The woman whose feces-strewn home was overrun with 93 cats pleaded not guilty to 186 counts of animal cruelty, authorities said today.

Wanda Oughton entered a …

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The answer to mysterious cat killings that horrified pet owners and disturbed residents of two South Florida communities for months was not far away from …

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I know this is a site about dogs, dog illnesses, and helping your dog be healthier, but I wanted to take a moment to address the other common pet in the house, Cats.

I have a cat, the dogs love to chase her when they see her. But she is just as much a member of the family as the dogs.

So Patches, a black and white, is pretty much a jeckyl and hyde cat. She is nice to me, but can be a little snippy with others. She does not always get the attention she deserves. Which is a shame.

She is going on 8 years of age, and will likely be at risk for many of the feline variations of the same common problems that occur in dogs. Cats can be plagued by obesity, asthma,  fleas, ticks, and a host of other problems.  Just because we have not dicussed them yet, does not mean the risks are not there.

While I tend to believe that cats are more self-sufficient then most dogs, this does not preclude them from needing medications, proper foods, or from getting injuries. So if you have a dog, and a cat, make sure to take care of both of them.

If you have a cat, and would like more cat specific information, please take a moment to visit this wonderful cat site,  Purrfect Pets. I found the site to be informative and useful.

I have also added a section to the link list on the right to include sites related to our feline friends and companions. After all they are family too.

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