Jul
6
Boy or Girl Cat?
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Here’s a way to test out your ability to tell the sex of a cat from the face. Take the He-cat or She-cat quiz. The page lists photos for you to select whether the cat is a male or a female. If you need more mindless entertainment after the quiz, there’s an option to sign up for the site’s weekly Friday newsletter with more fun.
Try it: He-cat or She-cat photo quiz
Oct
16
Patron Saint of Dogs
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I have always loved animals-primarily dogs. I have had four dogs in my life and each of them brought a different strength to my life…not to even mention the unconditional love. If humans were like dogs, the world would be a much better place.
I have always loved animals-primarily dogs. I have had four dogs in my life and each of them brought a different strength to my life…not to even mention the unconditional love. If humans were like dogs, the world would be a much better place.
With that in mind, I began wondering if dogs had guardian angels looking over them. While I was always sure that they did, I wanted to know if there were any Saints, as recognized by the Catholic Church, that particularly aided dogs. Here is what I found Read more
Sep
29
Daily Dose of Zap
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If you want a pick me up in the “awweee, how cute” department, head on over to Daily Zap! for daily pictures of Zapata the Chihuahua.
Aug
28
Mapping of the Cat Brain
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Jun
29
Dog Pack Attacks Gator In Florida
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At times nature can be cruel, but there is also a raw beauty, and even a certain justice manifested within that cruelty. The alligator, one of the oldest and ultimate predators, normally considered the “apex predator”, can still fall victim to implemented teamwork strategy, made possible due to the tight knit social structure and “survival of the pack mentality” bred into the canines. Read more
Apr
22
More Pet Food Recalled
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The list of recalled pet food keeps growing. On the latest from the Humane Society:
Rice protein concentrate used in pet food has been contaminated by melamine, testing confirmed on April 18. Melamine was also found in corn gluten in pet food in South Africa on April 19. Melamine contaminated wheat gluten has already caused more than 100 brands of pet food to be recalled. FDA suspects that the melamine may have been intentionally added to the pet food ingredients to boost the protein content although that theory has not been confirmed.
Keep an eye on the list of recalled pet food to make sure you aren’t feeding your pets tainted food. There’s a recalled list here: Recalled Pet Food and Treats. Also important to visit (and sign up for the email updates) is the Ten Things You Should Know about the Pet Food Recall page.
Two brands that offer safe, high quality pet food are Wellness Food and Innova Pet Foods.