Officials to discuss stray cats
Athens-Clarke officials will meet this week to begin to figure out how they will deal with unwanted tame cats after the nonprofit that was taking them in stopped providing the service.
Your Cat's Nutritional Balancing Act
In the home, as in the wild, cats are meat eaters. When left to fend for themselves, felines hunt for protein-rich rodents and birds. Their nutritional needs don't change just because they're using a litter box and sleeping on floor pillows.
New Proof Dogs Can Imitate
That "aha" moment, when an idea suddenly clicks, isn't just reserved for people. Dogs also observe and learn, particularly from one another. Ana T. Pieruccetti, president and CEO of Dallas-based Lucca Bella Doggie Spa & Boutique, has witnessed this dog curiosity on a number of occasions. For example, Bailey, one of the dogs that visits Pieruccetti's spa, watched as another dog, Katie, ran through a play tunnel and received a treat. Recognizing the connection, Bailey quickly followed suit. For Pieruccetti and others with expertise in dog behavior, this ability is not surprising. But until recently, there wasn't definitive proof of what most dog owners know -- canines are canny.
Dog Blood Banks Save Canine Lives
Checkers and his owner, veterinary technician Bonnie Heitz, acted as heroes, even though their names never made the headlines. While this pair may not be familiar to you, Checkers, the Australian Shepherd from Concord, Calif. donated blood to save the lives of countless dogs that required blood transfusions to treat trauma, cancer, and other life-threatening conditions. These dogs were given a second chance because of Checkers, who passed away at a ripe old age in 1990. Both he and his owner helped inspire additional canine blood donations, which have since led to organized dog blood banks nationwide
Indoor Living Changes Cat Food Needs
With food and water served daily, comfortable furniture to curl up on and no immediate threats to safety, indoor cats enjoy a life that outdoor felines, and even some people, seem to envy. But the good life can be hazardous for cats if it leads to weight gain. When left unchecked, those extra pounds can cause serious problems.
Are Two or More Cats Better Than One?
When advertising copywriter Angie Dunne brought her two kittens home from the shelter last year, she already knew they got along. "The people at the animal shelter told me they really gravitated toward each other, that they played together all the time," says Dunne. "I'd actually planned on adopting only one cat, but I was convinced that they shouldn't be separated. Now I couldn't imagine one without the other."
Common Cat Health Myths -- Debunked!
Lots of fibs have been told about felines through the ages. For example, consider the popular notion that it's supposedly healthy for cats to drink cow's milk.
The truth is that most cats are lactose intolerant and can't break down the sugars in milk, says Joseph Wakshlag, DMV, an assistant professor of clinical nutrition at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Feral dogs euthanized; charges weighed after maulings
LEXINGTON - The dogs that authorities say killed a University of Georgia librarian and her elderly husband Friday night were euthanized Tuesday at the Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter by court order.
