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Betty White Judges Happy Healthy Cat Campaign Photo Contest

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Cindy Bloom
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Denver, Co. - After hundreds of adorable, hilarious, and outrageous submissions to the Happy Healthy Cat Campaign Photo Contest, the Morris Animal Foundation sent the best of the best to celebrity and longtime foundation trustee Betty White for final judging. She selected the cute photo of two cuddled cats, Marshmellow and Noodles, snuggled up in a blanket submitted by Brittany Carper of Seguin, Texas. Her photo will be the cover photo of Morris Animal Foundation's publication, AnimalNews, and she will receive a gift card to Petco and an assortment of pet products from Sergeant's Pet Care Products. "Morris Animal Foundation wanted to showcase what wonderful companions cats are," said White. "This contest was a great way to shine a spotlight on America's favorite pet. Even though it was hard to choose just one picture, I'm glad I could help celebrate happy, healthy cats with other cat lovers ...

Staggering: Only 11% Of Pet Owners Consider Age When Buying Pet Food

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Christian Ginyard
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Mason, Oh - A study commissioned by Iams® has revealed that only one in 10 Americans consider the age of their pet when selecting pet food for them. Most pet owners are not sure which stage of life into which their cat or dog falls, resulting in their pet not receiving the nutrients or nutrients at the right levels critical for optimal health for their age. While life stage can vary between species and breeds, general guidelines include: One to 12 months: Kitten and Puppy formula includes DHA for brain and vision development; One to seven years: Adult formula includes HMP to keep teeth clean during and after meals, as well as balanced omega 6:3 ratio for healthy skin and coat; Seven years and older: Senior formula with L-carnitine helps burn fat and keep muscles lean. "When choosing a food for your cat or dog it is important to select a diet that has the ...

Australian Shepherd Receives Official Commendation

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Miranda Collington
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New York, NY - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch presented an Official Commendation to AKC/Eukanuba National Champion and New Hampshire's Top Dog, Australian Shepherd Ch. Propwash Reckon. Owners Leslie Frank and Judy Harrington were on-hand for the ceremony as a follow-up to the Dec 4-5 win in Long Beach, CA at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. After a grueling competition with 2,500 dogs in 49 states and 40 countries, "Reckon" won with an impressive showing for a top notch dog of his breed. The network television premiere of the competition will air this Sunday, January 23rd at 2 p.m. EST on ABC. Owner and breeder Leslie Frank also received recognition for her decades of dedication to breeding successful top winners and companion dogs. She has previously been recognized as an AKC Breeder of Merit, as well as having won the 2010 AKC Breeder of the Year Herding Group award. "We are very pleased that ...

Cat Summoned to Jury Duty in Boston

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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BOSTON, Ma.   - Bizarre but true, a cat has been summoned to jury duty by Suffolk Superior Crown Court in Boston, Ma, after being listed as a "member of the family" on the last census.  Upon receiving the notification, bemused owners, Anna and Guy Esposito, wrote to the court to explain that a mistake had been made - Tabby Sal is a cat. The Esposito's included a letter from their vet confirming that the cat was a "domestic short-haired neutered feline" and further explained that "Sal is a member of the family so I listed him on the last Census form under pets but there has clearly been a mix-up". The letter went on to say that Tabby Sal, was "unable to speak and understand English". A jury commissioner replied saying that the feline "must attend" on March 23.  A website for the US judicial system states that jurors are "not expected to speak perfect English". Taking the ...

‘Angry Cats’ Among Reasons For Decline In Vet Visits, Bayer Study Reveals

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Cindy Bloom
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SHAWNEE, Kan. - Bayer Animal Health, in partnership with Brakke Consulting and the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues (NCVEI), released the details of the Bayer Veterinary Care Usage Study today, revealing a myriad of reasons for the yearly decline in veterinary visits for companion animals. While many perceive economic factors as a primary driver, the results of the study showed other reasons pet owners choose not to keep annual appointments with their vet. The study included interviews with individuals and focus groups with veterinarians, focus groups with pet owners, and a national survey of over 2,000 dog and cat owners across the United States. In addition they tested propositions to encourage more vet visits. "By far the most important finding, from a pet health perspective, is the misperception by many pet owners that regular medical check-ups for pets are unnecessary," said Ian Spinks, president and general manager of Bayer Animal Health ...

Crickets Raised For Pet-Reptile Food Face Lethal Virus

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Louisa Vandermeulen
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A paralyzing virus is sweeping through cricket farms in the United States and Canade, killing over 100 million crickets and jeopardizing the businesses of cricket farmers in North America. First appearing in Europe in 2002, the virus has made its way to the United States and is devastating cricket farms dedicated to providing a food source to pet reptile owners and zoos around the country.

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