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ALBERT

ALLI

ALLIE

AMOS

ANGEL

ANGUS

ANNABELLE

ANNIE

ANNIE

APOLLO

ATHENA

AUSTIN & FAEDEN

AVA

BABIEGURL

BABY BEAR MAXINE

BABY BOY

BAILEY

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BANDIT

BANDIT

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BARON

BARON & MILA

BAXTER

BEAR

BEAR

BEAR

BELLA

BELLA BLUE

BENTLEY

BENTLEY ROUNSVILLE

BIGGIE BLUE

BISCUIT

BLACKBERRY

BLIUE

BO & LUKE

BOURBON

BRUISE

BRUISER & PIPPIN

BUDDY

BUDDY

BUDDY ONE EAR UP

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CINCO

CLYDE

CONQUEST RIDER

COOPER

COOPER

COOPER

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CUDDLES

DAHLIA

DAISY

DAISY DOODLE

DAISY & MAX

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DELIA

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DIXIE ROSE

DOOBIE DEPP ROOT

DYSON

EBOLA

ELLA NUTELLA

ELLIE

ELLIE & MAGGIE

ELWAY

EMBER

ESTHER

EVEREST

FANCY

FAWN & LOLA

FINN

GABRIEL

GARFIELD

GIZMO

GOMER

GRACIE

GRACIE LOU SASSY

GRETZKY

GRIFFIN

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How to determine if owning a pet is for you Buying or adopting a pet is a big decision that requires careful consideration of a host of factors. The right pet for one person might not be the best match for another, and it’s imperative that prospective pet owners consider a host of factors before welcoming a new pet into their homes.

Lifestyle Pet owners’ lifestyles will factor heavily into how much their pets will enjoy their new homes. Men and women who are rarely home should avoid adopting pets that need lots of attention. For example,

dogs often adapt best to households where their owners are home a lot and can spend ample time with them. But men and women who aren’t home all that often can still welcome pets into their families.

Fish don’t need to be walked or let out to relieve themselves, and they also don’t command their owners’ constant attention.

Restrictions Renters and people living in co-ops or condominium complexes may need get permission before they can bring pets into their homes. If you don’t own your own

single-family home, determine if you need permission and if your building has any guidelines governing pets before you begin your search. You don’t want to bring a pet home only to be forced to give the animal up for adoption because you did not adhere to the rules listed in your lease or owner’s contract.

Skills Pet ownership can be incredibly rewarding, but it has its frustrating moments as well.

For instance, men and women who have never before owned a puppy may be biting off more than can chew by bringing a

young dog into their homes. If you have no experience training puppies or no desire to put up with a puppy’s growing pains, then consider adopting an older dog that is already house-trained.

Cost Pet ownership can be expensive, and prospective owners should examine their finances to determine if they’re ready and capable of taking on the financial commitments of owning a pet. Research costs associated with food and veterinary care to get an idea of how much owning a given pet is likely to cost.

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HANK, BOOST & PAPA

HARLEY

HARRIGAN

HAYLIE, MAGGIE & CHUBBY

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JACK

JACK

JADIA

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LEXIE

LILLY

LILY

LILY

LILY & DAISY DUKE

LITTLE STRIPER & LITTLE PATCHY

LIZZY

LUCKI & LADY

LUCKY

LUCY LOU

LUCY LOU

LYCOAN KEITA

LYDIA

LYLA

MACK

MADDIE

MAGGIE

MAGIC

MAGIC & STELLA

MAJOR

MAMA

MARLEY

MARLEY & GARTH

MARTIN

MAXIE

MAXINE

MAXWELL

MAYA

MILEY

MILLIE

MILLIE

MINI

MINNIE

MITTENS

MOCA

MOLLY

MONSTER TRUCK

MOONIE

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What is rabies? And how to recognize it

The World Health Organization says rabies causes thousands of deaths every year, despite readily available tools to manage the disease.

Humans and animals can get rabies any time of year, though humans and household pets may be at greater risk in warm weather because that’s when they tend to spend the most time outdoors. Children who spend time outside playing may be especially susceptible because they may not recognize rabies warning signs in animals afflicted with the disease.

Rabies might not be as rampant in North America as it is in other areas of the world, but it still is a dangerous threat.

What is rabies?

Considered a zoonotic disease, rabies is transmitted from animals to humans and vice versa. With the exception of Antarctica, rabies is present on all continents. In the United States, rabies has been reported in every state except Hawaii. The WHO reports that most cases of rabies in humans occur in rural areas where effective treatments are not readily accessible. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says half of the people who

die from rabies are under the age of 15.

Rabies was named for the Latin word “to rage.” That’s because animals that are affected by rabies can sometimes act as if they’re angry. Pets may act strangely and become unapproachable. Rabies attacks the brain and spinal cord. As the disease progresses, animals can develop hypersensitivity to light and sound as well as paralysis of the nerves that control the head and throat.

How is rabies contracted?

Rabies is a virus that is spread through contact with saliva from an infected animal.

This occurs when an infected animal bites another animal or person, but it also can be contracted if that animal licks a scratch or open wound. Being bitten or licked may not immediately cause rabies symptoms, however.

WHO says thorough cleansing and immunization within a few hours after contact with a suspected rabid animal can prevent the onset of the disease. Once symptoms appear, such as fever and pain, rabies can be fatal.

What are the symptoms of rabies?

Rabies can appear in animals in various ways. When an animal has furious rabies, it will

change behavior, grow restless, wander aimlessly and bite any animals, people or objects that get in its way before eventually becoming paralyzed in its throat and hind legs.

Once that occurs, the animal will most likely die.

Some animals with rabies, however, will not become violent. These animals will change their behavior, which may become withdrawn or more affectionate. Animals may try to hide and will find it difficult to swallow. Their behavior will not become violent, and they are likely to die after a few days.

The CCOHS notes that cats infected with the rabies virus typically become extremely vicious, while dogs also become excitable and may become vicious and bite for no reason.

Which animals get rabies?

Rabies only affects mammals naturally.

These can include dogs, cats, cows, horses, foxes, and skunks. Many people attribute rabies to raccoons. The CDC has indicated that raccoons are the most common wild animal with rabies. In the United States alone, about 93 of every 100 reported cases of rabies are in wild animals.

Rabies prevention Vaccinations can protect domestic pets against rabies. In fact, rabies shots are required by law in many areas.

People should steer clear of wild animals to avoid rabies. Never walk up to a wild animal and be careful of pets that are unfamiliar. Animals afflicted with rabies may exhibit peculiar behavior or act out of characters (i.e. nocturnal animals roaming during the day). Anyone who suspects a sick animal should promptly call the local animal control center and have an officer come and check it out.

Treated food is sometimes used to prevent the spread of rabies among wild animals.

The animals eat the medicated food, which immunizes them.

For more information on rabies prevention in pets, contact your veterinarian.

Though rare, human beings can be infected with the rabies virus as well. Drooling, convulsions, exaggerated sensation and/or pain at the bite site, loss of feeling in an area of the body, loss of muscle function and difficulty swallowing are a few of the symptoms humans may exhibit when infected with the rabies virus.

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MOVE CAT

MUNCHKIN & HARLEY

MURPHY

MYA

NALA

NEHI

NELSON

NIKI

NINABUG

NUGGET

NUTMEG

OAKLEY GRACE

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OREO

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OSIRIS

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POPCORN

PORKEY

PUDGIE

QUEENY

RANGER

RASCAL

RASCAL

RENO PARRIS

RILEY

RILEY

RILO

RIP

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RUGER

RUSTY & MILO

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RYLEE

RYLIE

SADIE

SADIE GRACE

SAMMY

SHANGHAI TOBI CHEN

SHAWTY

SHOCKEY & SUBIE SU

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SMIDGE

SMOKEY

SNOOPY

SONNY

SPARKY

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How to help pets maintain healthy weights

Like their human companions, pets can struggle with their weight. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, in 2014, an estimated 53 percent of dogs and 58 percent of cats in the United States were overweight or obese.

Being overweight or obese can shorten pets’ lives by increasing their risk for insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, cancer, and osteoarthritis. The APOP estimates that unhealthy weights can shave up to 2.5 years off of pets’ lives.

Is my pet too heavy?

Many pet owners miss signs that their pets are maintaining unhealthy weights. Pet owners may have a distorted perception of just what

qualifies as a healthy weight, thinking a few extra pounds make for a robust pet. But those extra pounds could be causing substantial harm to cats and dogs.

The APOP lists healthy weight guidelines for cats and dogs. Cats are easily weighed by weighing yourself and then weighing yourself while holding the cat. Subtract your weight, and then you will know how much the cat weighs. Dogs require larger scales, and this is something best handled at a veterinarian’s office.

Wellness visits provide more opportunities to get accurate assessments of pets’ weights.

Vets can conduct visual assessments to determine if pets are maintaining healthy weights

while also sharing information about the ideal weight for your particular animal.

Cats’ and dogs’ waists should be visible when viewed from above. If your pet seems thick in the middle, chances are he or she can stand to lose some weight.

Increasing activity Exercise and healthy eating are the keys to getting cats and dogs to shed some pounds (animals suffering from illness may need to pursue other avenues to weight loss).

Ask the vet how much your pet needs to lose and the role that diet can play in helping your pet to lose weight. Reduce caloric intake accordingly until pets reach the weight vets recommend. When pets are already overweight,

adhering to guidelines on food packaging may make it difficult for pets to lose weight.

Exercise is another key to healthy weight loss. Dogs can go out for walks or engage in other aerobic activity, such as playing games of fetch. It can be more challenging to get cats to exercise. Toys that play into a feline’s predatory nature, such as things they have or she has to hunt or chase, may inspire cats to move more.

Overweight pets need exercise and changes to their diets in order to lose weight and extend their life expectancies. Consult your veterinarian for advice on how to help pets shed pounds they can keep off for years to come.

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