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PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Pintofeed Inc., the creator of Pintofeed, has introduced the future of intelligent pet care with its autonomous pet feeder now available on the crowdfunding site, Indiegogo.com. The Pintofeed is available for pre-order worldwide, with shipments starting June 2013. Anyone can help fund the project by visiting its page on Indiegogo.com/Pintofeed. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121129/CG20823) According to Pintofeed...
MENLO PARK, Calif., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gibi developed the best pet GPS location service (tracking). We will help find your lost pet -- quickly, accurately, and reliably. Using Gibi's stylish devices and easy-to-use app, it is simple to find your pet. With the press of a button on your smart phone or computer, up pops a Google map with your pet's exact location and turn-by-turn directions to her. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121127/LA19767) It is an awful...
Chemotherapy can induce changes in the brain that may affect concentration and memory, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Using positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography (PET/CT), researchers were able to detect physiological evidence of chemo brain, a common side effect in patients undergoing chemotherapy for cancer treatment. "The chemo brain phenomenon is described as 'mental fog' and 'loss...
FORT MYERS, Fla., Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Psychology professor Dr. Robert Fahey, who is also a psychic spirit medium and clairvoyant, announced the release of his initial pet psychic website http://www.VIPPetLife.com aimed at pet owners and pet stores to help bring healing and comfort when a pet dies. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121127/PH18526-a ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121127/PH18526LOGO-b ) The decision to launch the site is that...
CHICAGO, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Chemotherapy can induce changes in the brain that may affect concentration and memory, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Using positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography (PET/CT), researchers were able to detect physiological evidence of chemo brain, a common side effect in patients undergoing chemotherapy for cancer treatment....
CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The holidays are a special time to spend with loved ones--including your family pets. And with a few extra preparations, you can help your pets safely join the festivities no matter where you travel. One of the most important steps is to make sure your pet is covered by pet insurance before you head out the door. If any unexpected accidents or illnesses happen along the way, ASPCA Pet Health Insurance plans cover visits to any licensed...
BREA, Calif., Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From snacking on human treats to biting colorful light bulbs, as the winter holiday season draws closer, pet owners must keep an even more watchful eye on their furry, four-legged friends. In 2011, Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI), the nation's oldest and largest provider of pet health insurance, policyholders spent more than $22.8 million on medical conditions commonly associated with the holidays. The company recently sorted its...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To help the most helpless, American Humane Association's Red Star(TM) Animal Emergency Services team has been on the scene in the Northeast corridor for the past two weeks providing essential rescue, treatment, and shelter services, as well as emergency food, supplies, and medicine to cold, hungry and frightened animals caught in the path of Superstorm Sandy. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101108/DC97343LOGO) It is...
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Where would pets be in this world without loving pet parents? Because of them, animals that may have been euthanized are given a second chance at life, and what better time to reflect on this gift than Thanksgiving. As the holiday approaches, Petco wants to say Thanks-For-Giving a shelter pet a home to all who've adopted, and hopes to encourage those who may be considering adding a pet to their family to adopt at the National Adoption Weekend...
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Everyone who has ever had a pet knows that each one has their own individual personality with unique quirks that make them so incredibly lovable. So when choosing a gift for a pet, why take a one-size-fits-all approach? Shoppers would certainly not take that approach with a husband, daughter, best friend or co-worker and pets shouldn't be any different. This holiday, Petco(TM) is celebrating pet individuality with a gift guide designed to meet...
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The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog originated as an experiment in 1955 in the former Czech Republic. The breed was created by breeding a German Shepherd with a Carpathian Wolf, in attempts to create a "wolfdog" which blended the qualities of a dog and a wolf. The breed looks the part. The build of the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog, as well as its hair are wolf-like. The color of its coat is gray, with either a yellow or silver tint and a light mask. Its hair is straight and thick. The breed stands over...
A Chausie is a hybrid between the Jungle Cat and a Domestic cat, typically the Abyssinian. A Chausie can weigh 15 to 30 pounds with the males being larger than the females. Their breeding began in the 1960s or 1970s to provide a safer alternative to having wildcats as pets. Because of their size, Chausies require much more space for activity. Like normal cats, they cane take up to 2 to 3 years to reach full size. There are not many known health issues associated with this breed, but they...
The European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is a species of rabbit native to southern Europe. European Rabbits are small, gray-brown mammals ranging from 13 to 18 in (34 to 45 cm) long, and are approximately 3 to 5 pounds (1.3-2.2 kg) in weight. They have four sharp incisors (two on top, two on bottom) that grow continuously throughout their life. They also have two peg teeth on the top behind the incisors. Rabbits have long ears, large hind legs, and short, fluffy tails. Rabbits move by...
