Fireworks are always a lot of fun for people to watch, but the loud noises from the festive events often frighten many dogs. So much, in fact, that many shelters report that they receive the highest number of lost dogs after seasonal holidays such as the Fourth of July. But this easy trick could help…
“W-sitting” is a common sitting position used by children. They sit on their bottoms with their knees bent and their legs splayed out, in a shape that looks like a “W”. Children often sit like this when they’re playing on the floor, but it turns out prolonged sitting in this position could be harmful to…
Hundreds of dogs have died from a rare parasitic disease known as Chagas and over 300,000 Americans are currently infected. In Texas alone, roughly 400 dogs have died from the disease, and that is just the number of cases that have been diagnosed or reported. What is Chagas? Chagas disease is caused by a parasite…
Holly gave birth to her first child when she was 26 years old. Like any new mother she couldn’t wait to bring her baby home and begin taking care of her baby daughter! But less than 3 weeks after giving birth, Holly was about to begin a harrowing journey. It started when she noticed a…
A public hospital employee named Julia Thompson wants people to take a few moments and add something to their iPhone that could potentially help save your life during an emergency situation. Taking to Facebook, Julia posted: “Many patients come in and we have had no way of knowing who they are or how to contact…
Our fingernails can often be an indicator of our overall health and sometimes they can alert you to a serious health problem if you know what to look out for. That’s what Julie learned when one of her nails had a light brown stripe. She had the mark for years, but when the streak grew…
A fluffy, cute looking caterpillar that’s made its way into Pennsylvania from Canada has a nasty side. Something that Bryant Martin’s 5-year-old son learned the hard way when he touched the insect, put it on his face and ended up with a nasty rash. The black and white bug is called a hickory tussock moth…
Dogs and cats are visiting their loved ones in hospital and it’s just what the doctors ordered! A hospital in Hamilton, Ontario is allowing pets to visit families when they are sick. Families can put their pets on the visitor’s list for Juravinski Hospital thanks to a program begun by Donna Jenkins. Donna’s nephew Zachary…
Claire Henderson is warning parents not to let anyone kiss their newborn babies on the mouth after her baby daughter was hospitalized with potentially fatal cold sores. Fortunately, Claire noticed the early signs of the herpes simplex virus and rushed her daughter, Brooke, to the doctors. Although cold sores are harmless for the majority adults,…
Trapped inside his own body for over a decade, Martin Pistorius’ story is an incredible one. When he was 12 years old he got sick and slowly slipped into a state where he was unable to move or communicate. His doctors thought it was a degenerative illness, and told his parents that he was unaware…
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of people in North America? There can be a number of symptoms which a person can experience months in advance of the actual heart attack. Or, sometimes the symptoms come out of the blue suddenly. In either situation it can be very important to…
Just like people, dogs need their teeth brushed regularly to maintain their overall health. If a dog’s teeth are not kept clean, he/she can develop many medical complications that can lead to disease that can be life threatening. As periodontal disease affects 85% of dogs over four years old, brushing your dog’s teeth should be…
Poppy is a seizure alert dog and helps give her owner, Shannon, warnings ahead of her epileptic seizures and helps her during the seizures as well. In the video below, you’ll get to see Poppy in action. When this video was filmed, Poppy had given Shannon a 15 minutes warning that she was about to…
Nature does not favor the weak. Sometimes an animal will produce a litter but there may be a baby that is not feeding properly because the mom has too little milk or the bigger siblings are pushing the weaker one away. Breeders and animal rescuers are sometimes are faced with a puppy or other animal…
Bethany Benson wants everyone to know about the dangers of putting their feet up on the dashboard of a car. It was something she always did and it ended up changing her life forever. She remembers nothing of the car crash in August 2010, but learned afterwards that she and her then-boyfriend hit the back…
Our feet take a lot of daily wear and tear. Whether it’s walking on concrete sidewalks for hours, walking in high-heel shoes, going for a long hike in the woods or sitting for hours in a chair, our feet get either too much or too little exercise. No wonder foot massage has existed for thousands…
An optometrist in Australia issued a warning to all parents that laser pointers are not toys after a teen did permanent damage to his vision. The 14-year-old burned the retina at the back of the eye near an area called the macular after beaming a laser pointer into his eyes. Although the boy felt no…
When Scott Hawkins suffered a stroke at just 37 years old, he and his wife, Danielle, began a heartbreaking, but ultimately, triumphant journey. The stroke stemmed from a brain aneurysm caused by an Arteriovenous Malformation that had been developing in Scott since birth and that doctors had no way of knowing would happen. Scott wasn’t…
Lexi was the Pospisil’s beloved dog but she died tragically after she ate an ornament the family had made to celebrate their baby’s first Christmas. The grieving family took to social media to warn other pet parents of the dangers of this popular holiday decoration in order to spare other families the pain they are…
Most grandmothers will tell you one of the joys of being a grandparent is being able to visit with their grand kids, but did you know it can also help lower their risks of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders? Taking care of grandkids one day a week helps keep grandmothers mentally sharp, according…
Humans and animals can suffer the same itchy fate when exposed skin makes contact with poison ivy, oak or sumac. That’s because you get exposed to urushiol, the oil from these plants that is responsible for causing the rashes and blisters. This oil is very hardy and lasts a long, long time. It may persist…
If you’ve noticed someone with a semicolon tattoo, it’s likely not meant as an homage to the punctuation mark. Rather, it has a deeper significance. A growing number of people are drawing or inking the punctuation mark onto their skin as a message of hope and to raise awareness for mental health issues. Amy Bluel…
I had braces growing up. It was sometimes hard to eat food, and it hurt when they were tightened, but I was told it would be worth it in the end. During those years, I never noticed how my teeth were changing until the day they got taken off. This time lapse video condenses the…
Drinking lemon water regularly has many benefits. In this video from GirlyTips, she outlines 10 health benefits from drinking lemon water every morning. She outlines benefits such as boosting your immune system, aiding digestion, freshening your breath and aiding in weight loss. She says you want to avoid ice cold water and use fresh lemons….
Do you take your shoes off at the front door? If not, you may be tracking in all sorts of nastiness into your house. In fact, a recent study done by the University of Arizona found an average of 421,000 different bacteria on shoes. Some of the bacteria found on the shoes included: Escherichia coli,…
Did you know that ear infections are one of the most common reasons that pet parents take their dogs to veterinarians? They not only cause your dog discomfort, but they also can can lead to permanent hearing loss if they are left untreated. That’s why checking and cleaning your dog’s ears regularly is a key part of keeping…
Finding something that will calm and relax high energy kids or comfort anxious sleepers can be a worry to both parents and caregivers. But there may just be a solution that some caregivers say has worked for years to calm people experiencing anxiety, stress, sleeping disorders, sensory processing disorders, autism, and other health issues. It’s…
Lyme disease is a growing concern for families all over North America as the tick-borne disease continues to expand into new areas. One mother, Karen McGregor, recently wrote a post about her son’s brush with Lyme disease and how she was lucky in catching it early thanks to another person posting their experience. “I am…
Shepard Dodd was 11 weeks old when he died in his infant car seat. But he didn’t die in a car accident. He died when he was left to sleep in it. It’s a risk that not many people know about, but the accident has devastated his family. Now Shepard’s parents, Ali and Derek Dodd,…
It’s not a topic or discussion that comes up in public very often. In fact, the sensitive issue is often avoided and yet it affects millions of people worldwide – sexually transmitted infections (or STIs). But three teenagers have invented a condom which changes color if it comes in contact with STIs to help people in…
“Watch out for marrow bones. Here’s another unlucky dog.” That’s the caption Wasson Memorial Veterinary Clinic wrote when sharing a photo showing a marrow bone stuck over a dog’s lower jaw. It looks pretty serious, and it’s actually something that vets see more frequently than they would like to. Firefighters in North York in Canada…
People are increasingly embracing alternative medicines and ancient healing techniques as a way to combat stress and anxiety in our daily lives. Furthermore, they are being used in conjunction with modern medicine for a more holistic approach to healing our bodies. One example of this is an ancient acupressure technique called Jin Shin Jyutsu. It’s…
Everyone in the world poops. It’s a universal biological function that’s a fact of life, although it’s not something we talk about openly. Despite the gross factor surrounding poop, there are many insights people can get into their general health by monitoring their bowel movements regularly. Being knowledgeable about your digestive process can help you…
Bloat in dogs is a serious and life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. But many dogs die from it, as it is difficult for many pet parents to recognize the signs. Recognizing the symptoms of bloat could save your dog’s life, as the condition progresses very quickly, and minutes can make the difference between…
When I watched this video, I got a whole new appreciation for lifeguards and the work they do. The video captures the few seconds it takes for a swimmer to go from safe to suddenly drowning. Luckily for the young boy in the pool, the lifeguard was monitoring the swimmers very closely and she springs…
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