Iran’s latest enemy: DOGS!
At some point us non-believers get saturated with religious clap-trap and cultural norms that are defined by the same silliness. Now, Iran, a country with enough problems has decided the real enemy is, not Israel, but the dog. Yes! The dog! Read this crazy but sad tale.
Critter talk: The Great Service Dog Scam!
Dr. Patty apologizes for some minor “service do scammery” and then discusses the practice in depth. A very interesting read and something that I had not even considered. When I see a service dog I just assume that’s what it is. I could be wrong and so could you. Read the full article.
Critter talk: How hard is it to brush your dog’s teeth?
You need to brush your dog’s teeth to help ward off disease and to sweeten that doggy breath. Read about how to do it here.
Five seriously cool home healthcare devices for pets
Did your pet break it’s leg, or have surgery? Did you ever have to put that nasty collar on your dog or cat? Find out some cool stuff about that right here.
Critter talk: Imported pets threaten animal health and welfare
Did you know that purebred dogs and cats are making their way into the mainstream via Latin American and European puppy mills? I didn’t. Read about it here.
Critter talk: The high cost of euthanasia
I’ve often wondered how veterinarians can perform euthanasia sometimes on a daily basis. Dr. Patty talks about the toll it takes.
Man runs over kittens so he can eat them for dinner
The lengths some will go to in order to set the record for depravity is astonishing. Read this story:
Send us your pet pictures today! Your pet could be famous and you could win a t-shirt
Make your pet famous! Send us your favorite pet pictures (two submission maximum please) along with a short caption, and we will publish them when we do critter posts. Make sure to stay tuned for our pet picture contest to be held at a date to be announced. You could win a seriously cool MMA t-shirt.
Real personalities emerge during Snowpocalypse
Nothing like two blizzards in as many weeks to get to know your family as well as you’d ever want to. Tempers are short and minds are dull after being in forced confinement with a snarky pre-teen, a half-deaf 6 year old, 7 cats, and a chihuahua.
Keeping house with cats
When a person walks into our home, they do not notice we have cats, unless a few happen to be draped across the parlor furniture....
Sparta: The Mean Kitty!
This is a delightful little video. Don’t miss it, even if you’re a dog lover. Enjoy.
Dog brain mapped!
A few minutes on paint.net and the bad-breathed inspiration sitting in my lap and voila! The dog brain revealed! ridiculous art by Morgan Williams 2011
Critter talk: Mapping the cat brain
The cat brain is a complex maze indeed. Read the full article for the map of the brain.
Critter talk: How many pets is too many?
Dr. Patty talks about how many pets you have to have to be considered a “hoarder.”