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By vetstreet.com | Pets – Sat, Dec 10, 2011 9:37 AM EST By Arden Moore,vetstreet.com I November 30, 2011 Not sure if your indoor cats are just play wrestling or actually getting ready to erupt into a full-blown fight? Here's a clue: listen. Cats who play wrestle behave like feline mimes. They will tumble and paw thump without emitting yowls or meows. SEE ALSO: 5 Secrets to Happy Indoor Cats Dr. Sophia Yin, a veterinary behaviorist who serves on the executive … [Read more...]
Why Portly Pets Often Consume More Calories Than Their Owners Think By Dr. Patty Khuly, vetstreet.com "But she eats almost nothing!" So begins the conversation I've just initiated with a client by not-so-innocently pointing to Bella's burgeoning backside. Her extreme roundness means there's little doubt about what I'm referring to - especially when I mime a Buddha belly for her. SEE ALSO: World's Oldest Dog Dies at Unbelievable Age Note: I've still not said a word, but the owner … [Read more...]
Are you a dog person? Or a cat person? See if these statistics apply to you. Click here … [Read more...]
Here is a helpful article from Dr. Marty Becker, at vetstreet.com on how to get your cat to sleep through the night Q. Our young cat is keeping us up all night. I think he sleeps all day when we're at work, and all night he wants to play. What can we do? A. Cats have night vision that puts any man-made invention to shame. When you think about that, it's not surprising that a lot of cats, especially young ones, love prowling about in the dark. If you have other plans (such as sleeping) they … [Read more...]
What you need to know about pets at home By Lorrie Shaw AnnArbor.com Community Contributor More Than Four Walls Pets: When pet owners work from home, it can be a challenge, but reinforcing good behavior can produce a win-win situation Posted: Mon, Nov 28, 2011 : 12:59 p.m. In times past, the only way to be able to handle the responsibilities of a career was to be in a physical office shared with others, away from home. But with the help of technology and a lot of self-discipline, … [Read more...]
Daily Camera Boulder Colorado Out of all the members of your family, it isn't hard to guess who has the worst dental hygiene: your pets. They don't brush or floss their teeth, and this can go on for years. If you want to show your kids what will happen to their teeth if they fail to brush regularly, just look at your pet's teeth -- and smell his breath. A full 85 percent of pets have periodontal disease by age 3 years. Periodontal disease is disease around the outside of the tooth. Our … [Read more...]
Dr. Karen Becker Proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian Results of a survey found that for animal lovers who would choose a pet over a partner, their pets are part of who they are. They can't imagine life without at least one furry or feathered critter in residence. For animal lovers who are active in organizations that rescue, care for and rehome abandoned pets, it's a way of life they aren't willing to sacrifice. "Pet people" are passionate in their commitment to the care … [Read more...]
Make sure pets receive care during cold weather by Elsie Hodnett Nov 29, 2011 | 714 views | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend | print With cold temperatures and winter weather on the way, it is important to ensure outside pets receive proper care. “If it’s cold out there for you, it’s cold out there for your pet,” Pell City Police Department animal control officer Rose Ogden said. Ogden said protection for your pet is essential, especially in cold weather, … [Read more...]
Here is an article to read if you are thinking about giving a pet as a gift to someone this season. Giving pet as Christmas gift requires research, commitment … [Read more...]
Christmas is coming! Here are some ideas for your special cat this season! Gifts for Cats … [Read more...]
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