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Internet Animals on Strike

Tim Miller — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 01:57:19 +0000

Looking For An Exotic Pet Without All That Pesky Mauling?

Tim Miller — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:51:48 +0000

Pricey Leopard-like House Cat Offered As “Designer Pet”
citynews.ca — Looking for that perfect Christmas gift for the pet lover who thought they had everything? How about a designer cat? While you shouldn’t buy anyone an animal as a gift, in a world where it seems like science can do almost anything and money can buy you almost everything, a U.S. firm has begun turning out felines that look like leopards and act more like dogs. But getting your claws on one of these designer animals isn’t cheap. They cost $22,000 each! Read the full article…

Study Reveals 200 Dogs and Cats Killed By Tainted Pet Food

Tim Miller — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:25:06 +0000

Tainted pet food killed 200 dogs and cats: study
Yahoo! News – A major recall was begun last March after ingredients imported from China were found to have contaminated some pet food. Canadian manufacturer Menu Foods Income Fund was hardest hit, recalling 60 million packages of pet food. A survey posted on the Internet, and widely publicized by the American Veterinary Medical Association, attracted just 500 responses and of those, only 348 cases of pet sickness met the criteria for kidney failure caused by the contamination. Read the full article…

Quick News Bites: Thanksgiving Edition

Tim Miller — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 08:15:43 +0000

Enjoy That Turkey Dinner But Keep It From Pets
Via KTVZ.com
“It’s not a good thing to give your pets table scraps or things they’re not familiar with that can cause an upset stomach and diarrhea and things you don’t want to deal with during the holiday season…”

Table Scraps Can Be Deadly For Dogs
Via WIStv.com
“Many people think table scraps are a special treat, but some can be deadly for dogs. Cesar Millan, host of National Geographic’s the Dogs Whisperer says there are some things you should definitely avoid feeding your pets. High-fat foods, like turkey skin, are hard for dogs to digest, and can lead to pancreatitis. Turkey bones can also be dangerous. Unlike rawhide bones, cooked poultry bones are brittle and can splinter easily. Onions can also be a problem. High levels of onion ingestion in dogs and cats can cause a life-threatening blood disorder.”

Pets Shouldn’t Partake of Holiday Feast
Via commercialappeal.com
“It’s OK to give them turkey, as long as you remove the skin and rinse the meat. Pet owners should avoid giving their dogs the fat and gristle from meat. Remember, if you wouldn’t eat it, neither should your pet.”