What toys are appropriate for pets to chew on?

What toys are appropriate for pets to chew on?

Stuffed toys? Milk-bones? Tennis balls? Veterinarian Sara Lash discusses appropriate items for your pet to chew on.

Published September 1, 2010 | Posted in Community,Pets | No comment
Dog of the week: Molly

Dog of the week: Molly

My name is Molly, and I’m beagle mix who is around 6 years old (or at least that’s what the doctors tell me).

Published September 1, 2010 | Posted in Community,Pets | No comment
Cat of the Week: Jada

Cat of the Week: Jada

Jada is a domestic shorthair with dark tortie coloring. She was born April 2010 and has been spayed. Jada is a sweet, playful and intelligent kitten whose brothers and sisters have all been adopted.

Published September 1, 2010 | Posted in Community,Pets | No comment
Dog of the week: Lacie

Dog of the week: Lacie

My name is Lacie, and I am another victim of the economy. My family couldn’t keep me, so they returned me to Paw Prints Animal Rescue, and now I am looking for a true forever home.

Published August 24, 2010 | Posted in Community,Faces and Places,Pets | No comment
How to keep your dog in ideal shape

How to keep your dog in ideal shape

According to Purina, the ideal body condition score for a dog is as follows: “Ribs palpable without excess fat covering. Waist observed behind ribs when viewed from above. Abdomen tucked up when viewed from side.”

Published August 24, 2010 | Posted in Community,Pets | No comment
Dogs of the week: Lost and Found

Dogs of the week: Lost and Found

My brother and I were found walking here and there along a county road. A kindly dog-allergic Good Samaritan found us and persuaded his girlfriend to pick us up and take us to his mother’s house.

Published August 18, 2010 | Posted in Community,Faces and Places,Pets | No comment
Anesthesia for pets — minimal risk, maximum benefits

Anesthesia for pets — minimal risk, maximum benefits

While anesthesia is not totally risk-free, the risk has been greatly reduced by the availability of pre-anesthetic testing, improved anesthetic drugs, state-of-the-art monitoring equipment and increased veterinary expertise.

Published August 18, 2010 | Posted in Community,Pets | No comment
Cat of the Week: Maylee

Cat of the Week: Maylee

Maylee came to Paw Prints Animal Rescue when she was only 5 days old. She is very fun and energetic.

Published August 18, 2010 | Posted in Community,Pets | No comment
Cat of the week: Benji

Cat of the week: Benji

Benji is a light orange domestic shorthair tabby. He was born June 2009 and has been neutered. He is sweet, affectionate and laidback.

Published August 10, 2010 | Posted in Community,Pets | No comment
Dog of the week: Lady

Dog of the week: Lady

I’m Lady, a 3-month-old female lab mix. In my short lifetime I have learned that if I lie patiently and watch closely, food will fall like rain.

Published August 10, 2010 | Posted in Community,Pets | No comment