(GREEN) With so many various choices of food, toys, and accessories available for your pets, it can sometimes be difficult to know the difference between an eco-friendly option and one that could inflict serious environmental damage. By being a green pet parent, you can feel good about reducing your environmental impact and more importantly, making healthy choices for your beloved pet. Continue reading for tips on how to keep your pet happy, healthy, and green. — Global Animal
(LIFE WITH PETS) Put down the choke chain, and bust out the doggy biscuits. A new study by the University of Pennsylvania has linked aggressive training methods used by dog guardians to canine behavioral problems. Guardians who use confrontational, punishment-based techniques received more aggressive responses from their pooches than guardians who used positive-reinforcement training methods. Punishing Fido may instill fear in your furry friend, and the number one reason for dog aggression toward humans is fear. Read on for more on this enlightening new study and the methods that may harm man’s best friend. — Global Animal
(PET CARE) Many dangers lurk outside the safety of your home for a cat, so in order to keep your pet safe consider making your cat an indoor cat. Although many cats enjoy playing and hunting outside, cats can have a purrfectly healthy and happy life living indoors. Read on for tips from the Humane Society of the United States on how to make the inside of your house as exciting as the outside for your feline friends. — Global Animal
(PETS) Losing a dog is a terrible emotional blow, whether the pet ran away to go on an adventure, or was stolen. Luckily, making your home escape-proof can also make it burglar-proof. Here are some tips on making your house secure against break-outs and break-ins. — Global Animal
(DOG HEALTH) Ready to have an active spring with your pup? While the weather will hopefully be beautiful for long walks on the beach or in the park, remember to keep your dog free of ticks. Read on to learn about the symptoms of Lyme disease and how to keep your dog healthy. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SHELTERS) Approximately eight million stray animals enter U.S. shelters ever year and about 3.7 million are euthanized. Given these startling statistics, Jusani Culture aims to help these animals by spreading awareness about adoption and partnering with small businesses for fundraising, amongst other notable efforts. In the article below, contributor Lauren Silvia sheds light on Jusani Culture’s compassionate mission. Read on to learn more about this wonderful organization and see how you can get involved. — Global Animal
(EASTER BUNNIES) Rabbits bought as Easter gifts cause problems for animal shelters across the nation. After dogs and cats, they are most often surrendered to shelters especially after this spring holiday. Bunnies can live up to ten years, need veterinary care, fresh vegetables, and toys. Many people are not aware rabbits require as much care and commitment as any other pet and will drop the bunnies off at a shelter, or worse, release them into the wild. Read on for more on this issue and how to responsibly bring a rabbit into your family. — Global Animal
(PET CARE) This week, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is opening its Behavioral Rehabilitation Center at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison, New Jersey. The two-year research project will help rehabilitate dogs that are victims of animal cruelty by helping them overcome their fears. If researchers are successful, the project could have a widespread impact on easing fear, anxiety, and shyness in abused dogs across the nation. Read on to learn more about this innovative and exciting new program. — Global Animal
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