Few animals have been maligned as evil as the dog. Yet down the centuries, it has been praised as man’s best friend since it was one of the first domesticated animals. It’s a paradox that refuses to die, even today. Various religions have viewed dogs differently ranging from seeing them as despicable to elevating them…
Dogs have deservedly earned their status as man’s best friend for serving us in so many ways. With a loyalty that few humans can match, dogs are selfless creatures who never ask for anything back. So, why would anyone want to kill them? Is this how we reward a friend if indeed they are man’s…
Selling animals is a time-honored activity spanning many cultures. So why is selling dogs raising controversy? It’s because some people believe in giving their dogs away for free—and expect others to do likewise if they are true bible believers. (They would also never buy a dog but receive them for free!). That’s because they believe…
You get home from work one day and your furry friend greets you at the door as usually all excited because he knows it’s time for your ritualistic evening walk. You quickly change and are soon walking down the street with him when he suddenly decides to go to the bathroom. That’s when it hits…
No pet parent wants to think or talk about the passing away of their beloved pets. The thought of losing a loyal, affectionate, forgiving, and friendly friend hits hard. Yet, at some point, dogs leave those they love either because of old age, disease, or an accident. If your doggie suffers from something that kills…
Dogs display all kinds of symptoms on their deathbeds. These include a disinterest in food, water, and play, incontinence, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and weight loss among other signs. While not all dogs hide when death is approaching, many of them unfortunately do. Rather than spending their days in their usual sleeping spots, most canines would…
Dogs have much shorter lifespans compared to humans. This is the saddest reality that pet parents have to deal with. If you’ve owned many pups before, you have probably said goodbye to a few of them already. Watching your beloved animal friend die is not fun at all. Your heart breaks into a million pieces….
You wake up one night to get a glass of water when you notice your dog lying motionless on the floor. At first, you think he is just asleep but you can’t help but wonder why your movements didn’t startle him like usual. So, you decide to move closer to find out if he is…
The time of death also referred to as post-mortem interval, refers to the amount of time that has passed since the death of an animal. In humans, the time of death is an important topic of research as it is used by medics as well as law enforcement to know what happened. Similarly, the time…
Before bringing a pet home, most people prepare adequately for the additional member of the family. They get a comfortable place for the pet to sleep, a good vet to take care of her medical needs, good food, leashes, collar IDs, you name it. Understandably, most don’t think about the death of the pet—specifically, what…