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Monkey faces

Each mountain gorilla face is unique. They range from beautiful to expressive, laughable, and noble. Some of the infants have faces like old men, and the toddlers sport wild hairstyles. Here are a few pictures from The Faces of Virunga&rs [...]

Posted On : Feb, 08 2012 | Comments : 0

Most American Pets are Too Fat

Fifty-four percent of dogs and cats are overweight or obese, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. That’s 93 million dogs and cats, if their estimate is accurate. Excess weight can shorten a pet’s life by 2. [...]

Posted On : Feb, 07 2012 | Comments : 0

Pets: Vet should determine why dog eats snow to induce vomit...

Q: Our seven-year-old male Bouvier really, really likes to gobble up snow and then vomit about thirty seconds later. If he’s prevented from eating the snow, he doesn’t vomit and there are no problems. It is not as if he had [...]

Posted On : Jan, 23 2012 | Comments : 0

Pet People: Understanding Our Pet's Intuition

The inordinate numbers of animal lovers I have encountered over the years have always shown me how gifted they are when it comes to communicating with their pets. Not only do they understand what their pets are “talking” about [...]

Posted On : Jan, 21 2012 | Comments : 0

What cures your cold can also kill your pet

LOS ANGELES – If you are too cold to be outside without a coat, your dog probably is too. If your cat eats just one of your acetaminophen cold or flu pills, it could be fatal. Those are just a few of the tips experts offer to keep p [...]

Posted On : Jan, 19 2012 | Comments : 0

Man’s donation to help discount cat adoptions at C.A.R.E.

Andrew Ross was a University of Chicago student 20 years ago when he took advantage of a discounted fee to adopt Zucchini, a 1-year-old red tabby from Community Animal Rescue Effort in Evanston. In honor of beloved pet, which passed away [...]

Posted On : Jan, 17 2012 | Comments : 0

Pet Care Can Be Professional - 3 Tips For Pet Keepers

Nowadays, it's not uncommon at all to find that people are apt to keep a pet at home. However, with the popularization of pet-keeping, there come many troubles meanwhile. Among them, the most heated topic is the concern of pet care. [...]

Posted On : Dec, 28 2011 | Comments : 0

External Parasites and the Health of Your Pet

Flea Basics Fleas thrive when the weather is warm and humid. Depending on your climate, fleas may be a seasonal or year-round problem. Your pet can pick up fleas wherever an infestation exists, often in areas frequented by other cats and [...]

Posted On : Dec, 25 2011 | Comments : 0

Natural Pet Care Tips and Suggestions

Natural pet care tips and suggestions give valuable guidelines to the pet owners. It provides information to maintain the general well-being of the pets. Pet care tips differ as per the habits of the pets, and hence, the pet owners have t [...]

Posted On : Dec, 23 2011 | Comments : 0

Natural Pet Care Tips and Suggestions

Posted On : Dec, 21 2011 | Comments : 0

Care for pets in storms

MORE than 60 dogs had to be euthanased in the most recent storm season. Mackay Regional Council is warning pet owners to be more careful this season. From December last year to January this year more than 170 dogs were impounded. The holi [...]

Posted On : Dec, 20 2011 | Comments : 0

Tips to keep your pets safe this holiday season

This time of year is full of eggnog, ugly sweaters and Christmas parties. A seemingly wonderful time for just about everyone. Everyone, except your pet. Dr. Sandra Newman, from Bluegrass Animal Hospital, advises pet owners to find a quiet [...]

Posted On : Dec, 09 2011 | Comments : 0

Dog missing for 8 years to be reunited with family

A dog that went missing from its family home in Virginia in 2003 was found in Northern California and will be returning home for the holidays. Yuba County sheriff’s officials said Meg Eden of Oregon was working with her own dogs in [...]

Posted On : Dec, 06 2011 | Comments : 0

Animal care pet project for Julie

FOR Julie Penlington, volunteering means giving abandoned dogs and cats a second chance at life. It also means 5.30am phone calls, emotional scenes that leave the 58-year-old crying so hard she can't see and animal cruelty so horrific [...]