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Posts in category "ferrets"

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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Your Questions Answered: Cat May be Dying; Dog Learns to Go Into Bed; Cracked Paw Pads; Legalize Ferrets

Your Questions Answered: Cat May be Dying; Dog Learns to Go Into Bed; Cracked Paw Pads; Legalize Ferrets
Q: My 16-year-old cat has been vomiting off and on for a week. The veterinarian said it’s because her kidneys are failing. Should I consider putting her down? — J.S., Cyberspace A: “There’s a difference between kidney insufficiency and kidney failure,” notes Dr. Elizabeth Colleran, of Chico, CA. “Kidney insufficiency is very common and occurs... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 18, 2012 at 6:20 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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Don't Take Our Ferrets

I support LegalizeFerrets.org’s attempts to Legalize Ferrets in California. California is the only contiguous U.S. state where are ferrets are not legal. No other state has an issue. Ferrets are not taking over in those states... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
April 11, 2011 at 7:55 am
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Paris Hilton On the Side of Ferrets

Paris Hilton On the Side of Ferrets
I think it’s ridiculous, and without a question without scientific basis that officials in California don’t allow for legalization of ferrets. Paris Hilton still sad about confiscated ferrets. I’m not necessarily a Paris Hilton fan – but she is human, and taking away a pet without cause is simply wrong. All of contiguous 48 states... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 21, 2011 at 9:29 am
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Ferrets Should Be Legalized

Jim Kellogg, department of Fish and Game in California says ferrets should not be legalized in that state because they are not native. Guess Irish Terriers should be illegal too. Ferrets are domestic pets (who are nearly always spay/neutered). Sad truth, according to science which the department of Fish and Game asked for, is that... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 14, 2011 at 8:05 am
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Fun with Ferrets

This is the ‘dangerous animal’ they continue to refuse to legalize in California. It’s true, domestic ferrets are related to tenacious predators like badgers and polecats. However, dogs are related to wolves, and no one wants cats banned because cats remind of them of lions. In all the other lower 48 ferrets are legal, yet... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 7, 2011 at 12:56 pm
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Ferrets Again Turned Away in California

Lealizeferrets.org has been tirelessly perusing the legalization of ferrets in California. It is astounding, among the lower 48, this is the only state not to. All other states welcome domestic ferrets, yet there is no report of ferrets getting outside and reproducing (a tough trick since they are purchased spay/neutered) or harming the environment as... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 7, 2011 at 12:48 pm
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New FDA CVM Alert About The Danger of an Artificial Sweetener if Swallowed by a Pet

I don’t understand why there is a new FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine alert on xylitol in dogs and ferrets. Still, this is good information, and certainly many may not know about the issue. So here is the warning: FDA is Warning Pet Owners on the Dangers of Xylitol Ingestion in Dogs and Ferrets February... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
February 20, 2011 at 7:24 pm
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