Articles: cats

If the weather’s been bad, apparently that is the fault of cats. I’m unsure why if there’s a concern or problem on the planets it’s the fault of cats. The latest example is endangered Beluga whales are dying because of cats and the toxoplasmosis they carry, according to a report being spread through the Canadian…

Animal welfare issues in Chicago need to be exposed and spoken about honestly, and that is what I did with Susan Russell, former executive director Chicago Animal Care and Control; and Crystal Broccardo, formerly with Animal Welfare League of Chicago and currently with NAWS Humane Society of Illinois and Pet Gotcha Day. Together we appeared…

This week is National Veterinary Technician Week (though October 18). Most clients aren’t aware of all of what veterinary technicians do, and the expertise of certified veterinary technicians. Job tasks include everything from measuring anesthesia during surgeries, assisting in dentals, assisting the veterinarian to hold the patient for an examination, take blood pressure in cats,…

PetSmart Charities President Dr. David Haworth has been a friend of animals (and a friend of mine) for a very long time, one of those names in veterinary medicine that has contributed to animals in need in so many ways throughout his career. So, I wasn’t surprised when this press release was sent out regarding…

It’s a Big Night for Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC). This non-profit helps to support the City’s municipal shelter. This is their most important fundraiser of the year. And you can help to save lives just by eating. That’s right, just as in the movie Big Night, you can stuff yourself, as…

Feline kidney disease is complex, and very common. In fact, it’s so common that if your cat makes it to about to 12 years old or so – odds increase to at least 50 percent that with each passing year of that cat will suffer some sort of significant kidney insufficiency. According the Banfield Pet Hospital…

Fear Free  supports what’s best for our pets. People want the best for their pets,  but are we always giving them what we think we are giving them? Love matters, of course! But do our pets require more? Maybe love isn’t all you need. And are we noticing when they are suffering even low level…

Shorty Rossi, star of Pit Boss on Animal Planet is bringing his Freedom Tour to the Chicago area. I speak HERE on Steve Dale’s Pet World, WGN Radio, with Shorty and Greg Alonzo of Speakeasy Customs & Classics about the event to benefit Chicagoland Rescue Intervention & Support Program (CRISP).  Shorty and I talk about the…

Barbara Fawver has edited the Purina ProPlan Cat Update newsletter for many years, and is the 2018 recipient of the Winn Feline Foundation Media Appreciation Award. “Barb’s been incredibly proactive about focusing content in this publication on the latest cat health news,” says Winn Feline Board Member Steve Dale, who recently surprised Fawver with the award…

What about grain free diets? That’s the question I get most often, as people who want to do the right thing are unsure what that right thing for their dog. On my national Steve Dale’s Pet World radio show, I spoke with Dr. Martine Hartogensis, deputy director at the United States Food and Drug Associations Center…