Dogs and Cats

Fears pet food behind cat deaths - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

2008-11-25T19:55:00.001-08:00

A Sydney vet says an imported pet food might be the cause of a chronic illness and the death of several cats.The Canadian Orijen brand of cat food has been withdrawn from stores in the past three weeks after vets and cat owners raised concerns about it.Cat neurologist Dr Georgina Child says she knows of about 20 cats that developed weak limbs after they had eaten the food.Some of the cats developed paralysis and had to be put down.Dr Child says the Canadian manufacturers are investigating why only the Australian imported product has caused problems.

Fears pet food behind cat deaths - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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Amazing Statistics

2008-11-07T17:24:00.001-08:00

I've found some scary statistics:

"Here are some facts that are good to know.One breeding pair of cats and their off spring can produce 420,000 kittens in seven years.If ALL were to survive and keep reproducing.One pair of breeding dogss and their off spring can produce 67, 000 puppies in six years!"

Amazing Statistics - iReport.com

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Dog hailed as a hero after saving kittens from fire - Australasia, World - The Independent

2008-10-28T17:09:00.001-07:00

A heart-warming story about a dog that would not leave some kittens.. I saw it on the news and watched him bathing them..

"Forget fighting like cats and dogs, this was more like fire-fighting. Family pooch Leo risked his life to save a litter of newborn kittens from flames engulfing a house and was hailed as a hero by Australian fire brigade."

Dog hailed as a hero after saving kittens from fire - Australasia, World - The Independent

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Humanitarian Offers $75 Million for Single Dose Sterilization of Cats and Dogs

2008-10-21T20:37:00.001-07:00

This is wonderful news..

Found Animals and its strategic partner the Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs (ACC&D) announced the launch on October 16 of The Michelson Prize in Reproductive Biology at the SPAY/USA Conference in Chicago.

"The goal of the Michelson Prize in Reproductive Biology is to encourage researchers from a wide variety of scientific fields to take on the challenge of non-surgical pet sterilization. Found Animals is hopeful that this large monetary incentive will motivate scientists, including those who may never have been aware of the issues of pet overpopulation, to bring cutting edge scientific approaches to bear in this historically underserved area."

Humanitarian Offers $75 Million for Single Dose Sterilization of Cats and Dogs - MarketWatch

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C.A.R.E. program helps dogs, cats and other pets recover from surgery or injury - The Daily Breeze

2008-10-14T23:35:00.001-07:00

Cats and dogs with arthritis and bulging disc injuries make up about 90 percent of the patients at into California Animal Rehabilitation (C.A.R.E) in Santa Monica.

"The clinic, run by Waldman and physical therapist
Amy Kramer, uses a multitiered approach to rehabilitation that includes
everything from physical therapy and joint manipulation to heat and magnet therapy, massage, acupuncture, hydrotherapy (using an underwater, treadmill) and laser treatments).

C.A.R.E. program helps dogs, cats and other pets recover from surgery or injury - The Daily Breeze

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Cats & Dogs Sequel in the Works | Animation Magazine

2008-10-03T06:39:00.001-07:00

How can we at Dogs and Cats not mention the movie sequel Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore?

"Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore will have cats and dogs once again secretly battling for control of planet earth with the aid of high-tech gadgetry. Brad Peyton, who garnered attention with his short film Evelyn: The Cutest Evil Dead Girl, will make his feature debut with the pic. He is working from a script by Ron Friedman and Steve Bencich, whose team credits include the animated Disney features Brother Bear and Chicken Little, as well as the Sony toon Open Season.

Cats & Dogs Sequel in the Works | Animation Magazine

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The odd couple: cats and dogs be friends

2008-09-22T04:38:00.001-07:00

This study suggests dogs and cats really get body language.. Here's a snippet..

""Cats are from Mars and dogs are from Venus. Or the other way around. Everyone knows that they don't get along. But everyone also knows a story about the cat that adopted the puppy or the dog that cared for the kitten. Now, new research at Tel Aviv University, the first of its kind, has explored the phenomenon of harmonious interspecies relations and developed a model that, by extension, could be used by humans too."

The odd couple: cats and dogs can be friends - ISRAEL21c

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How to avoid your pets fighting like cats and dogs | Mail Online

2008-09-12T22:04:00.001-07:00

An interesting article.. They say:

"Experts interviewed nearly 200 people who own both a cat and dog and videotaped and analysed the animals' behaviour.
Results showed there was indifference between cats and dogs in 25 per cent of the surveyed homes, while aggression and fighting was observed in 10 per cent of the homes.
In homes where the animals got along, the cats and dogs had learned how to talk each other's language, said Professor Joseph Terkel."
In my house we have four cats and two dogs and they all get on just fine.. I personally think it's important to give attention to each of them regularly so luckily my partner and I can ensure they all feel truly loved.

How to avoid your pets fighting like cats and dogs | Mail Online

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English survey reveals 1.6 million pet owners have put their dogs and cats to sleep because they can't afford vet and medical bills

2008-09-06T19:16:00.001-07:00

A disturbing article that states "Sainsbury’s Finance believes that there are two key reasons for this tragic problem. The first is that veterinary advances mean that the cost of vet fees is rising by around 12% per year(3). The second is that around 55% of cats and dogs are not insured(4), so owners cannot rely on an insurance policy to cover all or part of a vet’s bill and without this they may find it impossible to pay. Sainsbury’s Pet Insurance policy will pay up to £7,500 towards a vet’s bill."

Survey reveals 1.6 million pet owners have put their dogs and cats to sleep because they can't afford vet and medical bills (From Halesowen News)

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Wet weather causing chest problems for cats and dogs in UK

2008-09-02T22:16:00.001-07:00

This article says that vets across the country are seeing an "increase in cats and dogs with lungworms caused by eating snails, which thrive in wet conditions.Sean Wensley, PDSA senior veterinary surgeon, said: "Some slugs and snails carry infective larvae which, if eaten by a cat or a dog, can lead to lungworm."

Remember that you need to carry out a thorough worming programme for the whole of your pet's life.

Wet weather causing chest problems for cats and dogs, says charity - Telegraph

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Pet Zen: Homeopathic treatments could help heal cats and dogs

2008-08-26T04:03:00.001-07:00

"Holistic treatments like acupuncture, Reiki and massage can work in conjunction with veterinarian visits, providing pain and stress relief for animals with arthritis, back, or hip problems, urinary tract infections, or more serious conditions like cancer. These treatments can also provide a healthy alternative to prescribed painkillers that can have negative side effects on animals."

Justice, a terminally ill black Lab, has been receiving Reiki and massage treatments from Julie Picardi at Boston Canine for the past month.

Pet Zen: Homeopathic treatments could help heal cats and dogs - Norwich, CT - Norwich Bulletin

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Taking Pets To Work

2008-08-16T19:46:00.001-07:00

I found this news item with some useful tips when comes to taking your pet to work with you:

"Partly due to the proliferation of small businesses, more and more companies now allow pets in the workplace. And according to a survey by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, the benefits are many: a more productive work environment, lower stress, decreased employee absenteeism and employees willing to work overtime."

"If you're among the growing number of people who take their best friends to work, your Better Business Bureau offers a few guidelines that will ensure Bowser remains welcome:
> Dogs should be clean, well-groomed, and free of ticks and fleas.
> They must consistently behave well with other dogs and people.
> There should be a limit on potty incidents before they are banned.
> Dogs should not be wandering around and invading other workers' areas.
> Schedule appropriate times for feeding and walking.
Start with trust."

A few tricks for success if you bring your dog to work | coloradoan.com | The Coloradoan,

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Mens Hair Growth Stimulants Toxic to Cats

2008-08-12T20:23:00.001-07:00

Vets have warned men using hair growth stimulants to keep their pets away from their head after Luna, a Sydney cat went into heart failure after licking its owner's scalp.

Poor Luna got into quite a bit of trouble with congestive heart failure after licking the scalp of her owner Ed Dunn! It took them a while to figure out that the hair growth stimulant was to blame. Here's an excerpt:

"It is believed that veterinary journals detail only two other cases of cats accidentally consuming Minoxidil in the world. Both died.
"Just be aware this is potentially toxic to cats, as well as dogs," said Dr Cockwill, who admitted he was "very surprised" and had had no idea how dangerous the drug could be to pets.

Luna, who is recovering well and expected to go home today, is set to become famous."

Pets - Life & Style Home - smh.com.au

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Ohio Fire Departments Get Oxygen Masks For Dogs And Cats

2008-08-09T17:25:00.001-07:00

Two Ohio fire departments now have oxygen masks that fit cats and dogs.Chagrin Falls and Willoughby now have masks to help pets that survived house fires.

This is an excellent initiative because ultimately our pets are members of our families.

Fire Departments Get Oxygen Masks For Cats, Dogs - News Story - WEWS Cleveland

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Saudi vice squad bans sale of cats & dogs | kippreport.com

2008-08-05T20:29:00.001-07:00

Today's dog and cat news is a bit on the unbelievable side.

Earlier this week in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, a ban was placed on the selling cats and dogs as pets, or walking them in public. The reason? It's because of men apparently using them to make passes at women. Not surprisingly, bloggers both inside and outside of Saudi Arabia have responded with disbelief.

Saudi vice squad bans sale of cats & dogs | kippreport.com

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Amazing Reunion

2008-07-30T02:27:00.000-07:00

Today's dog and cat news is a little different.

It really is a very touching story. See for yourself..

Oh yes, did I mention it was a big cat?

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2 Million Cats and Dogs Skinned Alive in China.

2008-07-26T16:12:00.001-07:00

Today's dog and cat news is not pleasant but it must be known that this horrific practice is taking place right now in China. Now with the Olympics approaching is a time the world can let China know that that they find this incredibly cruel. I have found this article on the matter but you can visit PETA's website for more detail.

"So here are millions of helpless cats and dogs and no one will come to their rescue but we will travel there to watch the Olympic Games. It amazes me that we -a country of cat and dog lovers seem helpless to do anything to stop this horror. Of course, if we do have the will, then what can we do? Some of you may do what I and others will do - we will boycott the Olympics. I will not watch them on TV. I hope that a lot of advertizing dollars will be lost as a result. Sadly, I doubt that many will take this action. I find we commiserate for a whole minute and then -it's over and back to business as usual."

2 Million Cats and Dogs Skinned Alive in China.

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Dogs and Cats Get Along Just Fine

2008-07-22T19:52:00.001-07:00

Today's dog and cat news features an article published in Live Science written by Stephan Reebs which is very interesting. It says:

"Humankind's two best friends don't always fight like cats and dogs, a new study shows. When living under the same roof, the alleged antagonists often get along swimmingly, in fact—especially if they're introduced at a young age.

Neta-li Feuerstein and her graduate advisor, Joseph Terkel of Tel Aviv University, surveyed 170 Israeli households with both a cat and a dog as pets. Two-thirds of the households reported an amicable relationship between the species. Indifference prevailed in a quarter, and less than a tenth reported fighting."

Dogs and Cats Get Along Just Fine | LiveScience

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Cat and Dog Obesity Rates Rise - CatChannel.com

2008-07-18T01:05:00.001-07:00

Today's dog and cat news brings you an article on a study that was recently conducted focusing on pet obesity.

According to the study, 53 percent of cats and 43 percent of dogs were classified as overweight or obese by a veterinary healthcare provider; 19 percent of cats and 10 percent of dogs were found to be obese. It says:
“The pet data is closely paralleling that of humans,” Ward said. “We are becoming a nation of couch potatoes and lap potatoes.”

Cat and Dog Obesity Rates Rise - CatChannel.com

It suggests avoiding overfeeding, watch the treats and try to keep your pet active.

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Promising New Treatment Helps Dogs and Cats Walk Again

2008-07-14T14:28:00.001-07:00

In today's dog and cat news, I've found a great article for those who want to help their pets overcome the pain of congenital joint deformities, non-healing injuries and arthritis in pets.

Here's an excerpt from the article which starts off with a pet owner whose beloved dog has had hip dysplasia since he was young:

"A treatment Jones might be looking into is one practiced by a former Twin Falls resident and current Los Angeles veterinarian, Dr. Jarrold Bausman. Bausman was one of the first vets to be certified by Vet-Stem, a California company that isolates pets' stem cells for re-injection in"

New Treatment Helps Dogs and Cats Walk Again - Science - redOrbit

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Human panel judges cat food

2008-07-08T22:13:00.001-07:00

In today's cat and dog news, I found this interesting article about the value of human cat food samplers. It says:

"In a new Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition paper, Dr. Pickering explains the potential value of having people rate cat foods. For example, he believes it might enable manufacturers to understand why your cat favors certain foods. While manufacturers conduct trials to see what felines prefer, it's difficult to know exactly which flavors or textures the kitties are responding to, he explains."

14 WFIE, The Tri-State's News Leader: Human panel judges cat food

It is simply because cats can't verbalize what they like or dislike and humans do seem to rate cat food successfully..

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Deseret News | Scaredy cats & dogs — Tips to keep your pets safe during fireworks season

2008-07-04T23:40:00.001-07:00

In today's dog and cat news we've found an article on keeping your pets safe and calm during when fireworks are going off.The article is well worth a read - it's amazing home many additional dogs and cats shelters receive after fireworks have gone off.. They really do get so frightened with their amazing sense of hearing - that's much better than humans.

Doug Poindexter, president of the World Wide Pet Industry Association, said, "There are number of tips we have to try and help minimize stress by pets. First, bring your pets inside. Keep them in a room that is as sound resistant as possible" and then play music or the television there to drown out noise from fireworks.He added, "Make sure they have their favorite comfort items there — like toys and blankets — especially if you are going to leave them alone because you are going to a July Fourth party."As fireworks pop off, he suggests distracting pets to help keep them calm. "With my dog, I play catch with her favorite toy, or we play tug of war."

Deseret News | Scaredy cats & dogs — Tips to keep your pets safe during fireworks season

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New Japanese website reunites pet families

2008-05-26T14:40:00.001-07:00

Ib todays dog and cat news I found this piece on a new Japanese website..

Like similar pet social networking sites in Japan and around the world, "Pedi" which went online last month and allows owners to create profiles for their pets that include their favorite foods and tricks, post photos and blogs, and exchange messages with other members.

I've included a link but unless you can read Japanese it won't make a whole lot of sense.. you get the drift though..

Meow, bow-wow: Japanese website reunites pet families | Lifestyle | Reuters

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Pet Insurance

2008-05-22T16:16:00.001-07:00

I was interested to read this dog and cat news article about pet insurance - our vet at dogs and cats had just responded to question on his thoughts on pet insurance so it was good timing. Here's snippet from this article -
"Accidents can lead to huge bills, with emergency animal hospitals charging up to $1000 a day to keep a cat or dog in intensive care.

Depending on the provider and the inclusions, pet policies range from $17 a month for basic cat cover and about $30 a month for basic dog cover up to about $50 a month for comprehensive cover with all the bells and whistles.

Ms Butler says the average claim coming through PetPlan is about $700, but it’s not uncommon to see bills of around $2000."

Paying up for pet protection | NEWS.com.au

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Humane Society, Comcast team up to advertise pets - mlive.com

2008-05-20T17:28:00.001-07:00

This is a great move from one Humane Society in dog and cat news - Pet Adoptions On Demand,'' a new feature of Comcast cable television, will broadcasting clips of cats and dogs waiting to be adopted from Cascades Humane Society.

Seeing the pets on television is another way to generate interest in adoption, besides still photographs on the Humane Society's Web site, and the Citizen Patriot.

It's amazing the power of TV don't you think for these animals? A photo is different to seeing the pet in action - love at first sight for many I am sure..

Humane Society, Comcast team up to advertise pets - mlive.com

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Cats versus dogs at the vet - Pets - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com

2008-05-16T15:58:00.001-07:00

In today's dog and cat news we are reminded of a typical story as posted in a U.S. news column - The Oregonian.. that even though there are many more cats to dogs. Writer Deb Wood says - "the total dollars spent on dog veterinary care is more than twice the amount spent on the cats. Almost 38 percent of owned cats never even see a veterinarian in the course of a year.

Make your own vow to take the same loving care of your cat that you do of your dog. Even if your cat doesn't want to go to the vet, take him or her to the doctor. Another great alternative is to call one of the mobile veterinary services to your home."

Cats versus dogs at the vet - Pets - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com

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Are you a good pet owner? 10 Valuable Tips Shared.

2008-05-14T15:24:00.001-07:00

In today's dog and cat news, Lynn Kalber shares the top 10 pet owner mistakes.. It's "hhese are things most don’t think about - and if you haven’t, don’t beat yourself up, just redo some of your habits."

Lynn offers some great advice and one thing we must stop doing is giving Lucy so many dog treats - they should be treats rather than just the "norm".. but there are some very vaulable ideas that are shared in this article.

Are you a good pet owner? Plus other valuable pet tips | Paws Here

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Rescued Dog Nursing Kittens

2008-05-12T15:14:00.001-07:00

Today's dog and cat news is dedicated to Mother's Day. After years of mistreatment early on in her life, this gorgeous rescue dog, Lucy, is now showing nothing but love and her affection is aimed at kittens. This is a lovely new story - a year ago when Lucy nursed a litter of ophaned kittens one of those kittens was Sheeba. She herself has now had kittens and happily allows Lucy to nurse them.

The owners say they "are still shocked by the dog's motherly instinct."

Rescued Dog Nursing Kittens

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U.S. City to limit cats, dogs

2008-05-11T04:41:00.001-07:00

This is what's happening in one U.S. State - they are passing a law limiting the number of cats and dogs to four each per residential property. This is expected to come up for passage at city council’s next meeting in May so will be interesting to see the results..

Bad news for me if i lived there with four cats and one dog - what would I do? What happens when someone already has more than the law is allowing?

Campbell to limit cats, dogs - Vindy.com News - Local & Regional News - Youngstown, Warren, Columbiana, Ohio

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Protesters support Bill to ban pet sales

2008-05-08T02:30:00.001-07:00

In latest dog and cat news in Sydney yesterday around 70 people rallied in support of a bill to ban pet shops from selling kittens and puppies.

Doggie Rescue MD Monika Biernacki said the ban, if made law, would slash the estimated 60,000 dogs put down each year in New South Wales pounds and animal shelters. The number of cats put down every year because they were dumped and no alternative home could be found was much higher, Biernacki said.

These are some serious numbers don't you agreed. Monika goes on to say:

"We've just got to stop the over-breeding of animals. The kill rate is so high, each year it goes up and up, and groups like us are struggling to cope," she added. "It is also to stop the impulse buying, to get consumers a little bit more educated about what they are taking on instead of it being about a cute fluffy thing in the window."

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Protesters support Bill to ban pet sales

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Unwanted pets on rise because of economy..

2008-05-05T04:13:00.001-07:00

Today's dog and cat news shows the sad truth around the worsening economies around the world - this is a typical story from the Palm Beach Post.. it could be anywhere..

Shelter managers here are blaming the economy saying that many pet owners say they simply can't afford to keep their dogs and cats anymore. They no longer have the money for veterinary care, or have lost their houses and are moving to apartments that require hefty pet-deposit fees. Others are moving out of state and say they can't take their animals with them.

It's terribly sad.

The article goes on to say that "the number of dogs and cats being housed at the shelter is at a record level. Last week, it was home to more than 400 pets - 100 more than it has ever housed before, Christos said. Small dogs were being kept in cages behind the front desk because the shelter was full."

With economy in bad shape, unwanted pets on rise

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It's a dog's life, not the cat's meow, study says

2008-05-02T22:37:00.001-07:00

In today's dog and cat news, check out the fundings from this newly released study that found that "dogs not only get showered with more affection from their owners than cats, they're also significantly more likely to receive medical services such as vaccinations, regular health exams and preventive dental care."

The study was conducted with 2,000 dog and cat owners over three months. The spokeswoman belives that believes that the trend is partially linked to diminished views of cats in popular culture which is a shame. People also suggest that they feel dogs are more affection and fun to be with..

Anyway, see what you think:

It's a dog's life, not the cat's meow, study says

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Are you a "cat person or a "dog person"- ? study released

2008-04-30T19:45:00.001-07:00

In today's dog and cat news we share the results of a new study by Ball State University.
"The study of 266 pet owners found that a majority of cat owners see themselves as having cat-like personality traits, such as being independent and being at the center of attention, while most dog owners believe they have the characteristics of canines, such as being friendly and social."
You can also take part in the study by rating your dog's personality.

Study challenges 'cat person, dog person' conventional wisdom : L.A. Unleashed : Los Angeles Times

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City Considering Mandatory Pet Sterilization

2008-04-29T17:14:00.001-07:00

This is from a Chicago news item and i see in today's dog and cat news that Dallas is proposing something similar.

In Dalaas, an alderman is proposing the following:

"An ordinance making it mandatory for all pets to be sterilized, "because people are not living up to their responsibilities as pet owners," he said.

Exemptions would be made for breeders, who have to go through a criminal background check to get a license"

This is a universal issue and I know here in Australia laws have recently been passed making it mandatory to desex cats.Two cats undesexed can be responsible for the birth of around 60,000 off-spring over a period of 12 or so years. You can imagine the fate of many of those!

cbs2chicago.com - City Considering Mandatory Pet Sterilization

Would love to hear your thoughts on the issue.

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Measuring Your Dog or Cat for a Pet Door

2008-04-28T05:33:00.001-07:00

Today's dog and cat news is sourced from Market-Day.net and is helpful if you're thinking of installing a pet door. In the brief article they suggest that
"a pet door must be the proper size for your pet and measuring is key — how wide, how tall, and how far off the ground the door should be." you can read the rest by clicking into the full story below.

Measuring Your Dog or Cat for a Pet Door - Market-Day.net Health, Finance News & More

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Buy Now Pay Later Pets..

2008-04-27T04:16:00.001-07:00

In today's dog and cat news we see a disturbing article from our home town in Sydney - this Sydney Morning Herald article alerts the community that pet stores are offering cats, dogs and other species for sale on payment plans.

Unfortunately, animal campaigners do predict that this will lead to even more abandoned pets.

"Under the terms of the agreement, customers pay a 40 per cent deposit and the remainder over six months. They cannot bring the pet back or obtain a refund if it runs away or dies - nor are they entitled to compensation if the animal falls ill outside the 30-day "health guarantee".

Do you agree with this statement - "If a person can't afford the full cost of the animal in the first place, how are they going to afford the food, the upkeep and the vets' fees?"

We sure do!

Pets - Life & Style Home - smh.com.au

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Cat finally rescued after being stuck 65 feet up a tree!

2008-04-26T00:16:00.001-07:00

In today's cat news, there's good news for this feral cat who was rescued in North Branford.

The article goes on to say that it was rescued "but the frisky cat managed to escape as rescuers transferred it from a bag to a carrying case, said Tim Sommo, the owner of the property where the cat was stranded."

Thank goodness it was saved.. watch live video as the rescuers attempt to get the cat down.

Stranded Cat In North Branford Rescued, Then Escapes -- Courant.com

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Swiss dog owners will need to pass test

2008-04-26T00:06:00.001-07:00

What are your thoughts on this story in today's dog news. It says:

"Dog owners in Switzerland will have to pass a test to prove they can control and care for their animal, or risk losing it, the Swiss government said yesterday."

Apparently, they've been trying to get this off the ground for many years and it looks like that laws will soon be passed.

Tests to be introduced for Swiss dog owners - Telegraph

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Hope For 30 Feral Cats

2008-04-22T20:05:00.001-07:00

In today's dog and cat news, it's great to see that these cats have some hope in life in this South Australian town.. Here is an excerpt from this article..

"Charles Sturt Council has backed away from its vote to have the 30 or so feral cats caught and euthanised, instead deciding to work with the RSPCA on options for removing the animals from the West Beach foreshore without actually having them killed."

Messenger Community Newspapers Local News Adelaide South Australia

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Too busy to own a dog? - in London you can rent one..

2008-04-22T20:01:00.001-07:00

In my search for dog and cat news, I found this article about a new company in the U.K. that rents dogs..

Here is an excerpt from the article:

"Living in London, with a garden not much bigger than a picnic blanket and a working day lengthened by a long commute, it seems unfair to own a dog. But wouldn't it be nice to have a furry friend to take for walkies?"

Would love to hear your thoughts on this topic

BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | A dog that's not for life

Stay tuned for more dog and cat news soon.

Randa
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Randa
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