Evacuating with pets, what you need to know!

For people who's going to be evacuating please be aware that you will be separated from your pet if you evacuated from Corpus Christi to San Antonio via the city's arrangements. Evacuees who have pets with them were greeted with the option to check their pets in for free care during their stay at a local shelter. The good news is you can visit with your pet anytime you want.

Free shelter was being provided to the pets of Hurricane Harvey evacuees from affected areas throughout the state. Pet owners are having a hard time to let go of their pets, rest assured their pets will be well taken cared of since all the staff at (San Antonio’s Animal Care Services) are actually very passionate pet owners.

The animal shelter will be able to hold up to 165 dogs, plus cats, reptiles, birds and exotics, said San Antonio Animal Care Services assistant director Shannon Wade Sims.

Awareness of the plight of animals in the path of a devastating storms has greatly improved since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, when an estimated 250,000 dogs and cats were displaced or died as a result of the storm, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Many people in New Orleans also opted out of evacuating because they did not want to leave their pets behind as animals were then barred from shelters.

Legislation passed since now requires authorities to include pets to existing federal guidelines for disaster planning, said Dick Green, senior director of disaster response for group.

Many hotels and some public transport systems now relax pet restrictions during such emergencies, while officials have stressed in public messaging the importance of evacuating with animals instead of leaving them behind.

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Old Dog Seizures Possible Causes

If your old dog is suddenly experiencing seizures that never happened when they where young, it is often times a result of other conditions like the following:

1. Brain tumor - Brain tumors often develop later in a dog’s life. Both cancerous tumors (otherwise known as Neoplasia) and non-cancerous tumors can cause your dog to have a seizure, as they put pressure on the brain. If your older dog is having a seizure for the first time, it may be an indicator that a tumor is present. Other symptoms that may happen include a loss of vision and motor coordination. If your vet suspects your dog has a brain tumor, he will most likely recommend diagnostic tests like an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or CAT (computed axial topography). Anti-convulsant medications will not control seizures caused by a tumor.

2. Kidney disease - Like heart disease in humans, kidney disease in dogs is the main cause of “dying of old age” in dogs. In the advance stages of kidney disease, seizures can present themselves. Dogs that have a buildup of toxins in the blood or high levels of acidity due to kidney disease can also experience seizures.

3. Diabetes - if a dog with diabetes has a seizure, it's usually due to an insulin overdose not because the condition has been left untreated. Diabetes that is left untreated will cause stupor or coma, not seizures.

4. Cushing's Disease - While Cushing's Disease (also known as hyperadrenocorticism) is not typically a direct cause of seizures, some of the circumstances surrounding the condition can lead to seizures. In most cases, Cushing's Disease is caused by a lesion in the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. The majority of these tumors are microscopic in size, however there are cases where larger tumors (known as macroadenoma) can sometimes get big enough to put pressure on the brain and cause seizures.

What to do if your dog has a seizure

The first thing to do is to prevent your dog from injuring himself. Dogs can either experience a single convulsion (usually lasting for a minute or two, and doesn't happen again for at least 24 hours) or multiple, continuous convulsions. The latter is most serious and requires immediate veterinary attention. In the case of continuous convulsions, you should gently restrain the dog so it can't injure itself by placing a towel over it. Don't put your hand on the dog or in or near its mouth - you may get bitten. Once you've restrained the dog, get to the vet immediately.


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With more people deciding to take their pets to travel with them more airlines are adapting and some are even encouraging people to bring their pets with them to travel on a plane. However pet-friendly airlines do have rules and restrictions, some airlines offer options for pets to fly, but may restrict any number of pets, including short-nosed dog breeds or those traveling with flyers under age 18. Other airlines restrict times you can travel with a pet. For instance, American Airlines don't allow pets to fly on the airline when the forecasted temperature is above 85F at any location on the itinerary, while Alaska Airlines restricts pet travel on certain holidays.

Here are pet-friendly Airlines:

1. Jet Blue JetPaws Program - they are the to Airline in pet travel. Jet Blue charges a pet fee of $100 each way and allows one pet in a carrier per passenger. The pet is considered carry-on luggage and can not exceed 20 pounds along with the carrier.

Jet Blue's JetPaws program also include a special bag tag for you carrier and your pet can also earn 300 extra TrueBlue points on each flight segment you take together. Unlike most airlines that allow pets, Jet Blue allows you to book pets online. Or, you can call 1-800-JETBLUE (538-2583).

2. United Airlines - they allow domesticated cats, dogs, rabbits and birds (8 weeks and over) to travel accompanied in the aircraft cabin on most flights within the U.S. An in-cabin pet may be carried in addition to a carry-on bag and is subject to a $125 service charge each way.  For pets not allowed for cabin travel, they offer PetSafe, which includes plane compartments pressurized the same way as the cabin, airport-to-airport delivery for animals and features a 24-hour live animal desk and gives owners the ability to track pets. You can earn 500 MileagePlus award miles for each PetSafe shipment within the U.S. and 1,000 miles for all other shipments.

3. WestJet -  They allow domestic cats, dogs, rabbits and birds to travel in the passenger cabin for a fee of $50-59 each way, and $75-$90 if they become part of "checked baggage." The allowances for pets traveling as checked baggage are also more generous compared to other airlines. Pets that can fly as checked baggage include birds, cats, chinchillas, dogs, guinea pigs, hedgehogs and rabbits, and the airline allows 100 pounds for the pet and kennel combined. In addition, one passenger can check up to six pets, so WestJet is ideal for the multi-pet traveler. Space for pets cannot be reserved online. To add your pet to your travel plans you will need to contact them at 1-888-937-8538 (1-888-WESTJET).

4. Virgin Atlantic - the airline only allow cats and dogs on flights, and restricts short-nosed breeds. They offer Flying Paws scheme which means traveling with pets earn Flying Club miles. The fee for traveling with pets depends on the size of its travel box, and you will need to call their Shipping department before you book your tickets.

5. Alaska Airlines Fur-st Class Care - they allow small pets in the cabin for $100 each way and larger pets in the baggage hold.  All pets traveling in the cargo compartment on Alaska Airlines, (including flights operated by Horizon, SkyWest and PenAir) will be required to have a health certificate dated within 10 days of outbound travel and 30 days of return travel.

How to Get Rid of Fleas From Pets

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If you notice your pets scratch more during warm weather it may be fleas. Flease are persistent irritants for your pets. You'll notice that fleas run around your pet's tail, belly, and under arm. If your pets have flea you will notice flea poop which are dark specs the size of grains of pepper. To check to see if it actually is fleas you can place the flea dirt on a sheet of white paper and apply a drop of water. Since fleas consume blood, some of that blood is excreted and the flea dirt appears red when the drop of water is applied.

Fleas thrive in warm, humid weather so this time of the year for flea infestation. However, since many pets reside indoors, fleas also can be a year-round problem, contaminating both your home and your yard. Flea can be the source of FAD (flea allergy dermatitis). If those fleas cannot find a good blood meal in your pets they usually feed on humans. A flea infestation in and around your home may result in you getting bit, which can cause an allergic response.

Anyone who has ever dealt with a flea infestation knows they can be difficult to eliminate. Areas of the home and yard that support flea development are the pet’s bedding, furniture cushions, carpeting, area rugs, flower beds, gardens, dog houses and spaces under decks and porches.

To control and get rid of this pesky fleas, they must be removed from all sources, which includes those reside in your pets, the home and the yard. If you have more than one pet, it’s likely they all have fleas. Be sure to treat your pets simultaneously. An integrated flea control program includes good sanitation and treatment of the pet and the environment, along with follow-up treatments.

For a flea program to be successful, it must involve a thorough cleaning to remove the eggs, larvae and pupae in the pet’s environment. It also includes a complete and proper application of flea control products as prescribed by your veterinarian. Groom your pets with a flea comb dipped in soapy water to reduce the number of adult fleas.

Disturbing Trend Pet Owners Hurting Animals Just to Score Pet Prescriptions

Addicts are now using pets as tools to score prescription drugs. Some of them are even hurting their pets. CBS2’s Jessica Layton reported, a New Jersey lawmaker wants to put an end to the abuse of pet prescriptions.

New Jersey State Assemblyman Kevin Rooney (R-Wayne) said that he heard about specific cases around the country.

“A golden retriever dog sliced by its owner, taken to multiple vets to get an opiate, dogs were taught to cough in order to go in and be prescribed an opiate. It’s trending throughout the entire United States,” he said.

Right now, in New Jersey, anytime a veterinarian prescribes a medication for someone’s pet, it’s done in the animal’s name. The lawmaker is pushing for a statewide database to keep track of pet prescriptions using the owner’s name.

He said it would crack down on people who hop from vet to vet to get pills.

“It sounds like it’s escalating, and probably not long before I see a case,” Dr. Benjamin Davidson said.

Dr. Davidson, of Blue Pearl Pet Hospital in Paramus said the only downside he can see is that have to report to a centralized system could take time away from pet care.

“But I think we have to look at, we have to look at the big picture which is preventing people from hurting animals,” he said.

In New York, vets are required to make an online report within 24 hours of dispensing tramadol, a pain reliever that can be taken by both people and pets.

Assemblyman Rooney hopes to see his bill go to the full New Jersey legislature in the next few weeks.

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Ellen’s Pet Dish

It's so cool to be Ellen DeGeneres pets, they even have their own TV show. Ellen is branching out with a new show that features her pets in animated form. It's a partnership between Ellen Digital Ventures and Warner Bros.’ Blue Ribbon Content.

Ellen’s Pet Dish is a 12-week digital series created by DeGeneres, which will premiere on ellentube.com and Ellen’s Youtube Channel on March 22. The show is a cartoon version of her pets, this will give the audience a peek into what these pampered pets do when DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi are out of the house.


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In case of Divorce, Pets Will Be Treated Like Children in Alaska Courts

Divorce between husband and wife can be convoluted and it can affect the whole family and it almost always end up in a fight on who gets what house, children, TV, and pets. A lot of times pet lovers are asking, can you consider your pet to be your child? However, in law, animals are treated as property. So although pet custody battles are often passionate and ugly courts consider pets as part of the “property distribution” in a divorce.

In Alaska they have amended their divorce statutes that took effect last week, which is trending in the world of animal law. It makes Alaska the first state in the U.S. to require courts to take “into consideration the well-being of the animal” and to explicitly empower judges to assign joint custody of pets. In a blog post, the Animal Legal Defense Fund called the well-being provision “groundbreaking and unique.”

“It is significant,” said David Favre, a Michigan State University law professor who specializes in animal law. “For the first time, a state has specifically said that a companion animal has visibility in a divorce proceeding beyond that of property — that the court may award custody on the basis of what is best for the dog, not the human owners.”

Unfortunately for fish lovers, law does not include it.

GoPro-Wearing Guide Dog Shows the Struggle of a Blind Person and his guide dog

A blind British man, Amit Patel who works in London, depend on his guide dog named "Kika" to get him through his busy commute each day. He strapped a Gopro on her vest to record everything she sees throughout the day. Kika is a 3-year-old Labrador.

Mr. Patel lost his eyesight five years ago due to a disorder called keratoconus. Keratoconus is when the shape of one's cornea changes, causing limited sight, blurred vision and glare.

Patel said Kika has changed his life tremendously, Kika have been helping him navigate the sometimes tough streets on London to commute to work. He volunteers at The Royal National Institute of Blind People.

He said "99% of my journeys are absolutely fantastic. There are so many nice people out there, but it's that 1 percent that makes life difficult." There are times they encounter rude people during his commute. He said sometimes people will "budge her," "poke her or push her," and one terrible incident when other commuters told him, "'Oh, that lady just hit your dog with an umbrella.'".

Patel started a Twitter account, @Kika_GuideDog, to raise awareness of the importance of guide dogs. He even recently strapped a Go Pro camera onto Kika so people can see what it's like for a guide dog to do its tough job.

Do You Share Your Bed With Your Pets?

Pet owners consider their furry friends as a family member and some are so attached to their pets that they want to be with their friend as much as possible letting them even in the owner's bed.

According to PetMd, the largest website library of pet health information, about 80% of pet owners let their pets on their beds and around 50% sleep in their owner’s beds.

So the question is it healthy to sleep with pets?

According to Derek Damin (Kentuckiana Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in Louisville, Kentucky) pet owners who suffer from pet allergies or asthma should not sleep with their dog or cat or even allow them in the bedroom. They should also use HEPA filter and keep them out of the bedroom to give your nose a few hours a day to recover. They can also take allergy shots to build up a tolerance to the pet dander that causes allergic reactions.

If you have no allergy from pet or asthma there’s really no big issue with having a dog in the bed according to Damin, who for years shared his bed with his miniature dachshund. It’s fine as long as it doesn’t disturb your sleep. Having pets on your bed also put you in a relaxed state, that can relieve stress giving you a better sleep.

Make sure your pets are clean and healthy since they can transmit illness or zoonotic diseases. It is also advisable train the dogs first before allowing them to sleep in their owners' beds so that it doesn't cause behavioral problems. They may become aggressive if the owners let them sleep on their beds.

What will you do if your pet outlives you?

love this photo, the man treat his dog with arthritis in a lake.

As a pet owner this is one of my fears, since I consider my pet as part of my family and I worry about who will take care of my pet when I'm gone or if I'm incapable of caring for my pet.

I read on the 12news.com that you actually have options on what to do incase you outlive your pet. You can set up a trust account and assign a pet guardian. However, if you can't find someone willing to take your pet, there are other options to prevent your pet going through a public county facility or shelter. You can entrust your loving pet to "Furever Friends Rescue." They are a nonprofit organization and they have managed to adopt out over 1,500 dogs and cats and helped over 300 families.

People who are facing assisted living, nursing homes, hospice or those dealing with the death of a loved one now have an option to entrust their pets to be put up for adoption in a new loving family.




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Dog With a Brutal Head Injury Rescued

A lot of people just walk pass stray dogs ignoring their existence, some of these dogs may have injuries that needs to be taken care of. Happy is a stray dog on the video above with a deadly head injury. The poor dog was too weak to get on her all fours. She was just lying and bleeding on the ground. Luckily, she was seen and rescued by a team from Animal Aid Unlimited. She was treated and rehabilitated. 

With the treatment and tender loving care, Happy now runs around the yard with the rest of her fellow rescued dogs.

To check more about Animal Aid’s incredible work, visit their website at
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If Your Pet Press its Head to the Wall, Take Your Pet to the Vet

You may find it cute but if you see your pets pressing their head into a wall it may be a sign that your pets need an immediate medical attention. Pets that press their head into a wall may be suffering from damage to their nervous system. There can be a number of causes to why they are having nervous system failure, it can be infections or tumors.

Pets cannot speak to humans so hey cannot tell us if they are hurting or suffering from internal pain which is why owners should learn to see warning signs that can tell owners if our pet's health are in danger. The severity of your pet's condition depends on how often your pet press their head to the wall, as well as the amount of time that they spend on it.

Getting your veterinarian to check on your pet is important, since head pressing may indicate that your pet needs immediate medical care.

Dog Gives his Buddy a Hug

A 2 year old border collie has gone viral with his amazing skill of hugging his best friend Grizzly, a 2-year-old German shepherd.

The dogs are owned by Taylor Duguay, of Sudbury Ontario, Canada. The owner taught her 2-year-old border collie to give hugs to his best friend.

Lottie's latest Vine has been viewed about 35 million times.

Sugar Substitute Xylitol are Deadly to Dogs

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and are found  in "sugar-free" chewing gums, mints, other candies, and toothpaste. Veterinarians warns pet owners that Xylitol is 100x more toxic to dog than chocolate. It's perfectly safe for humans but not for dogs.

Veterinarian Crystal Decker of Rascal Animal Hospital in Dublin said Xylitol can kill your dog,

“Even a single stick of gum could potentially cause a toxicity, so any exposure at all to Xylitol we really recommend seeking immediate medical attention because even a tiny amount can cause a serious issue,” she said.

The Dog Friend is a Dolphin

A Labrador dog from Countryfile in Ireland has an extraordinary relationship with a dolphin. The dog which is owned by a local hotel has a habit of swimming with his special friend, a dolphin named Dougie. Both of the are seen swimming together and playing in the water. The dog is an excellent swimmer.

Acupuncture for your pets

Acupuncture relieves stress for aging and pets who are in pain. Needles are inserted and a low-level electrical current flow to the needles. It is the same as in human acupuncture. After the treatment pets shows less pain and they move easier.

However, pet acupuncture is not cheap the initial consultation and treatment starts at $220 and the followup treatments may cost $73 up to $100.

Acupuncture has been use in animals in China. According to the American Animal Hospital Association and American Association of Feline Practitioners (joint guidelines),  there is a solid and still growing body of evidence for the use of acupuncture for the treatment of pain in veterinary medicine to the extent that it is now an accepted treatment for pain.

Cute Dogs Waking Up their Owners for a walk

Check out "Grey" uploaded by "autoedit" on Youtube. The owner said that eventhough the cute Pitbull has a doggie door to the backyard she still wake her owners up to get some attention.



This is the adorable Lexi, a very fully, snow white, Samoyed. She's really cute and watch how she gently wake her owner up below:

Pet Clones, Stuff Toys that looks like your Pet

Do you want a stuff toy that looks like your pet? Cuddle Clones makes customized stuff toys that looks like your real pet. The company clone mostly dogs but they also clone cats, hamsters, and other pets. You can also asked them to capture the unique features of your beloved pets like his/her spots or his/her dopey looks to make it more realistic.

The Pet Clones can serve as a physical reminder of your pet that you can cuddle when they are gone. If you decided to have a toy version of your pets it will cost you from $199 upwards and you have to wait for up to 5 months for your order. That's pretty expensive.

I lost my best friend just last year, yes it's heartbreaking but I don't think a toy version of him will help. The memories that he left behind is more than enough.

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Before and After Pictures of Rescued Pets

Check out some very touching pictures of pets before and after finding a new home and a family to take care of them. You will see their faces changed within days after being adopted. The pictures are uploaded by pet owners from all over the world on Reddit, BeforeNAfterAdoption

Here is Spokey a Labrador mix, you can see the remarkable change in the dog's face and aura after just one day when he was adopted. The owner said that Spokey was very shy when he first saw the dog at the  Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals centre (SPCA) in West Virginia. But it all changed when Spokey was adopted, as you can see in the 2nd picture, Spokey looked so happy.

Here's another rescued dog! so cute!

Pets Safety In Cold Weather

You pets may have thick coat to protect them from cold but animals can still suffer hypothermia or frostbite even with those thick coats. When wind chills drop to minus-5, you will feel cold even if you are in a fur coat.

Here are some pet safety tips during Cold weather:

• During cold weather your pets should be inside the house. Similar to humans, pets are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia and should be kept inside. Their fur is not enough to keep them warm. Huskies or dogs with thick coat are more tolerant of cold weather, but still you should not leave your pets outside for long periods of time in below-freezing weather.
• If it is too cold even inside the house, give your pets a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck. They should be covered from the base of the tail to the belly.
• If your pets have to stay outside during cold weather, give him/her a solid shelter that can withstand wind and will keep your pets warm inside. It should have three enclosed sides. The floor of the pet house should be a few inches above ground to minimize heat loss into the ground. The beddings like straw or hay should also be thick and dry that is changed regularly.
• The door to the pet house should be build away from prevailing winds. Avoid space heaters and heat lamps due to fire and burn risks.
• Provide your pets with unlimited access to fresh, non-frozen water. You can use heated water bowls so that their water does not freeze, and replenish them frequently. Lack of enough fresh water can cause dehydration which can lead to kidney failure.
• Old and sick pets may suffer more from arthritis during cold months. Outdoor exposure should be limited during extreme weather.