http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:56:47 -0700 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:25:53 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Cats-are-susceptible-to-the-Swine-Flu--how-can-you-safeguard-your-pet?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner Earlier this month, the Department of Public Health confirmed H1N1 flu in a domestic cat and noted that ferrets are also affected by the H1N1 virus.   So far, there have been no reported cases of dogs contracting the Swine Flu.  The... feline illness feline health h1n1 Swine Flu Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:25:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Cats-are-susceptible-to-the-Swine-Flu--how-can-you-safeguard-your-pet?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Mobile-pet-adoptions-every-weekend-in-LA-County?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner The Los Angeles Dept. of Animal Services holds mobile pet adoptions at the following locations: Studio City:  Moorpark Park, 12061 Moorpark Ave.  -- the first and third Sunday of every month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. W. Hollywood... mobile pet adoptions Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:45:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Mobile-pet-adoptions-every-weekend-in-LA-County?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d16-LA-County-to-offer-rewards-to-dogfighting-whistle-blowers?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner This isn't a cat story, but any news about Los Angeles working to prevent animal cruelty is good news. Today the Los Angeles Times reported that tomorrow L.A. County District Attorney Steve Cooley will announce that L.A. County prosecut... HSUS Steve Cooley dog fighting Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:42:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d16-LA-County-to-offer-rewards-to-dogfighting-whistle-blowers?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Breaking-news-former-sex-kittens-help-bring-LA-declaw-vote-to-state-level?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner Breaking news, courtesy of Shane and Sia Barbi: The Barbi Twins, made infamous in the '90s for their record-breaking Playboy covers, top-selling calendars and their E! True Hollywood Story documentary, have now retired to become full-time ... Barbi Twins declawing Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:41:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Breaking-news-former-sex-kittens-help-bring-LA-declaw-vote-to-state-level?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Spay-neuter-foster-adopt-donate-write---4480-cats-euthanized-in-LA-County-shelters-last-year?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner According to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control, 4,480 cats were euthanized at its six shelter locations during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009.  That's over 12 cats a day, and the count doesn't include ... cats pets spay neuter HSUS charities pet adoption pasadena humane society kittens pet fostering animal shelters Susan Olsen Brady Bunch cat fostering Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:42:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Spay-neuter-foster-adopt-donate-write---4480-cats-euthanized-in-LA-County-shelters-last-year?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Advice-from-the-expert-Dr-Howard-Baker-of-TLC-Pet-Medical-Center-in-W-Hollywood-offers-cat-tips?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner Dr. Howard Baker has been a veterinarian for 22 years, 10 of them with TLC Pet Medical Center in West Hollywood, where he currently serves as Medical Director. Dr. Baker received his DVM Phi Beta Kappa from Colorado State University in 1987 and ha... cats pets feline diet feline health ASPCA cat health feline obesity veterinarians TLC Pet Medical Center Dr. Baker Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:49:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Advice-from-the-expert-Dr-Howard-Baker-of-TLC-Pet-Medical-Center-in-W-Hollywood-offers-cat-tips?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Humane-Society-of-the-US-President-Wayne-Pacelle-to-host-to-LA-town-hall-meeting--on-Thurs-1029?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner  HSUS Pres. Wayne PacelleWayne Pacelle, President of the Humane Society of the United States, is hosting a Presidential Town Hall Meeting in Los Angeles, on Thursday, October 29 as part of a personal whistlestop tour of the nation to meet and ... HSUS animal conferences Wayne Pacelle Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:57:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d10-Humane-Society-of-the-US-President-Wayne-Pacelle-to-host-to-LA-town-hall-meeting--on-Thurs-1029?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Its-better-to-be-outside-the-fridge-than-in-it---a-QA-with-Susan-Olsen-on-fostering-kittens?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner                Susan Olsen and some fostered friends Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... cats kittens Susan Olsen Brady Bunch cat fostering Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:53:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Its-better-to-be-outside-the-fridge-than-in-it---a-QA-with-Susan-Olsen-on-fostering-kittens?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d20-The-Humane-Society-of-the-United-States-on-overthecounter-flea-medications?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner           Outdoor cats are parciularly susceptible to fleas Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ... cats pets fleas flea control feline health cat health Evironmental Protection Agency pesticides Center for Public Integrity Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:46:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d20-The-Humane-Society-of-the-United-States-on-overthecounter-flea-medications?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d19-LA-Cat-Care-101--The-best-pet-show-in-Southern-California-Warren-Eckstein-on-flea-control?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner   This afternoon I had the chance to sit down with renowned pet expert, Warren Eckstein, host of The Pet Show, the best radio/internet pet show one can hear in L.A., the Southern California version of which can be heard Saturdays from 11 A.M. &... cats pets feline illness cat food feline diet fleas flea control pet grooming poison poisonous plants feline health cat litter animal conferences behavior training pet adoption feline behavior The Pet Show Warren Eckstein The Cat Genie Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:43:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d19-LA-Cat-Care-101--The-best-pet-show-in-Southern-California-Warren-Eckstein-on-flea-control?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Cats-take-over-Hollywood-and-Highland-starting-this-Saturday-September-19-2009?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner   Pet expert Warren Eckstein will be broadcasting The Pet Show live from the CatGenie pop-up store in Hollywood & Highland on Saturday September 19th and Saturday October 3rd.  Warren will be answering questions about cats and help... cats cat litter The Pet Show Warren Eckstein Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:20:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Cats-take-over-Hollywood-and-Highland-starting-this-Saturday-September-19-2009?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d30-EPA-increasing-scrutiny-of-spoton-flea-treatments?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner   Back in March, I examined the safety of so-called "spot-on" flea treatments such as Frontline and Advantage, and precautions that pet owners should take when using such products.  (See The safety of "spot-on" flea tre... pets fleas flea control Evironmental Protection Agency Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:55:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d30-EPA-increasing-scrutiny-of-spoton-flea-treatments?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d22-LA-cat-care-101-the-best-pet-store-serving-the-SF-ValleyHollywood?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner  There's an undeniable appeal to large chain pet stores -- there's usually one in close proximity to wherever you are and you always know exactly what you're going to get. But for a more personalized experience nothing beats a great, neighborho... cats pets pet grooming cat dental vaccinations pet supplies Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:29:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d22-LA-cat-care-101-the-best-pet-store-serving-the-SF-ValleyHollywood?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d20-SPCA-LA-low-cost-vaccine-and-microchipping-clinic-this-Saturday-August-22nd-in-Long-Beach-CA?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner August 22 10am-2pm Low Cost Vaccine Clinic PD Pitchford Companion Animal Village 7700 E. Spring St. Long Beach CA  562-570-SPCA The clinic will offer rabies vaccinations and microchipping ... cats pets dogs microchipping vaccinations Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:36:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d20-SPCA-LA-low-cost-vaccine-and-microchipping-clinic-this-Saturday-August-22nd-in-Long-Beach-CA?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d11-LA-County-increases-pet-adoption-fees-but-includes-more-freebies?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner Los Angeles County is increasing fees for pets adopted at County shelters.  The new fee, however, includes first-time vaccinations and microchipping, services which used to be additional, optional charges.  The cost of adopting a ... pet adoption microchipping animal shelters Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:57:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d11-LA-County-increases-pet-adoption-fees-but-includes-more-freebies?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d10-LA-cat-care-101-how-to-become-a-foster-pet-parent?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner Photo courtesy Los Angeles TimesSpca Los Angeles doesn't just handle cruelty cases -- it also helps place puppies and kittens that are too young to be placed up for adoption into temporary homes where these underage animals can receive the ... cats kittens pet fostering Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:53:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d10-LA-cat-care-101-how-to-become-a-foster-pet-parent?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d9-Help-my-cat-is-going-bald-dealing-with-feline-alopecia?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner              Excessivie Licking can lead to Alopecia in catsHair loss in cats can be difficult to diagnose, due to the multiplicity of causes. The most common culprits are allergic dermatitis caused by ingestion or ... cats pets pet grooming cat grooming ASPCA cat health behavior training feline behavior feline alopecia ba Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:24:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d9-Help-my-cat-is-going-bald-dealing-with-feline-alopecia?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Bow-Wow-WOW-Howlywood-celebrity-charity-event-Saturday-August-22nd?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner  Much Love Animal Rescue & SECURE-A-PET’s summer fundraiser, Bow Wow WOW Howlywood, will be on Saturday, August 22nd at 7pm at The Lot in Hollywood. It is a night of comedy hosted by ELON GOLD with comedians BILL BURR, MATT BRAUNGER, &... cats pets dogs charities Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:49:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Bow-Wow-WOW-Howlywood-celebrity-charity-event-Saturday-August-22nd?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d18-Free-microchipping-next-Saturday-August-1st--at-the-Santa-Monica-Pet-Fair-and-Chipathon?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner Santa Monica Pet Fair and Chip-a-thon Join spcaLA, Santa Monica Red Cross and the City of Santa Monica for the Santa Monica Pet Fair and Chip-a-thon!  FREE microchipping for your cat or dog, low cost vaccinations provided by spcaLA, trai... pets Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:18:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d18-Free-microchipping-next-Saturday-August-1st--at-the-Santa-Monica-Pet-Fair-and-Chipathon?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d18-LA-Cat-Care-101--Help--My-cat-needs-a-shrink?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner                 Photo courtesy of Jenn SumnerMost feline behavioral problems can be solved without the intervention of a veterinary specialist. But just as human beings somet... cats behavior training feline behavior Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:11:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5779-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m7d18-LA-Cat-Care-101--Help--My-cat-needs-a-shrink?cid=exrss-LA-Cat-Care-Examiner