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Can dogs be gay?
If you suspect your dog is “gay,” rest assured that some homosexual behaviors like humping or cuddling up to other dogs of the same sex are nothing out of the ordinary.
Can dogs be gay? The surprising truth
Men With These 2 Pets Are Most Likely to Cheat
Infidelity can indelibly alter your relationship, turning what was once a happy coupling into one full of anger and resentment. While certain things can tip you off to a cheating partner—one too many late nights "at the office" or a phone they guard for dear life, to name a few—there's one factor you likely haven't considered factoring into your partner's faithfulness: their pets.
Men With These 2 Pets Are Most Likely to Cheat
Chicago-based record label CEO is fired after he and his wife are accused of setting up hidden cameras
Woman caught breastfeeding her hairless cat
Camels kicked out of beauty pageant for using Botox
Arizona man froze nearly 200 animals in garage freezer
It is illegal to have these seven animals as pets
Your Pet’s Waste May Be Trashing the Environment
Dog and cat waste may seem harmless, but the reality is that your pet’s poop can be very problematic for ecosystems where it accumulates. Think of an ecosystem as a closed box. Within that closed box is everything that makes up an ecosystem: the dirt, the bugs, the animals, the plants, the microbes, and all the different chemicals necessary for the functioning of each of the organisms that call this “box” home. Some organisms prefer some chemicals in abundance; others do not. As such, a homeostasis of sorts develops over time that eventually balances the populations of each organism in the box.
Your Pet’s Waste May Be Trashing the Environment
The Great Veterinary Shortage
Cops hunt masked gunman who has fatally shot four horses at close range
Thief tries to SNATCH $6,000 French bulldog from its owner
Tiny pet turtles cited as cause for salmonella outbreak
Cats Are An Alien Invasive Species
‘They’re everywhere’
Rattlesnakes are thriving here, according to a recent joint Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and University of Michigan study, which reveals that the seven species of rattlesnakes found in California are among the fastest growing animal population in state.
‘They’re everywhere’
States with the most gun violence share one trait
Sheep sentenced to 3 years in prison for killing a woman
Fish off the coast of Florida are testing positive for ANTIDEPRESSANTS
Nine-year-old wakes up from coma after being brutally attacked by a cougar
Sloth bear kills and eats couple
Child Stabbed In The Chest By A Catfish
San Diego Humane Society to Quarantine Animals
Bear pops beach ball, leading to an ‘attack’
465 people have gotten sick after interacting with pet poultry
13 Red Flags In A Relationship You Shouldn't Ignore
8. Gaslighting
Gaslighting is a type of manipulation that's used to maintain control over another person and involves actively denying that person's reality. For the person on the receiving end, being gaslit can feel extremely disorienting and make them question their own emotions and intuition. Page notes this is a big red flag. If you're upset about something, and this person tells you "you're being dramatic" or "that never happened," not only are they not taking accountability, but they're trying to control you and the narrative of your relationship.
13 Red Flags
Woman, 24, kicks stunned boyfriend out of their apartment when hearing him swear at her beloved cat
Florida woman is charged with animal cruelty after throwing ex-boyfriend’s caged cat Stanley into a river
8 DATING RED FLAGS YOU NEED TO LOOK OUT FOR
Couple strapped to pole and beaten for hours over cheating allegations
Southern California travelers warned not to transport backyard citrus fruit
The transport of backyard oranges, lemons, grapefruits and kumquats is illegal in most of Southern California, which is under a citrus fruit and plant quarantine. That’s because movement of fruit, citrus trees and even seeds can unknowingly spread a pest that can infect healthy citrus trees with a deadly plant disease that has no cure.
“Any citrus grown in your yard should not be moved,” explained Victoria Hornbaker, director of the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division at the California Department of Food and Agriculture. “You can share them locally with neighbors.”
By locally, she means within your neighborhood. And if you do share fruit with neighbors, make sure you strip off all the leaves and wash the fruit thoroughly before moving it from your property, to remove any trace of the ACP or leaves infected with HLB.
Southern California travelers warned
Trees to Avoid Having in Your Yard
Rain is about to set off the 'tick time bomb' in California
American Will Now Deliver Your Pet To Your Home
American Airlines Cargo announced this week that it had formed a partnership with pet logistics specialists My Pet Cab. The company operates 24/7 monitored specialized vans and provides real-time text message updates to anxious owners. It will now deliver your pet out of the hold of an American Airlines flight to any one of 18 airports, and straight to your front door.
American Will Now Deliver Your Pet
Italian student, 20, was mauled to death and 'torn apart' by a pack of stray dogs as she went for a romantic picnic
Ohio man 'called 911 to say his dog had shot herself in the face
THE TRUTH ABOUT WHAT YOUR DOG'S BARK REALLY MEANS
DOES YOUR DOG BARK A LOT? Or is he one of those quiet pooches who barks only when things get really exciting? Most dogs bark at least a little.
Dog barks are not words. But although your dog will never tell you about his parents or the weather or the amazing bone he had yesterday, his barks still communicate important information.
Your dog’s barks may not be words, but he probably barks a little differently depending on what kind of thing has got him excited. If you listen closely, you may find you can tell the difference between a bark directed toward a package deliverer and one directed toward a friend at the door. The bark to a passing dog may be different than the bark at a passing car.
THE TRUTH ABOUT WHAT YOUR DOG'S BARK REALLY MEANS
Dog walking increases odds of catching COVID by 78 percent, here's why
A group of researchers in Spain have been looking at how different regular activities affect your chances of catching the coronavirus, and there is some bad news: Walking the dog increases your odds of catching COVID by 78 percent.
Dog walking increases odds of catching COVID by 78 percent, here's why
Dog owners can enjoy perks and gifts all weekend long for ‘Packed Weekend’ in New York City
Blind Golden Retriever Gets Adorable Guide Dog Puppy Buddy to Help Him Get Around and Have Fun
Tao is looking on the bright side thanks to his sunny pal.
According to Daily Mail, the 11-year-old golden retriever lost his eyesight last year to glaucoma, and eventually had both of his eyes removed because of the condition. Tao impressed everyone by quickly adjusting to life as a blind dog, learning his way around the house in just a few days, but his owner found that Tao was missing some of the playful energy he had prior to losing his eyesight.
In an effort to give Tao the best quality of life, the dog's owner, Melanie Jackson of Somerset, England, got Tao a puppy friend in hopes the little dog would help her senior pooch feel better and have more fun.
Blind Golden Retriever
Your Cat Is Making Your Kids Stupid, Says Science
For years, scientific studies have warned pregnant women about the possible effects of toxoplasmosis (a disease found in kitty litter) on their unborn child.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that toxoplasmosis can lead to serious illnesses such as blindness, hearing loss, mental disabilities, and psychosis.
Most children do not show symptoms of toxoplasmosis. If they show any symptoms, they usually include swollen lymph glands, fatigue, and muscle aches.
In teens, it can cause chorioretinitis, which is a rare symptom that consists of blurred vision and dark spots floating in front of your child's eyes.
Your Cat Is Making Your Kids Stupid, Says Science
Dog Food Recalled Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
Scientists Rediscover Rare ‘Singing’ Dogs Thought to Have Gone Extinct
A rare “singing” dog native to New Guinea was rediscovered in the wild after scientists had believed the breed had gone extinct for over 50 years.
The breed—known for its unique vocalizations similar to the song of the humpback whale—was first studied in 1897.
Researchers say that due to inbreeding in captivity and because both breeds were separated for several decades, the “singing” dog and the highland wild dog have no identical genomes. But this does not mean that they are different breeds.
"The New Guinea ‘singing’ dog that we know of today is a breed that was basically created by people," Dr. Elaine Ostrander, a distinguished investigator for the National Institutes of Health and senior author of the study, wrote.
Scientists Rediscover Rare ‘Singing’ Dogs Thought to Have Gone Extinct
Elderly Florida woman killed by dog, son seriously injured
Man knocked unconscious by falling cat while walking dog
Guess they don’t always land on their feet.
A Chinese dog owner likely prefers pooches even more now, after he was knocked out cold by a falling cat, as seen in a viral video from Aug. 14.
In the 45-second CCTV footage, which currently has more than 120,000 views on YouTube, a man named Gao can be seen going for a stroll with his golden retriever in Harbin, Heilongjiang, local media outlet the Paper reports.
Then, out of nowhere, a black and white cat drops out of the sky and hits him on the head, causing him to collapse to the sidewalk unconscious.
Man knocked unconscious by falling cat while walking dog
Quarantine the cat? Disinfect the dog? The latest advice about the coronavirus and your pets
When a Pomeranian in Hong Kong tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 last week, pets quickly became part of the coronavirus conversation. The case raised the alarming possibility that pets could become part of the transmission chain for the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, which could potentially harm both them and us. But many questions remain about this possibility and how best to respond.
Q: Can pets serve as a reservoir of the virus and pass it back to us?
A: If pets can become infected—and we don’t know if they can—then yes, they could serve as a reservoir. And in that case, we’d need to deal with them the same way we’re dealing with human cases. We’d need to figure how to treat them. Like human hospitals, vet hospitals would have to be prepared for a surge in the number of cases.
Q: Would we quarantine our pets too?
A: Yes, just like humans, some might be quarantined at a hospital. Or a shelter. Or even a doggy day care. If they had the virus but weren’t sick, you could quarantine them at home. You’d want to limit your contact with them. Perhaps keep them in a bedroom away from other people and animals. You’d want to wash your hands frequently, and perhaps wear a mask when you entered the room.
Sciencemag
11 surprising ways your dog is showing that they love you, according to veterinarians
Though they can't put their love into words, dogs have an unexpectedly large repertoire of ways to show they care.
From subtle body language to over-the-top displays of affection, your pooch is probably showering you with devotion in plenty of surprising ways.
Here are some ways dogs show they love or trust someone, according to veterinarians.
Insider