Archive for July, 2009
Out of the Cargo Bay: Pets in Airplane Cabins
July 13, 2009 — by Jane WangerskyCats, Dogs, General Animals
Airline rules about animals are changing, and you now may be able not only to take your pet along on a flight but keep it in the cabin with you. If you’d like to try this, keep a few things in mind:
· To see which airlines allow pets in the cabin, visit pettravel.com . The site also tells you airlines’ individual rules.
· Generally, the animal has to be small enough to fit in a carrier under a seat. There are weight requirements, too.
· Sorry, your pet doesn’t count as free carry-on baggage. There will be a charge (except for...
The Toby Project
July 10, 2009 — by MicheleCats, Dogs, Veterinarians
Earlier this week, To Neuter or Not to Neuter was published on Feathers Fins and Fur. In this article, Jacob wrote about the importance of having your pet spayed or neutered. He mentioned that there are free and reduced-cost clinics available in some areas. The Toby Project is one of those programs.
Recently, I spoke with Dr. Andrew Kaplan, founder of The Toby Project, which is located in New York City. This program is named for his dog, Toby, who is a mixed-breed dog, mislabeled as "unadoptable" and hours away from euthanasia. Dr. Kaplan noted that adopting animals from...
To Neuter Or Not To Neuter?
July 8, 2009 — by Jacob P.Baby Animals, Cats, Dogs, General Animals, Mammals, Rabbits
Come thy little doggy, so I can spayeth thee.
Did you know that more than three million cats and dogs are euthanized every year? That's right, three million a year! This can be prevented by spaying or neutering your cat or dog to prevent her from having offspring that may roam the street or other life circumstances that will cause her to be euthanized. Also, spaying or neutering will prevent the animal from developing prostate, testicular, or ovarian cancer.
Now, you may say that the animal will suffer from discomfort. Well, that's true, the animal is having his/her testicles and scrotum or ovaries... Animal Hoarding: Yes, You Can Have Too Many Pets
July 6, 2009 — by Jane WangerskyAnimal Rescue Groups, Cats, General Animals
This week, the Vancouver Sun ran an article about a man who turned out to have a hundred cats living in his barn. None were spayed or neutered, and many had upper respiratory infections. Stories like this are fairly common in the media, but not everyone is aware that this behavior has a name: animal hoarding.
Tufts University, which has sponsored research on animal hoarding, says it consists of:
1. Having more than the “typical” number of pets
2. Inability to care for them adequately
3. Denial that the situation is a problem.
The stereotypical image of an animal hoarder is a single woman...
How To Take Your Pet On Vacation
July 3, 2009 — by Anna P.Cats, Dogs, General Animals
If you are planning on taking a vacation yet you don’t want to leave Fido or Fluffy behind, rest assure, many people take their beloved fuzzy friends on vacation. You can take your pet almost anywhere- many hotels and resorts now allow pets (mostly within a certain limit of pounds), and even airlines will help accommodate your pet during a flight. Just remember to do your research to find out the rules and to make sure that your pet will be welcomed.
Make sure your pet has all necessary shots and was neutered or spayed. It would be a wise idea...