January 15th, 2010Cat Eating Disorders: Thin Finicky Cats
In the previous article on obesity in cats, I mentioned that overweight cats can suffer numerous health problems, including a serious liver disease that is often fatal. On the other end of cat obesity, cats that are not eating enough is just as dangerous.
January 14th, 2010Tribute to a friend and a teacher
January 13th, 2010Rabbit Ears: Are You Treating Your Rabbit’s Ears Right?
We always see magicians pulling rabbits out of hats by their ears, and the long ears seem like such obvious handles for grabbing a bunny. However, rabbits ears are actually very sensitive, delicate appendages that should never be used to life the animal. They are not to be used to lifting your rabbit up no matter what the circumstance is.
January 12th, 2010Rabbit: Lionhead Lop
Origins: Lionhead Lops were bred by crossing Lionhead rabbits with Holland Lops to get a bunny with the pronounced mane of the Lionhead, but with the floppy ears of the Holland Lop. They were introduced at around the same time as the Lionhead, in the late 1990s. It is still not recognized in most countries as having a consistent breed type.
January 10th, 2010RIP, Stephen Huneck
A fellow dog artist, Stephen Huneck died January 8. The tragedy of the economic downturn has taken another member of my generation, and I am deeply sad. Huneck took his own life after having to lay…
January 8th, 2010Pet Obesity: Cat that Is Overweight?
Feeding your cat and keeping him healthy is usually a very easy process. It doesn’t take much to keep up with feeding your cat two or three times a day with decent cat food. However, there are times when your cat may go through periods of eating problems. Some cats become way too fat from overeating and others lose weight rapidly because they are not eating enough.
January 6th, 2010Guinea Pig’s Behavior and Sounds: What Do They Mean?
Guinea pigs make a remarkable range of noises, as many guinea pig lovers may have know it by no. Your guinea pig communicates through its unique sounds and behavioral patterns. By knowing what these are, you can understand your pet much better.
January 6th, 2010Fostering Part Four: In Praise of Tie-Downs
This is Part Four in our series on fostering, written in hopes that it helps more people say ‘Yes.’
New guy Huck was very naughty in his foster home. While his people were away, he rammed his big fat head against his crate and chewed and squeezed and pushed until he was free free FREE! to piss! poo! chew! and otherwise rampage to his heart’s content…. Wheee! Needless to say, this did not go over well with his hosts, who promptly bounced him back to BR headquarters for problem solving.
January 5th, 2010Dog: Bichon Frise
Origins: This little dog most likely has French origins. It is probably, like the Poodle, descended from the French Water Dog. However, it is also considered as having Mediterranean origins as it was introduced to Tenerife in the Middle Ages and bred there.