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5 celebrity cat lovers
By Webvet | Pets | Fri, May 11, 2012 10:19 AM EDT | Comments
By Barbara Sharnak

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We often see pictures of celebs out strolling with the dogs, but it's rare to get a peek inside their homes, where we know most cat-loving takes place. Even though we might not get to watch the stars cuddle with their purring furballs, rest assured there is a large cat-loving population in Hollywood.

Here are just a few of them:

Russell Brand: His ex-wife Katy Perry might have taken her cat - named Kitty Purry - when they split, but Brand has felines of his own. He once told Rachel Ray, "One of them, Morrissey - the oldest - he's on Valium, cat Valium. I didn't think I'd ever have a cat psychiatrist in my house, let alone a man waving a crystal over my cat's head."

Related: Tim Tebow Changes Dog's Name From Bronco To Bronx

Jenna Fischer: Good thing she's not married to Dwight in real life. (Does anyone remember when he "took care" of Angela's cat?) The Office star once described a night of relaxation with her cat Andy, saying in an interview "I love to sit b
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Kidney disease in cats: hard, but not hopeless
By Sarah D. Bunting | Pets | Mon, May 14, 2012 1:54 PM EDT | Comments
Sue Manning's article on feline kidney disease in the Miami Herald last week contained a number of sobering facts about the illness, starting with the fact that we don't know what causes it, or how to cure it. And one in every 12 senior felines has chronic kidney disease, according to a recently-released report from the Banfield Pet Hospital chain whose data set included nearly 430,000 cats seen by Banfield veterinarians – so it's not an uncommon problem, either.

Manning quotes Dr. Nina Nardi, who's chief of staff at a Banfield facility near L.A., on the subject of acute kidney disease, which often proceeds from a cat ingesting antifreeze, grapes, toxic plants, or other poisons. Nardi is encouraging about a cat's prospects under those circumstances, especially if the problem is identified quickly: "If you can catch it, you can treat it."

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But chronic kidney disease is a different story; it's more widespread, and incurable. Treatments focus n
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10 facts about adorable hedgehogs
By Babble.com | Pets | Fri, May 11, 2012 5:13 PM EDT | Comments
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I love hedgehogs. I really do. I think they are the cutest things in the history of ever. I even have a Pinterest board dedicated to them. And I'm not alone. Hedgehogs are becoming increasingly popular as pets, based on my highly unscientific research that included talking to friends, searching the interwebs, and the number of followers on my hedgehog board. There are tons of hedgehog products and even internet memes dedicated to their adorable awesomeness.

However, after doing some research, I was devastated to find out that I can't have one. It's illegal to own a hedgehog in the county where I currently reside, where there are strict laws about exotic pets. My children and I were in favor of selling the house and moving to a more right-thinking locality, but my husband said that was crazy. He needs to rethink his priorities.

So without further ado, here are 10 facts about hedgehogs that everyone should know, particularly for those people who are interested in having one as a pet.
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A Pit-Bull perception problem?
By Mother Nature Network (mnn.com) | Pets | Fri, May 11, 2012 3:14 PM EDT | Comments
By Morieka Johnson, Mother Nature Network

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On busy days, cars slow their pace and kids peer through the chain link fence to watch these muscular dogs work for treats alongside cocker spaniels, Jack Russell terriers, and even an occasional poodle. The six-week training program ends with dogs taking the Canine Good Citizen test, followed by a graduation party where neighbors gather to watch students demonstrate new tricks. In less than a year, HSUS has begun to chip away at the city's perception of pit bulls as dog-fighting monsters. But the D.C.-based organization faces a bigger battle in its own backyard.

Maryland's Court of Appeals recently ruled that pit bulls and pit bull mixes are "inherently dangerous." The decision stems from a case involving a pit bull named Clifford that escaped from its pen twice, severely injuring two children on the same day. Plaintiffs sued the dog's owner and the landlord. Maryland's Court of Appeals ruling means that dog owners - and thei
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Dancing dog wins 'Britain's Got Talent'
By Webvet | Pets | Sun, May 13, 2012 10:34 AM EDT | Comments
By WebVet.com

Ashleigh and Pudsey were overcome with emotion. Well, Ashleigh was, Pudsey was looking for beef on the floor

Photo credit: ITV

2012 really is turning out to be the year of the dog. First Uggie is the toast of the Oscars and now Pudsey -- a six-year-old Border Collie/Bichon Frise/Chinese Crested mix -- beat out 60,000 people in the UK to be crowned the winner of Britain's Got Talent (with some help some his owner Ashleigh Butler).

After a season of competition, Simon Cowell hailed Ashleigh and Pudsey's synchronized dance routines as one of his "favorite ever acts." "I adore both of you," Cowell said. "You have got better and better as the competition has progressed and to do what you did in such a short time is a miracle."

The duo received half a million pounds -- or $803,625 -- over finalists that included a pop-opera duo, synchronized swimmers and a Welsh boys' choir.

First Susan Boyle, now Pudsey. Wonder what is in store on the new America's Got Talent?? Besides Howard Stern of course.

Check out a video of Ashleigh and Pudsey

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Animal Nation: Baby animals and their moms
By Bridget Marquardt | Animal Nation | Fri, May 11, 2012 2:44 PM EDT | Comments

In honor of Mother's Day, we thought we'd bring you some of the cutest videos we could find of baby animals and their moms. Enjoy!
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5 key facts about skin cancer and pets
By Vetstreet.com | Pets | Fri, May 11, 2012 10:52 AM EDT | Comments
By Dr. Ann Hohenhaus

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, but it isn't just humans who need to be concerned about the pitfalls of too much sun exposure.

As a veterinary oncologist, I meet many vigilant pet owners who want to know how they can keep their pets healthy and identify cancer early on. The good news is that veterinarians can usually treat skin cancer successfully - as long as it's promptly identified.

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Based on my professional experience, I've compiled five facts about skin cancer and pets that are sure to surprise you.
Pets Get Skin Cancer, Too
I'm always amazed at how many pet owners are shocked to learn that their pet has skin cancer. Both dogs and cats can develop skin cancer, and the common forms of skin cancers found in humans - melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinomas - are also seen in pets. Fortunately, basal cell carcinomas are relatively uncommon in animals, but melanom
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Puppy parenting: 7 tips for raising a new pet
By Babble.com | Pets | Tue, May 8, 2012 6:15 PM EDT | Comments
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I'm excited to announce that I've recently became a pet parent! Meet my 13-week-old puppy, Chip. He was born in Bartonsville, PA, along with seven other siblings. My boyfriend and I adopted him when he was 8 weeks old. His dad is a Schnauzer and his mom is a Maltese-Poodle. So that would make him a … Schnauzer Maltipoo? Schnoodle Maltese? Schnautese Poodle? Whatever he is, he sure is one cute little puppy.

I grew up with a whole bunch of dogs and cats running around the house. But I was too young at the time to take care of them, so my parents basically did all the dirty work. (Yes, including giving our Pomeranian a buzz cut). Which means I had no idea of the extent to which raising a puppy is a 24-7 job. But similar to what it's like with children, coming home to see Chip's sweet little face and waggly tail makes everything totally worth it - until you come home and realize he has, uh, "done his business" all over the place. Then it's a whole different story.

I figured, with all
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Tim Tebow changes dog's name from "Bronco" to "Bronx"
By Webvet | Pets | Thu, May 10, 2012 2:53 PM EDT | Comments
By WebVet.com

When Tim Tebow adopted a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy in 2010, he famously named the dog Bronco -- after the NFL team that drafted him, the Denver Broncos. Bronco made quite an impression on Tebow, with friends saying he "lights up" when talking about the pup. Likewise, Tebow made quite an impression on Bronco -- and the Broncos -- leading the team to the playoffs during the 2011-2012 season. Alas, one Bronco has been let go and it's certainly not the dog.

Tim Tebow: Football Hero, Dog Lover | Webvet

Tebow's trade to the Jets made us wonder: is Tim considering a name change for his dog? There can't be too many fond memories of a team that booted you the moment Peyton Manning signed on the dotted line. It's easy enough for Tebow to transition from a Bronco to a Jet, but can his dog follow suit?

It turns out he's going to try! It's been announced that Tim is changing his dog's name from Bronco to Bronx -- home of the Yankees, a team of which he's always been a fan.

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Pre-vacation pet-sitter prep
By Sarah D. Bunting | Pets | Thu, May 10, 2012 2:00 PM EDT | Comments
Summer's coming – and that means vacation's coming too! Yay! And you've got to make the reservations, pack, get that last-minute pedi, pack for your S.O./kids, try to find the travel charger…the lead-up to leaving on a trip can get stressful and disorganized in a hurry. (At least at our house. We have narrowly missed packing a sleeping cat in our suitcases sooooo many times.)

Scheduling and prepping for the pet-sitter can add another half-dozen hassles to your pre-flight checklist, but it doesn't have to. By standardizing your pet-sitter prep so it's the same each time you leave town, and creating easy-to-modify documents for reference, you can cross this task off your to-do list in just a few minutes – and reduce the stress level for you AND your animals. Four tips for prepping the pet-sitter (and the pets!) for your vacation.

Have a home visit. It's wise to do this during the vetting process (no pun intended) when you're selecting a sitter; introducing the animals to the temporary huma
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