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  • Local cats OK, animal warden says Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:33AMTwo contagious - as well as incurable - diseases have been reported in a Fort Wayne animal shelter. But, so far, there are no signs of the illnesses in cats at the Wabash County Animal Shelter.
  • Economy doesn’t faze feline clinic Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 9:41PMEdmond’s only cat hospital is going strong even in this economy. After nine years in business, Dr. Diane Young has completed an expansion of square footage and a complete remodel of the Feline Medicine and Surgery Clinic on Broadway.
  • Pet Q&A: Do shelter volunteers put their pets at risk? Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 2:16AM I plan to volunteer at the local animal shelter. I have five indoor-only cats at home, and I am very protective of their health. Their veterinarian and I have opted not to vaccinate them for feline leukemia, balancing vaccine risks and their protected indoor lifestyle. Is there anything I need to do to protect my cats from any viruses or other dangers that I could possibly bring home to them ...
  • Cystitis proves common urinary problem in cats Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 4:42AMFeline idiopathic cystitis, or FIC, is just the latest name used to describe a unique lower urinary tract disease that affects many young to middle-aged adult cats each year. Cystitis simply means inflammation of the urinary bladder. Idiopathic descri ...
  • Tributes paid to Eartha Kitt Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 2:10AMTributes have been paid to Eartha Kitt the singer and actress who died on Christmas Day aged 81.
  • Army of cats hard to help: Volunteers try to cope Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 8:55PMOn a given night in Pilsen, Valerie Chalcraft can be spotted hanging out in some dark alley. So can Kim Carlson, Yvette Pina and a handful of others. Only the stray cats in the Southwest Side neighborhood know why.
  • Your 2009 Garden Calendar Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 6:16PMJANUARYn SNAPSHOT: Generally our wettest, chilliest month. Smart buys: bare-root fruit, flowering and shade trees; grape and berry vines; strawberries; and roses.
  • Volunteers try to cope with feral cats Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 7:46AMVolunteers try to cope with feral felines On a given night in Pilsen, Valerie Chalcraft can be spotted hanging out in some dark alley.
  • Pets of the week: Caldwell and Jasmine Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 10:25PM6-month-old male tabby mix Caldwell is a friendly, fun-loving kitten. Caldwell has a sister named Carolina who also needs a home. She’s an adorable, sweet-natured calico. Both kittens have been neutered/spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and tested for FIV and feline leukemia. They can be adopted together for $100 or separately for $65.
  • Can pets get a home for the holidays? Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 9:48PMSkittles has one eye. Kiki has feline leukemia. Jack and James have been stuck behind bars since Hurricane Ike — Candy since Gustav.
  • Literary faker James Frey writing new book, Britney breakdown rumored, Socks The Cat has cancer: The Morning After Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 7:32AMAssociated PressJames Frey. Our very own literary faker James Frey is working on a new book, something he calls his own "theoretical third book of the Bible." Frey told his buddies at Gawker that the book will be about "my...
  • At SPCA, children write letters for dogs and cats Tuesday, December 16, 2008 @ 11:11PMThe white cat mewed her holiday wishes. Caroline Umphlet listened. Ms. Claus the cat—no relation to the big guy—dictated a letter, which Caroline, 7, translated from muffled meows to modern English. “Ms. Claus wants a family and a home. Can she have a little toy, too? Can she have a great friend? Can she have a loving family?“
  • 50 cats euthanized at county shelter to halt virus Tuesday, December 16, 2008 @ 8:26PM Sacramento officials confirmed Sunday afternoon that city animal shelter workers euthanized 50 cats out of 117 housed at the shelter after the felines started exhibiting symptoms of a deadly virus. The outbreak of panleukopenia, or feline distemper, was detected Friday when a cat was found dead in its cage. Workers subsequently tested seven other cats and found the virus in four. City ...
  • The cat that came back after 13 years dies Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 7:26PM It was just a month ago that ScientificAmerican.com reported the happy tale of a lost cat named George that came home 13 years after rescuers traced his owners through information on a microchip in the scruff of his neck. He was nearly 17, sick and rail-thin, less than half the robust nearly 14 pounds (6.4 kilograms) he was when he mysteriously disappeared in June 1995. But Frank Walburg and ...
  • Winn Announces Five Grants Awarded In Partnership With The Miller Trust For Important Feline Health Studies Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 1:11PMThe Winn Feline Foundation is pleased to announce the award of five grants funded in partnership with the George Sydney and Phyllis Redman Miller Trust in 2008. Winn President Dr. Susan Little commented, "We are excited about the proposals that have received funding.
  • Nation and world in brief Dec. 12 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 1:15AMAircraft recovery firefighters from the Marine Corp Air Station Miramar investigate the scene Tuesday of a fighter-jet crash that killed four people Monday in San Diego.
  • No pet is ‘just a number’ at Sayers Animal Hospital Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 4:02PMSAYERS — The name says it all: Sayers Animal Hospital is a place where animals receive medical care, just as their owners might in a conventional hospital.
  • Yowling, old cat may have serious health problems Friday, December 5, 2008 @ 11:06PMQUESTION: Our 15-year-old cat has a habit of standing in various parts of the house and roaring like a female lion. This now happens multiple times daily, even six or seven times overnight. I need to sleep! Any advice?
  • Sentiments offers cosmopolitan country decor Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 6:09AM Sentiments, a new shop at Front Range Village, opened Friday, offering gifts and home decor.
  • A year without poinsettias? Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 6:41AM The Grinch may have stolen Christmas, but you can blame high energy costs in a down economy for the vanishing poinsettia plant this holiday season.
  • Reader Comments Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 8:00AMCHEYENNE -- Say a disease killed hundreds -- even thousands -- of cats here every year. As a cat owner, would you do your part to keep the disease from spreading?
  • Adoptable Pets Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 11:43PMThese pets can be found at the Safe Animal Shelter, 2913 County Road 220 in Middleburg. Call 276-7233 or visit www.casnet.com/sas. All animals are altered and dogs are microchipped prior to adoption. A free, 30-day health insurance policy is offered with each pet.
  • Dolly having trouble moving things along Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 11:16PMCats and their bowel movements have been a common theme in recent letters.
  • Dogs find homes Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 11:17PMPARKERSBURG - Maryann Hollis, executive director with the Humane Society of Parkersburg, reported more than 973 dogs taken during what was called the second largest puppy mill rescue operation in the United States have been placed in homes. "We are still wrapping up some things in connection with that.
  • Your Community: Upcoming Events Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 3:57AMBy Signal Staff Posted: Nov. 15, 2008 9:47 p.m. LETMESAIL Nov. Calendar LETMESAIL, (Lifestyle Enrichment Through Meaningful Exercise, Social Activity and Independent Living) for teenagers and adults with disabilities will be hosting the following November events for registered clients: Today - 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. - "SNAP Flag Football Pick-Up Game"; College of the Canyons Upper Field; 26455 ...
  • News From 91.3 KUWS 40 cats to be rescued by city of Washburn Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 8:16AMAn abandoned dog pound in the City of Washburn will be used to help quarantine up to 40 cats and kittens rescued from a home in Price County. Rich Kremer reports.
  • Get a Deep Insight into the Vaccine Technologies and Global Markets Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 5:29AM NEW YORK----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Pharmaceutical industry industry is available in its catalogue.
  • Readers say sick pets come first Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 4:16AMExperts and owners weigh in on what do when a furry friend falls ill in the midst of travel plans. Pet lovers and pet experts responded to a question about whether postponing a vacation for a sick pet was an obvious choice or an obsessive one. From e-mails and interviews, here are some of their responses:
  • Feline CRF - Chronic Renal Failure Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 11:06PMChronic Renal Failure (CRF), or kidney failure is quite common in cats, especially older cats, and unfortunately there is no cure.
  • Readers take issue with some of my views on pets Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 11:29PMSo my answers just aren’t good enough for all of you. Clearly, not all readers share my point of view. So, this column is devoted to your voices.
  • Vickie Karp: Third Screen: Marshall Arisman on How to Look Around Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 10:01AMArisman is seriously not "art light," and his work is at the very heart of the question asked of much contemporary art -- why does it have to be so dark, so graphic, so violent?
  • Pet Paulse: What shots should my pet have? Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 9:37AMThe types of vaccines that your pet might need will vary with their lifestyle and environment. There are lots of vaccines and it can be confusing when presented with so many options. The best advice is to hook up with a veterinarian you trust and go with their recommendation.
  • SPCA fine may force cat shelter to close Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 1:12AM Penny March, who has made it her life’s work taking care of cats in distress, was given a choice by the SPCA: pay a $20,000 bill or give up 44 of her precious cats.
  • Credit Card-swipe Device To Test For Hundreds Of Diseases Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 10:25PMScientists successfully created a sensitive prototype device that could test for dozens or even hundreds of diseases simultaneously by acting like a credit card-swipe machine to scan a card loaded with microscopic blood, saliva or urine samples. The prototype works on the same principle -- giant magnetoresistance or GMR -- that is used to read data on computer hard drives or listen to tunes on ...
  • High Growth Forecasted for the Medical Diagnostic Kits Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 11:26AM NEW YORK----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Medical devices industry is available in its catalogue.
  • Learn about the Animal Therapeutics and Diagnostics Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 9:39AM NEW YORK----Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Veterinary health industry is available in its catalogue.
  • Card-Swipe For Medical Tests Uses Hard-Disk Technology Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 9:17AMUniversity of Utah scientists successfully created a sensitive prototype device that could test for dozens or even hundreds of diseases simultaneously by acting like a credit card-swipe machine to scan a card loaded with microscopic blood, saliva or urine samples.
  • Card-Swipe for Medical Tests Uses Hard-Disk Technology Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 10:28PMUniversity of Utah scientists created a sensitive prototype device that could test for dozens or even hundreds of diseases simultaneously by acting like a credit card-swipe machine to scan a card loaded with microscopic blood, saliva or urine samples. The prototype works on the same principle that is used to read data on computer hard drives or listen to tunes on portable digital music players.
  • A card-swipe for medical tests Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 10:15PM( University of Utah ) University of Utah scientists successfully created a sensitive prototype device that could test for dozens or even hundreds of diseases simultaneously by acting like a credit card-swipe machine to scan a card loaded with microscopic blood, saliva or urine samples. The prototype works on the same principle -- giant magnetoresistance or GMR -- that is used to read data on ...
  • Stevens guilty on all counts, campaign to continue Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 5:57PMAUSTIN Capital Metro union members reject contract offer Capital Metro union members have rejected a contract offer. Bus drivers began voting on the final contract from StarTran last Wednesday.
  • Capital Metro union members reject contract offer Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 5:12PMAUSTIN Capital Metro union members have rejected a contract offer. Bus drivers began voting on the final contract from StarTran last Wednesday. FULL STORY >> 10/27/2008 10:59 AM
  • On the box Monday, October 27, 2008 @ 3:26AMFOOTBALL Bundesliga. Arminia Bielefeld v Karlsruhe. Setanta Sports, 4-6.30am. German Fox Sports 1, 5-10.30am. US PGA Tour. Turning Stone Championship. Second round. US LPGA Tour from 8.30. Samsung World Championship. Second round.
  • Me-yow! This cat glows in the dark Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 11:04AM In the light of day, Mr. Green Genes looks like a normal orange tabby — but under ultraviolet, his skin glows. The first fluorescent feline in the U.S. was cloned by scientists to aid endangered species ... and, down the line, humans as well.
  • Dykes Come Out Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 10:02AMWe know how difficult it can be to come out, but we’ve spent literally moments writing some handy tips on just how, when and why to come out. Use these at your peril and don’t sue us. We’ll cry.
  • Mexico will deport Cubans headed for U.S. Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 12:24AMMEXICO CITY — Mexico agreed Monday to deport Cubans who sneak illegally through Mexican territory to reach the United States, a step toward cutting off an increasingly violent and heavily used human trafficking route. The agreement signed by Cuban Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque and Mexican Foreign Secretary Patricia Espinosa also criticized U.S. policy that generally allows Cubans who reach ...
  • Pet Place: Vaccinations stimulate pets’ immune systems Sunday, October 19, 2008 @ 9:22AMWhen a baby kitten or puppy is born, its immune system is not yet mature and can’t protect the young animal. Fortunately, nature has a system of protecting the offspring. The mother produces special milk called colostrum right after giving birth.
  • Lucy Mangan on evolution stopping Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 6:32PMLucy Mangan: If God made man in his own image, he is a fat bloke with his feet up watching Sky+
  • Dozens of shelter cats euthanized (video) Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 6:12AMNEWARK -- For about a month, the Licking County Animal Shelter has been trying to eradicate an outbreak of feline distemper.
  • On the box Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 5:38AMFOOTBALL Bundesliga. Arminia Bielefeld v Karlsruhe. Setanta Sports, 4-6.30am. German Fox Sports 1, 5-10.30am. US PGA Tour. Turning Stone Championship. Second round. US LPGA Tour from 8.30. Samsung World Championship. Second round.
  • 34 cats, kittens seized, woman charged Thursday, October 16, 2008 @ 2:24AMGREENFIELD PARK - Acting on a tip from the Ulster County Probation Department, the Ulster County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals rescued 34 cats and kittens from squalid conditions in Wawarsing last week, officials said.