Coyote Attacks

Just a fair warning to all pet lovers. I've been reading some articles about increased coyote sightings. Apparently, coyotes are getting used to being around humans which means they're not afraid to get close enough to attack one of our pets. While they're not a threat to humans there have sadly been reports of hurt or killed pets. But there are preventative measures we can all take. Watch your pets during the early morning and dusk hours, when coyotes are on the hunt. Also make sure not to leave food out to attract them. More tips on living with coyotes can be found here.

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What Should I Feed my Pet?

As seen in this episode of Planet-Pets TV one of the latest hot topics for dog owners is what kind of food to use. Before the battle was between canned or dried, but now we have the choices of cooking for our furry friends, going organic or using a raw diet. While organic is more of a personal preference, the raw diet runs the risk of salmonella for both us and our dogs. Another option is supplementing your dog's diet with vitamins. Studies have shown there might… (MIGHT) be a link between certain vitamins and improvement in bones, pain relief and memory but nothing for sure-yet. But wait! Before you ransack the nearest pet store for a One-A-Day for dogs rest easy and know that many companies have taken note and are already jacking up the vitamins in their food, so read the labels and make sure you don’t overdose your doggie with too much of a good thing.

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Pet Care Tip of the Day

Obesity is a problem for everyone, including your pet. Instead of giving your cat or dog a processed treat, try finding a vegetable they like and cutting it up for treats instead. And the best part, no more springing for an over-priced ( and over processed) treat!

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Favorite Cat Quotes

"A cat is a puzzle for which there is no solution." ~ Hazel Nicholson

A cat will be your friend, but never your slave....Cat Quotes by Theophile Gautier.

Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow....Cat Quotes by Jeff Valdez.

People that hate cats, will come back as mice in their next life....Cat Quotes by Faith Resnick.

My husband said it was him or the cat...I miss him sometimes....Cat Quotes by Unknown.

"There's no need for a piece of sculpture in a home that has a cat." ~ Wesley Bates

"Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as gods. Cats have never forgotten this." ~ Anonymous

Want more cats? Check out CuteCatPictures.com for pictures of cat breeds, kittens and funny pictures to brighten up your day!

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Cat Product Recall

3,600 bottles of Hartz Vitamin Care for Cats has been recalled due to a possible contamination of salmonella. These pills aren't only dangerous for your cats, but for any person who handles the vitamins as well.

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Well Haute Dog..Parade!

Last weekend the largest Halloween pet event in the world took place in Belmont of California, the Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade. With 600 participating pets dressed up as anything from pirates to sushi prouding parading down the streets showing off thier owners. And if you think CutePicturesofCats.com is adoreable you haven't seen nothing yet! Check out the rest of the parade pictures here!

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Why is my dog's nose wet?

Your dog's nose isn't just wet to greet with you wet kisses, but to help him smell better too. Thier moist whiffers act like Velcro, sticking to even the smallest tidbits of smells, and then soaking them in so the dog's internal smell-receptors can interpret them. Our furry friends can smell week old fingerprints and even electricity. Wow!

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Puggles: huggable or trouble?

It’s like cotton candy ice-cream or chocolate covered gummy bears. The idea is simple, you take one good thing and put it with another good thing, and now you got one really good thing. In case you haven’t been swept up by the doggy fad of 2005, puggles are what you get when you put a pug and a beagle together. These cuties really caught on when they (surprisingly) caught the eyes of celebrity tough guys like Sylvester Stallone and Tony Soprano [James Gandolfini]. But like all fads it’s Buyer Beware. Don’t let the name fool you, these are not lazy docile pugs. While they are good dogs for children and behave around other dogs, they have often proven too hyper active for some owners. One thing is for sure, these pups take after the beagle side of their family.

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Who'd Dah Thunk it?

Dogs' coat colors are actually only variations of yellow and black, and not distinct colors on it's own!

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Just More Proof that Pets Make Us Happy and Healthy!

Phoenix Children's Hospital used animal assisted Therapy on Halloween. Causing an outbreak of cheers and smiles as a pack of dogs dressed up as anything from fairies to pumpkins paid a visit.

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