A FAMILY says they are living in fear because of attacks on them and their pets by a wild cat.
David Smyth trapped the cat outside his home in Burntollet, Co Derry.
He later released it in countryside 40 miles away. But about 60 hours later, he found it sitting outside his back door.
“I couldn’t believe that […]

Encourage positive actions, but establish consequences if needed
Q. Our family just got a cat. Our 3-year-old absolutely loves her. However, she tends to chase her and wants to carry her all of the time. (The cat doesn’t seem to like this too much.) She gets very upset if I try to stop her from playing […]

As many pets go missing each year, a charitable organization seeks to help Hernando County residents keep track of their furry companions.
To encourage the use of pet microchipping technology, the Spring Hill Animal Clinic on Spring Hill Drive is holding a special clinic from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday to have local pets implanted with […]

Next time a family pet suffers smoke inhalation El Paso firefighters will be able to try to save their lives using an animal oxygen mask.
The fire department announced today it is receiving 15 sets of oxygen masks designed for small animals to large pets. The Animal Rescue League of El Paso donated 10 kits and […]

Whether nursing a broken heart, recovering from a sickness or crying over a skinned knee, the simple gesture of a hug can have tremendous healing powers. And, it’s no coincidence that people enjoy these same benefits when they hug their pet. Research shows that human interaction with pets provides physical and emotional benefits. In fact, […]

Imagine turning a tree into family, transforming a shrub into history or capturing a memory with a flower.
With a little research and a pinch of creativity, the plot of land outside your home can open up like a diary, to recall a favorite travel moment, recall cherished ancestry or revive local tradition. Here are some […]

For those wanting to understand what their guinea pig is trying to tell them, Vienna’s Schoenbrunn Zoo is offering monthly ‘interpretation workshops’ on the languages of popular pets.
The workshops, which will begin in June, are geared towards children aged between five and twelve who want to learn how to interpret the body language of […]

SMOKERS are being urged to stub out their cigarettes - in a bid to protect their pet’s health.
A survey has revealed that July’s smoking ban could hit the health of millions of pets as people begin to smoke more in their own homes.
Health bosses are now appealing for people to stop smoking at home, for […]

Vet care for the average kitty or Cujo can cost thousands of dollars. Insuring pets against all manner of calamity is now on the rise in Australia.
YOU wouldn’t travel overseas without travel insurance.
And as for driving a car - it’s illegal to drive a car on the road without some form of insurance.
So what about […]

A recipe of fresh chicken, carrots, peas and dried kelp might sound appetizing.
But this dish isn’t meant for you.
It’s for your dog.
About five years ago, Nicole Miller started serving a diet of raw foods to her golden retriever, who had allergies and hip pain.
“I put him on the raw diet and, I swear, within the […]