Dog tests positive for COVID-19
The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department (AFCD) today said a pet dog has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
The case involves a German Shepherd dog whose owners live in Pok Fu Lam. This follows an earlier case in which a 17-year-old Pomeranian dog tested weak positive during repeated tests for the virus.
When the German Shepherd's owner was confirmed with COVID-19, it was sent for quarantine with another mixed breed dog from the same residence to the animal keeping facility at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge's Hong Kong Port yesterday.
No positive results were obtained from the mixed breed dog and neither dog has shown any signs of the disease.
The department will continue to closely monitor both dogs and conduct repeated tests on them.
It strongly advises that mammalian pet animals including dogs and cats from households with people confirmed as infected with COVID-19, or close contacts of COVID-19 infected people, should be put under quarantine in AFCD facilities.
The department emphasised that there is currently no evidence pet animals can be a source of COVID-19 for humans or that this virus can cause the disease in dogs.
Pet owners are reminded to maintain good hygiene practices and under no circumstances should they abandon their pets.
Dogs, drones, and DNA: How eight “extinct” species were rediscovered
A giant tortoise, a seabird, and a gecko all went undetected by scientists for more than a century.
Dog Alarm
If a house has a piano in it, they immediately seem cultured. They probably wear black turtlenecks, can speak French and floss every night. The moral of this story: Get a giant piano like in the movie ‘Big,’ and you’ll be the most cultured person on the block. HEY! FOLLOW @LAMEBOOK ON INSTAGRAM! THANK YOU!
Doga for Life
Dogan v. Barak
(United States Ninth Circuit) - Affirmed. The panel affirmed the district court’s dismissal, on the basis of foreign official immunity, of a wrongful death action brought under the Torture Victim Protection Act.
Merlin the missing dog brings North Burnett community together after owner dies in car crash
Dog trackers, rangers, farmers and emergency services personnel band together in the search for Merlin, whose "best mate" and owner was killed in a car crash in rural Queensland last week. Searchers say the dog has been spotted a number of times in recent days.
Tasmanian Government acts on penguin protection, with bigger fines for killer dogs
Dog owners whose animals kill sensitive wildlife, including penguins, now face fines of up to $5,040, after more than 170 little penguins die in dog attacks since June 2018.
Dog handler's push to recognise dog agility trials as an official sport in Australia
Humans get exercise in many ways, including training and competing with their dogs in agility trials. So is it time the competition is officially recognised as a sport?
Dog attacks are on the rise here's what you need to do to make sure your pup remains safe
Spring and summer are the busiest times of year for dog attacks, so what should you do to avoid your pup becoming a victim, and who's to blame if it's attacked?
Dog owners angry they were sold puppies with genetic conditions
A dog breeder on Queensland's Sunshine Coast accused of selling puppies with genetic conditions says dogs are living creatures and don't come with guarantees — and she's backed by the RSPCA.
Dogs will eat anything, as owners of pet who swallowed cement render learn the hard way
When the vet x-rayed their young dog and found a mass in its intestines, Duke's owners never imagined it would be a lump of cement.
Dog lost on the Birdsville track 200km from anywhere reunited with owner at the Big Red Bash
Pip the dog was found wandering alone on the Birdsville Track, but a series of lucky breaks have led her to be reunited with her owner more than 220km away.
Dognition
We are as transfixed as you are by the Westminster Dog Show. So on this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about why we want to know what our lovely pups are thinking.
Dog-Friendly Flooring Rules
Dog-friendly flooring needs to be durable, easy to clean, and attractive too. Here's what you need to know if you have four on the floor
Dog harness equipped with a covering cover
The invention relates to a dog harness equipped with a covering cover comprising a blanketing saddle part covered by a covering cover, within that a middle portion hollow on one side and domed on the other side, and two side portions, on which side portions a chest strap is attached to trace straps, connecting the two side portions at the height of the trace straps, furthermore a back strap crossing the trace straps is attached directly to the covering cover in the continuation of a belly strap, wherein the covering cover (8) consists of at least two pieces, covering sheet-A (9) and covering sheet-B (10), connected to each other in a connection strip portion (11), furthermore at least two through openings (14) are made in the covering cover (8).
Dog chew toy for canine dental care and method for making chew toy
A chew toy for canine dental care formed of a plurality of elongated rawhide strands, each strand defining a width within the range of about 0.20 to 7.5 millimeters and a thickness within the range of about 0.20 to 3.0 millimeters. The strands are braided together so as to define at least one rawhide braid of a desired size. The rawhide braid is wound or twisted and tied to define a desired chew toy size and shape that, upon be chewed by a dog, provides a messaging of the dog's gums and a cleaning and flossing of the dog's teeth. The chew toy can be soaked in an aqueous solution containing one or more therapeutic agents and/or an animal attractant and baked dry to impregnate the agent(s) or attractant within the rawhide for release when chewed by a dog.
Dog tooth brushing system
A windowed muzzle has left and right side sections, a lower section, an upper section and a rear section. A left window is in the left side section and a similarly configured right window is in the right side section. A left flap is configured and sized to cover the left window and a similarly configured right flap is configured and sided to cover the right window. A securement assembly selectively retains each flap in a raised orientation above the window or in a lowered orientation covering the window. A brushing assembly has a flexible strap coupled to the lower section. The brushing assembly includes a toothbrush removably coupled to the flexible strap.
Dog vest with integrated flexible bumper
A vest can be worn by a visually impaired pet, such as a dog, to help the pet navigate without hurting themselves by bumping into walls or objects. The vest includes plastic tubing with wire woven therein. The tubing is shaped like a halo that surrounds the front and sides of the pet's head. Should the visually impaired pet run into an object or wall, the halo will hit before their head hits and the pet will turn away before injuring themselves. The vest can be worn about their torso with their front legs fitting in leg holes of the vest. The vest can be adjustable to fit a range of pet sizes. The halo can also be adjustable to provide safe navigation of the pet. Typically, the vest is designed for dogs, but other visually impaired pets or animals may benefit by using the vest.
Dog clutch control apparatus for automated transmission
A dog clutch control apparatus for an automated transmission includes a rotary shaft, plural dog clutch mechanisms, each of the dog clutch mechanisms including a clutch ring, a clutch hub arranged next to the clutch ring, a sleeve fitted with the clutch hub, a dog clutch portion which is provided at the clutch ring and selectively meshes with a spline formed at the sleeve, an axial driving device for moving the sleeve, the dog clutch control apparatus includes a disengagement detecting portion for detecting disengagement before the sleeve reaches a neutral position and a control apparatus for controlling operation of the axial driving device, wherein in a case where the disengagement is detected at a time of shifting operation, the control apparatus starts a shift-related control.
Dogs and Their Owners Need No Longer Fear Getting Skunked!
A Kit With All the Equipment/Ingredients Needed to Clean Skunk Spray Off Your Dog
Dogs in Art Exhibition in Haltom City Museum Features Prestigious and Must See Art Pieces in a Dog Friendly Showcase
Free Admission Museum Dedicates Room to Dog Art and Toys
Golden Triangle Dog Park Welcomes Four-Legged Friends to Free Second Annual Graffiti Arts Festival
Dog Lovers to Enjoy Art Event in Fort Worth's Newest Design District on Saturday, March 16, 2019
Finally – A Way To Make Nasty Dog Pee Spots in Your Lawn Go Away
Doggy Green Up Turns Yellow Grass Patches Green Again, Quickly and Naturally
Fort Worth Museum Displays Dog-Themed Art Spanning 19th, 20th, and 21 Centuries
Dogs in Art, Toys, and Antiques Exhibit to Run until End of Year at DFW Elite Toy Museum
Dog Obedience Training
Which dog owner won't feel proud of his disciplined dog? Reversely, who won't feel ashamed of an unruly dog?
Dog Training: Frequently Asked Questions
I frequently get asked the same questions by different clients all the time. Here are the questions and the solutions.
Dog Training - Early Training Is Essential
Dogs are a fantastic edition to any family but like all youngsters they need training. If you do not train your puppy now it will take a serious amount of help from a training school to get him to be obedient later on.
Dog Treats: Should You Use Them In Dog Training?
There's always been some controversy over whether you should give treats (i.e. dog biscuits or MilkBones) when you are training a dog. There are advantages and disadvantages to giving treats to a dog when you are training him.
Figurine Collecting for Dog Lovers
Dog figurines are the perfect gift for the dog lover, and are great for any occasion. I am certain you won't have a problem finding the dog that goes with the receiver, for example a Shnauzer figurine.
Dogs 'see' the world through their noses
With their vomeronasal organ and many, many olfactory receptor cells, dogs 'see' the world through their sense of smell.
Doggy blood donors save lives
Canine blood banks provide a life-saving resource to man's best friend, but there has been controversy about some operations.
Dogs join in singing 'Happy Birthday' for one lucky grandmother
A woman taught her dogs how to sing 'Happy Birthday' so they could help serenade her mother on her big day.
Dog gear company plays fairy godmother to thousands of animal rescues
Max and Neo sends donation boxes to thousands of rescue groups every year.
Dogs really are 'the best people,' and we have the photos to prove it
Belinda Richards captures pet personalities and turns them into art.
Dogs with wheel carts still want to have fun
Thanks to doggie wheel carts, these canines are able to get around without the use of their back legs. Watch them fetch, play and cavort!
Dogs know we're suckers for 'puppy dog eyes'
Research suggests that man's best friend has learned to capitalize on our preference for big, sad eyes.
Dogs share the spotlight with dancers for this stunning photo project
Photographers Kelly Pratt and Ian Kreidich capture ballet dancers and dogs in playful moments together.