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* Will Eating Pet Food Kill Me?
Will Eating Pet Food Kill Me?
* Why Do State Fairs Exist?
What Causes Goose Bumps?
* Credit: Dreamstime
What's the Most Popular Pet?
* Amazing Animal Abilities
How Do Cats Purr?
* Why Do Cats Land on Their Feet?
Why Do Cats Land on Their Feet?
* Fourth of July fireworks over New York's East River in 2002. AP Photo/Robert Mecea
Do Fireworks Scare Pets?
Yes, and here's what you should do.
* Are Fleas a Health Hazard?
Are Fleas a Health Hazard?
* One of 34 Remaining Rare Leopards Killed
One of 34 Remaining Rare Leopards Killed
The most optimistic figures from a recent census of the world's most endangered cat?the Amur or Far Eastern leopard?put the total count for those remaining in the wild at 34. That was reported last week. Subtract one, came the update today.
* Birds Glad Cats Eat Rats
Birds Glad Cats Eat Rats
Helpless prey on islands need top predators to police other enemies.
* Growing Trend: Hospice for Pets
Growing Trend: Hospice for Pets
Ease a pet's pain, and deal with your own grief.
* Airports Are Paradise ... for Pets
Airports Are Paradise ... for Pets
Airports now offer pet resorts and other services.
* Obsession with Pets at All-Time High
Obsession with Pets at All-Time High
Larger incomes, suburban homes, better vet care and pet products have fueled America's love of pets.
* Credit: Dreamstime
DNA Tests Reveal Fido's Ancestry
DNA tests unlock a mutt's canine heritage.
* Saber-Toothed Cat Had Wimpy Bite
Saber-Toothed Cat Had Wimpy Bite
The saber-toothed cat had a weaker bite than today's lions.
* Cat in the grass. Credit: MorgeFile.com
Asthma Linked to Cat Allergies
Cats account for a chunk of the more than 50 percent of the current U.S. asthma cases that result from allergies.
* Credit: Dreamstime
Secondhand Smoke Causes Cancer in Pets
Secondhand smoke gives pet cats and dogs cancer too.
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More Cats News and Information
* Will Eating Pet Food Kill Me?
Will Eating Pet Food Kill Me?
* Why Do State Fairs Exist?
What Causes Goose Bumps?
* Credit: Dreamstime
What's the Most Popular Pet?
* Amazing Animal Abilities
How Do Cats Purr?
* Why Do Cats Land on Their Feet?
Why Do Cats Land on Their Feet?
* Fourth of July fireworks over New York's East River in 2002. AP Photo/Robert Mecea
Do Fireworks Scare Pets?
Yes, and here's what you should do.
* Are Fleas a Health Hazard?
Are Fleas a Health Hazard?
* One of 34 Remaining Rare Leopards Killed
One of 34 Remaining Rare Leopards Killed
The most optimistic figures from a recent census of the world's most endangered cat?the Amur or Far Eastern leopard?put the total count for those remaining in the wild at 34. That was reported last week. Subtract one, came the update today.
* Birds Glad Cats Eat Rats
Birds Glad Cats Eat Rats
Helpless prey on islands need top predators to police other enemies.
* Growing Trend: Hospice for Pets
Growing Trend: Hospice for Pets
Ease a pet's pain, and deal with your own grief.
* Airports Are Paradise ... for Pets
Airports Are Paradise ... for Pets
Airports now offer pet resorts and other services.
* Obsession with Pets at All-Time High
Obsession with Pets at All-Time High
Larger incomes, suburban homes, better vet care and pet products have fueled America's love of pets.
* Credit: Dreamstime
DNA Tests Reveal Fido's Ancestry
DNA tests unlock a mutt's canine heritage.
* Saber-Toothed Cat Had Wimpy Bite
Saber-Toothed Cat Had Wimpy Bite
The saber-toothed cat had a weaker bite than today's lions.
* Cat in the grass. Credit: MorgeFile.com
Asthma Linked to Cat Allergies
Cats account for a chunk of the more than 50 percent of the current U.S. asthma cases that result from allergies.
* Credit: Dreamstime
Secondhand Smoke Causes Cancer in Pets
Secondhand smoke gives pet cats and dogs cancer too.
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All Pets Airline, no humans allowed!
Paws up: All-pet airline hits skies
AP
In this photo made Thursday, July 9, 2009, Pet Airways Co-founder Alysa Binder's AP – In this photo made Thursday, July 9, 2009, Pet Airways Co-founder Alysa Binder's dog, Zoe, walks by one …
By SAMANTHA BOMKAMP, AP Transportation Writer Samantha Bomkamp, Ap Transportation Writer – 11 mins ago
NEW YORK – One trip for their Jack Russell terrier in a plane's cargo hold was enough to convince Alysa Binder and Dan Wiesel that owners needed a better option to get their pets from one city to another.
On Tuesday, the first flight for the husband-and-wife team's Pet Airways, the first-ever all-pet airline, took off from Republic Airport in Farmingdale, N.Y.
All commercial airlines allow a limited number of small pets to fly in the cabin. Others must travel as checked bags or in the cargo hold — a dark and sometimes dangerous place where temperatures can vary wildly.
Binder and Wiesel used their consulting backgrounds and business savvy to start Pet Airways in 2005. The last four years have been spent designing their fleet of five planes according to new four-legged requirements, dealing with FAA regulations and setting up airport schedules.
The two say they're overwhelmed with the response. Flights on Pet Airways are already booked up for the next two months.
Pet Airways will fly a pet between five major cities — New York, Washington, Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles. The $250 one-way fare is comparable to pet fees at the largest U.S. airlines.
For owners the big difference is service. Dogs and cats will fly in the main cabin of a Suburban Air Freight plane, retooled and lined with carriers in place of seats. Pets (about 50 on each flight) will be escorted to the plane by attendants that will check on the animals every 15 minutes during flight. The pets are also given pre-boarding walks and bathroom breaks. And at each of the five airports it serves, the company has created a "Pet Lounge" for future fliers to wait and sniff before flights.
The company will operate out of smaller, regional airports in the five launch cities, which will mean an extra trip for most owners dropping off their pets if they are flying too. Stops in cities along the way means the pets will take longer to reach a destination than their owners.
A trip from New York to Los Angeles, for example, will take about 24 hours. On that route, pets will stop in Chicago, have a bathroom break, play time, dinner, and bunk for the night before finishing the trip the next day.
Amanda Hickey of Portland, Ore. is one of the new airline's first customers. Her seven-year-old terrier-pinscher mix Mardi and 2-year-old puggle Penny are taking their first flight soon.
Hickey said the service was a welcome alternative to flying her dogs in cargo when she transplants them from her soon-to-be Denver home to Chicago to stay while she and her fiance travel to Aruba to get married.
"For a little bit more money, I have peace of mind," she said.
It was a stressful experience in a cargo hold that spurred Binder and Wiesel to start their airline. Their Jack Russell terrier, Zoe, flew once in cargo and Binder said they worried about how the dog was doing, but were unable to check on her or get information. The couple soon started looking for a better solution.
"One time in cargo was enough for us," Binder said, walking through an airplane hangar as Zoe trotted in front of her. "We wanted to do something better."
The company, which will begin with one flight in each of its five cities, is looking to add more flights and cities soon. In the next three years, Binder hopes to fly to 25 locations.
Among the big U.S. carriers that offer pet services, AirTran, Spirit, Southwest and JetBlue only allow pets to fly in the cabin. Most U.S. airlines charge between $100 and $125, but Delta and Northwest charge $150 for cabin trips. AirTran is the cheapest among big carriers at $69.
The charge is more to fly in the cargo or check-baggage holds. Delta and Northwest are the most expensive at $275. Alaska Airlines and Midwest charge the least, at $100. Frontier prices its checked pets fees between $100 and $200 and only takes pets as checked baggage.
Anne Banas, executive editor of SmarterTravel.com, questions the viability of an airline with such a specific niche.
"I'm not sure how sustainable it is," she said. "But if people are trying to go for a first-class service, it could make sense."
She said the service's popularity could spike in peak summer or winter months when airlines in some areas don't allow pets to travel.
Betsy Saul, co-founder of Petfinder.com, which has ranked the pet-friendliness of airlines for three years, said she's excited about the expected impact Pet Airways will have on pet travel across major airlines.
"The entire industry will stretch because of Pet Airways," she said. "It's a challenge that says 'let's make this (experience) better for pets.'"
(This version CORRECTS name of Web site to smartertravel.com.)
AP
In this photo made Thursday, July 9, 2009, Pet Airways Co-founder Alysa Binder's AP – In this photo made Thursday, July 9, 2009, Pet Airways Co-founder Alysa Binder's dog, Zoe, walks by one …
By SAMANTHA BOMKAMP, AP Transportation Writer Samantha Bomkamp, Ap Transportation Writer – 11 mins ago
NEW YORK – One trip for their Jack Russell terrier in a plane's cargo hold was enough to convince Alysa Binder and Dan Wiesel that owners needed a better option to get their pets from one city to another.
On Tuesday, the first flight for the husband-and-wife team's Pet Airways, the first-ever all-pet airline, took off from Republic Airport in Farmingdale, N.Y.
All commercial airlines allow a limited number of small pets to fly in the cabin. Others must travel as checked bags or in the cargo hold — a dark and sometimes dangerous place where temperatures can vary wildly.
Binder and Wiesel used their consulting backgrounds and business savvy to start Pet Airways in 2005. The last four years have been spent designing their fleet of five planes according to new four-legged requirements, dealing with FAA regulations and setting up airport schedules.
The two say they're overwhelmed with the response. Flights on Pet Airways are already booked up for the next two months.
Pet Airways will fly a pet between five major cities — New York, Washington, Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles. The $250 one-way fare is comparable to pet fees at the largest U.S. airlines.
For owners the big difference is service. Dogs and cats will fly in the main cabin of a Suburban Air Freight plane, retooled and lined with carriers in place of seats. Pets (about 50 on each flight) will be escorted to the plane by attendants that will check on the animals every 15 minutes during flight. The pets are also given pre-boarding walks and bathroom breaks. And at each of the five airports it serves, the company has created a "Pet Lounge" for future fliers to wait and sniff before flights.
The company will operate out of smaller, regional airports in the five launch cities, which will mean an extra trip for most owners dropping off their pets if they are flying too. Stops in cities along the way means the pets will take longer to reach a destination than their owners.
A trip from New York to Los Angeles, for example, will take about 24 hours. On that route, pets will stop in Chicago, have a bathroom break, play time, dinner, and bunk for the night before finishing the trip the next day.
Amanda Hickey of Portland, Ore. is one of the new airline's first customers. Her seven-year-old terrier-pinscher mix Mardi and 2-year-old puggle Penny are taking their first flight soon.
Hickey said the service was a welcome alternative to flying her dogs in cargo when she transplants them from her soon-to-be Denver home to Chicago to stay while she and her fiance travel to Aruba to get married.
"For a little bit more money, I have peace of mind," she said.
It was a stressful experience in a cargo hold that spurred Binder and Wiesel to start their airline. Their Jack Russell terrier, Zoe, flew once in cargo and Binder said they worried about how the dog was doing, but were unable to check on her or get information. The couple soon started looking for a better solution.
"One time in cargo was enough for us," Binder said, walking through an airplane hangar as Zoe trotted in front of her. "We wanted to do something better."
The company, which will begin with one flight in each of its five cities, is looking to add more flights and cities soon. In the next three years, Binder hopes to fly to 25 locations.
Among the big U.S. carriers that offer pet services, AirTran, Spirit, Southwest and JetBlue only allow pets to fly in the cabin. Most U.S. airlines charge between $100 and $125, but Delta and Northwest charge $150 for cabin trips. AirTran is the cheapest among big carriers at $69.
The charge is more to fly in the cargo or check-baggage holds. Delta and Northwest are the most expensive at $275. Alaska Airlines and Midwest charge the least, at $100. Frontier prices its checked pets fees between $100 and $200 and only takes pets as checked baggage.
Anne Banas, executive editor of SmarterTravel.com, questions the viability of an airline with such a specific niche.
"I'm not sure how sustainable it is," she said. "But if people are trying to go for a first-class service, it could make sense."
She said the service's popularity could spike in peak summer or winter months when airlines in some areas don't allow pets to travel.
Betsy Saul, co-founder of Petfinder.com, which has ranked the pet-friendliness of airlines for three years, said she's excited about the expected impact Pet Airways will have on pet travel across major airlines.
"The entire industry will stretch because of Pet Airways," she said. "It's a challenge that says 'let's make this (experience) better for pets.'"
(This version CORRECTS name of Web site to smartertravel.com.)
Do cats manipulate humans?
Cats Do Control Humans, Study Finds
LiveScience.com
This photo released by Veterinary Pet Insurance shows Snag L. Tooth catching a AP – This photo released by Veterinary Pet Insurance shows Snag L. Tooth catching a cat nap at his home in …
* Thriller! Animals Do the Moonwalk Play Video Video:Thriller! Animals Do the Moonwalk ABC News
LiveScience Staff
LiveScience.com livescience Staff
livescience.com – Mon Jul 13, 12:50 pm ET
If you've ever wondered who's in control, you or your cat, a new study points to the obvious. It's your cat.
Household cats exercise this control with a certain type of urgent-sounding, high-pitched meow, according to the findings.
This meow is actually a purr mixed with a high-pitched cry. While people usually think of cat purring as a sign of happiness, some cats make this purr-cry sound when they want to be fed. The study showed that humans find these mixed calls annoying and difficult to ignore.
"The embedding of a cry within a call that we normally associate with contentment is quite a subtle means of eliciting a response," said Karen McComb of the University of Sussex. "Solicitation purring is probably more acceptable to humans than overt meowing, which is likely to get cats ejected from the bedroom."
They know us
Previous research has shown similarities between cat cries and human infant cries.
McComb suggests that the purr-cry may subtly take advantage of humans' sensitivity to cries they associate with nurturing offspring. Also, including the cry within the purr could make the sound "less harmonic and thus more difficult to habituate to," she said.
McComb got the idea for the study from her experience with her own cat, who would consistently wake her up in the mornings with a very insistent purr. After speaking with other cat owners, she learned that some of their cats also made the same type of call. As a scientist who studies vocal communication in mammals, she decided to investigate the manipulative meow.
Tough to test
Setting up the experiments wasn't easy. While the felines used purr-cries around their familiar owners, they were not eager to make the same cries in front of strangers. So McComb and her team trained cat owners to record their pets' cries - capturing the sounds made by cats when they were seeking food and when they were not. In all, the team collected recordings from 10 different cats.
The researchers then played the cries back for 50 human participants, not all of whom owned cats. They found that humans, even if they had never had a cat themselves, judged the purrs recorded while cats were actively seeking food - the purrs with an embedded, high-pitched cry - as more urgent and less pleasant than those made in other contexts.
When the team re-synthesised the recorded purrs to remove the embedded cry, leaving all else unchanged, the human subjects' urgency ratings for those calls decreased significantly.
McComb said she thinks this cry occurs at a low level in cats' normal purring, "but we think that cats learn to dramatically exaggerate it when it proves effective in generating a response from humans." In fact, not all cats use this form of purring at all, she said, noting that it seems to most often develop in cats that have a one-on-one relationship with their owners rather than those living in large households, where their purrs might be overlooked.
The results were published in the July 14 issue of the journal Current Biology.
LiveScience.com
This photo released by Veterinary Pet Insurance shows Snag L. Tooth catching a AP – This photo released by Veterinary Pet Insurance shows Snag L. Tooth catching a cat nap at his home in …
* Thriller! Animals Do the Moonwalk Play Video Video:Thriller! Animals Do the Moonwalk ABC News
LiveScience Staff
LiveScience.com livescience Staff
livescience.com – Mon Jul 13, 12:50 pm ET
If you've ever wondered who's in control, you or your cat, a new study points to the obvious. It's your cat.
Household cats exercise this control with a certain type of urgent-sounding, high-pitched meow, according to the findings.
This meow is actually a purr mixed with a high-pitched cry. While people usually think of cat purring as a sign of happiness, some cats make this purr-cry sound when they want to be fed. The study showed that humans find these mixed calls annoying and difficult to ignore.
"The embedding of a cry within a call that we normally associate with contentment is quite a subtle means of eliciting a response," said Karen McComb of the University of Sussex. "Solicitation purring is probably more acceptable to humans than overt meowing, which is likely to get cats ejected from the bedroom."
They know us
Previous research has shown similarities between cat cries and human infant cries.
McComb suggests that the purr-cry may subtly take advantage of humans' sensitivity to cries they associate with nurturing offspring. Also, including the cry within the purr could make the sound "less harmonic and thus more difficult to habituate to," she said.
McComb got the idea for the study from her experience with her own cat, who would consistently wake her up in the mornings with a very insistent purr. After speaking with other cat owners, she learned that some of their cats also made the same type of call. As a scientist who studies vocal communication in mammals, she decided to investigate the manipulative meow.
Tough to test
Setting up the experiments wasn't easy. While the felines used purr-cries around their familiar owners, they were not eager to make the same cries in front of strangers. So McComb and her team trained cat owners to record their pets' cries - capturing the sounds made by cats when they were seeking food and when they were not. In all, the team collected recordings from 10 different cats.
The researchers then played the cries back for 50 human participants, not all of whom owned cats. They found that humans, even if they had never had a cat themselves, judged the purrs recorded while cats were actively seeking food - the purrs with an embedded, high-pitched cry - as more urgent and less pleasant than those made in other contexts.
When the team re-synthesised the recorded purrs to remove the embedded cry, leaving all else unchanged, the human subjects' urgency ratings for those calls decreased significantly.
McComb said she thinks this cry occurs at a low level in cats' normal purring, "but we think that cats learn to dramatically exaggerate it when it proves effective in generating a response from humans." In fact, not all cats use this form of purring at all, she said, noting that it seems to most often develop in cats that have a one-on-one relationship with their owners rather than those living in large households, where their purrs might be overlooked.
The results were published in the July 14 issue of the journal Current Biology.
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LiveScience Topics: Cats
Cats
Find out everything there is to know about cats and stay updated on the latest feline news with the comprehensive articles, interactive features and cat pictures at LiveScience.com. Learn more about these fascinating creatures as scientists continue to make amazing discoveries about cats.
Explore Cats
*
Cats Do Control Humans, Study Finds
Cats Do Control Humans, Study Finds
Some cats may manipulate their owners with their meows, a new study finds.
*
*
New Pill Fights Fleas and Ticks in Dog and Cat
New Pill Fights Fleas and Ticks in Dog and Cat
The first once-a-month pill for controlling both fleas and ticks in dogs and cats is showing promise in tests.
*
*
Ultrasound: Dr. Larry - The Pet Vet
Ultrasound: Dr. Larry - The Pet Vet
Dr. Larry Cohen and Dr. Skye Stanley painlessly reveal the soft tissue structures under your pet's skin: How sound waves become diagnostic images - and what veterinarians...
More Cats News and Information
* Three-dimensional model fitted to a camera trap image of a tiger. Credit: WCS
New Software Helps Track Endangered Tigers
Software helps scientists identify and track endangered tigers in Asia.
* Scary Headlines Inflate Radiation Risk
Scary Headlines Inflate Radiation Risk
The average American’s exposure to radiation from medical procedures has risen, but the hype may be unwarranted.
* Rare Cheetahs Photographed
Rare Cheetahs Photographed
Four Saharan cheetahs have been photographed in Algeria as part of the first camera-trap survey of the central Sahara.
* Rare Jaguars Spotted in Arizona and Mexico
Rare Jaguars Spotted in Arizona and Mexico
Two jaguars were spotted in exceedingly rare and unrelated events this month.
* Golden retriever with cigarette. Credit: Dreamstime
Smokers Would Kick Habit for Pet's Sake
Smokers might care more about Fido than they do about themselves, it would seem, given a new study.
* A camera trap in Ecuador recently captured an image of this jaguar. Credit: Santiago Espinosa.
Hidden Cameras Capture Remote Jaguars
Remote cameras capture rare photos of jaguars in the wild.
* Ancient Fossil Suggests Origin of Cheetahs
Ancient Fossil Suggests Origin of Cheetahs
Today's cheetahs likely originated in the Old World.
* Cats: Smooth, But Inefficient Walkers
Cats: Smooth, But Inefficient Walkers
Unlike dogs and humans, cats don’t conserve energy when they move. But their inefficient walking keeps them stable when the stalk prey.
* Stealthy Cats’ Achilles Heel Discovered
Stealthy Cats’ Achilles Heel Discovered
Researcher film cat movement, find is energy inefficient, but keeps them stable.
* none
Sabertooth 'Tigers' Were Social Beasts
Though most cats are loners, the sabertooth worked in packs.
* Extremely Rare Leopard Photographed
Extremely Rare Leopard Photographed
A female Far Eastern leopard was captured and released in Russia after being found healthy.
* Dogs and Cats Get Along Just Fine
Dogs and Cats Get Along Just Fine
If introduced early, dogs and cats learn to get along.
* Growing Trend: Hospice for Pets
Pet Sterilization Grows Controversial
For some pet owners, spaying or neutering their animals is no longer a choice — it’s the law.
* Mysterious Cheetah Disease Explained
Mysterious Cheetah Disease Explained
Cause of Alzheimer's-like disease in cheetahs could be result of eating feces.
* Cat Urine Makes Mice Macho
Cat Urine Makes Mice Macho
Tom and Jerry may never get along, but cats could help mice get lucky in love.
*
Hot New Vacation Destination: Animal Rescue Shelters
Animal lovers from all walks of life are traveling domestically or internationally to help homeless pets in need.
* Credit: © Kiankhoon | Dreamstime.com
Cat Craze Out of Control
The problem is roaming cats, which are generally unsterilized kitten-makers.
* Falling Geckos Use Tails to Land on Their Feet
Falling Geckos Use Tails to Land on Their Feet
Geckos use tails to keep balance on vertical surfaces, right themselves in a fall.
* Dog in 'Biker'-themed specialty dog bed. Credit: Pet Head
Pets Pampered with People Products
People-product companies are expanding into the pet market.
* Real or Fake? The Frightening Creatures in '10,000 BC'
Real or Fake? The Frightening Creatures in '10,000 BC'
Carnivorous birds, saber-tooths and other prehistoric monsters hit the big screen.
* Huge Rodent Was Bigger than a Bull
Huge Rodent Was Bigger than a Bull
An extinct "mouse" was larger than a bull.
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LiveScience Topics: Cats
Cats
Find out everything there is to know about cats and stay updated on the latest feline news with the comprehensive articles, interactive features and cat pictures at LiveScience.com. Learn more about these fascinating creatures as scientists continue to make amazing discoveries about cats.
Explore Cats
*
Cats Do Control Humans, Study Finds
Cats Do Control Humans, Study Finds
Some cats may manipulate their owners with their meows, a new study finds.
*
*
New Pill Fights Fleas and Ticks in Dog and Cat
New Pill Fights Fleas and Ticks in Dog and Cat
The first once-a-month pill for controlling both fleas and ticks in dogs and cats is showing promise in tests.
*
*
Ultrasound: Dr. Larry - The Pet Vet
Ultrasound: Dr. Larry - The Pet Vet
Dr. Larry Cohen and Dr. Skye Stanley painlessly reveal the soft tissue structures under your pet's skin: How sound waves become diagnostic images - and what veterinarians...
More Cats News and Information
* Three-dimensional model fitted to a camera trap image of a tiger. Credit: WCS
New Software Helps Track Endangered Tigers
Software helps scientists identify and track endangered tigers in Asia.
* Scary Headlines Inflate Radiation Risk
Scary Headlines Inflate Radiation Risk
The average American’s exposure to radiation from medical procedures has risen, but the hype may be unwarranted.
* Rare Cheetahs Photographed
Rare Cheetahs Photographed
Four Saharan cheetahs have been photographed in Algeria as part of the first camera-trap survey of the central Sahara.
* Rare Jaguars Spotted in Arizona and Mexico
Rare Jaguars Spotted in Arizona and Mexico
Two jaguars were spotted in exceedingly rare and unrelated events this month.
* Golden retriever with cigarette. Credit: Dreamstime
Smokers Would Kick Habit for Pet's Sake
Smokers might care more about Fido than they do about themselves, it would seem, given a new study.
* A camera trap in Ecuador recently captured an image of this jaguar. Credit: Santiago Espinosa.
Hidden Cameras Capture Remote Jaguars
Remote cameras capture rare photos of jaguars in the wild.
* Ancient Fossil Suggests Origin of Cheetahs
Ancient Fossil Suggests Origin of Cheetahs
Today's cheetahs likely originated in the Old World.
* Cats: Smooth, But Inefficient Walkers
Cats: Smooth, But Inefficient Walkers
Unlike dogs and humans, cats don’t conserve energy when they move. But their inefficient walking keeps them stable when the stalk prey.
* Stealthy Cats’ Achilles Heel Discovered
Stealthy Cats’ Achilles Heel Discovered
Researcher film cat movement, find is energy inefficient, but keeps them stable.
* none
Sabertooth 'Tigers' Were Social Beasts
Though most cats are loners, the sabertooth worked in packs.
* Extremely Rare Leopard Photographed
Extremely Rare Leopard Photographed
A female Far Eastern leopard was captured and released in Russia after being found healthy.
* Dogs and Cats Get Along Just Fine
Dogs and Cats Get Along Just Fine
If introduced early, dogs and cats learn to get along.
* Growing Trend: Hospice for Pets
Pet Sterilization Grows Controversial
For some pet owners, spaying or neutering their animals is no longer a choice — it’s the law.
* Mysterious Cheetah Disease Explained
Mysterious Cheetah Disease Explained
Cause of Alzheimer's-like disease in cheetahs could be result of eating feces.
* Cat Urine Makes Mice Macho
Cat Urine Makes Mice Macho
Tom and Jerry may never get along, but cats could help mice get lucky in love.
*
Hot New Vacation Destination: Animal Rescue Shelters
Animal lovers from all walks of life are traveling domestically or internationally to help homeless pets in need.
* Credit: © Kiankhoon | Dreamstime.com
Cat Craze Out of Control
The problem is roaming cats, which are generally unsterilized kitten-makers.
* Falling Geckos Use Tails to Land on Their Feet
Falling Geckos Use Tails to Land on Their Feet
Geckos use tails to keep balance on vertical surfaces, right themselves in a fall.
* Dog in 'Biker'-themed specialty dog bed. Credit: Pet Head
Pets Pampered with People Products
People-product companies are expanding into the pet market.
* Real or Fake? The Frightening Creatures in '10,000 BC'
Real or Fake? The Frightening Creatures in '10,000 BC'
Carnivorous birds, saber-tooths and other prehistoric monsters hit the big screen.
* Huge Rodent Was Bigger than a Bull
Huge Rodent Was Bigger than a Bull
An extinct "mouse" was larger than a bull.
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Saturday, July 4, 2009
God Bless America by Kate Smith
http://www.poofcat.com/911.html
God Bless America, land that I love.
Stand beside her and guide her
through the night with the light from above.
From the mountains, to the prairies,
to the ocean white with foam.
God Bless America
my home sweet home!
May the light of Liberty burn forever strong.
Desert sands on foreign soil,
trudging, forging onward tall.
Men and women side by side
walking with American pride.
Bless them all, dear God above,
return them to the ones they love.
<bgsound src="911.wav" loop=infinite>
God Bless America performed by Kate Smith
© Poof cat
God Bless America, land that I love.
Stand beside her and guide her
through the night with the light from above.
From the mountains, to the prairies,
to the ocean white with foam.
God Bless America
my home sweet home!
May the light of Liberty burn forever strong.
Desert sands on foreign soil,
trudging, forging onward tall.
Men and women side by side
walking with American pride.
Bless them all, dear God above,
return them to the ones they love.
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Friday, July 3, 2009
Lost dog tips
Following are some recommendations to search for lost or found a pets.
1. If your pet is lost be sure to check at any and all Animal Care & Control facilities in your area. Just because one of the facilities may not be in your area does not mean that somebody couldn't have found your lost pet on their way home across town and turned them in there. Also keep in mind if they are not there the day you check, there is still a chance they can be brought in so check back in a time frame that might just save your pet from the "E" list.
2. Check with your local Humane Society and local veterinary clinics to see if by some chance your pet was injured and turned in there.
3. Post your lost/ found pet on Pets 911 - don't forget to search the found/lost pets after doing so, (if not before).
4. Put flyers up in and around your area.
5. Make sure the contact phone number associated with your pets tags, license and or microchip are current.
When Posting / Searching Lost or Found Pets PLEASE Remember:
Often times specific breeds may or may not be recognized. Even if you are sure that the pet you have lost/found is a specfic breed or mixture of breeds, somebody else may think that pet resembles or is a different breed.
If you are searching found pet listings you will pull up more posted pets and increase your chances of finding your pet by entering only the date your pet was lost and your zip code. *This is of course dependant also on whether or not somebody has posted your pet.
If you are searching lost pet listings, you will increase the possibilities of locating the pets owner by entering a date that is maybe 2 or 3 weeks earlier than the date you found the lost pet and the zip code. *This is of course dependant also on whether or not somebody has posted the pet.
Be sure to search at LEAST 20-30 miles from the zip code that you entered-
Pets can end up many miles away for numerous reasons:
-Somebody might find your pet wandering and pick them up to ensure their safety.
-These people may or may not take your pet to an animal control facility near them.
-They might also get the pet home, not know the zip code of where they found the pet and use their own zip code for the posting.
Some pets can travel 20-30 miles in a day.
(I once received a phone call from a person that lived in an apartment complex. This person told me that their neighbors had found a dog wandering at a grocery store approximately 30 miles from where the apartment complex was. Apparently the dog kept barking and they didn't want to have to deal with it, so they tied the dog up in the courtyard at the complex for somebody else to deal with.)
My point is that there are many reasons to explore every potential lost or found pet match that you find in your search - it can't hurt, worst case scenario it won't be a match.
Another tip for posting found pets is to leave out one or two details that might help identify the proper owner so the pet you found isn't taken by the wrong party.
Here is link to some of the Happy Tails that we've received at Pets 911. It's always uplifting to hear about families reunited! http://www.pets911.com/happytails/
Here's another link to more information on our website regarding lost and found pet info: http://www.pets911.com/animal-academy/lost-pet-prevention/
1. If your pet is lost be sure to check at any and all Animal Care & Control facilities in your area. Just because one of the facilities may not be in your area does not mean that somebody couldn't have found your lost pet on their way home across town and turned them in there. Also keep in mind if they are not there the day you check, there is still a chance they can be brought in so check back in a time frame that might just save your pet from the "E" list.
2. Check with your local Humane Society and local veterinary clinics to see if by some chance your pet was injured and turned in there.
3. Post your lost/ found pet on Pets 911 - don't forget to search the found/lost pets after doing so, (if not before).
4. Put flyers up in and around your area.
5. Make sure the contact phone number associated with your pets tags, license and or microchip are current.
When Posting / Searching Lost or Found Pets PLEASE Remember:
Often times specific breeds may or may not be recognized. Even if you are sure that the pet you have lost/found is a specfic breed or mixture of breeds, somebody else may think that pet resembles or is a different breed.
If you are searching found pet listings you will pull up more posted pets and increase your chances of finding your pet by entering only the date your pet was lost and your zip code. *This is of course dependant also on whether or not somebody has posted your pet.
If you are searching lost pet listings, you will increase the possibilities of locating the pets owner by entering a date that is maybe 2 or 3 weeks earlier than the date you found the lost pet and the zip code. *This is of course dependant also on whether or not somebody has posted the pet.
Be sure to search at LEAST 20-30 miles from the zip code that you entered-
Pets can end up many miles away for numerous reasons:
-Somebody might find your pet wandering and pick them up to ensure their safety.
-These people may or may not take your pet to an animal control facility near them.
-They might also get the pet home, not know the zip code of where they found the pet and use their own zip code for the posting.
Some pets can travel 20-30 miles in a day.
(I once received a phone call from a person that lived in an apartment complex. This person told me that their neighbors had found a dog wandering at a grocery store approximately 30 miles from where the apartment complex was. Apparently the dog kept barking and they didn't want to have to deal with it, so they tied the dog up in the courtyard at the complex for somebody else to deal with.)
My point is that there are many reasons to explore every potential lost or found pet match that you find in your search - it can't hurt, worst case scenario it won't be a match.
Another tip for posting found pets is to leave out one or two details that might help identify the proper owner so the pet you found isn't taken by the wrong party.
Here is link to some of the Happy Tails that we've received at Pets 911. It's always uplifting to hear about families reunited! http://www.pets911.com/happytails/
Here's another link to more information on our website regarding lost and found pet info: http://www.pets911.com/animal-academy/lost-pet-prevention/
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Celebrate 4th of July Safely w/pets
4th of July Safety Tips
Fourth of July is a fun holiday of family and national celebration. The below tips will help you celebrate this day while still keeping your pets safe and happy!
1. Make sure to keep your pets away from BBQ’s, sparklers, fireworks and citronella candles. As with all members of your family, these items should be used with adult supervision and should never include your pets. Not only does the noise of fireworks scare them, but accidents can happen while dealing with fire. If you can’t supervise your pet closely, please keep your animals inside, away of the festivities.
2. Do not use any sun screens or other summer sprays on your pets that are not made especially for them. If you have a high presence of insects and they are bothering your pets, or they will be out in the sun, please consult a veterinarian on inset repellents and sun screens that are safe for animals.
3. Do not place glow ropes or other festive party favors on your pets. If digested, these items could cause sever health problems or even death.
4. Do not take your pet with you to large celebrations. Excessive noise, fireworks and unsupervised food or drink can be either overwhelming or unhealthy for your animal. Leave them at home, in a peaceful and secure area. Do not leave them in your car ever.
5. Always keep and ID tag on your pet’s collar. With fireworks, comes anxiety from pets, sometimes resulting in escape attempts or bolting. The 4th of July accounts for many lost pets. Having ID on your pet will get her home faster.
6. Keep your pet hydrated. Don’t forget to refill your pet’s bowl with water during your celebration.
7. Is your pet spooked by the “boom” of fireworks? If you are leaving your pets at home, please be sure that they can’t escape by digging under or jumping over a fence. If your yard isn’t fenced at all, you certainly want to keep them inside. If your pet is normally chained, it could strangle itself.* You may want to safely confine them to a room or crate if they tend to react strongly to the noise and confusion. Play music or the TV for them to help block the noise outside. You may also want to talk to your vet about medication options.
8. Above all, be patient. Be prepared for accidents on the carpet and take the time to secure your home and backyard.
Happy 4th of July!!
*Please note: PETS 911 does not endorse chaining any pet. The everyday danger of the pet strangling or hanging itself or wrapping the chain around an object and being unable to get to water, food, or shade is ever present. However, the reality is that dogs are chained. Our message is to let owners know the danger on the 4th of July specificially.
Fourth of July is a fun holiday of family and national celebration. The below tips will help you celebrate this day while still keeping your pets safe and happy!
1. Make sure to keep your pets away from BBQ’s, sparklers, fireworks and citronella candles. As with all members of your family, these items should be used with adult supervision and should never include your pets. Not only does the noise of fireworks scare them, but accidents can happen while dealing with fire. If you can’t supervise your pet closely, please keep your animals inside, away of the festivities.
2. Do not use any sun screens or other summer sprays on your pets that are not made especially for them. If you have a high presence of insects and they are bothering your pets, or they will be out in the sun, please consult a veterinarian on inset repellents and sun screens that are safe for animals.
3. Do not place glow ropes or other festive party favors on your pets. If digested, these items could cause sever health problems or even death.
4. Do not take your pet with you to large celebrations. Excessive noise, fireworks and unsupervised food or drink can be either overwhelming or unhealthy for your animal. Leave them at home, in a peaceful and secure area. Do not leave them in your car ever.
5. Always keep and ID tag on your pet’s collar. With fireworks, comes anxiety from pets, sometimes resulting in escape attempts or bolting. The 4th of July accounts for many lost pets. Having ID on your pet will get her home faster.
6. Keep your pet hydrated. Don’t forget to refill your pet’s bowl with water during your celebration.
7. Is your pet spooked by the “boom” of fireworks? If you are leaving your pets at home, please be sure that they can’t escape by digging under or jumping over a fence. If your yard isn’t fenced at all, you certainly want to keep them inside. If your pet is normally chained, it could strangle itself.* You may want to safely confine them to a room or crate if they tend to react strongly to the noise and confusion. Play music or the TV for them to help block the noise outside. You may also want to talk to your vet about medication options.
8. Above all, be patient. Be prepared for accidents on the carpet and take the time to secure your home and backyard.
Happy 4th of July!!
*Please note: PETS 911 does not endorse chaining any pet. The everyday danger of the pet strangling or hanging itself or wrapping the chain around an object and being unable to get to water, food, or shade is ever present. However, the reality is that dogs are chained. Our message is to let owners know the danger on the 4th of July specificially.
Summer Tips for your Pet
Summer is a time when everyone, both parent and pet, needs to take a few extra steps to stay hydrated and healthy during the heat.
Depending on where you and your pet live, some safety tips are going to be more necessary then others. Pets911 wants to share with you our summer tips and encourage everyone to take a little extra time during the summer and keep prepared and protected!
1. Just like humans, in summer heat your pet can suffer from heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Make sure they have plenty of water to drink, abundance if shade and limit their time outside during the hottest parts of the day. Heat can also effect the paws of your pets, so limit walks to early morning or late evening and always test the concrete with your own bare foot first.
2. Pets can get sunburned too! Depending on your pets coloring, they may need sunscreen on their noses or the tips of their ears. Please consult your vet on what type of sunscreen is safe for your pet and only use sunscreens created specifically for animals.
3. During the summer, outbreaks of fleas and ticks can increase. Though your pet should always be on a flea and tick routine, it is especially important during the summer. The only flea and tick treatments you should use are ones that have been recommended by your veterinarian. This is a medical treatment and the quality of the product used is very important.
4. If you have any travel plans with your pet during the summer, make sure to research and prepare. Some airlines may have travel restrictions based on the temperature f the cargo department. For more traveling info, visit the HSUS’s information on traveling with your pet.
5. With summer swimming that pool gate is open more then normal. Make sure that your pets are not left unsupervised around water. If play time with your pet includes the pool, make sure to remove all toys or balls from the pool after playing, so you animal doesn’t try to get them when you are not around.
7. NEVER LEAVE YOUR PET IN THE CAR!!
According to the HSUS, “Dogs and cats can’t perspire and can only dispel heat by panting and through the pads of their feet. Pets who are left in hot cars even briefly can suffer from heat exhaustion, heat stroke, brain damage, and can even die.” There is no excuse for an animal left in a vehicle. If you are running errands, leave your pets at home; if your pet is in the car already, drop them off at home before doing your shopping. Also, animals should not ride in the back of trucks.
Source: http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/summer_care_tips_for_you_and_your_pets/
You can also view more seasonal safety tips on the Pets 911 website at: http://www.pets911.com/animal-academy/seasonal-safety-tips
Depending on where you and your pet live, some safety tips are going to be more necessary then others. Pets911 wants to share with you our summer tips and encourage everyone to take a little extra time during the summer and keep prepared and protected!
1. Just like humans, in summer heat your pet can suffer from heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Make sure they have plenty of water to drink, abundance if shade and limit their time outside during the hottest parts of the day. Heat can also effect the paws of your pets, so limit walks to early morning or late evening and always test the concrete with your own bare foot first.
2. Pets can get sunburned too! Depending on your pets coloring, they may need sunscreen on their noses or the tips of their ears. Please consult your vet on what type of sunscreen is safe for your pet and only use sunscreens created specifically for animals.
3. During the summer, outbreaks of fleas and ticks can increase. Though your pet should always be on a flea and tick routine, it is especially important during the summer. The only flea and tick treatments you should use are ones that have been recommended by your veterinarian. This is a medical treatment and the quality of the product used is very important.
4. If you have any travel plans with your pet during the summer, make sure to research and prepare. Some airlines may have travel restrictions based on the temperature f the cargo department. For more traveling info, visit the HSUS’s information on traveling with your pet.
5. With summer swimming that pool gate is open more then normal. Make sure that your pets are not left unsupervised around water. If play time with your pet includes the pool, make sure to remove all toys or balls from the pool after playing, so you animal doesn’t try to get them when you are not around.
7. NEVER LEAVE YOUR PET IN THE CAR!!
According to the HSUS, “Dogs and cats can’t perspire and can only dispel heat by panting and through the pads of their feet. Pets who are left in hot cars even briefly can suffer from heat exhaustion, heat stroke, brain damage, and can even die.” There is no excuse for an animal left in a vehicle. If you are running errands, leave your pets at home; if your pet is in the car already, drop them off at home before doing your shopping. Also, animals should not ride in the back of trucks.
Source: http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/summer_care_tips_for_you_and_your_pets/
You can also view more seasonal safety tips on the Pets 911 website at: http://www.pets911.com/animal-academy/seasonal-safety-tips
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