Dogs and Dames

Grabbed from link Fluffy kitties are notorious for hairballs. (photo: photoexpress.com) LOS ANGELES — Hairballs are normal in cats, but they’re a nuisance for cat-owners to deal with. There are a few things you can do, though, to reduce hairballs and other feline dietary upsets. Cats ingest a lot of hair because their tongues have [...]

Grabbed from link The ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) invites the public to nominate extraordinary animals and people for its annual Humane Awards and is seeking four-legged companions as well as exceptional people for consideration. Animals that have performed a heroic act and people who have demonstrated remarkable efforts to [...]

Grabbed from link Merrell Publishers is sponsoring a giveaway of Michael Kloth’s gorgeous book, Shelter Cats. Entering is simple. Just post your best cat photo on the wall of Merrell Publishers’ Facebook page by noon GMT on Sept 30, 2010. The owners of the top ten photos will receive a book courtesy of Merrell Publishers. [...]

Grabbed from link Filed under: Dogs, Pets News, Hero Pets Emma Williams, Manchester Evening News Syndication These two dogs are more than just best friends, they share a rare bond. Ellie, a young King Charles cavalier spaniel in England, is almost completely blind. While her owner and a local animal organization are working to raise [...]

Grabbed from link Since 2004, drugs designed for use by people have been the leading source of poisonings among companion animals, according to the national Animal Poison Control Center in Urbana, Ill. Among cats, Adderall – a medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – has quickly become one of the most common and [...]

Grabbed from link Filed under: Pets News These odd-looking but cute fellas (pictured below) have an interesting story. A Londoner found the furry wee ones abandoned in a plastic bag. Alarmed, the kind-hearted, animal-loving passerby brought the adorable creatures immediately to the Royal Society For The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Had she not discovered [...]