Featured Articles
As cats and dogs get older, they're prone to many of the same ailments that people may experience with aging. Unfortunately, instead of helping their companions grow old gracefully, some people replace their aging pets as they would an older car. Shelters are full of even healthy older animals that no one wants. Read more....
Dog neutering is a routine veterinary operation, but the decision is not always routine. Some people are concerned that having their dog neutered reduces his quality of life. In reality, unless you're a professional dog breeder, you're giving your dog far more than you're taking from him when you have him neutered. Read more....
Tip of the Month
The Scoop on Poop
If we don't scoop up our pet's poop all the time, whether it's in public places or in our back yard, we could be leaving behind a health hazard. Dog and cat feces can carry parasites, and if feces are left on the ground or in a litter box, the parasites can infect humans as well as animals. Scoop up your pet's poop outdoors immediately, and clean your cat's litter box at least every other day.
For more information, see Scooping Poop Keeps Parasites at Bay.
Headline News
The Cole Brothers Circus agreed to eliminate the cat jump in which Rincon, a Siamese cat, leaped 50 feet from a pinnacle to a pillow held by the cat's trainer. The agreement was in response to a request from State Sen. Carl Kruger to the Parks Department, "contending that the cat was forced to risk its life, jumping 50 feet."
After a man and his dog climbed 12,777-foot Buffalo Mountain in Colorado, the dog was unable to climb back down because his paws were cut and blistered. A sling, climbing harnesses, and ropes were used to rescue the dog.
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Notable Quotable
"God made the cat in order that humankind might have the pleasure of caressing the tiger."
- Fernand Mery
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