Speaking of Pets
Speaking of Pets with Mindy Norton is for people who care about pets and about humane treatment for animals in general, and who want to celebrate that special relationship between us and our animal companions. On Alabama Public Radio Saturdays at 8:59 a.m. (2 minutes).
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Take Your Cat to the Vet Week
Health check-ups may not be fun for anyone, including our ...
Health check-ups may not be fun for anyone, including our pets, but they can be cost-saving and even life-saving when a health condition is caught early enough.
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Puppy Mills
Before asking, "how much is that doggy in the window?", ...
Before asking, "how much is that doggy in the window?", find out where that doggy came from. Chances are very good that it came from a puppy mill, and its mama is still there.
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Ban on Pet Sales
It may sound contradictory but people who care about pets ...
It may sound contradictory but people who care about pets are considering a ban on sales of dogs, cats and other companion animals.
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Summer Heat and Your Pet
Leaving your pet unattended in a car is never a ...
Leaving your pet unattended in a car is never a good idea, but that's not the only danger to your best friend's health on these hot summer days.
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Up a Tree
Cats that go outdoors climb trees. Occasionally one may seem ...
Cats that go outdoors climb trees. Occasionally one may seem to be stuck up there and unable or unwilling to come down.
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Dog Days of Summer Not So Good for Dogs
Leaving your dog in a closed car on a warm ...
Leaving your dog in a closed car on a warm Summer day, even for a few minutes, is cruel and inhumane - and even illegal in some states.
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Pets on the Fourth of July
It may be an exciting time for us, but the ...
It may be an exciting time for us, but the Fourth of July fireworks can be terrifying for our pets.
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94 Million Cats
It is estimated that there are almost 94 million cats ...
It is estimated that there are almost 94 million cats kept as pets in this country, which may mean the cat has replaced the dog as our best friend!
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Heartworms? In cats?
It's pretty easy to prevent heartworms in our pets, and ...
It's pretty easy to prevent heartworms in our pets, and a lot less risky than treating heartworms - especially for our feline friends.
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Petsitting
For some owners, deciding what to do with their pets ...
For some owners, deciding what to do with their pets when they have to be away can pose a problem. A petsitter may be the solution.