Cancer does not just affect human beings, cats can also be prone to the ill affects of this deadly disease. I have a cat who is called Pip and in this article I will be writing about my families experience in protecting her from cancer, which the vet has informed us, has ultimately saved and prolonged her life.

Pip is a beautiful and loving cat and is very much part of our family. She is ninety-five percent white in colour, the other five percent is black. I am aware that cats which are mainly white are basically at a higher risk of catching a type of skin cancer than other cats.

Over the years I would check Pip out at regular intervals and one day noticed that she had some little black spots in and around her ears. I have to say that these were very much new spots as they had not been there the week before. I was slightly worried as I love Pip to bits – there was no way that I was going to take any sort of chance or delay any treatment that may be required – therefore we took her to the vets immediately. I felt confident that everything would be fine but just wanted to make sure. I had pet insurance in place in any case.

The vet examined Pip and looked quite worried. He told us that Pip had a form of pre-cancer and that the only way that she would survive, in his opinion, would be to have her ears amputated.

This was not something we were best pleased with but at the end of the day we realised that we had no choice. This all happened four years ago and Pip is still going strong today, unaware of how close she was to losing her life. The vet has stated that if I had not checked her out and brought her in to be examined that the cancer would have spread and that Pip would have only lived for around three to six months.

Steve Hill is an SEO consultant from the UK who also runs a DVD authoring company here in the UK

 

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Posted by admin on June 16th, 2010 :: Filed under Pets
Tags :: cat, cats, pet insurance, Pip

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Many people seem to think that cats are funny. As cats are one of the most popular pets in the world, there are a large number of materials about cats and humor in all forms of media ranging from cat joke books to home made cat videos. The huge interest in cats has even sparked a huge internet culture surrounding cat humor.

The amusement often stems from seeing a cat carry out everyday human activities with comical results. An example is the mundane act of looking into a mirror. When a cat looks into a mirror, a common reaction is to approach the mirror cautiously, and then back away suddenly in fear as their own reflection in the mirror moves. Watching on the sidelines, pet owners not only laugh at the situation but also record these scenes on video to share with others.

In addition to funny videoes, edited photos of cats mimicking human activities or operating modern technology have surfaced on the internet. The photos are often candid shots of the furry feline in an unusual pose. Funny captions are then added onto the photo. These kind of images have come to be known as “lolcat”. “lol” is an internet slang for “laugh out loud” and is commonly used to represent laughter in typed form.

A sample lolcat could be one where a cat is caught standing in its hind legs and its right front leg stretched up to the right. With a caption, the image editor could give the impression that the cat is a rock and roll star. Sometimes, a picture with a cat in a regular sitting pose would be used, but the key to the humor is coming up with the appropriate caption that suits the image.

The language of the captions plays a part in creating the humor. Ungrammatical, misspelled English parodied off internet slang is often the language of choice. This language has been termed “lolspeak” or “kitty pidgin”. A guide on how to use kitty pidgin has even been written on the internet.

There are a few common rules to observe in order to be a good writer of kitty pidgin. One is the heavy misuse of the verb “to be”. English syntactic rules are also abandoned as a free word order is utilized to the user’s fancy.

Misspelling is a major part of kitty pidgin. Some ways this has been done is replacing S with Z and importantly, “the” must be spelled as “teh”. In addition, lots of exclamation marks could be used in a single sentence, as well as using different internet abbreviations together in one word.

While funny cat video has always been a staple in game shows featuring home videos, lolcat has gone so far as to catch attention from the news and entertainment media. This cultural phenomena has even caught on with other popular domestic animals such as dogs and rabbits, forming “loldogs”, “lolrabbits” and so on. The bible has been translated into kitty pidgin as a parody and a comic book based off lolcat was published in 2008. With so much focus on cat humor, cats must be really funny!

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Posted by admin on June 11th, 2010 :: Filed under Pets
Tags :: cat, funny, videoes, videos

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Most people who have a love for pets have done so since they were children. This is carried over into adulthood and, at one time or another in life, almost everyone has a dog or cat. Unfortunately, there are pet scammers who are quick to use people’s love of animals to cheat them.

A lot of these scam artists run puppy mills around the world. Brokers handle the shipment of the animals and distribute then to a variety of sellers. These sellers advertise the puppies through the Internet or through other means of advertisement to unsuspecting buyers.

When they’re advertising on the internet there’s usually a picture of a very cute or pretty animal. The puppy is always touted as a purebred with championship abilities, and an extremely high price tag. You’ll always have to pay up front in these situations. Unfortunately, when the animal arrives, if it arrives at all, it is not the same animal at all.

Another downside with these pet scammers is the guarantee they give that the animal has had its shots and is in perfect physical condition. Many buyers have received animals that are ill or die shortly after arrival. Don’t buy from a source that lacks certification or any sort of validation.

The person buying the puppy thinks they are paying for the animal they saw in the picture on the internet. What’s real is that there never was an animal for sale, and the money you sent is now gone. People have lost hundreds and thousands of dollars in this way as purebred champions are very expensive. It is always a good ideal to use telephone look up services such as quicknumbersearch.com/Indiana/Richmond in able to verify what the caller is actually whom they claim to be.

One of the more common pet scams is advertising the animals are going to be shipped from another country (overseas)and the only thing buyer is responsible for the shipping charges. Of course, after the money is sent they never arrive. The buyer can do absolutely nothing to recover the money.

Pet scammers have many stories to tell that sound legitimate. One of the regular scam stories is owners who love their pets but can’t continue to keep them. There’s even a current tale about people overseas who are being forced to give up their pets for a variety of reasons. In addition, every one of these circumstances will demand prepayment of any money required.

If you want to keep from getting scammed, verify the original owner of the pet, or its location. As a buyer, you have the right to see what you’re buying ahead of time, and even the pet’s parents, if possible. Trying to purchase from an unknown here or overseas is just looking for trouble. A legitimate breeder will be well-known and can be easily investigated. Don’t trust any sort of transaction that asks for money before the product.

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Posted by admin on May 11th, 2010 :: Filed under Pets
Tags :: cat, fraud, Pet Adoption, Pet Dog, Pet for Sale, Pet Puppy, Pet Scam, Pet Scams On The Internet, Pet Selling, Pet Supplies, puppy

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Pets are great friends and companions for people of all ages. Even adults love pets, and most people have a dog or cat at some point in their lives as a companion. Unfortunately, pet scammers take advantage of these feelings to cheat people.

Puppy mills are held by several con artists around the world. Sellers receive these animals from brokers through shipping. It is the sellers who will use various means of advertising, including the Internet, these puppies for sale.

On the Internet they will often show a picture of a very attractive animal. The puppy is always touted as a purebred with championship abilities, and an extremely high price tag. You’ll always have to pay up front in these situations. Unfortunately, when the animal arrives, if it arrives at all, it is not the same animal at all.

Pet scammers will claim that the animal is fully up on their shots and are in good health in their ads. However, the dogs buyers get often die not long after they get there. Buying from any source that is not certified is not a good idea.

For the most part, a buyer of a pet is paying for a specific pet that has a picture on the website. What’s real is that there never was an animal for sale, and the money you sent is now gone. People have lost hundreds and thousands of dollars in this way as purebred champions are very expensive. Stay aware of this potential problem and always take the time to check with a service such as cheapinfosearch.com/Indiana/Richmond to verify the person who calls you is truly who they say they are.

One of the favorite pet scams is to advertise that they will be shipped from overseas and all the buyer has to do is pay the shipping costs. Of course, after the money is sent they never arrive. The buyer can do absolutely nothing to recover the money.

Pet scammers have many stories to tell that sound legitimate. Stories often revolve around abandoned pets from people who love their animal, but can no longer keep the pet. There’s even a current tale about people overseas who are being forced to give up their pets for a variety of reasons. No matter the story, they ask for cash up front.

Being aware of who you are buying the pet from to start with is the best defense for not being scammed. Try to get to where you can meet the pet face to face, or trace the lineage of the dog. You’ll just end up regretting buying an expensive dog online sight unseen. A legitimate breeder will be well-known and can be easily investigated. Don’t trust any sort of transaction that asks for money before the product.

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Posted by admin on April 27th, 2010 :: Filed under Pets
Tags :: cat, fraud, Pet Adoption, Pet Dog, Pet for Sale, Pet Puppy, Pet Scam, Pet Scams On The Internet, Pet Selling, Pet Supplies, puppy

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As delightful as cats are they do have some decidedly annoying habits that can make them a little difficult to live with. Something like bring dead animals into your home can be difficult to prevent but other habits are a bit easier to stop.

Cats have sharp claws and they definitely like to use them. This if usually fine if they’re outdoors sharpening the claws on a fence post out of sight. But even outdoor cats like to scratch at things indoors. Claws are designed to rip apart their prey so they’ll make short work of your soft furnishings.

This is where using cat scratching posts in the home comes in. That way your cat can relieve its natural scratching instincts on something that you won’t mind being damaged.

Another problem area is the cat litter box. If you really hate the job of cleaning it out you could always consider using an automatic cat litter box that will do most of the dirty work for you. The good thing is that even if you’re out it’s still there cleaning up the mess so your house will smell a lot sweeter when you return.

It has to be said that cat litter boxes are rather noticeable around the home. However you could use a cat litter box cover to hide it away. They come in all shapes and styles that will blend into your home whether it’s modern or traditional style.

There are several advantages of using a cover. One is the fact that the litter is less likely to end up on the floor which can be a tiresome problem. Another reason is that some cat are rather shy when it comes to doing their business, a cover will give them the privacy they desire. And a third reason is that the cover can help keep in unwanted smells especially if it has a charcoal filter built into the cover.

Each cat is very much an individual so you have to take into account their own little foibles. But it’s these quirks and occasional stubbornness that makes them so lovable and interesting to have around your home.

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Posted by admin on March 30th, 2010 :: Filed under Pets
Tags :: box, cat, kitten, litter, post, scratching

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