(PET CARE) Prior to a new pup’s entrance into your home, preparation of your house, or “puppy-proofing,” should take place. Although curiosity might have killed the cat, puppies also explore and often times meddle into things that can endanger their safety and health. Follow these great tips and guidelines that will help you familiarize and prepare for potential risks your pooch will sniff out. — Global Animal
(CAT HEALTH) Have you ever marveled at your cat’s acrobatics across the kitchen? While cats appear to prance around with ease, they may actually be hiding their pain. As a result, arthritis and osteoarthritis in cats often goes under-diagnosed. Read on to learn about the future direction of cat health. — Global Animal
(PET CARE) We normally associate allergies with sneezing; however, allergies tend to result in skin problems for cats. Read on to learn about the different types of allergies and what you can do to help your cat. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) A new trend from Asia made its debut across countless spas in America and Great Britain in 2008. The unsightly process of a “fish pedicure” involves Garra Ruffa fish, also nicknamed “doctor fish,” who are starved in order for them to gnaw away at the dead skin on your feet. After 15 minutes this process is supposed to leave you with smooth baby skin, but instead some people found themselves left with a bacterial infection. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) It’s no secret that dogs can tell when something is bothering their humans. But now it’s been determined that they can tell when things are off with our bodies as well. New studies show that diseases give off odors that dog’s noses are strong enough to smell, and with a little training they can determine who is sick and who is not. Read on to see if man’s best friend will become a tool for early detection of disease. — Global Animal
(PET CARE) Many pet guardians misdiagnose a dangerous seizure as simple canine idiosyncrasy, like pacing or whining, because they don’t understand how seizures affect animals and how to spot them. When your dog can’t tell you he needs a visit to the doctor, you have to be the one who knows when things are wrong. Being diligent and educated about your pet’s health is just as important as those trips to the dog park. Ciara Black is a Global Animal contributor from the Dog Help Network, a resource for dog health related websites. Read on to learn about how seizures affect dogs, and what you can do to help. — Global Animal
(VEGAN RECIPE) In honor of yesterday’s Earth Day, I wanted to share one of my favorite recipes for this week’s Meat-Free Mondays Challenge. This is a cold “pasta.” Replacing pasta with zucchini is a good way to pack in a few more nutrients, color and flavor. Even better, the zucchini twirls on a fork just like spaghetti! — Global Animal
(CULTURE) Pledge to save a life on Earth Day. Your own! Earth day encourages us all to recognize our impact on the environment, and one of the biggest impacts one can make on this environment is to stop eating animals. Animals raised for consumption lead to the emission of enormous amounts of greenhouse gases, depletion of oxygen and wastes tons of water. Read on for startling meat-eating statistics, and why going vegetarian is not only better for the environment, but better for you. Need more encouragement? Check out our Meat-Free Monday recipes! — Global Animal
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