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Ragdoll
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: United States Coat Type: medium long, silky, thick Color: Siamese-like colors & markings Temperament: docile, non-aggressive, loving, good with children & other pets Where does the Ragdoll come from? The Ragdoll originated in California in the 1960s by Persian cat breeder, Ann Baker. The breed is relatively rare outside the […]
Dental health for our pets
Apparently February is Pet Dental Health Month. I just learned that The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that by the age of 2, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some form of periodontal disease. It has been linked to diabetes, strokes, kidney disease and other life-threatening disorders. So how many of us are […]
ASPCA-Pet Theft on the Rise
The American Kennel Club (AKC) reported last year (2011) that pet theft rose 32% since 2007 when they began tracking petnapping. In New York City, the homebase of the ASPCA, they report that dognapping in particular rises every summer. Pet parents take advantage of the nice weather to walk their dogs more often, taking them […]