Month: December 2017

Maker: Primal Pet FoodsCause: Bone grind size too largeAnnouncement: Company announcement on social media, Dec. 22, 2017What was recalled: Only the following specific freeze-dried formulas for dogs and cats: This is the 3rd pet food recall in Primal Pet Foods’ history, though it’s the first ever dog food recall for the company (the previous recalls, for cat
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Anyone who lives with cats knows that they want to be involved in anything and everything we do — especially if we’re sitting on the floor and interacting with boxes and bags. This tends to happen more often during the holiday season, when we — and sometimes a houseful of friends and family — enthusiastically
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No, you’re not seeing double, and yes, this exceedingly rare kitten is real. Her name is Bettie Bee, and she was born on Dec. 12 to a normal house cat in Eastern Cape, South Africa. She’s one of three kittens in the litter, but clearly, Bettie Bee is unique. This baby is known as a
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[{“title”:”Maine Coon”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Abyssinian”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Ragdoll”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Siamese”,”points”:”1″},{“title”:”Scottish Fold”,”points”:”0″}]Karaoke. Of course, you end up dragging your friends along against their will. But isn’t that what karaoke’s all about? [{“title”:”Maine Coon”,”points”:”1″},{“title”:”Abyssinian”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Ragdoll”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Siamese”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Scottish Fold”,”points”:”0″}]A hike with friends — a long one. No wimpy little strolls for you. [{“title”:”Maine Coon”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Abyssinian”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Ragdoll”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Siamese”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Scottish Fold”,”points”:”1″}]Travel. Paris sounds nice. [{“title”:”Maine Coon”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Abyssinian”,”points”:”1″},{“title”:”Ragdoll”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Siamese”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Scottish Fold”,”points”:”0″}]Working out at the local YMCA. Of course, you
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There are several possible causes for feline aggression. While an attack can seem unprovoked, there is almost always a reason for it. We just need to try and figure out what it is. Our article about cat aggression towards people covers possible reasons, including redirected aggression. Let’s try and explore redirected aggression in cats, how
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If your dog engages in off-leash running in the woods, make sure you know the ins and outs of hunting season dates. By: StockSnap When it comes to hunting, people tend to fall decisively on one side of the line or the other; they either do it and they love it, or they don’t care
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We all know that some breeds are more vocal than others (Siamese, anyone?), and some cats just enjoy hearing the sound of their own voices. But if your cat meows a lot, a vet check might be in order. So, why do cats meow? Here are some reasons for that constant cat meowing: 1. Your cat
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Christmas has come around again, and for most people it’s a joyous and happy holiday. And it’s a holiday that traditionally many celebrate with the addition of a beautifully decked-out tree. Of course, this tree does require some maintenance — if you have a live tree and you don’t water it, for example, it’s a
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Pets who eat real holly may experience stomach upsets. By: channone Every holiday season, I get many phone calls from very worried people who found Snuffles or Chubs chewing on some Christmas greenery. Most of these ingestions don’t result in much more than a bedraggled-looking Christmas plant, but you should be aware of potential toxicities.
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Iran has already suffered the loss of the Asiatic lion and Caspian tiger species, and now the nation’s Asiatic cheetahs are on the brink of extinction, too. According to The Guardian, conservationists are warning the public that following the U.N.’s recent decision to pull funding from the protection of the world’s second-rarest feline (Amur leopards
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Some people will tell you that cats are good at hiding their pain. This is only partially true. Your cat cannot verbalize her pain. She can’t let you know with words when it hurts, nor can she say where it hurts or what kind of pain she’s feeling. That doesn’t mean you can’t tell she’s
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Too often we have people joining the forums begging for help with feline behaviors which disrupt their lives. “Help! I’m about to lose my mind because my cat won’t let me sleep at night!” “Why can’t I have any nice things? Kitty keeps breaking everything that I place on the shelf…” “My hands are covered
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Sometimes kittens need to be separated from their moms for their safety. By: gaijinbiker River doted on her newborn kitten. It was almost as though she knew that the not-so-tiny “singleton” was her last shot at motherhood before being spayed. She savored every second of it, and Li’l One grew bigger and more beautiful. Then,
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The only one you marked me wrong on was “rub my tummy”.  But trust me – I know many cats expose their tummies as a sign of trust, not inviting touching, but MY cat really DOES mean “please rub my tummy”, and I do it often. You have to learn the language of your own
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