Pet Health

I keep hearing dire reports about blue-green algae and how dangerous it is to dogs. But, how are you supposed to know if there are such algae in water? My dog, Bud loves to jump into any body of water he sees. It could be Lake Ontario. It could be just a puddle accumulated after a rain storm.

Lip has a very unusual story. She was found outside, hungry and in pain with what looked like a bite injury to her mouth. The vet diagnosed healing ulcers in her mouth and lips (hence the name), apparently caused by a virus. She was given good care and is now all healed and healthy and ready for a forever home!

My dog Bowser is a great dog, smart and loyal and most of the time I am proud to show him off to my friends. But there is one thing – thunder. When a storm is still miles away he seems to be able to sense it and he cries and whines and cowers next to me.

Jupiter is the solar system’s most curious cat. He can be a little shy at first, but will find himself inching closer and closer wanting to know what you’re all about. He loves playing in the cat tunnel most of all and really enjoys batting around balls with bells inside.

Cinna, as you can see, is one handsome dude. But, it’s not just looks. He is also extremely playful. He loves antagonizing the older cat in his foster home (but in a good way) so we expect that he will make friends with your cats.

At first, I was pleased to learn that the city of Oswego just opened its new Dog Park. But to be honest, the more I think about it, I am a bit leery about taking my dogs there. How can I be sure that they will be safe? I see all kinds of potential problems with fighting, fleas, illness, you name it.

Last week, we talked about the dangers of leaving pets in cars in the summer. But, there are a lot of other hot weather issues that you need to be aware of and take sensible precautions. Today we will point out just a few things. We don’t mean to ruin our all too fleeting summers, but problems like heat stroke, burned paws and heart worm would be a lot more ruinous, don’t you think?

Katniss, Peeta, Gale and Primrose are 3 months old and come from District 12, a coal mining community. Must be why they are all shades of greys and blacks. These kittens are available for adoption starting June 1.

Sasha loves being up high and watching her surroundings. She and her best foster pal, Rex, are always playing! Sasha is currently in a foster home with other cats and gets along great with all of them (although her very favorite is Rex. We told you about him last week).