iPhone App for Cat Owners
MyPetEd
Meg Baker of Fox News.com located this new iPhone app for cat owners:
Keep track of your pet’s health the gadget lover’s way, with MyPetEd. This $1.99 app will help you find a veterinarian in your area, store vet visit information, and log health records including vaccinations in the PetCareLog. Start by creating a profile of your valued animal with a photo, its age, weight, medications, favorite toys, etc.
In case of an emergency, you can access contact information and reach your vet or another clinic in one touch — map and directions included. MyPetEd is driven by the community, so if your pet goes missing or you find a stray, report it right away to enlist the help of others in your area.
You can even adopt a new frisky friend by browsing through the rescue adoption shelter listings.
Download MyPetEd
Neat site to share
“Peek into a cat’s diary …
Day 983 of my captivity. My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. All though I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat…”
This is how the cat part starts on Learning from Dogs. You will definitely enjoy a look into that cat’s diary that Jon Lavin shares with his readers. Following that, you can see some really cute “Cats in Physics” items that will bring a smile to your face. I am glad I found this site and can share it with you. Let Jon know you found him through my site.
CFA’s top 7 cat breeds for 2010
CFA’s announcement of the top seven of their 41 registered breeds for 2010 were:
Persians topped the charts as Number one in 2010, Persians are very much people cats and love their families.
Since the 1990s Maine Coons have run between numbers two and three in popularity. Maine Coon cat lovers will be happy; this sturdy and beautiful breed came in second
Third is the Exotic Shorthair. With breed standards closely resembling those of the Persian.
The affectionate and lovely Ragdoll assumed fourth place last year,
followed in number five by the Sphynx; a cat that many folks say they look like “Yoda”.
Coming in as number six was the Siamese and
in the seventh place is the intelligent and playful Abyssinian.
Cat Nights Begin Aug 17
From Farmers Almanac Oddities:
This term harks back to the days when people believed in witches. An Irish legend says that a witch could turn into a cat and regain herself eight times, but on the ninth time (Aug 17), she couldn’t change back hence the saying: “A cat has nine lives.” Because August is a “Yowly” time for cats, this may have initially prompted the speculation about witches on the prowl.
Plants/Food Poisonous to Animals
There are many plants and some foods that are listed as being poisonous to animals. I hadn’t realized there were so many.
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Jasmine Daffodil Banana Iris Mother-in-LawsTongue Bamboo Avocado Grapes Raisins Cherries Cyclamen Chrysanthemum Tulip bulbs Narcissus bulbs |
Emergency Readiness and Your Pet
High winds and the tail end of a tornado.
During a disaster, evacuation may be necessary. Don’t forget that one of the most important things a pet owner can do to protect their pets when evacuating is to take their pets with them. Because this might be necessary, preparation is essential. It is the key to a pets well being to keep the following supplies in a portable container and keep the container in an easily accessible location in case of an emergency. If you have a small animal and your box of supplies is small you might want to keep it in the trunk of your car. These supplies should contain a crate for each pet that is large enough for the pet to stand up and turn around in, food and water dish or pan. Add a file on the pets health history, vaccination dates and a recent picture. You definitely need a leash and collar with all pertinent information on the tags readily available. This will include pet’s name, rabies tag and contact phone number – remember to include your cell phone number since you will probably not be at home. Don’t forget an ample supply of food, water and medication for the pet with specific feeding and medication instructions written out in clear handwriting. A muzzle and harness might be a good idea in case behavior becomes less than desirable for the place you are staying. Your pets may be put into close contact with many new pets they do not know and they may have to be cared for by people they do not know. Some other much needed items might be: a flashlight, batteries, trash bags, baby wipes, newspapers and paper towels should be included for sickness or potty accidents while in the cage. You might want to put your children in charge of the pet in case of emergency and explain to them what they need to do and how important a job this is.
