You’ve heard the talk about swine flu and even dog flu, but there’s a virus that can also cause respiratory distress for cats.
Learn more about feline calici virus from Dr. Martha Smith of the Animal Rescue League of Boston.
A robin pecks at his reflection
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Over the last couple of days, we’ve been lucky enough to have some surprise animal visitors — a confident cat and an irritated robin.
First of all, we had a robin pecking away at his own image in the basement window, so I snapped this shot of him (right). Many of you may see similar behavior from robins at this time of year — they even go after the side mirrors on cars. They are defending their breeding territories — and they’re not alone: Cardinals and some others do it too. Though it may seem funny, these birds can actually exhaust themselves this way over several hours. So it’s best to cover the offending window if you can and give the poor robin a break! One year when I lived in Framingham, our whole neighborhood had to put garbage bags over the car mirrors.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has a nice Web page that addresses this (and other bird/window interactions).
Jethro and Frankie of the Animal Welfare Society of West Kennebunk, Maine are looking for some love — and a good home.
For more information on these cats and other pets available at the shelter, please visit AnimalWelfareSociety.org.
Your dog or cat may not be able to talk, but most animals give clear signals when it comes to play.
Animal trainer Sarah Wilson offers her play-by-play look at a few examples.
If you thought obedience school was just for dogs — think again.
Trainer Sarah Wilson has a few tips for keeping your cat off the kitchen counter.
Working on your cat’s nails, can actually improve their health and well-being. Brian Kilcommons joins NECN’s Vicki Croke for a discussion.
The Secret Life of Animals is a celebration of our deep ties to the creatures around us. Its a show that seeks to unlock the wonder of the animals themselves, our mysterious bond with them, and our lives together: From breathtaking stories of survival in the wild to pragmatic tips on understanding our pets and keeping them healthy.
The mammal in charge is host Vicki Croke, who has been covering animal issues for more than 20 years on television, radio, and in print. Her entire career has been one big excuse to pat as many animals as possible.
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