http://pets.savvy-cafe.com Your guide to finding the perfect pet. Cats, dogs, birds, etc. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:18:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en To his owners, Moby, a 4-year-old Australian Shepherd, was a very healthy, spry dog, so when his veterinarian told them that beneath his thick, reddish-brown coat he had a weight problem, they were a bit shocked. Apparently, all that baby food licked off the floor, and the lack of activity that ... http://pets.savvy-cafe.com/new-years-resolution-slim-down-that-fat-cat-or-dog-2009-11-09/ [caption id="attachment_989" align="alignright" width="298" caption="American Staffordshire Terrier puppy (3 months)"][/caption] The American Pit Bull terrier is quite a bit different from his smaller relatives. The product of an historical cross between the Bulldog and Terrier carried out in the UK in the mid-1800s they are a bit of both. The combination, ... http://pets.savvy-cafe.com/american-pit-bull-terrier-2009-10-22/ (ARA) - No matter how many canine companions you have or what their ages are, every day is a new opportunity to make their lives happier and healthier. Keep a few simple tips in mind and you’re sure to get four paws up. Food and water It’s crucial to always keep a ... http://pets.savvy-cafe.com/top-tips-for-a-healthy-happy-dog-2009-10-19/ (ARA) - Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Kwanzaa – no matter what you’re celebrating, pet owners need to remember to keep their pets safe and healthy for the holidays. “Veterinarians often see an uptick in the number of problematic calls during the holiday season,” explains Dr. Larry R. ... http://pets.savvy-cafe.com/top-10-pet-health-tips-for-the-holidays-2009-10-03/ (ARA) - Jerry and Judi Wilkerson love their bulldog, Lulu Bell – so much so that they decided to set up a pet trust. "My parents have passed away, and I don’t have a lot of family, so we wanted to make sure Lulu Bell was taken care of no matter ... http://pets.savvy-cafe.com/pet-trusts-offer-animal-lovers-peace-of-mind-2009-09-16/ (ARA) - When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, Richard Colar’s neighborhood was flooded with 13 feet of water. He lost his home and lived in a FEMA trailer for over three years following the storm. Even more devastating for Colar was that he was forced to flee without ... http://pets.savvy-cafe.com/dont-forget-your-pets-in-a-disaster-2009-08-24/ [caption id="attachment_965" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Constant scratching by your dog can indicate a skin disease caused by environmental allergies called atopic dermatitis."][/caption] (ARA) - Most people consider their dog to be more than just a pet. Dogs are true members of the family. So when your dog is itching uncontrollably, it is ... http://pets.savvy-cafe.com/scratching-the-surface-of-canine-allergies-2009-07-27/ [caption id="attachment_958" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Alysa Brennan of Hermosa Beach, Calif., with two of her dogs, including Blake (left), in 2004 not long before Blake died of sarcoma of the scapula. They are seated on Blake's favorite couch, where he died."][/caption] (ARA) - When Alysa Brennan of Hermosa Beach, Calif., discovered one ... http://pets.savvy-cafe.com/pet-hospice-care-helps-pet-owners-cope-with-death-2009-07-15/ (ARA) - With summer upon us, warmer weather beckons everyone outdoors to enjoy the sunshine. When family and friends gather for backyard barbecues and outings in the park, it is natural to want to include the pets. It is wise, though, to consider the health and safety of pets before ... http://pets.savvy-cafe.com/summer-pet-protection-from-heat-and-fireworks-2009-07-04/ (ARA) - Americans love their pets and there are certainly lots of them to love. Sixty three percent of U.S. households own a pet and the most popular animals -- dogs and cats -- make up 82 percent of all pets, according to the American Pet Products Association. With all those ... http://pets.savvy-cafe.com/create-a-home-fit-for-humans-and-four-legged-friends-2009-06-23/