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March 29, 2008

Cat Personality Test - What Kind of Cat are You? - Your Rating

Cat Personality Test - What Kind of Cat are You? - Your Rating
Personality test - Your rating - what kind of cat would you be if you were a cat?

Pot Bellied Pigs as Pets
A discussion of what to expect if you choos a pot bellied pig as a pet.

Filed under: General — veronica @ 12:50 pm

March 28, 2008

Favorite Dog Careers

Favorite Dog Careers
If you are determined to work with dogs for a living, here are my top picks for jobs that appeal to dog lovers.

Filed under: General — veronica @ 12:52 pm

March 27, 2008

Tortoises as Pets

Tortoises as Pets
If you live in a warm climate, you may be interested in keeping tortoises, since most species do best if kept in outdoor pens for at least part of the…

Is Cat Pregnant? - Lesson 3
How can I tell if my cat is pregnant? How can the veterinarian diagnose pregnancy in cats? What should I do next? Lesson 3 of 7 lessons on Care of a Pregnant Cat.

Filed under: General — veronica @ 12:50 pm

March 26, 2008

Limping & Lameness

Limping & Lameness
Common scenarios involving lameness and injury in dogs and cats presented to help viewer determine when to call the veterinarian.

Filed under: General — veronica @ 12:51 pm

March 24, 2008

Infectious Tracheobronchitis

Infectious Tracheobronchitis
Most people have heard of "kennel cough", but what are the signs seen? Is the disease serious? How can I protect my pet? Learn these answers and more in this FAQ.

Polydactyl Cats Pictures
Cats Picture Album Index - pictures of polydactyl AKA Hemingway cats, submitted by readers of About Cats.

Chameleons as Pets
A look at chameleons, their characteristics and what kind of pets they make.

Filed under: General — veronica @ 12:49 pm

March 23, 2008

FAQ: Spay Operation

FAQ: Spay Operation
Veterinary Q & A - Spaying (ovariohysterectomy) in Dogs and Cats

California Spangle
Profile of the California Spangle cat, developed ro raise awareness of the plight of the endangered wild cats, and in danger of becoming extinct in itself.

Tortoises as Pets
An introdcution to tortoises as pets, including things to consider before committing to a pet toortoise, and links to species information.

Filed under: General — veronica @ 12:51 pm

March 20, 2008

Plants Poisonous to Cats

Plants Poisonous to Cats
List of plants poisonous to cats and other pets, including type of reaction for each plant

Kitten Swallowed String FAQ
This FAQ answers a forum post from a viewer who is aware of the dangers of string ingestion, but is wondering when signs will show up if string is in the gastrointestinal tract. This FAQ is a companion piece to the <a href="http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/nutritioninformation/f/FAQ_string.htm">"My cat was playing with a string, then ate it. Is this a problem?" FAQ</a>.

Taming Aggressive Birds
An article discussing ways to hand tame aggressive parrots and other birds.

Filed under: General — veronica @ 12:07 pm

March 19, 2008

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September is a month of variety in both climate and activities. It is still warm enough for summer activities, while cooler evenings bring a hint of fall. It is a perfect month from celebrating a variety of cat breeds, and we dedicate the September Cats Picture Calendar to photos of a number of pedigreed cats of several breeds. This page features Angelo, an Exotic cat.

Trade is virtual but the wildlife isn’t
Chinese conservationists met major internet auction site companies in January, urging action on illegal virtual trade in thousands of products made from threatened wildlife.

4300 advertisements for wildlife products, including elephants, tigers, rhinoceroses and marine turtles, have been found for sale on Chinese-language internet sites.

Softbills &amp; Hookbills
A discussion on the meaning of the word "hookbill" when used in reference to certain bird species.

Filed under: General — veronica @ 12:06 pm

March 18, 2008

Cat Ballou Review

Cat Ballou Review
A pretty school marm, a dastardly villain, a couple of rakish outlaws and a legendary gunslinger round out the western cliches in this great spoof, Cat Ballou. Lee Marvin won an Oscar for his double role in this classic movie.

Skunks as Pets
An introduction to the characteristics of skunks as pets and what to expect from a pet skunk.

One Year After the Recalls
Is Pet Food Safe Today? A year ago a massive recall of pet food was announced by Menu Foods, which started an…

Filed under: General — veronica @ 12:08 pm

March 17, 2008

Healthy Cats, volunteers fight obesity at Valley Ridge Elementary

Healthy Cats, volunteers fight obesity at Valley Ridge Elementary
McKinney Courier-Gazette - Different students in the program are named Healthy Cat of the Week and have their pictures posted in the hallway of the school. CONTACT DAN EAKIN AT 972-628-4075 OR DEAKIN@ACNPAPERS.COM

Filed under: General — veronica @ 12:08 pm
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