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Bigger Cats are Better

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The OMG Cat or the WTF cat - funny gobsmacked cat. The cats name is "Choco" and if i told you what she was looking at, I would have to kill you!!!

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Rabies is a viral disease that affects the brain and spinal cord of all mammals, including cats, dogs and humans. This preventable disease has been reported in every state except Hawaii, and annually causes the deaths of more than 50,000 humans and millions of animals worldwide. There's good reason that the very word "rabies" evokes fear in people-once symptoms appear, rabies is close to 100-percent fatal.

There are several reported routes of transmission of the rabies virus. Rabies is most often transmitted through a bite from an infected animal. Less frequently, it can be passed on when the saliva of an infected animal enters another animal's body through mucous membranes or an open, fresh wound.

The risk for contracting rabies runs highest if your cat is exposed to wild animals. Outbreaks can occur in populations of wild animals (most often raccoons, bats, skunks and foxes in this country) or in areas where there are significant numbers of unvaccinated, free-roaming dogs and cats. In the United States, rabies is reported in cats more than in any domestic species.

Animals will not show signs immediately following exposure to a rabid animal. Symptoms can be varied and can take months to develop. Classic signs of rabies in cats are changes in behavior (including aggression, restlessness and lethargy), increased vocalization, loss of appetite, weakness, disorientation, paralysis, seizures and even sudden death.

Unvaccinated cats who are allowed to roam outdoors are at the highest risk for rabies infection. Outdoor cats may, in the course of daily life, get into a fight with an infected wild animal or an infected stray dog or cat. And although widespread vaccination programs have helped to control rabies in dogs, feral cat populations remain a reservoir host for the rabies virus.

There is no accurate test to diagnose rabies in live animals. The direct fluorescent antibody test is the most accurate test for diagnosis, but it can only be performed after the death of the animal. The rabies virus can incubate in a cat's body anywhere from just one week to more than a year before becoming active. When the virus does become active, symptoms appear quickly.

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There is no treatment or cure for rabies once symptoms appear. The disease results in fatality.

Vaccination is the key-and in most areas of the country, it's the law. All companion felines should be kept regularly vaccinated by a veterinarian with a licensed rabies vaccine. You'll need to discuss the revaccination schedule with your veterinarian, as it will depend on local or state laws and the duration of the vaccine's immunity.

Vaccinating your cat doesn't just protect her from rabies-it also protects your cat if she bites someone. Some local ordinances require lengthy quarantines-or euthanasia-of pets who have bitten someone if the owner does not have proof of current vaccination.

To further reduce the chances of your cat becoming infected with the rabies virus, ASPCA experts recommend keeping your pet indoors.

Put on some gloves to protect yourself from infection, and call your veterinarian for an immediate appointment! You'll also need to contact local animal control officers if the animal who bit your pet is still at large; they will be best able to safely apprehend and remove the animal from the environment.

A cat who is up to date with his vaccinations and who has been bitten by a possibly rabid animal should also be given a rabies booster vaccine immediately and kept under observation for 45 days.

See your doctor immediately! You may need to get a series of injections.

Note: Do not attempt to handle or capture a wild animal who is acting strangely (i.e., a nocturnal animal who is out during the day, an animal who acts unusually tame). Report the animal to local animal control officers as soon as possible.

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Rabies in dogs

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Rabies is a virus that may affect the brain and spinal cord of all mammals, including dogs, cats and humans. Though preventable, there is good reason that the word "rabies" evokes fear in people. The disease has been reported in every state except Hawaii, and everywhere throughout the world except for Australia and Antarctica. Annually, rabies causes the deaths of more than 50,000 humans and millions of animals worldwide. Once symptoms appear, the disease results in fatality.

Since animals who have rabies secrete large amounts of virus in their saliva, the disease is primarily passed to dogs through a bite from an infected animal. It can also be transmitted through a scratch or when infected saliva makes contact with mucous membranes or an open, fresh wound. The risk runs highest if your dog-or any pet-is exposed to wild animals. The most common carriers of the rabies virus in this country are bats, raccoons, skunks and foxes. In the United States, rabies is reported in cats more than in any domestic species. If there are also cats in your household, it's important to make sure they are vaccinated and kept indoors.

Initially, a dog who's become infected may show extreme behavioral changes such as restlessness or apprehension, both of which may be compounded by aggression. Friendly dogs may become irritable, while normally excitable animals may become more docile. A dog may bite or snap at any form of stimulus, attacking other animals, humans and even inanimate objects. They may constantly lick, bite and chew at the site where they were bitten. A fever may also be present at this stage.

As the virus progresses, an infected dog may become hypersensitive to touch, light and sound. They may eat unusual things and hide in dark places. Paralysis of the throat and jaw muscles may follow, resulting in the well-known symptom of foaming at the mouth. Disorientation, incoordination and staggering may occur, caused by paralysis of the hind legs. Other classic signs of rabies include loss of appetite, weakness, seizures and sudden death.

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The virus usually incubates from two to eight weeks before signs are noticed. However, transmission of the virus through saliva can happen as early as ten days before symptoms appear.

Unvaccinated dogs who are allowed to roam outdoors without supervision are most at risk for infection. They're exposed to wild animals and have a greater chance of fighting with infected stray dogs or cats.

There is no accurate test to diagnose rabies in live animals. The direct fluorescent antibody test is the most accurate test for diagnosis--but because it requires brain tissue, it can only be performed after the death of the animal.

There is no treatment or cure for rabies once symptoms appear. Since rabies presents a serious public health threat, dogs who are suspected of having the virus are most often euthanized.

Keeping your dog up to date with vaccinations is not only essential to prevention, it's the law. Check with your veterinarian about the right vaccine and vaccination schedule for your dog. In many areas of the country, it's mandatory that all domestic dogs and cats are vaccinated after the age of three months.

Vaccinating your pet not only protects him from getting rabies, it protects him if he bites someone. Dogs who have bitten humans are required to be confined for at least 10 days to see if rabies develops, and if the animal's vaccination records are not current, a lengthy quarantine or even euthanasia may be mandated. If you're not sure of the laws in your town, consult your local animal affairs agency.

Avoiding contact with wild animals is also necessary to prevention. You may greatly decrease chances of rabies transmission by walking your dog on a leash, and supervising him while he's outdoors.

Call your veterinarian for an immediate appointment! Report the incident to your local health department and follow their recommendations. You'll also need to contact local animal control officers if the animal who bit your pet is still at large; they will be best able to safely apprehend and remove the animal from the environment. After having contact with a rabid animal, the rabies virus may remain alive on your pet's skin for up to two hours. It is best not to touch your dog during this time. If you must handle your dog, wear gloves and protective clothing.

A dog who is up to date with his vaccinations and who has been bitten by a possibly rabid animal should also be given a rabies booster immediately and kept under observation for 45 days.

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Call your doctor immediately for instructions! You may need to get a series of injections in order to protect your health. Also, contact your local health department to report the bite.

Note: Do not attempt to handle or capture a wild animal, especially if he is acting strangely (i.e., a nocturnal animal who is out during the day, an animal who acts unusually tame). Report the animal to local animal control officers as soon as possible.

Please do not attempt to capture any wild animals. In fact, it is wise to safeguard your home against wild animals in the following ways:

Cover or stuff holes larger than a quarter and caulk cracks that are 3/8-inch wide or larger.

Make sure your screens have no rips or holes.

Install chimney caps.

Use screens to cover attic vents and make sure all doors are securely shut.

Contact your local animal control or fish and wildlife department for suggestions on how to handle nuisance wildlife. If you find a dead wild animal in your home, call your local animal control agency or use thick work gloves to place the animal in a small box. Seal the box with strong tape and contact your local health department for information about where to take the animal for rabies testing.

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Rabies is a virus that may affect the brain and spinal cord of all mammals, including dogs, cats and humans. Though preventable, there is good reason that the word "rabies" evokes fear in people. The disease has been reported in every state except Hawaii, and everywhere throughout the world except for Australia and Antarctica.

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Funny Dogs at the Beach

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Lemongrass dog is a very popular dish in some Asian and African countries. Tender dog meat coupled with savory, citrus lemongrass sauce is sure to satisfy any cravings for for this cuisine. It should be noted, however, that eating dog meat...

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All the Amazing Things Your Dog or Cat Can Sense

The Cheat Sheet 29 Sep 2017

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You probably know that your dog or cat has pretty keen senses. But you may not have realized that your furry companion can actually sense a lot of things that you wouldn't notice. Whether it's your mood, an impending thunderstorm, the grudge you have against your neighbor, or a medical change you wouldn't notice in yourself, your dog or cat can sense plenty of things that are invisible to you.

Below, check out some of the most amazing things that your dog or cat can sense.

1. Your dog can sense your mood

You aren't alone if you think your dog can tell what kind of mood you're in. In fact, scientists concur that he can. As NPR reports, a study published in the journal Current Biology found a voice-sensitive region in dogs' brains. Dogs use this specific region of their brain to parse the information in people's voices. This region of the brain also enables dogs to respond to the emotional cues in people's voices and, ultimately, to distinguish positive vocalizations from negative ones. So, it's no surprise that your dog becomes attuned to your mood.

2. Your cat can pick up on how you're feeling

Dogs aren't the only pets who can sense their owners' moods. Cats seem to be able to learn to read their owners' facial expressions, and deduce when they're in a good mood or a bad mood. As the BBC reports, a study published in Animal Cognition determined that cats behave differently when their owners smile versus when they frown. For example, cats are significantly more likely to perform positive behaviors for a smiling owner. They also want to spend more time with a human when they're smiling than when they're frowning.

3. Your dog knows what you're saying to him - and whether you mean it

You may not always notice that you're saying something in a specific tone of voice - but your dog does. As National Geographic reports, researchers have found that dogs respond both to what you say and how you say it. The left hemisphere of a dog's brain responds to the words that their owners say, but the right hemisphere responds to their owner's intonation.

So, your dog needs to hear both a praising word and a praising tone to know that you actually mean the positive words you're saying. If the words he knows and the tone he detects don't match up, he may realize that you don't really mean what you're saying.

4. Your cat can smell things that you can't

While there's no telling for sure whether cats are really better than dogs - we know plenty of people on both sides of that debate - there's no denying that cats have a keener sense of smell than dogs. That means that they can smell things that you - and dogs - can't. Cats can see a wider range of colors and shades than dogs, too, and they have better close-range and dim light vision. Cats can also hear better than dogs.

Cats use those superior senses to stay alert to what's going on in their environment - even things you'd never notice. This might be why many cat owners report their pets stare off into space. In reality, these cats have probably noticed a speck of dust or ray of sunlight moving and want to make sure there actually isn't anything there.

5. Your dog can understand inequality

While your dog probably doesn't have any answers to major problems like income inequality, he definitely can sense when you aren't treating him fairly. If you treat your pets differently, for instance, your dog is definitely going to notice. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that dogs show sensitivity toward the inequality of rewards they receive from researchers.

Dogs change their behavior if they notice another dog getting a reward when they don't. So if you have multiple dogs at home, you'll want to treat them equally. If you don't, they'll probably notice.

6. Your cat or dog can sense whether you think an object is dangerous

When your pet encounters something strange in his environment, he'll probably look at you to figure out how to react. And whether you have a cat or a dog, your pet will likely be able to sense whether you're reacting positively or negatively to an object.

As Scientific American explains, dogs look at people to figure out whether to approach something new in their environment, and your emotions will affect how they respond. Similarly, cats look at their humans to try to make sense of a new or ambiguous situation, and they respond to the emotions they see their owners express.

7. Your cat can tell when you feel stressed

Even if you don't think that your behavior gives your cat any clues about the stress you're feeling, he can probably still tell. Feline Nutrition reports that cats respond to their owners' stress levels. In fact, they sometimes become stressed themselves as a response to their owners' stress, too.

Cats are susceptible to stress-related illnesses, so your stress levels can become a problem not only for you, but also for your cat. Because of this, you'll want to make sure that both you and your cat live in a calming environment.

8. Your dog can also tell when you're stressed

Dogs can also sense when their owners feel stress or tension. In fact, Psychology Today reports that anxious and nervous dog owners tend to have tense and nervous dogs. Additionally, researchers have determined that dogs with highly neurotic owners are less able to deal with pressure and stress.

The idea is that dogs sense their owners' emotions and think that the world is more dangerous. Thus, these pets react more strongly to things in their environment and are less able to cope with stress than other dogs.

9. Your dog knows when you and your partner are arguing

Whether you've been with your boyfriend for a year or have been married to your wife for 20, chances are good that your dog can tell when you're arguing or angry at each other. As PetPlace notes, dogs respond positively when the people in a household behave happily toward each other.

Conversely, many dogs slink away and hide when their owners argue. Even though your dog may not understand what you're arguing about, he senses that there's some kind of trouble brewing and wants to stay away from it.

10. Your dog can sense whatever emotion you're feeling

As National Geographic explains, a study showed that dogs yawn more in response to their owners' yawns than to strangers' yawns, which could indicate that your dog feels " emotionally connected " to you. The upshot? While your dog may not understand all the complex emotions you experience, he does have some sense of what you're feeling.

Just as dogs yawn when their owners do, they can respond with empathy to our other emotions, too. They may try to comfort you when you feel sad, for instance. Or they may get excited when you feel happy.

11. Your cat or dog can detect somebody outside before you can

While it doesn't require an in-depth scientific explanation, we've all observed that cats and dogs can detect somebody outside our homes long before we can. Thanks to their keen sense of hearing, your pet may hear the mailman walking up the sidewalk, or he might detect the sound of the pizza guy parking his car halfway down the block. And if you live in an apartment building, your cat might listen in on what the neighbors are doing - even if you can't quite make out what's going on (or even hear that anything is happening). Whether you have a cat or a dog, your pet will likely surprise you by noticing things that haven't yet gotten your attention. Just chalk it up to their superior sense of hearing!

12. Your dog may be able to tell that you're pregnant

Many of us wonder whether dogs can tell when one of their humans is pregnant. According to the AKC, they probably can - at least sort of. Dogs can sniff out changes in the human body. (That's why they can detect cancer, diabetes, and other health conditions - more on that on the next page!) During pregnancy, your hormones shift, and your dog likely notices those changes. In fact, he probably even noticed them before you did.

Your dog's behavior may not make it obvious that he knows something is going on. But some dogs do act more protective of a pregnant human. And they'll definitely notice changes in your routine or environment.

13. Your cat or dog can probably tell if you develop cancer, or if your blood sugar is too low

National Geographic reports that dogs can be trained to detect diseases in people. Numerous studies have indicated that dogs can detect various cancers, including prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and melanoma. Although, researchers don't quite know exactly what dogs can smell that indicates these illnesses.

However, they've observed evidence that canines trained as diabetic alert dogs can smell a volatile chemical compound released by diabetic people. They actually learn to detect the scent of low blood sugar in the same way that other dogs learn to detect the scent of cancer. Cats have also saved their owners' lives by detecting cancer and alerting them to impending hypoglycemic episodes.

14. Your dog can warn you about a migraine or seizure before it happens

Similarly, some dogs can sense the signs of migraines or seizures before they happen, and they can alert their owners in time for them to seek treatment or get to a safe position. Psychology Today notes that dogs can warn their owners about a migraine up to an hour or two before it starts.

Similarly, National Geographic reports that seizure alert dogs can warn people with epilepsy of an oncoming attack. Some dogs can even warn their owners about an upcoming narcolepsy episode with enough advance notice to give the person time to take necessary precautions.

15. Your cat can sense an impending storm

PetHelpful reports that many animals display a change in behavior before major weather events, like storms. Often, when they sense that a storm is coming, they make act in a way that you'd consider out of the ordinary. As PetHelpful explains, "A docile cat may become hyper, a hyper cat may mellow out, a hands-off cat may suddenly want to snuggle, a social cat may hide or scratch, or an indoor cat may suddenly want to bolt out the door." Though many superstitions about cats' behavior prove inaccurate, if you pay close attention to him, he may be telling you that a storm is brewing.

16. Your dog can sense an earthquake before it occurs

Just as cats seem to predict thunderstorms, dogs seem to sense earthquakes before they occur. According to Psychology Today, one possible explanation suggests that dogs can hear seismic activities that precede earthquakes. (They could hear scraping, grinding, and breaking rocks underground.)

Dogs can also hear higher frequency sounds - the kind that might happen prior to an earthquake. Dogs who seem to sense an earthquake display more anxiety and more activity in the hours before a seismic event.
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Well yes technically I am a monkey.  But I am a LION monkey and Lions are big cats.  ROAR!!!!!

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Ugly little thing, but soooo adorable. :-) Does anybody know what race this is?