2 weeks ago We're animal lovers in the Greg "Splashin'" McShea household, and this is national "Be Kind To Animals Week", also known as "National Pet Week". And you can be a part of it!
2 weeks ago There are many causes for driver distraction. We know that texting while driving and talking on your cell phone can result in an accident but now Fido and Mr. Whiskers are also in the crosshairs of distracted driving dangers. There is a new report that shows that driving with a pet in the car increases your chances for getting into an accident.
3 weeks ago There are signs that the economy is picking up after a few tough years. However the improvement is far from universal. There are still people who are having a rough go of it and if they have a pet it is even more difficult. You can buy Coke with food stamps but not pet food, a questionable call. Now a former Wall Street stockbroker has started a service called "Pet Food Stamps" to help ease the burden.
April 9, 2013 When I first saw this story I thought to myself, how could you possibly mistake a ferret for a poodle. Then I saw the picture above. It turns out a Buenos Aires, Argentina man went to a local bazaar to buy a pair of toy poodles but wound up with two bulked up, steroid fed ferrets with "poofed out" coats. It was an expensive scam. How expensive?
January 9, 2013 Last week after a night of sub-zero temperatures I noticed a stray cat in my neighbors driveway licking snow for hydration. She was disheveled, malnourished and shivering. I brought out a small dish of cat food and she came running over, polishing off the food in nothing flat. I said to myself, "This is unacceptable". What happened next?
January 5, 2013
December 28, 2012 When a new puppy comes into the household there always seems to be a lengthy conversation on what to name it. Should it be named after another family member? A favorite celebrity? The possibilities seem infinite. YahooShine has come up with list of the most popular puppy names of 2012 as tabulated by Vetstreet.com.
Tis the season for you to put up that beautiful Christmas Tree. Maybe you've searched all over Central New York for your tree but now you have one problem; your cat. Cats naturally love to climb, and a Christmas Tree is the king of all things to climb. Here's some tips on how to keep your cat our of the Christmas Tree.
October 1, 2012 The New Jersey State Assembly is considering a bill that would make it mandatory for pets to wear seat belts in the car. No, it's no April Fools joke and what is even more surprising is that, according to UPI, 45% of Garden State voters actually support the proposed law. What is the reasoning behind the legislation?
September 13, 2012 We all try to please our pets with the occasional treat but Obie, a dachshund in Portland, Oregon, apparently received spoiling way beyond reason. At 70 pounds Obie is more than twice his recommended weight which is why a local veterinary tech, Nora Vanetta, has begun a Facebook page to support her efforts to get Obie back to a more normal and more healthy weight.
August 31, 2012 My wife thinks it's crazy but I cook for our cat Fenway. It's not really "cooking" per se but I do warm up her food in the microwave because a vet once told me--true or not--that a cat's palate is very sensitive to cold and since I keep the opened can of food in the fridge she'd be happier if I warmed it up. Apparently I am not the only one. A recent Petsmart survey says about 40% of pet owners bake or cook for their pets. I have since come across several cook books for pets. Check out these recipes.
July 6, 2012 After capturing a photo of our cat slaying of a roll of toilet paper, it got me to thinking about strange and peculiar things our pets do. Our dog, Randi, who fears everything including her own shadow, has one peculiar action when it comes to sirens.
