The New York Post reports on a new state-of-the-art animal rehabilitation facility offers hydrotherapy for paralyzed cats. This particular cat looks pretty comfortable in the water. Unfortunately, many cats are going to panic in the water so it may not be something that could benefit all felines. The therapy is expensive. It costs $160 per session. Take a look:
Maru is a very clever cat. Maru not only remembers where the toy is, but is able to open the door to get it. It looks like Maru found a really good toy to play with. Take a look:
Lonnie Quinn takes on Tillman, the skateboarding bulldog, in a race on the CBS Early Show. Tillman holds the Guinness World Record as the fastest skateboarding dog. He is very quick. Take a look:
A cat from New Mexico travel 1,300 miles to Chicago. Charles went missing from his Albuquerque home eight months ago. Charles was picked up by Chicago Animal Care and Control, where a microchip spared Charles from being euthanised. Take a look:
Debbye Turner Bell shared some tips for decoding a cat's behavior on the CBS Early Show. She says they can be as active and expressive as dogs. Most cat owners would not disagree. Ears and tail straight up usually indicate a happy cat. A new study found that cats have different types of purrs. Take a look:
Ralph the Rabbit live in Uckfield, U.K. The rabbit is making headlines for his enormous size. Ralph is a British Continental Giant rabbit. He weighs 40 lbs. and is 4 ft. long. Ralph looks like quite a heavy load for the little girl who takes care of him. Take a look:
Video: Cat Enjoys Being Wrapped Like Christmas Present
Flippy cat is one of the world's most patient cats. Flippy doesn't mind being slowly wrapped up. It looks like this special cat even enjoys it. Take a look:
Uno, a cocker spaniel living in Sherman Oaks, California is unofficially the world's oldest dog. Uno recently celebrated his 22nd birthday. Uno's owners say he stays very active. He still looks very spry despite some trouble with stairs. Take a look:
The New York Daily Newsreports that pet frogs were identified as the source of a recent multistate salmonella outbreak. It has long been known that frogs can be a source of salmonella. Young children are advised not to handle them.
In the most recent outbreak involving frogs, reports of illness came from 25 states and occurred from June through November, according to the CDC. More than three-quarters of the patients are younger than 10 years old, and the median age is 4 years. No deaths have been reported, according to the CDC.
When health officials investigated the reports, they learned that many of the sickened individuals indicated they had been in contact with pet frogs, the AP said. The strain of salmonella was found in aquariums that housed frogs in three of the homes where people had gotten sick.
"Preliminary analysis of this study suggests contact with frogs, including water frogs such as African dwarf frogs, is a likely source of the infections," said a CDC statement.
The CDC advises people to wash their hands thoroughly after handling a frog or a turtle. Anything the frog or turtle comes in contact with can also be a salmonella source.
The Long Beach Press-Telegramreports on a new trend where pets are served sushi. Pussy & Pooch, which has locations in downtown Los Angeles and Long Beach, welcomes dogs and cats to the Pawbar where they can dine on different meats.
The raw food bar - which she calls the Pawbar - looks like a tiny version of those found in most sushi restaurants, but with one major difference. Three rectangular holes at knee level act as serving windows.
In front of each window sits a rectangular platform holding a ceramic dish.
Up to three pets can sit on the platform and try free samples of the raw food the store sells. Best of all, Zakrajsek said, it gives the pets a chance to socialize.
"It's all about the social experience for your dog," she said. "It's dogs eating sushi."
The Pawbar menu includes raw meats, stews, soups, organic prepared meals and treats. You can see it here.
Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles Offers Sessions With Pets
A Presbyterian church in Los Angeles is offering a weekly 30-minute service that allows members to bring their dogs. The idea behind the pet service at this church and others nationwide is an attempt to boost its connection with the community. The offering included treats for the dog. Take a look:
Thousands of mummies of animals have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs. Unfortunately, the value of many of these pet mummies was not respected early on and many were lost. The ones that remain have become very popular tourist attractions. There were mummies of cats, dogs, birds, fish and even crocodiles. You can read the article here on National Geographic. A photo gallery can be found here.
A Jack Russell Terrier named Levi barks at seeing himself on YouTube. The YouTube entry says "Levi can't help but bark at animals on TV, including himself." Well, you can't blame the little guy for being excited by his YouTube video.
Backpackers traveled with a kitten on a 9,000 mile journey from Miami to Argentina. The kitten seems to enjoy the backpacking experience. You can see more here from the backpackers' French website.
A cat was found in a Pennsylvania neighborhood covered in duct tape. It is unclear how the poor cat ended up being covered in duct tape. There is a $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the conviction of whoever was cruel enough to wrap duct tape around the poor cat and then abandon it. The cat named "Sticky" by staff at the Pennsylvania SPCA. They believe the cat is 1 to 2 years old and once had a home. A local CBS news station reports that police are also looking for whoever was cruel enough to do this.
Update 9-28-09: A 19-year-old was arrested for the cruel duct taping incident.
