Articles - Animals & Pets en-us http://www.WomensJournals.com N/A http://www.WomensJournals.com publisher@womensjournals.com 20 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/735/1/Is-Your-Pet-Stressed-Out/Page1.html Day after day we find ourselves on the go...running the kids around, a demanding work schedule, constant phone ringing, worrying about family... submissions@charter.net (Kerry McKinnon) Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/722/1/Adopting-A-Fabulous-Feline/Page1.html This time of year, shelters all around the area are filled with adoptable cats.  Cats make wonderful companions – they’re smart, affectionate, curious and amusing. costas@digitalcharis.com (Patricia Heller) Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/721/1/The-Itch/Page1.html You can't sleep at night because your itchy, scratchy, miserable and restless ol' hound dog is driving you crazy. Your cat is going bald all over and Sophie, your Maltese, licks her paws all day long everyday-lick, lick, lick. Wait, is that a red spot near her tail? What is going on here? submissions@charter.net (Dr. Vicky Olson, DVM MPH) Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/557/1/Buying-a-New-Puppy/Page1.html Many animal lovers know that the majority of puppies available for sale at pet stores are acquired from puppy mills and steer clear. costas@digitalcharis.com (Patricia Heller) Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/561/1/Trick-or-Treating-Tips-for-Keeping-Your-Pets-Safe/Page1.html Keeping your pets safe during trick or treating time can be, well… tricky. My home becomes spook central on Halloween night. We have loads of kids ringing the doorbell. If you have a multi pet household, like I do, every time the doorbell rings can be a challenge. submissions@charter.net (Faxon Animal Rescue League) Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/396/1/Low-Budget-Pet-Care/Page1.html Providing for pets in a struggling economy does require some creativity.  Here are some simple things to help lower the expenses. costas@digitalcharis.com (Patricia Heller) Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/382/1/Animals-and-Hot-Weather/Page1.html Summertime weather can be too hot to handle for many animals. A dog’s body follows a complex process to cool down. costas@digitalcharis.com (Patricia Heller) Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/324/1/Looking-for-a-New-Best-Friend/Page1.html Looking for a new best friend - someone to listen, someone who is happy to see you and someone willing to lend a shoulder to cry on?  Or are you looking for a jogging partner or someone who enjoys a good game of catch? costas@digitalcharis.com (Patricia Heller) Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/301/1/Dog-Training--Easier-Said-Than-Done/Page1.html There is nothing more that makes dog people beam with pride than their well-trained dog.  That dog is a marvel to behold and a pleasure to live with.  But as many companions of dogs know, it’s a lot easier said than done. costas@digitalcharis.com (Patricia Heller) Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.WomensJournals.com/articles/306/1/Confessions-of-a-Cat-Lady--Part-II/Page1.html The cat’s life depends on her label.   "Wild’ may mean death.   A shelter cannot adopt it out.  Mislabeling as tame could result in a bite to a veterinarian or shelter worker.  Reporting the bite means euthanasia, although any cat under stress can bite. submissions@charter.net (Faxon Animal Rescue League) Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500