Humans have put dogs’ remarkable sense of smell to use by training them to sniff out explosives and narcotics. Their powerful noses can also detect viruses, bacteria, and signs of cancer in a person’s body or bodily fluids. In this article, we look at the evidence behind dogs’ abilities to smell and identify different types […]
Anti-cancer virus fits tumor receptor like a ‘key in a lock’
Seneca Valley Virus sounds like the last bug you’d want to catch, but it could be the next breakthrough cancer therapy. Now, scientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) and the University of Otago have described exactly how the virus interacts with tumors — and why it leaves healthy tissues alone. The […]
Three Dog Adoption Tips from a Shelter Volunteer – Fetch! Pet Care
Dog parents are responsible for the health and happiness of their pooch and providing a safe and caring home. Unfortunately, for a minority of dogs, this doesn’t always happen. Did you know over 3.3 million dogs enter animal shelters across the US each year? That is one dog every 10 seconds! October is Adopt a […]
Man who lost all his limbs from a dog’s lick vows to walk again
Man who lost all his limbs to bacteria from his dog’s saliva vows to walk again with prosthetics WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Greg Manteufel, 48, from West Bend, Wisconsin, developed flu-like symptoms and bruising on his arms and legs in June He went to the hospital where he was told he had a blood infection from […]
Cleaning procedure prevents therapy dogs from spreading MRSA to children with cancer
Therapy dogs help ease stress in young patients with cancer, but can spread methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), putting vulnerable kids at risk for a serious infection. Cleaning the dogs with special antibacterial shampoo and wipes reduces MRSA carriage and helps keep the kids safe, suggests a first-of-its-kind study presented at IDWeek 2018. The therapy program […]
6 Insanely Useful and Affordable Pet Care Tips
Affordable pet care tips you can REALLY use! Looking for affordable care options for the health of your pet? Most pet parents are! From everyday dog and cat owners to foster pet parents, shelter workers and the kind souls who care for feral cats, low-cost affordable pet care solutions are a must-have. In addition to […]
Dog Harness Warning
How safe is the dog harness you use? As a responsible pet owner, you invested in a dog harness to keep your beloved safe, right? Well, Fetch! Pet Care wants you and your bestie to live long and healthy lives, so we’re taking this time to talk to you about an important dog harness warning […]
Dwayne Johnson Pays For Dog’s Surgery
Dwayne Johnson is one dog’s real-life hero! Dwayne Johnson (aka The Rock) makes plenty of heroic moves on the big screen, but none of them compare to what he recently did for one abandoned and miserable dog. In fact, had Dwayne Johnson not stepped in when he did, the tiny pup might not be alive […]
FUNNY DOGS: Friend Snitches on Her Bestie
When funny dogs don’t know they’re being funny dogs, they’re even funnier, right? That’s exactly why we picked this French Bulldog and Bullmastiff for this week’s spotlight. We think you’re going to find this video to be very entertaining! Here’s a little backstory for you: someone has unraveled a roll of toilet paper, which is […]
Dachshund Dogs Doing Funny Things
Watch this complilation of Dachshund dogs in action! We just expect Dachshund dogs to be a bit whimsical by nature, don’t we? Sometimes referred to as hot dogs or wiener dogs, there’s something about these pups that just makes us smile from ear-to-ear. Well, the video that you’re about to watch is no different. Prepare […]