Norwegian Forest Cats may have been palling around with Vikings back in the day. By: Pixabay 1. Key Characteristics Weight: 12–16 pounds for males, 9–12 pounds for females Life Expectancy: Around 15 years Norwegian Forest Cats (a.k.a. Wegies) have large, powerful and muscular body supports their triangular head. Their eyes are also large and almond-shaped,
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The cat came back! After going missing in 2005, Boo, a tabby cat now 17 years old, finally returned home to owner Janet Adamowicz in Harrogate, England, reports LAD Bible. Boo was found 40 miles away in Pocklington — and Adamowicz could not believe her good fortune. “I got a call on Thursday to say I
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Despite the horrific ramifications of California’s deadly Carr Fire, one of the most severe wildfires ever in the state, the tragedy brought together an unlikely pair of friends. A cat and chicken were found huddled together by a crew from the Grass Valley Fire Department while the team was battling the blaze near the city
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What more could your pet ask for? By: howliekat Pet lovers tend to be a bit fanatical about their animals. This makes it easy for friends and family to get them and their pets the perfect gifts. Customizable pet products are a great gift for anyone who loves their pet, and there is a wide
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Maker: G & C Raw, LLCCause: Potential for listeriaAnnouncement: FDA report dated Aug. 3, 2018What was recalled: The following raw dog and cat foods: 2 lb. containers of Ground Lamb Dog Food, Lot #MFF022718 1 lb. containers of Pat’s Cat Turkey Cat Food, Lot #WWPKTF051618 According to the recall announcement, the products were distributed through direct delivery
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Kitty recently had a blood test? Are you wondering about the results? Can’t make sense of the various abbreviations and what they actually mean? We have some answers for you. Written by veterinarian Letrisa Miller, DVM, this article goes over the various elements of a blood panel in cats, aka a complete blood count or
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Softer alternatives to plastic Elizabethan collars exist for your pet’s comfort. By: Bennilover Do you know how to care for your pet’s bandage? And I mean properly care — not just keeping it dry (although this is hugely important), but recognizing when it’s too tight or chafing the pet. In a strange serendipity, Dr. Deb
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Bronson is a cat filled with mystery, and at 33 lbs., he can really pack in the intrigue. Today he lives with his forever family — which includes owners Mike and Megan and three other cats: Ickle, Heisenberg and Gwildor — in Grand Rapids, Michigan. But before he found this loving crew, who are working to help
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Pets need you to have a plan in place in case your vet is unavailable during an emergency. By: Spiritze What happens if your vet is on vacation and they haven’t arranged for coverage? And, on top of that, what happens if you’re in an emergency situation with your pet and you don’t know what
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Cats are more social than we usually give them credit for. By: artyangel I learned to speak cat early — barn cat, to be precise, since I spent a lot of time at my grandparents’ farm as a kid. I only knew a little horse, and most of that was from an old friend of
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