allow them to find prey like shrimp and small fish. The stubby squid is found in the Northern Pacific from Japan to Southern California. — Watch it at YouTube



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Pet Scoop: St. Bernard Pulled From 30-Foot Well, Cute Zebra Foal Born in Australia

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Complex Rescue for Dog in Well

A team of firefighters and rescuers in Maryland came to the rescue of a Saint Bernard named Mabel on Monday after she fell to the bottom of a 30-foot dry well in her yard. Daniel Lemmon, a firefighter with the Harford County Technical Rescue Team, rappelled down into the narrow space to get to Mabel in a complicated rescue. He harnessed her and the team lifted her out using a pulley system. “She was an excellent patient. And I’m serious, because the dog cooperated 100 percent. She was so cooperative the whole time, no issues at all, didn’t snap at me, didn’t bark,” Lemmon said. “If there’s someone who’s the star of this, it’s really the dog.” Mabel seemed to be just fine when she was set back on the ground. She even took off running in circles, the rescue team said. A trip to the vet confirmed that she hadn’t been injured in her ordeal. “They couldn't find a sore spot on her, but they did recommend buying her a cape because she's obviously a super dog,” owner Leslie Ruhno said in a Facebook comment thanking the rescuers. — Read it at ABC News

Magpies and Crows Compete for Cheetos in Study

When she wanted to investigate how smaller magpies and larger crows compete for food, behavioral ecologist Rhea Esposito used bright orange Cheetos so she could see what was happening from her car, which was parked 20 feet away. In what she dubbed the Cheetos Challenge, the birds had to use a tool (a string) to pull the snack out of a hollow log. She found that the daring magpies were the first to explore and taste the Cheetos. The crows would repeatedly approach and retreat, but when they determined that the Cheetos were tasty, they would steal them from the magpies. Esposito presented the results of her experiment at the Ecological Society of America convention in Florida. — Read it from the AP via the San Francisco Chronicle

Elephant Found With Rare Saber-Tooth Tusks

An unusual pygmy elephant with tusks that are pointed down instead of up, like those of a prehistoric saber-tooth tiger, has been spotted in Malaysia. The elephant was found at a palm oil plantation by a team of wildlife experts. “It is very rare," said Sen Nathan of the Malaysian state of Sabah’s wildlife department. “We're not exactly sure why the tusks are like that but it could be a congenital defect or maybe because of inbreeding.” The team plans to send the elephant to a sanctuary until it can be released in a suitable area with a tracking device so they can keep tabs on it for its safety. — Read it at Discovery News via Seeker

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Bouncing Zebra Foal Born

A 2-week-old zebra at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Australia named Zina, which means free spirit in Swahili, has been enjoying a good run around her enclosure to start the day. “Zina is staying close by her mother’s side at present but does enjoy a gallop around the paddock in the morning,” said keeper Carolene Magner. She was born on July 30 and is the fifth baby for her experienced mom, Kijani. Zina is the second foal born in a month at the zoo, and they’re already about the same size. Keepers expect the pair to become playmates as they grow. — See photos at Zooborns

Squirrel Freed From Yogurt Cup

Emergency responders in Enfield, Connecticut, came across a squirrel bouncing around and trying desperately to free itself from a yogurt container. The scene was caught on video as the rescuers attempted to hold on to the little critter with a sheet and remove the container. The officials said it was a Yoplait yogurt container, which has been a problem for other animals in the past because of the small opening it has at the top. — Watch it at the Huffington Post
 

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Warfarin

As it applies to dog, warfarin is an infrequently used medication for the treatment and avoidance of thrombosis. The main purpose behind its absence of popularity is the cost, risk of blood loss and lack of evidence supporting its benefits upon mortality. Dissimilar to most anticoagulants, it doesn’t act straightforwardly yet rather prevents the component of vitamin K1 to produce effects. Cautious checking amid treatment is vital.

Different anticoagulants, for example, heparin are all the more normally utilized for the treatment of puppies however a few signs are still questionable.

Is It Safe For Use In Dogs?

The use of this medication may prompt entanglements and reactions in a few canines. These difficulties can be extreme, even life threatening, especially when overdose sums are ingested.

Contraindications and Drug Interactions

There are numerous medication communications and contraindications connected with use of this pharmaceutical. Maybe the most genuine of which is the unapproved utilization of different medications with anticoagulant impacts, for example, headache medicine, or the organization of warfarin to pooches who are inclined to drain.

Pregnant/Nursing Dogs: Pregnant canines ought not be given this medication because of the danger of harm to posterity and compelling alert ought to be rehearsed in nursing pooches.

Rules For Safe Use

Because of the danger of risky reactions, it’s critical that your pooch is painstakingly observed amid treatment. You ought to never give the medication to your pooch without conversing with the vet. You ought to inform your vet about:

• Whatever other pharmaceuticals or supplements your pooch is taking
• Every single therapeutic condition your pooch experiences
• Elective choices of treatment

If your dog’s PT (clotting time) is above or below the target the dose may be adjusted. In the event that this time goes astray a lot from the protected zone remedial measures will be taken.

What Are The Uses?

The pharmaceutical is most regularly used to treat:

• Thrombosis

What Side Effects Should I Expect?

The drug can bring about to a great degree genuine reactions if monstrous blood misfortune (drain) happens. Proprietors ought to know about these when choosing utilizing the medication to treat their canine:

• Anemia
• Hematoma
• Nose bleed
• Bruising
• Blood in stools
• Death

Other side effects related to bleeding may occur.

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28-Pound Maine Coon Deemed Largest Cat in New York City

August 15, 2016 at 10:23PM by
>br> People from all over the country have fallen in love with Samson, a huge Maine Coon cat who lives in New York City. At 4 years old, the “gentle giant” is 4 feet long and 28 pounds. But he’s not overweight — he’s just large. "Very sweet, tender but a tough guy. He likes to wrestle and play but secretly enjoys being tender as long as nobody is watching. He is a ladies man who loves females much more than men, except for his daddy who he loves very much,” said Samson’s owner, Splurt Zillionz. — See more photos at The Dodo




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Pet Scoop: Woman and Dog Pulled From Sinking Car, Wounded Police K9 Found Safe

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Dramatic Rescue in Baton Rouge

An amazing video captures the rescue of a woman and her dog from their convertible moments before it sank into floodwaters in Baton Rouge. The footage, which was aired by local station WAFB on Saturday, shows several men in a boat pulling up to the submerged car and breaking through the fabric roof as the woman inside can be heard saying, “Oh my God, I’m drowning.” One of the men pulls the woman out just as the car goes underwater, and the panicked woman says her dog is still inside. The man who saved her dives underwater one more time, and witnesses can be heard gasping as he comes back up with the trapped dog. At least three people have died and thousands have been rescued amid historic flooding in Louisiana in recent days. — Watch it at the Huffington Post 

Five Kittens Found in a Shoebox

A Good Samaritan in northern Virginia was taking out his trash when he heard tiny meows coming from inside a shoebox that had been thrown in the dumpster. He took them in and cared for them for a couple of days while researching where to take them, and decided the best place was the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. The staff there says the kittens are healthy and are “all very friendly.” The 5-week-old “Shoebox Kittens” are getting their vaccinations and will be in foster care for a few more weeks before they’re available for adoption. — See photos from the Fairfax County Animal Shelter via Facebook

New Snake Species Found in Mexico

A new earth snake with striking orange and black bands has been found in the mountains of Puebla and Veracruz in Mexico. The burrowing reptile has seldom been encountered, and was poorly studied because of that. This is the fourth snake species the researchers who found it have discovered in the last 14 years. "Most of these snakes have notably small geographic ranges and sometimes are only found in one type of vegetation. This makes them particularly vulnerable to the destruction of their habitat. It is important to know them before it gets too late," the scientists wrote. The new snake is described in the journal ZooKeys. — Read it at Science Daily

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Injured Police Dog Recovering

K9 Kina of the Greenwood Police in Arkansas is expected to make a full recovery after being shot twice during a gunfight that killed a corporal from the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday. Kina was in her handler’s vehicle and wearing a bulletproof vest when she was shot, and she then took off. Crews used ATVs and helicopters to search for her, and she was found Friday morning in a resident’s fenced-in backyard, about two miles from the scene of the shooting. She raced to her handler, Cpl. Dennis Wisner, when he called her name. Kina is being treated at Cornerstone Veterinary Clinic, which has been overwhelmed with calls from people wanting to donate to the costs of her care. — Read it at Arkansas’ 5 News

Adorable Cat Deemed Largest in NYC

People from all over the country have fallen in love with Samson, a huge Maine Coon cat who lives in New York City. At 4 years old, the “gentle giant” is 4 feet long and 28 pounds. But he’s not overweight — he’s just large. "Very sweet, tender but a tough guy. He likes to wrestle and play but secretly enjoys being tender as long as nobody is watching. He is a ladies man who loves females much more than men, except for his daddy who he loves very much,” said Samson’s owner, Splurt Zillionz. — See photos at The Dodo



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Vetmedin

Vetmedin is a medication used for treating puppies with congestive heart failure (CHF). It has two vital capacities, firstly it opens up the veins which divert blood from and back to the heart, and also it fortifies the pulsating of the heart. This activity is known as “inodilation” and serves to not just decrease the measure of work the heart needs to do to pump blood around the body additionally permits it to work harder. There are a few inodilator solutions however Vetmedin is the main medication affirmed by the FDA for use in pooches.

How much more will it help my canine live?

It’s difficult to give definite figures as CHF advances distinctively in every pooch. Be that as it may, it ought to give your canine numerous more glad days of life than they would have had without the medication. As per the aftereffects of late trials the medication may likewise draw out the life of pooches who have heart disappointment because of mitral valve sickness.

How Safe Is It?

Since the medication is still moderately new there is very little data about the conceivable dangers and entanglements, however in exceptionally uncommon cases sudden demise has been accounted for. It’s essential to abstain from offering it to the individuals who will be adversely influenced by an expansion in cardiovascular yield. Try not to give this medication to canines with the accompanying conditions:

• Aortic stenosis
• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

It might likewise be perilous for those with asymptomatic cardiovascular infection, uncontrolled heart arrhythmias, diabetes mellitus or inborn heart imperfections and for puppies under 6 months of age.

Safety Guidelines

We suggest taking after these rules for safe treatment with pimobendan:

• Continuously address a vet before starting treatment
• Ensure your puppy is appropriate for Vetmedin (make sure they don’t have aortic stenosis and so forth.)
• Ensure your pet’s heart capacity is checked routinely

Cardiovascular capacity can be observed precisely with ECGs, circulatory strain tests and reverberate thinks about.

What Is It Used For?

Vetmedin might be helpful in delaying the life of pooches with:

• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Heart disappointment because of mitral valve illness

It ought to just be viewed as a treatment, it doesn’t cure these conditions.

Symptoms

Very little is thought about the unfriendly impacts of this medication however the accompanying have been accounted for:

Common

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Labored breathing
• Loss of coordination
• Weakness
•  Azotemia

Other

• Excess fluid around the lungs
• Loss of awareness because of low circulatory strain
• Stomach swelling
• Heart murmur
• Coughing
• Death

The effects of an overdose have not been determined.

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