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Update on Charles, Violet Rays & Emily

Animal Person

The newest vet says swimming won't be that helpful as he doesn't really know how to swim and could hurt himself trying. But he can walk in a lagoon or in a calm ocean, in chest-deep water, says Dr. Newest Vet. But if Dr. Newest Vet can figure it out, more power to him! Newest Vet can figure it out, more power to him!

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New Year, Old Cat

Critter News

In December, she had serious trouble breathing so we rushed her to the emergency vet again. We brought her home and on New Year's Day (of course!) It was a horrible night, but she made it through the night and recovered at our regular vet's. Tags: Charlotte. Then in April 2008, we were told she had terminal cancer.

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Pet Accessories: A Must for Your Pets Happiness

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When you first get your pet it is great fun to look at the ranges of pet accessories such as feeding bowls, collars, id tags, beds and more. There is an initial layout for such items but it is worth remember as your pet becomes part of the family to introduce new accessories to keep them entertained, happy and of course to replace worn items.

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Yet More Good News for Project Treadstone

Animal Person

The woman from the coalition knows and respects the vets at Pahokee, which of course isn't as good as my own vet being on the case, but I'm sure it'll all work out fine. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. She has brought over a dozen cats there in just two weeks, 11 of whom were pregnant. Can you imagine?

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Powder Puff, RIP, and More

Animal Person

You may recall that when I took him to the vet (and at that time I thought he was a she) I asked them to check him out and they said he looked fine. Of course, when kitties are suffering they usually hide so that's profoundly unrealistic. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. He didn't look at all comfortable.

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On Charles and Project Treadstone

Animal Person

The vet did give me a hard time about the dogs' animal-free diets (my traditional vets don't, ironically), and my response was that unless she could show me some research that his particular type of injury needs animal protein to heal, I wasn't going to change anything. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. been there.

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On Taxes, Veganism and "Pets"

Animal Person

One of those is vet bills, which of course aren't deductible, but that doesn't mean I shouldn't know the total. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Greyhound Matters Language. This necessary task is often illuminating as there are some expenses I'm reluctant to tally in my head as the year progresses. Do you agree with that?

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