Roundup #14 – The Best Dog Articles, Deals, & Videos of the Week

Last updated on June 5, 2015 By Puppy Leaks 12 Comments

Welcome to this week’s roundup where I share some of the best dog articles, deals, & videos of the week. Laika and I learned a lot this week – from the importance of a daily walk to the science behind why pets are good for kids. When you have some extra time this week take a moment to catch up with some of these great articles – best paired with a nice cup of coffee.

Here are my favorite dog articles, deals, and videos of the week. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did and if you come across anything great this week be sure to email them or leave your suggestions in the comments for a chance to be in next weeks roundup.

Looks like I’m going to be mowing my lawn dandelions & clovers this weekend

My Favorite Dog Articles of the Week

• Dog is the First in the World to Have Severed Spinal Cord Reattached
  The story of a stray dog named Joshua that has learned to walk again after having his spinal cord reattached with a pioneering surgery. He’s on his way to a full recovery with the aid of a special wheelchair and one amazing rescue organization.

• The Science of Why Pets Are Good for Kids
  New research finds that in times of turmoil children often rely on their pets more than their own siblings. They found that kids with pets, especially girls, confided in their pets more than their siblings.

  They may feel that their pets are not judging them, and since pets don’t appear to have their own problems, they just listen. Even confiding in a journal can be therapeutic, but pets may be even better since they can be empathetic.

• Anxiety Riddled Pets Can Become ‘Optimistic’ With Prozac
  Research shows that when pets are given the equivalent of human Prozac along with behavioral modification therapy they are shown to exhibit less stress and can cope with the anxiety of being left alone much better.

  Fluoxetine – the active ingredient in Prozac for humans and Reconcile for pets which is typically used to treat depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety in humans, was quite useful in in helping the dogs feel optimistic.

• This is What it Looks Like When a Dog Eats 23 Rounds of Live Ammo
  Benno the Belgian Malinois from Arkansas has consumed clothing, sewing pins, and drywall – but in late April he shocked everyone when it was found he had swallowed 23 rounds of live ammo. Benno has since made a full recovery after an operation to remove the bullets.

  This is something they certainly did not cover in school. I’ve had dogs eat things before, mostly stuffed toys. Once I had one swallow a hearing aid, but I think this takes the cake.

• Mother Lets Dog Almost Get Eaten by Snake
  How do you feel about snakes? If you’re like most people they probably give you the willies. This is a humorous story of what one dog mother did when she was faced with a snake while out in the garden with her dog.

•  A Simple Way of Reducing Long Term Stress in Dogs?
  Surveys estimate that as many as 40% of dog owners seldom walk their dogs. Researchers found that one specific variable – whether dogs were taken out for a walk each day – has shown a remarkable effect on their stress and anxiety levels.

• Michigan Town Lifts Pit Bull Ban After Hero Dog Saves Domestic Abuse Victim
  The town of Hazel Park has lifted it’s ban on Pit Bulls but it’s not without limitations. Pit Bulls must be licensed, spayed/neutered, have insurance, be up to date on shots, and under go a behavioral assessment. While not the perfect situation it’s better than having to face euthanasia.

• Licktastic Portraits to Encourage Using Therapy Dogs For Children
  These beautiful images (as seen in the featured image) were taken in Lithuania for a social campaign called “Pet Ribbon Month” that helps raise awareness about therapy dogs and their positive impact on children’s behavior.

• Vacation Planning Trips for Dogs Who Get Sick in the Car
  My former dog Carter got sick in the car all the time; even on 10 minute trips. It really puts a damper on things when you’re always worrying “Is he going to be sick? Is he ok?” These are some great tips for anyone that has a dog that exhibits motion sickness or car related anxiety.

• 17 Things You Can’t Have in Your Home if You Own a Dog
  Dogs have a way of getting into mischief; maybe not quite as much as their feline counterparts but that’s probably debatable. Here’s a look at some funny photographic evidence of what you can’t have in your home if you own a dog.

Someone chewed a hole in the bedsheet via HouseBeautiful

Dog Deals of the Week

• Amazon – Pet N Pet 1000 Large poop bags w/dispenser $18.99 (76% off)
• Amazon – Greenies pill pockets 7.9oz peanut butter bag $6.29 (37% off)
• Best Bully Sticks – Free shipping on orders of $49 or more w/code FREE49 thru 05/17
• Entirely Pets – Take $10 off $75 or more w/code 10OFFA & free shipping w/code SHIPA
• Only Natural Pet – Save up to 20% instantly on select dog supplies
• Petco – Weekend sale save 30-50% across the site thru 05/17

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Dog Videos of the Week

Why won’t she play ball with me?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0acx5DUgnPE

I need to teach this trick to Laika

An oldie but goodie – must watch if you haven’t seen the charms of Ripple

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NjP1g_u7SM