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MARTIN COUNTY − A positive rabies test result from a raccoon found at Sewall’s Point has led health officials to warn of the virus spreading among local wildlife.The Florida Department of Health issued the warning, urging “all residents and visitors” to avoid any contact with wild animals and to vaccinate all pets against the deadly virus.While it says “all contact with wildlife should be avoided,” the agency issued additional guidance to avoid anyone with raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats and coyotes.The virus is considered fatal to humans and warm-blooded animals and targets the nervous system. The only treatment for…

(Photo Credit: Lourdes Balduque | Getty Images)In the pet food industry, recalls play an important role in protecting our feline companions from potentially deadly foods. Being aware of whether your cat’s favorite food brand has announced a recall can help you make quick decisions. This includes stopping the consumption of the offending food and seeking timely veterinary attention if necessary.The truth is, prioritizing your cat’s health requires that you know how safe the food you usually feed your cat is. There has been a recent increase in pet food recalls and, unfortunately, not all recalls receive widespread media attention.Are you…

Naming a new dog can be a challenge, and some people have unique names. Located in Michigan, Canine College day care workers hear all kinds of names, and share videos featuring dogs named after places, foods and drinks, people, other animals, and more . They shared a video on Saturday, March 9th of dogs with unusual names, and some of them are quite interesting.Many of the names are cute, some regal, and some will leave you scratching your head. If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering about the story behind it all!Which name is your favorite? I thought Poggles was…

Since the dawn of the Internet, there have been dog videos. Dogs have traditionally become celebrities through social media and video sharing websites, but with the advancement of technology, so have pet owners’ camera skills. Today, a scroll through the dog side of TikTok can show you almost anything, from quick and informative tidbits from vets to feature films about a dog’s vacation. Nothing is forbidden!But since dog videos first became popular, there are certain ‘genres’ of clips that never fail to fail. Dog zooms, funny sleeping positions, and even Husky ‘talking’ are always loved, but nothing makes people laugh…

(Photo Credit: Grace Chon | Getty Images)Finding out that something is wrong with the dog food you feed your canine friend is not good news for a dog owner. Therefore, it is important to have important information to protect your dog’s health and overall well-being.An increasing number of pet food brands are issuing recalls, not only in the past few years, but as recently as 2024. While there are various reasons why a company may decide to recall their products in compliance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the main reason is usually contamination.Is Victor among the pet food…

Wilmington Animal Centrix in Wilmington, North Carolina offers a free seminar on bottle-feeding kittens. As adorable as this is, the reason behind this is because there is a huge need for more families to adopt bottle-fed kittens because it requires round-the-clock training and care.Usually lasting between the months of April and October, kitten season refers to the time when female cats tend to give birth to kittens, however, many shelters have noticed an alarming trend that contradicts this.Kitten season is now seen throughout the year.Even if you don’t live near Wilmington, chances are your local animal shelter or Humane Society…

The stars are out for Hollywood’s biggest night! No, we’re not talking about the 96th Academy Awards, which debuted on Sunday, March 10. We’re talking about the adorable animals of Meyer’s Pet Care, who recreated the movie posters of the nominated films of the Oscars this year.You can barely tell the difference between the posters — okay, maybe there’s a few main difference. But they are similar.Shared by a day care facility, the video shows that with a little effort (and some very cooperative pets) you can create some real masterpieces.Related: Cat’s Dramatic Performance During Nail Trim Seriously Deserves an…

The Kansas Pet Animal Advisory Board has held preliminary discussions on regulating pet boarding facilities to keep animals safe in them.”We’ve seen an increase in licensees and we’ve seen an increase in complaints in that category,” said Heather Lansdowne, director of communications for the Kansas Department of Agriculture. “It involves a lot of unrelated dogs getting together and that can be a potential problem.”Most stays at dog boarding facilities are uneventful, but injuries and deaths of dogs have been reported at Kansas facilities. Last year, an Olathe family lost both dogs while boarding them at a facility called Lucky Paws.”Dogs…

PALM BAY, Fla. – Neighbors are trying to make the crime-ridden “Compound” in Palm Bay safer.Over the years, FOX 35 News has reported several shootings, death investigations, and homicides in the undeveloped stretch of land. Now, neighbors are concerned about dogs being dumped on the site. They say it happens all too often, and they’re doing what they can to help.”We’re all taking action, as much as possible,” said Anthony Vitale, who joined efforts to save the abandoned dogs.Dog lovers like Vitale are taking action after Lisa Jinkins posted a plea on Facebook, asking for help on social media. He…

TACOMA, Wash. – The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is waiving adoption fees for all adult dogs this week as the shelter reaches full capacity.The shelter now cares for more than 120 dogs, including 39 dogs that are in foster homes.From March 12 to 17, adoption fees for adult dogs (ages 2-senior) are being waived to help keep shelters clean. Typically, adoption fees for these dogs range from $175 – $250.”As one of the few open-admission animal shelters in the state, we take in animals regardless of their age, breed, or behavioral and medical needs. Last week, we…