http://www.examiner.com/philadelphia?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:10:41 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-17117-Philadelphia-Horse-Training-Examiner~y2009m11d23-How-to-help-a-choking-horse?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets Horses that have dental problems or eat feed, hay or hay cubes too fast are at risk for choke. A horse with choke cannot swallow but can still breathe. Some signs that a horse has choke are: • Unable to swallow • Coughing •... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:08:46 GMT Aileen Berwick - Philadelphia Horse Training Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17117-Philadelphia-Horse-Training-Examiner~y2009m11d23-How-to-help-a-choking-horse?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-1513-Philadelphia-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Dont-buy-pets-on-impulse-this-holiday-season?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets On your holiday buying trips to the mall this year try real hard to avoid purchasing an animal for a gift. Responsible pet ownership entails someone doing adequate research on the species of pet that fits their particular lifestyle before making the... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:45:27 GMT Megan Drake - Philadelphia Animal Advocate Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1513-Philadelphia-Animal-Advocate-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Dont-buy-pets-on-impulse-this-holiday-season?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-10483-Philadelphia-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Holiday-Travel-With-Your-Cat?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets With increased awareness of the risks inherent in traveling with animals, owners can prepare and minimize undue stress on their cats. These travel tips from the American Humane Association can help ensure that holiday trips, and travels year-round,... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:30:52 GMT Karen Appold - Philadelphia Cat Care Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10483-Philadelphia-Cat-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Holiday-Travel-With-Your-Cat?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-23683-Center-City-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Why-you-should-adopt-a-senior-pet?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Adopting a senior pet has many advantages for the pet, the owner, shelters and rescues. First and foremost,  the senior pet's chance of surviving a visit to a shelter are slim. Senior pets can be more needy... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:24:00 GMT Kristen Toland - Center City Pets Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23683-Center-City-Pets-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Why-you-should-adopt-a-senior-pet?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-11170-Philadelphia-Dog-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Halloween-fun-for-you-and-your-dog-this-weekend-at-the-PAWS-Mutt-Strut?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets 3rd Annual PAWS Mutt Strut Dog Walk and Adoption Festival!  At the 3rd Annual PAWS Mutt Strut, dogs and the people who love them will walk the 1.5-mile scenic route in FDR Park to raise funds and awareness for PAWS' efforts to save Philadelphia's... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:40:33 GMT Joyce Hoffman - Philadelphia Dog Rescue Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11170-Philadelphia-Dog-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Halloween-fun-for-you-and-your-dog-this-weekend-at-the-PAWS-Mutt-Strut?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-14461-Philadelphia-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Keep-pets-indoors-and-safe-for-Mischeif-Night-and-Halloween?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets The Halloween holiday season is one of the worst times for pets! The strangers, the doorbells, the costumes - oh my! It is a dangerous couple of weeks coming up, not only because of the unusual amount of foot traffic to your door and in the neighborhood.... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:57:13 GMT Melanie Roath-Amicone - Philadelphia Pet Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14461-Philadelphia-Pet-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Keep-pets-indoors-and-safe-for-Mischeif-Night-and-Halloween?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Chic-coats-smaller-carbon-footprint?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets Its hard to envision global warming on days like today. The weather is chilly and wet, and even the dogs wanted to stay under the covers for a few extra minutes. When shopping for this years winter coat, consider buying local and reducing the amount... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:27:43 GMT Alexander Chapman - Philadelphia Pet Style Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1689-Philadelphia-Pet-Style-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Chic-coats-smaller-carbon-footprint?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-10830-Philadelphia-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Feline-Distemper-panleukopenia-FAQ?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets   What is panleukopenia? Panleukopenia is a very common feline virus also known as Feline Distemper (FP), feline infectious enteritis, cat fever and cat typhoid. It can be highly fatal in young kittens and cats with compromised immune systems.... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:05:14 GMT Carrie Maria - Philadelphia Pets Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10830-Philadelphia-Pets-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Feline-Distemper-panleukopenia-FAQ?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-9016-Philadelphia-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Worlds-tallest-dog-dies?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets The world's tallest dog died on August 7 of cancer. The 7-year-old Great Dane had osteosarcoma - a form of canine bone cancer. Gibson was 42.2 in. tall when he was given the Guiness World Record title in 2004. Gibson had his right front leg amputated... Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:24:16 GMT Taharah Nix - Philadelphia Dogs Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9016-Philadelphia-Dogs-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Worlds-tallest-dog-dies?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-9223-Philadelphia-Pet-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d2-Pets-101-What-are-the-options-for-a-dog-with-cancer?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets Dog owners are often shocked when they find out their beloved dog has cancer. Many dog lovers think only humans get cancer until they're faced with bad news, options to consider, and decisions to make. Unfortunately, about one out of three dogs is affected... Mon, 03 Aug 2009 03:27:19 GMT Leah McClellan - Philadelphia Pet Care Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9223-Philadelphia-Pet-Care-Examiner~y2009m8d2-Pets-101-What-are-the-options-for-a-dog-with-cancer?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-9297-Philadelphia-Cats-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Squirrel-gets-some-human-intervention?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets This video of two squirrels may not exactly be feline-related (though they do seem to love to chase these little guys quite often), but nonetheless it is an adorable and touching video that will hopefully brighten up your Monday morning and... Mon, 18 May 2009 19:51:54 GMT Jenna Bella - Philadelphia Cats Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9297-Philadelphia-Cats-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Squirrel-gets-some-human-intervention?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets http://www.examiner.com/x-2426-Philadelphia-PetFriendly-Places-Examiner~y2009m3d23-Mudd-and-poop-at-Valley-Forge?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets Ahh, Valley Forge-- the historic grounds where Washington's troops suffered through the bitter Pennsylvania cold and endured starvation, typhoid, jaundice, dysentery, and pneumonia. The good government of Pennsylvania turned their pain into a park... Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:20:23 GMT Diane Pinder - Philadelphia Pet-Friendly Places Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2426-Philadelphia-PetFriendly-Places-Examiner~y2009m3d23-Mudd-and-poop-at-Valley-Forge?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Philadelphia-Pets