No More Gritty Kitty

Written by admin on February 17, 2010. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

It’s probably something you’ve got lying around the house already. And assuming you’re not a hoarder, you were going to throw it out anyway: the newspaper. Shredded newspaper makes a great cat litter. It’s the ultimate in recycling. Not buying one box of litter a week can save you more than $600 a year. That
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Ask The Vet: Cold Feet

Written by admin on February 17, 2010. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

New Yorkers love shoes and I am no exception. In fact, I would probably define it as an unhealthy addiction. It is no wonder my dog has a closet full of footwear to rival Carrie Bradshaw’s. Alvin is a 14-pound Boston terrier who does not share my affection for shoes. Needless to say, it took
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Ask the Vet: Calling the Shots For Your Pet

Written by admin on January 21, 2010. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

We vaccinate our pets for the same reason we vaccinate our children: to protect them against serious diseases that can potentially be fatal. Also, some of these diseases are transmissible to people (i.e., zoonotic). As with people, vaccination may not entirely prevent the disease, but it will reduce the severity of infection. In general, dog
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Ask The Vet: Pets as Presents

Written by admin on December 23, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

Remember that neat gadget gift you got last year from your friend? I’ll bet by now it has lost it appeal and is either collecting dust on a shelf or has been re-gifted. Imagine if that “gadget” were living, breathing and had four legs and a tail? Now what
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Ask the Vet

Written by admin on November 19, 2009. Posted in Pets

On Nov. 2, test results confirmed an H1N1 influenza infection in a pet cat living in Iowa, a revelation that startled pet owners nationwide. Health officials say it is likely that human family members transmitted the virus to the cat. Two members of the family had flu-like symptoms before their cat also showed signs of
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Talk to Me about My Pet

Written by admin on October 15, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

“How are the kids?” I always make a point of asking my friends. They appreciate it and talk about day camp, allergies, Saturday’s visit to the Bronx Zoo, who’s good at math and who was so funny at the pediatrician yesterday. My experience as an uncle seven times over has taught me how to talk
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Ask The Vet: Super-Sized Pets

Written by admin on October 15, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

America is home to the most obese people in the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a staggering 33 percent of American adults are obese, and obesity-related deaths have climbed to more than 300,000 a year, second only to tobacco-related deaths. So it is no surprise pets may walk in their
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Pet of the Month: August 2009

Written by admin on August 19, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

What started as a single photographer noticing Aston amid the models and celebrities at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week quickly turned into his moment of fame. “One photographer just started taking pictures and before we knew it we had like 20 photographers crowding around him taking pictures,” said Aston’s owner, Dara King. “They must have thought he
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When Good Pets Get a Bad Itch

Written by admin on August 19, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

Itchy pets show their discomfort in lots of ways. Dogs may incessantly lick their paws, rub their faces, chew on their flanks or scratch at their ears. Cats may pull out their fur until their tummies are bald, dig at their ears or develop scabs. As varied as their symptoms may be, itchy pets have
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Pet of the Month: July 2009

Written by admin on July 22, 2009. Posted in Pets, Special Sections

Finnegan made his debut as an amateur dog model this year. After being photographed by Steve Benisty, the Great Dane made the cut for the photographer’s upcoming book featuring dogs from around New York, slated to debut at the end of the year. Benisty, who has photographed more than 200 dogs from around the city,
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