Winter can be a magical time of year for family, friends, and furry companions alike. To keep everyone happy and safe, consider which holiday traditions might be potential hazards for your pet and take proper precautions— before the season begins. DECK THE HALLS Jingling bells and other holiday decorations can offer a host of new toys for pets to play with or explore, which … [Read more...] about Pet-Proof Your Home For The Winter Holidays
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Teething in Kittens
Kittens are born without teeth. At around 2 weeks of age, the little incisors at the front of the mouth begin to show through the gums. At around 4 weeks of age, the canine teeth (fangs) have emerged, and by 6 weeks of age the premolars have emerged. These teeth are all deciduous (also called baby or milk) teeth. Kittens have a total of 26 deciduous teeth: three upper and … [Read more...] about Teething in Kittens
How Cats Always Keep Their Balance
You’ve probably heard the saying, “cats always land on their feet.” This is true in many cases because of cats’ amazing balancing abilities, says Dr. Elizabeth Cottrell, a veterinarian at the Cat Hospital at Towson in Baltimore, Md. Myth Buster An old wives’ tale holds that a cat’s sense of balance is in its whiskers. Not true. Instead, the whiskers act as feelers that help … [Read more...] about How Cats Always Keep Their Balance
Norwegian Forest Cat
Lap Cat Intelligence Ease of Training Grooming Requirements Shedding Good with Children Good with Dogs Chattiness … [Read more...] about Norwegian Forest Cat
Celebrity Spotlight – Dick Clark
The headquarters of dick clark productions, inc., in Burbank, California, would be notable purely because Dick Clark, a show business legend, works there. It is also remarkable, however, because it has to be one of the few corporate offices in America where every day a pack of friendly dogs rides the elevators in search of masters and friends. “They’d rather ride the … [Read more...] about Celebrity Spotlight – Dick Clark