Too Much Fat in Your Cats Diet
Fatty foods taste good, even to a cat who’s a finicky eater. If a cat has a diet that’s too high in fat, he could gain weight and become obese but that doesn’t mean that you should avoid feeding fats to your cat. If fact, fats are a very important part of your cat’s diet. Fats give your cat the energy he needs throughout his day and helps keep his coat soft and shiny. Fats also help your cats body absorb important vitamins such as vitamins A, B, D, and K. So check the label om your cats food. By law. it has to state the fat content. Talk to your veterinarian to determine what fat content is best for your cats age, health and overall activity level.
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Happy New Year and Bless Our Pets!
As we begin a new year, there are lots of things that we can appreciate and one of those things is our beloved pets. Our cat Millie is 19 years old and I just pray that she stays with us throughout this year. She has given us so much love and affection throughout the years and is truly a part of our family!
Happy New Year and may this year be filled with the love and joy of the pets that help get us through some rough days!
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Pets Have an Incredible Sense to Make Predictions
This post was written several years ago regarding the astounding sense that our pets have. The can sometimes predict an upcoming event even sense illness in humans.
Normally,since it was only about 5:00am, my Chihuahua was fast asleep at the foot of my bed. Today was different. He began running around the room barking and barking. He then jumped on me in the bed and insisted that I get up. I was baffled by this change in behavior and thought that he may be sick. Just at that moment, there was a loud noise, the bed shook and everything was calm again including my dog. It sounded like an explosion. I got up went in the hallway to see what had happened but found nothing. I later found out that at that time, there was a small earthquake in Westchester County, NY about 25 miles to the north. I felt the effects of this small quake and my dog knew it was going to happen before it did. How did he know?
Many people believe that dogs and even cats have a special sense and can feel or predict earthquakes. A German scientist, Helmut Tributsch once published an article about animal behavior and earthquakes. It theorized that the flow of icons – electrically charged air – created by the friction of the earth’s underground plates rubbing together just prior to earthquakes might be detectable to animals. The reason he gives is that animals have drier body surfaces than humans. Tributsch believes that animals are more sensitive to the electrostatic charges that precede earthquakes.
There are lots of examples of animals acting strangely before earthquakes. No has proven without a doubt that dogs and cats can predict earthquakes. If you live in an earthquake prone zone, write down the next time your dog or cat acts funny. You may be able to see for yourself whether your pet has this ability. Think of the help this could be to geophysicists and seismologists!
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
This has been a challenging year both personally and politically. We were faced with situations that we’re never seen before in history. Personally, my partner and I were faced with very serious medical issues but were truly blessed for a positive outcome. People have become colder, more preoccupied with themselves and just more mean. That’s why we are so grateful for our beloved pets. They provide unconditional love and comfort. They are there for us no matter what. I’ve never heard so many people say that they prefer their pets over people and I couldn’t agree more. So enjoy your holiday with your special pets and be thankful that they are always there to provide unconditional love and peace.
Have a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year filled with the love and joy of your pets.
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Stories that Warm our Heart
We all love heartwarming stories especially around the holidays. Here’s a post from several years ago that still warms my heart.
One day, a customer raced into a hardware store in south western Wisconsin and told the manager that there was what sounded like a kitten yowling loudly inside of a pickup truck. The manager ran out to investigate and he heard the sound of the frantic kitten too. The sounds were coming from inside a wheel well. But the manager couldn’t see the kitten. The manager whose name was Bob ran back into the store and told a staff member to call the Humane Society and the police department. He asked another staff member to try to find the owner of the vehicle. Bob got his tools and crawled under the truck. He saw the kitten but could not get to him.
Soon the animal control officer showed up, as did a patrolman. A television station crew showed up too alerted by a report on police radio scanner!
Bob still worked hard and he finally freed the tiny kitten, pulled him out and handed him over to the animal control officer. The TV Crew interviewed them and the segment aired that afternoon and evening. The kitten went to the Humane Society where it was examined and later adopted.
I love this true story because we live in a world where cats are so often devalued, there are ordinary people who will urgently do everything in their power to save a helpless kitten.
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Snow Globes Can Be Dangerous to Dogs and Cats
There was a post on Facebook recently that claimed that a dog broke a snow globe and lapped up the liquid. The dog later died and it was determined that the snow globe contained Anti freeze. This is disturbing. Dogs and cats are attracted to the sweet smell of the liquid. Many of us have decorating snow globes in our homes but should be we concerned?
MSN.com has published an article explaining this situation. Here’s a portion of that article.
Veterinary Sources
We found a seemingly endless number of authoritative veterinary sources that expressed the same warnings about snow globes containing the antifreeze ingredient ethylene glycol and how ingesting it could be fatal to dogs, cats and other pets.
For just one example, in 2007, Dr. Marc Smith of Natchez Trace Veterinary Services advised in The Tennessean newspaper that the liquid inside some snow globes contains 2 percent ethylene glycol. Smith also provided facts not just about the chemical in snow globes, but also the dangers of antifreeze:
Another source of ethylene glycol is decorative snow globes. The liquid inside contains 2 percent ethylene glycol. Shattered globes can be toxic to small dogs and cats. If veterinary treatment is not begun within a few hours of ingestion, one teaspoon of ethylene glycol can be fatal to a 10-pound cat, while one to two tablespoonfuls can kill a 10-pound dog.
Antifreeze poisoning occurs in stages. In the first stage the animal appears intoxicated, stumbling, depressed and/or vomiting. The first stage can last from 30 minutes to a few hours. The second stage is characterized by intermittent seizures, increased urinations and excessive thirst.
Finally, the kidneys will begin to shut down and 36-72 hours after ingestion the animal may slip into a coma. The longer treatment is delayed the more damage to the kidneys, thus the greater chance of the intoxication proving fatal.
If you suspect antifreeze poisoning, contact a vet immediately. This is not a “wait-and-see” situation.
More examples that expressed this very same guidance and sequence of symptoms can be found in newspaper archives from past decades on Newspapers.com.
You can read the entire article here.
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Keeping Pets Safe During the Holidays
The Christmas holiday is here and we should keep some things in mind to keep our furry friends safe. Some are quite obvious, others may not be.
- Don’t leave your older dog outside in cold, damp wet weather. Make sure he is always in a warm, dry place.
- If you have an open fire, always use a fire guard and be aware of hot radiators.
- If your dog is not used to getting left overs, don’t give them to him over the holidays. They may upset his stomach. Never give your dog alcohol of any kind.
- Car Anti freeze is sweet tasting and irresistible, but fatal to dogs (and cats). Mop up any spills as even a small amount could kill.
- Make sure that the front door is not left open by guests. Your dog may run out and get hit by a car.
- If your dog is not comfortable around people that he doesn’t know, provide a safe , quiet place for him.
- Keep up with his usual routine. A change in his routine could stress him out.
- Keep your dog out of the kitchen while your cooking. He could get under foot and cause you to trip with a hot plate or pan in your hand.
- Poinsettias and Amaryllis – These are popular plants around the holidays but are poisonous to your pets. Don’t keep them around the house.
- Never keep sharp objects around.
Have a safe, happy holiday with your pets. Thank you for your support this year. We look forward to bringing you more important and entertaining information about your pets in 2024.
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Four Ways to Help with Dog Stress During the Holidays
Holiday parties and all of those strange visitors can be awfully stressful to the family dog. Here are four ways to help your dogs with stress.
- Reduce temptation – whatever comes into the house whether it’s food or gifts, keep it safely out of reach of your dogs teeth.
- Make sure that you enforce a “please don’t feed the dog” rule for all of your visitors. This even includes close relatives like grandma.
- Don’t neglect your pets daily exercise, not matter how busy you get. Remember your dog is relaxed when he’s tired.
- Try to manage your own stress or at least don’t let it show.
The holidays make us all crazy so give your dog a hug, it could help!
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The First Important Command to Teach Your Dog
Teaching your dog commands is a priority for so many reasons including safety. The American Kennel Club and written an article on the most important command to teach your dog and this command should be the first one taught. It takes an instant for a dog to see a bird, cat or squirrel and dart out into the street. You need one simple command to stop him in his tracks and have him return to your side. This command is “come.” Here is the entire article written by the Kennel Club that goes into detail on how to accomplish this.
There are so many important commands for your dog to learn, but the most important is “come.” It only takes a second for even the most well-behaved dog to see a squirrel and dart into traffic. A strong recall can be the difference between life and death.
Start with your dog on a leash walking at your side (it’s easier to get her to come to you when she’s already moving). Then, take a quick step back and say your pooch’s name, followed by “Come!” As you’re saying this, pull gently on the leash to turn her around and have her start heading toward you. Once she’s facing you, continue to walk backward, coaxing her toward you. If she needs gentle urging, use the leash. Never scold her for coming too slowly. You can make this fun for both of you by approaching it with enthusiasm, as if you were playing a game. Don’t ask her to come in an angry voice or when you’re mad, or she’ll start associating the command with negativity. Reward her when she comes with a treat (it helps to offer something extra special and/or continue to give bits of treats for a full 30 seconds to teach your dog how much of a reward he gets by following this command).
Dogs learn that performing commands is often a gamble. They may get a treat as a reward, they may get praise, or they may get nothing. Ensure your dog will listen to you when call “come” by letting him know that the command always means a big reward. That means not using the command when you want your dog to follow you into the bedroom (unless you plan on offering treats and lavish praise). Use a different command for a casual in-house recall, like “over here” or “place.” Break out the “come” only to practice and when it’s really needed.
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Adopt a Pet for the Holiday
A mother and her daughters are at the pound to adopt a dog. They are petting the dog at the animal shelter.
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