Articles tagged: cats
Pets: 'Sad Cat Diary' pokes fun at the secret life of felines
Posted: 23 hours agoLiving with a cat is different than with a dog. Having done it somewhat successfully for more than 15 years myself, I can tell you that my furry friend, Silver, has kept things interesting and ... Read more »
Photo Gallery: Pet Photo Friday: polydactyl cats, new friends and sunshine
Posted: 1 day agoWe invite our readers to interact here on the pets section any chance we get, and one thing is evident: People are passionate about their companion animals, no matter what breed they are. And as ... Read more »
Pets: Sustainability and pets: is pet food the only area that needs serious consideration?
Posted: May 16, 2013Sustainability is a word that has become well-woven into our everyday language, and it's no wonder: we're finding more ways to be mindful of our daily activities and their impact on the environment. For so ... Read more »
Pets: Pets are living longer, healthier - but which states have pets that fared best?
Posted: May 13, 2013I can't emphasize enough the role that our better understanding of the overall needs of our companion animals plays today in helping them live better. Advances in veterinary care, better education of pet owners in ... Read more »
Pets: American Heart Association says having a pet may help reduce heart disease
Posted: May 11, 2013The idea that spending time with pets has a positive impact on the mental well-being of humans has been demonstrated in many ways, from therapy dogs visiting troops deployed overseas to therapy pets used in ... Read more »
Photo Gallery: Pet Photo Friday: A Great Dane puppy on a slide, hugging cats and hungry squirrels
Posted: May 10, 2013We invite our readers to interact here on the pets section any chance we get, and one thing is evident: People are passionate about their companion animals, no matter what breed they are. And as ... Read more »
Pets: Is using the term 'pet owner' such a bad thing?
Posted: May 07, 2013Being so immersed in the culture of pets, I find no shortage of ways things are changing and evolving when it comes to our relationships with companion animals. One sticking point I'm often caught in ... Read more »
Pets: Meet a gorgeous and gentle lady named Sheed, the Ann Arbor.com Pet-of-the-Week
Posted: May 07, 2013Sheed, an 8-year-old long-haired cat waiting for a home at HSHV.This beautiful, long-haired tiger mix cat is Sheed. She has been at the Humane Society of Huron Valley since early February when her family of ... Read more »
Photo Gallery: Pet Photo Friday: Spring has sprung!
Posted: May 03, 2013We invite our readers to interact here on the pets section any chance we get, and one thing is evident: People are passionate about their companion animals, no matter what breed they are. And as ... Read more »
Pets: Veterinarian seeks to have clinical trial established on medical marijuana for pets
Posted: Apr 29, 2013Many of the treatments that are used in veterinary medicine were first employed to help humans. Areas that have come into focus for both humans and animals are issues associated with end-of-life care, pain management ... Read more »
Photo Gallery: Two dogs who got a second chance at life and other animals are the focus of Pet Photo Friday
Posted: Apr 26, 2013It's always fun to see what our readers' lives are like with their own pets and other animals, and there are always interesting stories to tell. Read more »
Pets: Cicadas will be emerging in a few weeks - but do they pose a risk to pets?
Posted: Apr 25, 2013Before too long, in some areas of the country, the 17-year, or periodical, cicadas will be making their appearance. They live about a foot underground as nymphs for most of their lives, feeding on roots ... Read more »
Pets: Meet a quiet but adorable little cat named Caramel, the Ann Arbor.com Pet of the Week
Posted: Apr 23, 2013Animals end up at the Humane Society of Huron Valley for a variety of reasons. For Caramel, an 8-year-old, tortoiseshell mix cat, her inability to relax and feel secure around a new dog in her ... Read more »
Pets: Natura expands recall of pet food for cats, dogs and ferrets because of Salmonella
Posted: Apr 21, 2013In late March, pet food company Natura initiated a recall of some lots of specific formulas of their dog, cat and ferret food, because of Salmonella. According to the Food and Drug Administration, the company ... Read more »
Photo Gallery: Dogs with busy lives are at the center of Pet Photo Friday
Posted: Apr 19, 2013We invite our readers to interact here on the pets section any chance we get, and one thing is evident: People are passionate about their companion animals, no matter what breed they are. And as ... Read more »
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