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Posts in category "birds"

IAABC Conference

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Is your cat scratching in all the wrong places; your dog wants to ‘eat’ other dogs; parrot screams overnight or horse who seems afraid of people – then I have help for you… members of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, who met April 20-22 for continuing education in Providence, RI. Here are just... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
April 24, 2012 at 9:10 am
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Birds Attack Dogs

Birds Attack Dogs
It’s not a plane – it’s not even Superman….it’s a bird. Really? Police in Hinsdale, IL are warning dog owners about the threat of bird attacks after two reports of large birds — possibly hawks — attacking small dogs in the past in March. In one case, police said, the bird severely injured the dog... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
April 10, 2012 at 11:20 pm
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What to Address with Your Veterinarian

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Are there some key points to always bring up at the veterinary office? What should pet owners be on the lookout for? Legendary veterinarian Dr. Michael Paul offers some hints… See more videos on my YouTube page, and check out audio archives from Steve Dale’s Pet World... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
April 2, 2012 at 9:59 am
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Cats Hanging Out with the Eagles

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Cats hanging out with unlikely friends – Eagles, and I don’t mean from Philadelphia.
By Steve Dale,
March 20, 2012 at 7:03 pm
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American Humane's PAWSCAR Winners; Vote for Your Own Animal Actors

American Humane's PAWSCAR Winners; Vote for Your Own Animal Actors
The Academy Awards are okay…It’s kind of like amateur night. FAR better are the PAWSCAR Awards. These coveted awards are far more than mere kibble or kitty litter – we’re talking deserved honors for the best animal actors, created by the American Humane Association – the folks who guarantee at the end of most movies... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
February 9, 2012 at 4:42 pm
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Pet Safety Tips for Halloween

Pet Safety Tips for Halloween
By Steve Dale The door knocks. You walk slowly to the door because on the other side, you hear a strange whining sound. Slowly, you open – and what a sight  – horror of all horrors, it’s a devil dog. Or should I say, a dog dressed as a devil. Or perhaps it’s a dog... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
October 25, 2011 at 11:34 pm
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Raccoons Killing Cats? It Can't Happen If You Keep Kitty Indoors

Raccoons Killing Cats? It Can't Happen If You Keep Kitty Indoors
I support indoor cats only for a long list of reasons. Among them, some cats do kill wildlife….and the other way around. Richard Thibeault in Richmond B.C. says his 17-year-old Siamese cat, Kokanee, was cornered by two raccoons in his driveway on July 17 and dragged away screaming. He says his wife, Wendy, was woken... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 26, 2011 at 10:43 am
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Petfinder's 2011 Most Pet-Friendly North American Airlines

Petfinder's 2011 Most Pet-Friendly North American Airlines
Petfinder.com has compiled their list of North America’s most pet friendly airlines. Not sure that’s easy to do. In fact, not sure how anyone – these days – could compile a list of airlines that are people friendly. No matter, here’s what Petfinder has come up with: Most Pet-Friendly Overall: Pet Airways. Not sure how... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 25, 2011 at 12:41 pm
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Unlikely Friendships: Animal Odd Couples

Unlikely Friendships: Animal Odd Couples
By Steve Dale If these guys can do it, so can Democrats and Republications…”Unlikely Friendships: 47 Remarkable Stories from the Animal Kingdom,” a new book by Jennifer Holland (Workman Publishing, New York, NY; $13.95), offers stories of improbable and mysterious friendships. Take the dwarf hamster and the rat snake. They first met at a Japanese... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 20, 2011 at 4:48 pm
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Not Sure This is Funny Jon Stewart, Birds vs. Cats

It’s a real problem which many people are very upset about, cats who are both free roaming and also owned that kill songbirds and other wildlife. There’s no doubt cats do prey on birds, though most experts agree that habitat destruction and pollution are far more significant factors. I think I can take a joke... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
July 14, 2011 at 11:08 am
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