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Here is a box in which your cat will happily hang out for hours. Made of heavy-duty cardboard, it encloses a comfy hammock to snuggle in, gives your kitty an elevated spot off the ground, and has porthole windows to keep an eye on the neighborhood. What else does a happy cat need?And, yes, the box is extremely durable and its hard, smooth surface discourages scratching. The SnoozePal Hammock-in-a-Box is absolutely the cutest thing ever!
Want to watch your cat have hours of fun? The Fantasy Fish Bowl by Petstages® is the perfect toy for your curious kitty! The stable bowl has a ball inside that spins and scatters as she bats and chases. The unique design of the bowl keeps “fish” inside, keeping your cat’s attention focused. Features a non-skid bottom. Approximately 11 inches diameter.
Spring has sprung and with warmer weather comes open windows. Unfortunately, unscreened windows can be a threat to felines. Veterinarians have referred to cats falling out of windows as High-Rise Syndrome.
April is the ASPCA’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month. Supporters are urged to “Go Orange for Animals” throughout the month of April to raise awareness for the cause.
Please consider environmentally friendly ways to pick up after your pet. A lot of dog owners use polyethylene based grocery bags to clean up after their dog. Unfortunately, the polyethylene bags can last hundreds of years and trap the waste that would normally decompose on its own.
Environmental impact is a wide growing concern and living green can be applied to pets as well.
We often hear and see information about diabetes in adults and children. What about dogs and cats with diabetes? Pet owners often worry that the diagnosis of diabetes is like a death sentence for their furry loved one. Yet, with the proper care there’s little change in the quality of life.
Since 2001, the North Shore Animal League has traveled around the nation in a “Tour For Life” campaign which is the largest cooperative pet adoption event. The goal is to find homes for hundreds of orphaned dogs, cats, puppies and kittens along with raising public awareness of the life these shelter animals live.
n Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, toxicologists have created a video advising of the 17 common household plants that could be harmful to your furry loved one.
The First Family is looking to adopt a hypoallergenic dog. Yet, there is no true hypoallergenic pet as usually what causes an allergic reaction is the microscopic skin flakes from the animal. Dr. Zaid Jabbar, an allergist with Edward Medical Ground in Bolingbrook, IL, states that the tiny particles cause the immune system to produce antibodies which causes sneezing, a stuffy nose, runny and/or itchy eyes. Each person’s immune system differs and what one family member does not react to another family member might.
Have you ever experienced issues with ants around your furry friend’s food? Have you wondered how to resolve the issue without chemicals?
A recent feature on a CBS network affiliate discussed how further studies are being conducted on the evidence that having a pet has positive benefits to one’s health. Veterinarian R.K. Anderson says, “It’s the human-animal bond”. Over 30 years ago, R.K. Anderson helped found CENSHARE, Center to Study Human Animal Relationships and Environments, at the University of Minnesota.
The Animal Planet web site features Dogscopes which are descriptions of your dog’s nature according to your pet’s birth date. The astrologist is Sherene Schostak who is a Jungian psychotherapist, author and metaphysician.
Black Dog Syndrome refers to the challenge black dogs face regarding adoption as they usually linger the longest at shelters. Basically, black dogs suffer “low adoption, high euthanasia”. Although it is difficult to find exact statistics on this phenomenon, many animal shelter workers will attest to the existence of this issue. The problem applies to black cats in shelters too.
Socks, one time presidential kitty, passed away on Feb. 20, 2009. Socks was adopted in 1991 by the Clinton family when he jumped into Chelsea’s arms after a piano lesson in Little Rock, AR. Socks moved in to the White House with the Clinton’s and was the principal Clinton pet until Buddy, a Labrador Retriever, was adopted in 1997. Socks did not get along with Buddy so when the Clinton’s left the White House in 2001, they took Buddy and left Socks to the care of Bill Clinton’s secretary, Betty Currie.
elle Obama leans towards rescuing a Portuguese water dog while other members ponder a Labradoodle, which is a cross between a Labrador retriever and standard Poodle. Portuguese water dog owners are concerned that there will be a spike in popularity in the breed that will taper off leaving many abandoned. Portuguese water dogs are not recommended for first time dog owners as they require extensive training. Stu Freedman, president of the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America, was quoted as stating, “These are dogs that if you don’t keep them busy, they will be busy and do something you don’t want them to do.”
These beauties are a domestic cat native to Northern Europe. Norwegian Forest Cats are an intelligent, robust and playful breed. They like the outdoors and are well suited to colder climates.
February 24, 2009 marked the 15th annual Spay Day USA. Spay Day USA takes place each year on the last Tuesday in February. The Doris Day Animal League originally created the event in 1995. The Humane Society of the United States joined the campaign in 2006. They hope to inspire people to spay or neuter their pets to save animal lives.
