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Why Do Cats Have Nine Lives? (Infographic)
from The Pet Health Care Gazette
on Tuesday May 7th, 2013 at 11:32 PM
This infographic is intended primarily for entertainment purposes but I thought it was interesting enough to share with you. It offers some thoughts on why people commonly believe that cats have nine lives. Of course, we know they dont really have more than one life but sometimes it can certainly seem differently.
One note worth mentioning about the information in the infographic: While cats can survive falls from high places, they dont always land without injury. Cats that fall from windows...
Are Shelter Pets “Damaged Goods”?
from The Pet Health Care Gazette
on Monday May 6th, 2013 at 06:19 AM
PetFinder recently published this post with some rather disturbing statistics about pet ownership and adoption. Among the most disturbing are these statistics:
86% of all adults surveyed consider themselves advocates of adoption, according to an article by Business Wire, but sadly only about 60% would first look to adopt rather than purchase a pet from a breeder. 46% of young adults 18 to 24 years old said they would be more likely to purchase a pet from a breeder than adopt one from a...Search and Rescue Dogs – Canine Heroes!
from The Pet Health Care Gazette
on Saturday May 4th, 2013 at 05:45 PM
Search and rescue dogs are often on the front lines of disasters, saving lives and bringing hope to victims of catastrophes. Photo courtesy of Bob Harmaans/Flickr.com From urban rubble to mountain avalanches, human victims of disaster often find themselves trapped and unable to call out for help. Even young children and the elderly can wander from home, only to end up lost and far away. Thankfully, mans best friend comes to our aid yet again. There is a special brand of canine hero- the...
Hauspanther’s ModKicker Catnip Toy Product Review
from The Pet Health Care Gazette
on Saturday May 4th, 2013 at 12:08 AM
Hauspanthers ModKicker Catnip Toy A few weeks ago, I had occasion to visit Phoenix, Arizona. While I was there, I also had the opportunity to spend some time with Hauspanther founder, entrepreneur, and cat lover Kate Benjamin. Kate was kind enough to give me a tour of the studio where she makes the beautiful objects Hauspanther offers and where she manages the business.
While at the studio, Kate was also kind enough to give me a couple of the ModKicker Catnip Toys, one of the items offered...
Reader Survey – We Need Your Feedback
from The Pet Health Care Gazette
on Thursday May 2nd, 2013 at 04:14 AM
We invite you to help us improve our blog by participating in our reader survey. Photo courtesy of sure2talk/Flickr.comThe most important mission of this blog is to bring you, our readers, the information you need to make intelligent and informed choices about caring for your pets. In doing so, we try to bring you basic information about commonly encountered pet diseases, the most up-to-date information possible about advances in pet care (including pet health, pet nutrition, pet training,...
Making Smart Decisions About Flea and Tick Control for Your Pet
from The Pet Health Care Gazette
on Wednesday May 1st, 2013 at 05:39 AM
Springtime has finally arrived in many parts of the country and with it come those nasty pests, fleas and ticks. The video above, produced by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), offers some great tips for pet owners in making smart decisions about using flea and tick control products for their pets. Here are some of the take-away points:
Dont wait to treat your pet until you see fleas. Adult fleas account for only 5% of all the fleas in your pets environment. You wont see the...Most Common Diseases in Multi-Cat Environments
from The Pet Health Care Gazette
on Monday April 29th, 2013 at 04:57 PM
Cats and kittens in shelter, rescue and other multi-cat environments are at risk for various types of disease. Photo courtesy of MrEFord/Flickr.com The information in this post was presented by Dr. Niels Pedersen in a session sponsored by the Winn Feline Foundation at the 2013 annual American Animal Hospital Association conference.
Why, Where and What Kind of Diseases Are Most Commonly a Problem in Multi-Cat Environments?Infectious diseases are the most commonly encountered diseases in...
The Cost of Keeping a Dog Versus Keeping a Cat (Infographic)
from The Pet Health Care Gazette
on Sunday April 28th, 2013 at 04:44 AM
Infographic courtesy of TurboTax.comThis is an interesting infographic and certainly provides food for thought in terms of considering the overall cost of ownership for a pet. However, there are some items depicted in the infographic that I question.
The cost of food for a dog will depend to a large extent on the type of dog. Obviously, large breed dogs will consume more food yearly than a small breed dog. What are recurring medical fees? Does this include the cost of flea, tick, and...
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