the cat & dog blog

Are you counting your cats calories?

Star Pets Editor — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:21:14 +0000

Here is a great article I found from Science Daily which all cat owners should read. I know a friend of mine that over feeds his cats (and himself). "You might watch your daily calorie intake or glance over nutritional information on food packages, but do you do the same for your pet? Dr. Susan Nelson, a veterinarian and assistant professor of clinical sciences at Kansas State University, said there are several guidelines to follow when feeding your pet to ensure that it maintains good health.

Lilly is ready for a walk

Star Pets Editor — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:36:33 +0000

“Lilly” a precious cardigan corgi from Pyrmont in Sydney is ready for her servants Wendy and Ian to take her for a walk.

“Dogwalk” at the Paws For Style charity event

Star Pets Editor — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:49:58 +0000

Aussie model Jessica Heart took her dog strut down the “dogwalk” at the Paws For Style charity event to benefit the New York Humane Society.

New Yorker Cartoon

Star Pets Editor — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:54:27 +0000

Another classic from the New Yorker!

Cat v Dog

Star Pets Editor — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:19:49 +0000

This old arguement again from the LA Times, the old Cat v Dog intellegence test. I have to say I have come across some really smart and not so bright dogs and cats so I'm sitting on the fence for this one. Anyway, its not a bad read so here is the article anyway. "Sorry, cat people. Although your pets of choice are independent, clean and able to use a litter box, dogs have at least one leg-up on them: They're more able to understand the concept of cause-and-effect. Or so says psychology lecturer Britta Osthaus, who recently conducted a study on cats' thought processes using 15 feline subjects.

Cat-food irradiation banned as pet theory proved

Star Pets Editor — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:27:26 +0000

How sad that it has taken this long for the government to work out what was causing the deaths of many cats around Australia. For those that don't have the history on this story a Canadian gourmet pet food called brand called Orijen was believed to be responsible for the deaths of many cats but it has now been proven that it was in fact the governments requirement of irradiating imported pet food which contaminated and poisoned the cats. Here is the story by Kelly Burke from the Sydney Morning Herald website regarding the change in government legislation regarding imported cat food.

Patrick all ready for winter

Star Pets Editor — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:39:07 +0000

Fiona of Ingleburn's cat Patrick thinks he is so human he wants to wear a pyjama... We happen to think he is a beautiful boy

How to tell if your cat is plotting to kill you…

Star Pets Editor — Mon, 25 May 2009 12:30:24 +0000

For those of you with cats…how funny is this!

Drake University Beautiful Bulldog Winner

Star Pets Editor — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:47:47 +0000

How about this for a beautiful face! Introducing “Porterhouse” who was crowned the 30th Drake Relays Beautiful Bulldog. Drake University is in Des Moines, Iowa.

Pet Airways, Means Your Pet Travels In Style

Star Pets Editor — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:06:01 +0000

What a great idea, its a pitty the Australian market isn't big enough for this to be a service in Australia. "A US company has launched the world's first pets-only airline dedicated to animal-friendly travel. Pet Airways will cater for people who loathe the idea of their pets being stored in the cargo hold area during a flight by offering their pet-only service.