ELYRIA, Ohio – (ONNTV) Amanda Gerber sees so many cats near her Elyria home that her 10-month-old daughter has a favorite. “There are two of them that are pregnant,” said Gerber. “There’s a big orange and white one that is pregnant and a little grey one that my daughter loves to death. She calls her Keke.”…more
Archive for the ‘Cats’ Category
Feral Cat Problem Growing In NE Ohio
Monday, August 29th, 2011
Hyperthyroidism is one of the most common diseases seen in older cats
Monday, August 29th, 2011SEATTLE – (Seattle Times:Tails of Seattle) – My 15-year-old male cat has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. I have been informed of the three choices available to me. I am leaning toward the radioactive iodine treatment, because it is essentially a cure. But what are the risks and drawbacks associated with this procedure…more
The Loudest PURRRRRING Cat!
Thursday, March 31st, 2011ENGLAND (RR-AP) Smokey, a gray and white tabby cat, prepares to receive a treat from owner Ruth Adams, in Northampton , England. A British community college says it has recorded Smokey, whose lawnmower-like purr hit 73 decibels, 16 times louder than the average feline. The recording has been submitted to the Guinness World Records….more
Sleep With Your Pet? You could catch deadly disease!
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011MSNBC - Sleeping with and “kissing” your animals on their little pet lips puts you at risk for some serious medical problems — even when those pusses and pooches are seemingly healthy, according to “Zoonoses in the Bedroom,” a study published in the February issue of the CDC journal Emerging Infectious Diseases…more…
Bed Bugs possible on your pet? 50-50 chance!
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010NEW YORK—Plaguing local homes and businesses alike, the recent spread of bedbugs has many people concerned about the well-being of their families, homes, and even pets. For worried pet owners, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) provides information about these insects and how to protect pets..more…
Leptospirosis disease in pets is on the rise again.
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010MASSILLON, OH — A potentially dangerous bacterial disease that can be fatal in animals is on the rise, a local veterinarian warns. Dr. Melanie Butera, of Elm Ridge Animal Hospital, said she has seen an increase in the number of dogs at her practice that have contracted leptospirosis…more…
Alliance approves $550,000 loan to Cat Fanciers Association for move to Ohio.
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010ALLIANCE, Ohio— By a 6-1 vote, Alliance Ohio City Council approved a $550,000 loan to the Cat Fanciers’ Association to help the organization move to a vacant downtown office building…more…
The Top 10 Pet-Owner Mistakes
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010Avoid common errors, and keep your four-legged pal healthy and well-behaved…more
Five Pet-Friendly Getaways for Fall
Thursday, October 14th, 2010Here are five fur-friendly destinations for fall…more