(PET CARE) Thousands of pets are brought to groomers for baths, nail clippings, and fur trims. Rita, an English Bulldog, died last year after apparently being strangled during a grooming session at PetSmart. Read on for Rita’s unfortunate case, and the importance of choosing your groomer wisely. — Global Animal
(FACTORY FARMING) Eating completely sustainable meat doesn’t seem possible. Factory farming is undoubtedly destroying the environment, slaughtering unprecedented amounts of animals, and putting humans at risk of deadly diseases like E. coli and salmonella. However, sustainable farms have their own set of problems. Is this alternative better for the animals? Or is sustainable meat just easier to swallow? — Global Animal
(VEGAN RECIPE) Tortilla chips don’t last long in my house, but every once and while I find an open, forgotten bag in the cupboard. Chilaquiles is the perfect cure for stale tortillas chips or tortillas, and even better when fresh. Celebrate the Meat-Free Mondays Challenge with this Mexican inspired dish with black beans, or mix it up with tofu, tempeh or seitan. This is a great meal for anytime of the day, and a known hangover helper! — Global Animal
(CELEBRITY VEGANS) — Lance Armstrong has started a new diet called Engine 2, plant-based and completely organic, he claims he has never felt better. Armstrong says the diet has not only made his energy levels more consistent, but higher than they were before witha renewed mental sharpness. If this world-caliber athlete is feeling better than ever on a vegan diet than it may be worth a try! Read on for more details on Armstrong’s experience with a plant-based diet. — Global Animal
(FACTORY FARMS) Arsenic in chickens? Really? Johns Hopkins University and Arizona State University tested chicken feathers to reveal levels of arsenic, Benadryl and illegal antibiotics. Chickens are fed arsenic to make their flesh a more appetizing shade of pink and to fight infection. The illegal antibiotics found create antibiotic-resistant viruses that kill more Americans per year than AIDS, according to the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Read on about the poisons purposely given to animals raised for food. — Global Animal
(VEGAN RECIPE) Who doesn’t love a simple chocolate chip cookie? Try this sweet and easy recipe for this week’s Meat-Free Mondays Challenge. I like to use cacao powder, a superfood, for a boost of extra chocolate flavor. Or leave it out for a more traditional chocolate chip cookie. Chocolate is a good source of magnesium and is full of antioxidants. It can also increase serotonin levels which makes us happy, but chocolate lovers already know that! — Global Animal
(LIFE WITH PETS) OREGON — Former wilderness ranger Ceiridwen Terrill has trekked through the woods for pleasure and for work, and she’s always done it with her two shepherd mixes by her side. In a recent interview, Terrill talks about safety, guidelines, and supplies while hiking with four-legged friends. Although Terrill’s two shepherds have been hiking for years, she outlines the most important tips to protect yourself and your dog from anything and everything the wild offers. Read on to get all the facts from Terrill and to learn about a few hiking areas that are dog-friendly. — Global Animal
(PET CARE) Notice your pup limping or more stiff than usual? Maybe they’re sleeping more often? These could by symptoms of canine arthritis, a common occurrence in older pets. Ciara Black is a Global Animal contributor from the Dog Help Network, a resource for dog health related websites. Read on for symptoms of arthritis and remedies to help keep your pup comfortable and happy. — Global Animal
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