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 | Once again, I've had to squeeze timely news into nooks and crannys. Be sure to read the "Chemistry of Kibble" piece this week. It may make you think twice about cat food choices. The news about the Texas veterinarian may end up being a huge case. It's the very reason why all these years my response to urgent specific cats' health questions has always been "Your cat needs to be seen immediately by your veterinarian." Today's feature article was a labor of love. I hope lonely seniors who read it will consider adopting a cat, preferably an older one. If you've already done so, please "pay it forward" by passing this newsletter on to an elderly friend or relative. Hug a cat and have a great week 'til we meet again. Connect With Franny Facebook | Twitter | Free Newsletter | |
Lonely Seniors' Adoption of Cats
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It is not unusual for the elderly who live alone to be depressed. One of the benefits of feline companionship in those circumstances is their ability to help with depression. Several studies have also revealed that cats can help lessen cardiovascular disease, including hypertension, heart attack, and stroke. Regardless of our age brackets, most of us can testify to the immediate feeling of relaxation while holding and petting a warm, purring kitty.If you are a senior who lives alone, I hope this article will help convince you of the value of a cat as a companion.
| Get Rid of Cat Fleas
Have your cats become the local fast food hangout for families of fleas? Fleas are not only annoying, but they are nasty little critters that carry any number of "hitch-hikers" such as tapeworms and the Haemobartonellosis microorganism. I'm sure you'll agree with the importance of stopping flea infestations before they occur, for your cats' comfort and your own peace of mind.
| Internet Vet vs Texas Veterinary Board
Thanks to Janet Crosby, DVM, and About.com Guide to Veterinary Medicine for highlighting this story: Internet Veterinarian Shut Down. It seems that the Texas Veterinary Board had shut down the website of Dr. Ron Hines, a retired and physically disabled Texas-licensed veterinarian, as punishment for answering readers' veterinary questions on his website and by email. According to Dr. Crosby's article, "Hines has filed a complaint with the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners... learn more and post your comments.
| NY Cop's Lost Cat Rescued by "Times Square Zombie"
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Jimmy Helliesen, a New York City Police Officer, rescues and fosters cats. Two years ago, one of his first fostered rescues, Disaster, clawed through a screen of his home in Long Island, and disappeared. The strange looking guy holding Disaster is Jeremy Zelkowitz, a Brooklyn native who dresses as "The Times Square Zombie," as promotion for a year-round haunted house, "Times Scare" on Eighth Avenue. Jeremy was working his job when he saw Disaster trying to enter eating establishments nearby, then darting into the road. Concerned, Jeremy and a friend grabbed... learn more.
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