Radiant Animals

23/08/2022

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06/08/2022

The morning after staying up WAY too late with a good book!

04/08/2022

You don't need to like it young lady, you just need to do it. Now, get moving!

12/04/2021

I'm pretty sure this is in the top five rules of pet parenting!

❤

04/03/2021

So happy to see these stoats were handled by someone with the facilities and training to help them return to their native habitat.

At less than 4 weeks old, Whisper was abandoned by her mom. Robert cared for her around the clock, but what she really needed was a friend like her. Then ano...

04/01/2021

I have always loved Hedgehogs. If I thought it was right to capture a wild animal I'd have my own as pets.

These are so cute!

Baby hedgehogs.

16/12/2020

I agree completely! To be inclusive a kitty needs to be added as well.

28/07/2020

Science has a new formula to calculate a dog's age.

In the new function, an 8-week-old dog is approximately the age of a 9-month-old baby. The average 12-year lifespan of Labrador retrievers matches the worldwide life expectancy of humans, 70 years.

http://ow.ly/3YyG50Arkl5

26/07/2020

I enjoy traiing my dogs in therapy and obedience work. To add some fun we also add a few new tricks every few months. The latest trick is dog dancing with Buttons in order to get her end of day treats.
Like all the best tricks, she started it and allows me to play along.

24/07/2020

When we share our yard with pets, gardening requires a bit more attention. Between risky plants, fertilizers and pest control products our healthy hobby might be very unhealthy for our dogs.

I have tall planter boxes & tiny dogs - avoids most problems.

http://ow.ly/mI0F50ArjLs

21/07/2020

Researchers know dogs adapt their communicative strategies to their environment & owner behavior influences communicative effort and success. The results are surprising...

Owner encouragement increased mistakes in dogs` showing accuracy.

http://ow.ly/qygE50Arg1P

19/07/2020

I frequently advise adding olive oil to dog's food. The benefits are impressive:
Tastes good, helps weight, optimizes teeth health, boosts immune system, can extend life, supports healthy brain function, provides energy & makes their coats shiny.

http://ow.ly/oBRo50Arjyg

18/07/2020

Babe, the boss cat, is highly selective about sharing her kisses. I always feel highly honored when she deigns to kiss my nose.

The dogs have far less restraint! Their enthusiasm is delightful, even when I have to plea for "no kisses".

17/07/2020

Litter box challenges are one the most frequent concerns for my clients. Multiple pet cats makes paying attention to the litter box even more important.

Unscented litter, frequent cleaning and location are the first three steps to improve behavior.

http://ow.ly/ov1t50Arho3

16/07/2020

Having favorite dog breeds is like having a favorite child. I like most dogs, and, have a life long love affair with Poodles, Yorkies and Dobermans. Those choices are most likely because I've to know several members of these breeds since childhood.

Let your child love a dog!

15/07/2020

Today is National I Love Horses Day! For me it's EVERY day!

“Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth,” is a reminder to be grateful for the gifts, opportunities or kind gestures that come our way. The phrase comes from inspecting a horse’s teeth to determine its health & value.

14/07/2020

Cats are twice as likely to survive snake bites than dogs.

Snakebite is common for pet cats & dogs worldwide & can be fatal. Primarily due to 'venom-induced consumptive coagulopathy", The animal loses its ability to clot blood & bleeds to death.

http://ow.ly/6oEp50AnsBG

13/07/2020

This is advance notice - the 15th is National Pet Fire Safety Day!

The focus is to remind pet owners on how to take steps to prevent fires and to plan the how to effectively protect their pets during unexpected emergencies effectively.

http://ow.ly/nPc150Antiw

12/07/2020

Making it past Fourth of July Fireworks is a milestone in our family. Belle, the Toy Poodle, is terrified fo them. Thunder Shirts aren't enough to keep her calm.

This year we tried Pandora, a bit louder than usual, her favorite blanket, and a solid hug on my lap. Worked!

11/07/2020

Today is All American Pet Photo Day!

We all have great photos of our belo0ved pets - on our phones. This is a great time to sign up for one of the print services, such as shutterfly, to get those photos into print so you can display them.

10/07/2020

Brilliant!

PACT (People + Animals = Companions Together) initiates and supervises the placement of pets in a suitable foster home so that deployed pet parents have peace of mind knowing they will be safe, loved and well-cared for during their absence.

http://ow.ly/pKRQ50Arhbz

09/07/2020

Does your cat follow you around the house? Wonder why?
Sometimes the cat follows in expectation of a treat. Sometimes it's making sure you are taking care of its needs.

The cat might simply be keeping their favorite person company.

http://ow.ly/Uasr50ArgAB

08/07/2020

Ready for a surprise? In the USA, in 2019 $95.7 BILLION dollars was spent on our pets! This number has consistently gone up for twenty-five years, even during the downturn in 2008-2013.

A third of that is spent on food and treats.

http://ow.ly/KqUw50ArgkX.

07/07/2020

Many of us wish our beloved dogs had "Lassie" abilities.

Science is testing to see if dogs WANT to rescue their owners & if they have the ability to rescue. The study showed dogs really care about their people.

http://ow.ly/B9hu50Ansvw

05/07/2020

CDC recommends that pet owners limit their pet’s interaction with people outside their household.

Do not put face coverings on pet, that could harm them.

There is no evidence that the virus can spread to people from the skin, fur, or hair of pets.

http://ow.ly/HCyE50AnrAk

04/07/2020

Happy Independence Day! Sometimes it seems like our country is rapidly destroying itself. Yet, when we stop and look into our hearts and our communities we are reminded that by working together we can make it through anything.

Breathe, love your pets, and help your neighbors!

03/07/2020

Today is a great time to get things ready to help your pets cope with fireworks tomorrow night. Plan on white noise, thunder shirts, safe place for them to hide, etc. Taking them for a walk before dusk can help.

One of our dogs is terrified, the other is oblivious to them.

02/07/2020

I focus on good news - sometimes we need to know about less happy news.

A lethal rabbit virus is spreading across southwestern US, killing wild rabbits on this continent for the first time & causing concern for them and the animals that prey on them.

http://ow.ly/HcnN50Ame3J

01/07/2020

Horse owners know their animals understand them. Science has formally proven it. Even more fascinating is proof that horses match facial expressions with the person's tone of voice for familiar people as well as for strangers.

http://ow.ly/2tsc50AmdzL

30/06/2020

When someone tells me, "I don't like cats." I am hard pressed to point out they simply have not met the right one - yet. There are plenty of cats I don't like either, just like people I prefer to avoid.

Cats are not all alike. Stay open to meeting the right cat for you.

24/06/2020

Cat's wheezing is an emergency when she is gasping for air and unable to breathe. If the wheezing/coughing doens't stop within one minute or it looks like your cat cannot breathe, get them to the vet.

http://ow.ly/OzhY50A0Oky

20/06/2020

Today is American Eagle Day.

The Bald Eagle was selected as our National Emblem by the Founding Fathers in the Second Continental Congress on 20 June 1782. It has served as the living symbol of all that Americans stand for: Freedom, Courage, Strength, Spirit, and Excellence.

19/06/2020

Community cats, the cats that belong to no one, and live in colonies out of sight are a hot topic for many. The data proving how best to manage these communities is often ignored.

Educate yourself! this documentary is a great way to start.

http://ow.ly/l8Ud50A0Of8

18/06/2020

As a gardener I know how well box turtles control pests. A bit of research taught me more about them. There are several species and each has variations in its specific housing and dietary needs.

Well cared for they can live for decades.

http://ow.ly/xEEv50A0OLC

17/06/2020

Years ago our cat was a therapy animal & visited nursing homes with a Hyacinth Macaw.

Pets that live in cages aren't my preference. For the right people birds can be good pets. Make sure they legally bred rather than stolen from the wild!

http://ow.ly/XO6r50A0OT3

16/06/2020

Researchers trained 10 dogs to identify citrus huanglongbing, a pathogen spread by the Asian citrus psyllid that has devastated orchard production in Florida.

Dogs are able to identify bacteria weeks or years before people could & with higher accuracy.

http://ow.ly/URKV50A0Ox0

15/06/2020

We live with intense sunshine. I know to watch out for our white toy poodle to be sure she doesn't get sunburned. Didn't know cats can get sunburned as well.

Cat's skin can also suffer from allergies, acne, fleas and stress as well as other problems.

http://ow.ly/gIEY50A0O51

14/06/2020

I enjoy seeing neighbors walking their dogs. The quarantine brought so many of them out. Had no idea there were so many different breeds close by. Was great to see Dobies, Rotts, Malinois, Doxies, Frenchies and more.

For many of us they were our sanity during quarantine.