Issue #72
Did you know…. Whiskers pick up on even subtle changes in air currents, providing your pup with information about the size, shape, and speed of things nearby. This allows your dog to better sense approaching dangers or prey — even at night.
Overfeeding? A plump dog isn't happy, and definitely isn't healthy. Almost half the dogs in America are overweight. An easy way to tell if your pup is overweight is to see if you can feel their ribs. If you can't, they are overweight. Additionally your dog should have a waistline from above. It’s very common for dog owners to indulge their dog with extra food and treats out of "love." But I guarantee, an overweight dog isn't happy, and definitely isn't healthy. Of course, doggie metabolic disorders are not uncommon, but the main cause of canine obesity is overfeeding.
Available until June 13th, here’s the current line up:
🐄 Green Tripe
🐷 Pork Liver
🐟 Salmon
🐔 Chicken Feet
🦆 Duck Wing
🐄 Beef Backstrap
🐮 Bull Pizzle (Super Chew)
The legendary dire wolf may not have been wolf at all. Dire wolves, which died out with mammoths and saber-toothed cats at the end of the last ice age, were long thought to be close cousins of gray wolves. Now, the first analysis of dire wolf DNA finds they instead traveled a lonely evolutionary path: They are so different from other wolves, coyotes, and dogs that they don’t belong in the genus that includes these animals. Instead, researchers argue, they need an entirely new scientific classification.
NYPD robot police dog disturbs bystanders. A social media video showing an NYPD “robot dog” at the site of a recent arrest has New Yorkers doing a double-take. The arrest in question—where Spot was spotted by bewildered New Yorkers—was related to a domestic dispute involving a firearm at a NYCHA building in Kips Bay. A law enforcement source said that the robotic dog seen in this incident was just on standby and wasn’t being utilized—but the department’s Emergency Service Unit that responded to the apartment is one of the teams that are involved in the technology test.
The dog did it: Woman blames family dog for killing of ex husband. But what about the bullet holes? Dani Green claimed pet Jazzy attacked her ex-husband Ray Green. The story falls apart when his body is found with 10 gunshot wounds. Dani had said the family dog, Jazzy, attacked Ray, bit his throat and killed him. When authorities arrived, they found Ray Green in a tool box on the property (the one place Dani would not allow them to look). It was then discovered that Green had been shot 10 times.
Zuke’s mini naturals treats recall. All flavors. Zuke’s pulled their mini naturals treats due to potential mold growth. This issue has been going on since November of 2020. The company has yet to make a public statement regarding the allegations, but has decided to voluntarily remove the products from shelves. These products were sold primarily at Pet’s Supplies Plus- but other retailers should be aware of this issue as well. Mold can be detrimental to your dog’s health. If you’re interested in learning more, here is a great article.
A statue, an ode, and now a national holiday for Turkmenistan dog breed. Turkmenistan marked a new holiday on Sunday (4/23) dedicated to its national Alabai dog breed, to which its longtime leader has already erected a gilded monument and written an ode. The new holiday took place on the same day as a festival celebrating the Akhal-Teke horse breed, which Turkmenistan also considers part of its national heritage.
Dog training school operator gets 10 years in prison for $1.5M fraud for GI Bill program. The Universal K-9 website said it was a non-profit that trains shelter dogs for law enforcement purposes and veteran support and provides dog handler training. According to the website, the business became a VA-approved school in 2013, allowing veterans to use funds from the GI Bill to pay for the training. Croft provided false information on applications to the Texas Veterans Commission — including names of instructors, certifications and training documents — to receive the GI Bill education benefit payments, the DOJ said. According to the DOJ, Croft filed 185 fraudulent claims for 132 veterans so that they could pay the $12,000 cost for the dog handling courses.
Answers pet food responds to social media stir set off by former employee Billy Hoekman. Earlier this week Hoekman posted on Instagram that he was no longer supporting the direction that Answers Pet Food was going in. Of course most of the letter is Keith Hill (CEO) stating that what Hoekman is saying is false information. You can find the full letter here, and make your own decisions about who is telling the truth.