Finding ways to exercise indoor cats is a challenge, especially when they reach middle age and kitten play is no longer a part of their psyche. Here are some ideas for keeping cats active: 1) Place food inside a dispenser toy. These toys have holes slightly bigger than a piece of kibble. When the cat …
Monthly Archives: August 2008
Don’t Endanger The Endangered Species Act
It is with a heavy heart that I write this entry. For years, the United States has worked to preserve endangered and threatened species through the Endangered Species Act. A core tenet of the Act is having scientists from the Fish & Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service study proposed development for impact on habitat critical …
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Help, My Dog Eats Feces
“Dr. Nelson, I think there is something wrong with my dog,” a concerned owner whispers in my ear. Their face reddens before they speak again. “He eats his own feces. Although I support recycling, this takes it too far. Is there anything you can do?” While disgusting to humans, the condition known as coprophagia is actually a …