If you have a small dog, he may jump up into your lap. Letting him jump on the furniture is a bad idea.  Not only does it make house keeping difficult, but it could be tough on your pets joints and cause an unexpected injury, especially in puppies or older dogs. If you want to cuddle with your dog, pick him up and place him gently in your lap. You can also buy a set of pet stairs to help him climb to high places. Scaling stairs too often can cause stress too so make sure to buy a set of stairs that’s not too high or wide for your dog.  Remember to keep an eye on your dog when he’s up high. You don’t want him to fall and hurt himself.

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Our hearts are with the mothers, fathers, children and the animals caught in the horrible atrocities happening in Ukraine. Speciesunite.com has put together some ways to help the pets caught in the crisis. Personally, I can’t get the pictures of the desperation out of my mind. I’m sickened by this and hope and pray that it ends soon! Please feel free to share this article, help is desperately needed. Thanks to Speciesunite,com for providing everyone with this very important information!

Here is a copy of the article published by Speciesunite.com

The war in Ukraine has plunged the country’s people and animals into crisis. As hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians flee their homes, many are refusing to go without their beloved animal companions by their side, while others are forced to make the heart-wrenching decision to leave them behind. Photographs and videos shared across social media show people holding their animals close as they attempt to cross borders or find underground refugee from the bombs. 

At time of writing, Romania, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia have all waived documentation for animal companions to enter, meaning they do not need the strict health or ID documents that are usually required to cross the border. Many charities and shelters who share a border with Ukraine are doing everything they can to support the people and animals who are able to make it to safety, such as providing shelter, food, and medical supplies. 

However, there are still many animals left in Ukraine who desperately need help. Brave volunteers have chosen to stay in the war-stricken country, putting their own lives at risk, to care for the animals who have been left behind – as well as the thousands of homeless animals trying to survive on the streets. Shelters in the nation are already running critically low on food supplies, with only a few days of food remaining.

Please support these important organizations who are helping Ukraine’s animals in need:

In Ukraine:

Happy Paw

Happy Paw is a charitable foundation that helps cats and dogs in shelters across Ukraine and promotes the humane treatment of stray animals. At the moment, Happy Paw’s main objective is to “not stop supporting animals in shelters.” In a Facebook post, they said they are concerned about rapidly dwindling food and supplies in animals shelters and the logistical issues of supplying urgently needed groceries and medicine. “According to our data, all animals are alive and there is food for the next few days. The biggest problem is that no delivery service is currently able to deliver needed food and supplies to the shelters. And also no fuel for vehicles and unable to withdraw cash or pay by card for groceries in some regions.” You can support their work by making a donation here.

UAnimals

UAnimals works to protect animals in Ukraine from exploitation while supporting animals in shelters and rehabilitation centers. The organization is collecting funds to help animal shelters that have run out of food and supplies due to the Russian invasion. They have already helped over 30 shelters across the country, including Save a life, Lonely Hearts, and Snowy protection. Despite their opposition to zoos, UAnimals is calculating the funding needed to keep the animals held captive in zoos alive. “We’re fighting to ban contact zoos, but in this moment, saving lives from war should be a priority.” You can support their work by making a donation here.

Shelter Ugolyok

Shelter Ugolyok is a Ukrainian non-profit animal rescue organization and sanctuary for farmed animals. They are currently stockpiling food reserves for the hundreds of animals in their care, but are facing huge difficulties in transporting supplies close to the bombings. To help Shelter Ugolyok, you can make a donation via PayPal ([email protected]), Venmo (pawsofhelp) and Fundrazr or Patreon.

Shelters in bordering nations Accepting and Supporting Ukraine’s Animals:

Casa lui Patrocle

Based in the city of Suceava in Romania – around 40km from the Ukraine border – Casa lui Patrocle is an animal rescue charity that has pledged to help families fleeing with their pets. In a Facebook post, they announced they will provide veterinary assistance and find accommodation and shelter for any animals in need of support. The organization said it would help treat “any type of animal” including farmed animals “regardless of their species”. You can support their work here.

Save Our Paws

Based in the Lasi city of Romania, Save Our Paws is a small non-profit organization rescuing animals from shelters and the street. In a Facebook post, they have offered their support for all animals (and if possible, people) affected by the crises. “We can take injured animals, provide free medical care, and foster, and we can also expand the area as needed. We are here!” To help Save Our Paws, you can make a donation via PayPal ([email protected]).

Sava’s Safe Haven

Sava’s Safe Haven is an NGO animal welfare association and rescue shelter in Romania who work with the local community to offer education on how to care for their animals as well as basic medical care for those who cannot afford it. So far, they have to helped to reunite families, given shelter and food to several families and their dogs, provided financial and emotional support, and coordinated rescue missions and aid distribution. Their current emergency shelters are full, but they are raising urgent funds – 4000 euros – to set up a “unit to accommodate dogs for short period (refugee dogs)”, as per a post on Facebook. You can support their work here. 

Animal Society and Adăpostul Speranța

Animal Society is a Romainan-based, independent animal welfare organisation who deliver humane stray animal care programs locally. Alongside rescue shelter Adăpostul Speranța, who are based in Bucharest, the two groups have offered to take in animal companions and shelter them for as long as needed. You can support their work here and here. 

Centaurus Foundation

Polish organization, Centaurus Foundation, are fundraising for both the human and non-human animals of Ukraine. They are raising money for families who are looking for shelter and supplies, including some of their own Ukranian employees. They are also providing food, medicines, and transport for animals affected in Ukraine, and will offer sanctuary for any animals in need at all of their centers. You can support them here.

Association Riga si Berlin

Based in Bucharest, Romania, Association Riga si Berlin is an NGO raising awareness of feline epilepsy. They have shared on Facebook offers to help support pet owners with food, medical bills, medicine, and finding temporary or permanent homes in Romania for animals affected. You can support their work here. 

Thank you to the Global Federation of Sanctuaries for their help in writing this article. Learn more about their work here.

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We are only as valuable as our health is good – a statement that’s true for both people and pets. And just like people, pets need certain medicines too to stay healthy. Heart worm pills and flee collars are just the beginning when it comes to keeping your pet safe form infection and disease. And to keep your pet out of the vet’s office, where the bills are usually high and the tails are tucked, you’ll have to make sure your loved one is receiving the proper care – and that means meds.

One of the oldest known tricks to get your animal to take their pet medication is to hide the pill in a glob of peanut butter. Your cat or dog is certain to lick every bit right up as they down what they believe to be a tasty treat. Or if you have the time and the proper tools – the back of a spoon works great – you can also crush the pill into a powder and mix it in with some yummy applesauce. I buy a hollow treat and put the pill inside. It works every time. Look for it at your local pet store. They’re call “Greenies”  Whichever method you choose, your pet will lead a happy and healthy life!

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The following is an article published by Ready.gov. With all of the horrors going on in Ukraine, we must think about ways to be prepared for an emergency, any kind of emergency. Some preparation upfront could make transitioning from one place to another go a bit smoother. Thanks to Ready.gov for providing this important information.

You have a dog who is friendly all of the time.  You clip his dog leash on and he suddenly becomes a monster!  There are lots of explanations for this kind of behavior but it could be a sign of frustration. Your dog is used to expressing himself by the freedom that he is given. When on a leash, his movement is limited and he no longer has the freedom that he enjoys so he gets frustrated.  Proper socialization as a puppy is a key to preventing leash aggression.  Don’t worry, even learned behavior can be changed.  Pulling on the leash and speaking to your dog will only re-enforce the unwanted behavior. You have to teach alternative behavior and utilize the help of a professional. A professional will give you the proper training tips on how to improve his behavior.   If the pulling is really bad, you should consider a  harness or a halter. This is much better for you and your dog. Pulling on a leash hurts your dogs neck and can cause serious problems down the road. A halter will give you more control and your dog will not pull as much. A collar chokes the dog and causes him to pull more. A harness will make things much easier for you.   Good luck, this could be a tough one if your dog wasn’t trained as a puppy on how to behave when his leash is on.

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Finding out that a loved one has cancer can be a very scary thing. Finding out that loved one is your cat can also be very confusing.  It’s important to realize that different vets may have different ways of dealing with the disease. As with humans, it’s always a good idea to get a second opinion. You want to make sure that your little friend gets the best treatment possible.

Symptoms of cancer in cats may include:

• Lumps (which are not always malignant, but are always worth having a veterinarian examine)
• Swelling
• Persistent sores or skin infections
• Abnormal discharge from any part of the body
• Bad breath
• Listlessness, lethargy or other marked change in behavior
• Weight loss
• Sudden lameness
• Diarrhea or vomiting
• Scaly and/or red skin patches
• Decreased or loss of appetite
• Difficulty breathing, urinating or defecating
• Change in behavior

(Provided by the ASPCA)

Cancer in cats can be diagnosed at any age but older cats are more prone to it. Certain breeds are prone to specific cancers, but cats with white ears and heads are particularly susceptible to skin cancer. Ask your vet if your cat falls into specific at-risk categories.

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Any changes to your dogs diet should always be made gradually. Take five to seven days and mix in the new food and gradually decrease the amount of the old food.

What do you do if you have to switch your dogs food quickly due to a food recall or an illness related to diet?

There are some things that you should do.  Find a similar dog food. For example, if your dog was eating a chicken and rice formula, purchase a new brand containing chicken and rice. Read the ingredient list. If you can match up the first few ingredients, the foods will be fairly similar.  Avoid big changes to the percentage of protein, fat and fiber whenever possible. Once you start the new dog food, offer your dog a small meal at first.  If he eats it and then has some stomach trouble, offer another small meal a few hours later. Gradually, you should be able to increase the size of the meals and decrease the frequency of them until your dog is back on his normal schedule.  If, for some reason, your dog doesn’t eat the new food, offer him anything including some treats. It’s ok if he gets a little hungry. Continue offering him the new food every four or six hours.  If you can’t get your dog to eat the new food after 48 hours, consult your vet for a new formulation.

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