Issue #24
Did you know… that almost 50% of dogs over the age of 10 will develop cancer and approximately 1 in 4 dogs will, at some stage in their life, develop cancer. It’s difficult to determine the exact number because not all pets obtain medical care or even a definitive diagnosis for cancer, but dogs are getting cancer at about the same rate as humans. Some breeds have a higher incidence of developing cancer at an earlier age.
Check out the Truth About Pet Cancer Mini-Series to learn more about what we can do to prevent our dogs from getting cancer. #themoreyouknow
While we can’t wait to see those hilarious dog costumes, we’d like to remind you to make sure to keep human treats (candy) from falling into the wrong paws… they may contain artificial sweeteners and other ingredients that can be toxic to your pup.
Treat them with their own box of goodies instead ? Available until Nov. 5th, this box has; Turkey Gizzard, Pork Kidney, Salmon Skin & Chunks, Chicken Feet, Lamb Trachea & Beef Backstrap - Checkout the unboxing!!
Did someone refer you? Let us know and we’ll send BOTH of you a FREE bag of treats or chews!
Alaskan sled dogs test positive for ‘prohibited substance’. After several doped-up dogs were discovered at the 2017 running of Alaska’s famed sled dog race, the Iditarod Trail Committee’s board of directors voted late last week to change its rules in an attempt to crack down on mushers trying to gain an illegal edge on the competition.
Brazil offers “dog food pellets” plan for poor children. But if kibble is “so nutritious,” then why is this a problem? The product, known as farinata from the Portuguese word for flour has been dubbed "dog food" by critics - it can be eaten as pellets or added to meals. The Mayor says it could curb hunger and cut food waste, but critics have questioned its nutritional value and prosecutors have opened an inquiry into the plans. #foodforthought
A dog has evolved to fight malaria. A recent study led by Dr. Ya-ping Zhang has found evidence that dogs developed protection against malaria in the same way that people in West Africa have. The data suggest dogs adapted to the diet in West Africa in a similar way as people, by changing the same genes involved in insulin secretion and sensitivity. And they picked up mutations that helped protect them from the intense sunlight in the tropics. Dogs can undergo similar adaptations as humans, referred to what is called convergent evolution: They've adapted to new environments by independently evolving similar traits.
Why wolves work together while wild dogs do not. A new study comparing domesticated dogs to wolves at the Wolf Science Center in Austria suggests that wild wolves work together much more coherently than dogs. Using a “loose string” test, which involves placing pairs of dogs or wolves in front of a cage with a tray of food in it. In order to slide the tray out of the cage, both animals had to pull on a rope simultaneously. After several tests and pairs of dogs and wolves, the wolves consistently succeeded at figuring out the test and working together to get the food. Have our domesticated dogs lost their pack mentality?
I think it’s time to move to Italy. Sapienza University in Rome has offered paid leave to an employee whose dog needed surgery. BUT, this was only after she filed a complaint about being charged for a “holiday” or day off. After contesting how her leave was categorized, the University agreed to give her 2 days of paid leave. If you live alone and have no one else to care for your furry family member, would you request the same?
San Diego Short Leash Social & Pack Walk. Join us every two weeks for a 2-3 mile walk with our dogs. ? A pack walk establishes calm behavior and teaches our dogs to co-exist in peace. Enjoy the outdoors, build a better dog with your dog. The next one will be Nov. 4 at Lake Miramar. Are you in So Cal? Join us! We’ve love to meet you.