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.

US Soldier Made Friends With 3 Dogs, which saved his life

Sgt. Chris Duke who was serving 3 months in Afghanistan made friends with three stray dogs. He feed, pet, and took care for the 3 stray dogs. The dogs reminded him of home and made his time away more bearable. 

One day a suicide bomber tried to attack his base, the 3 dogs named Sasha, Target, and Rufus begin barking and biting the attacker. The suicide bomber blew himself up before he could kill 50 soldiers. Thanks to these dogs. Sasha was severely injured and had to be put down. Rufus and Target were nurse back to health and reunited with Duke in the US.

German Shepherd Looked Emotionally Defeated When He Learn His Family Gave him Up

Check out a photo of a German Shepherd dog who looked dejected and heartbroken when he realized that his family won't be taking him home. His name is Vash. Vash is a 4 year old neutered male black and tan German Shepherd dog mix.

He was left behind at a kennel at the Baldwin Park Shelter in California.

Check out more information about Vash on Baldwin Park Shelter Facebook page.

Alligator Riding Raccoon

It's a crazy world. A man hanging out with his family in Florida has chance upon a raccoon riding on the back of an alligator.

Back in March Mr Le-May a photographer captured with his camera a weasel riding on the back of the woodpecker. It seems that rodents have found different ways to travel.

Save on Pet Medicine

Pet Medicine are expensive and if our pets are sick since it's unexpected expense it can mess up the household budget. Here's how you can save money on medicine for your pets:

- Instead of buying your pets medicine directly from veterinarians which most of the time more expensive try to shop around you can also get pet medication in Target, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid etc.

- Try other treatments for minor condition like flea and tick infestation, ask your vet the best over the counter treatment for your pets.

- You can also try online pharmacy and match the prices:
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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.

MAY is Pet Cancer Awareness Month

Blue Buffalo, Petco and Petco Foundation are teaming up for the 6th annual Pet Cancer Awareness Month in May for a fund raising to increase the awareness and fight this terrible disease. Their goal is to raise $2 million. Cancer is a devastating disease for both pets and humans.

To have a fighting chance, cancer needs to be detected early so that it can be treated more effectively. The Veterinary Cancer Society has come up with 10 Early Warning Signs to detect cancer in pets:

1. Abnormal, persistent swelling
2. Sores that do not heal
3. Loss of weight
4. Loss of appetite
5. Bleeding or discharge from any body opening
6. Offensive odor
7. Difficulty eating or swallowing
8. Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina
9. Persistent lameness or stiffness
10. Difficulty breathing, urinating or defecating

If your pet is manifesting these early warning signs, you should brought your pet to your veterinarian as soon as possible for a more complete examination.

Keep your pet away from environmental toxins like lawn fertilizers and surface and rug cleaners that have warning labels relative to children and pets. Experts say that there is a link between environmental toxins and cancer.