Short Leash! Issue #40
Did you know… fleas and ticks vary in prevalence across the US? That means that some dogs are more at risk that others. Did you also know that over the counter flea prevention can cause seizures and other health issues?
Here’s a natural DIY spray: 1 spray bottle, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 1 cup water, 10 drops of lemon eucalyptus essential oil. Mix and spray twice a day!
FDA announces investigation into dog food. On July 12, the FDA announced the beginning of its investigation into certain ingredients that may be linked to canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. Ingredients like peas, lentils, other legume seeds or potatoes are on the list. Cases of DCM in dogs suspected of having a link to diet can be reported to the FDA’s electronic Safety Reporting Portal. For additional instructions, see “How to Report a Complaint about Pet Food.”.
Grant to help low-income pet owners afford vet care. The University of Tennessee College of Social Work Program for Pet Health Equity has received a $2.8 million grant to support the research and development of AlignCare—a just-launched 3-year nationwide project that will provide community-based financial support to selected low-income families to help their pets receive health care when they need it.
The grant was awarded by Maddie’s Fund, which funds projects to move toward a no-kill nation where every dog and cat is guaranteed a healthy home or habitat.
Did someone say cannolis? Available until August 12th, here’s the lineup of the current box: 🐖 Pork Loin, 🐄 Beef Liver, 🐟 Whole Smelt, 🐄 Beef Aorta, 🦆 Duck Wing, 🐖 Pig Ear 🐶 Super Chew this box: 🐄 Rolled cow skin 🔥Peep the unboxing!
How to make aorta cannolis: This week, we aired our first episode of Real Crafty… where we show you crafty ways to use your Real treats.
Wisconsin man suffers rare blood infection from dog saliva. Greg Manteufel suffered a rare blood infection after harmful bacteria from a dog’s saliva seeped into his bloodstream, causing sepsis, or blood poisoning from bacteria. Capnocytophaga canimorsus is a bacteria commonly found in dogs and cats. It’s present in the saliva of most healthy dogs and is usually not harmful to humans. But in rare cases, the bacteria can poison the blood and cause death. To save his life, doctors had to cut his legs from the knee down, and then his hands.
Genetic study reveals why some dogs are athletic and other dogs are feisty. New research has identified a suite of significant genetic differences between athletic, sport-hunting dogs and small feisty terriers, revealing strong selection on multiple genes that play roles in cardiovascular function, muscle development and neuronal function.
People using fake service dogs to face fines under new Hawaii law. Under Senate Bill 2461, a person can be fined anywhere from $100 to $500 for bringing an untrained animal into a private space under the pretense of a disability. The problem of fake service dogs has been a growing problem in the islands, and the presence of untrained pets posing as service animals has resulted in legitimate service dogs being attacked by untrained animals.
New Maine law requires owners of dangerous dogs to pay $100 fee. The law also requires the dogs to wear a special tag, which is included in the fee. The definition of a dangerous dog, according to the law, is: a dog or wolf hybrid that causes the death of or inflicts serious bodily injury on a person or a domesticated animal that is not trespassing on the owner’s or keeper’s premises at the time of the injury or death.
Colombian cartel has a $70k bounty on a drug sniffer dog. Sniffing out almost 10 tons of cocaine has made Sombra, which means shadow, the target of Colombia's most powerful criminal organisation, the Urabeños. The six-year-old is now working outside of the gang's sphere of influence, at Bogotá airport, and in addition to her usual handler, police are deploying her with extra officers to ensure her safety.
Dogs rush to help when owners cry, study suggests. The research, published in the journal Learning & Behavior on Tuesday, showed how dogs moved faster, on average, to open a door to reach their owners when the person made crying noises than when he or she hummed the tune "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." Findings could help pave the way for better evaluating what influences canines, especially service dogs, to help their human companions in times of need