I’ve posted videos of horses with big balls (insert juvenile snickering here) before. Well, here are a few dogs with their own big balls (more juvenile snickering). The ball is called the Canine-Spirit Ball and it looks like an especially good toy for dogs with herding instinct. Lots of fun and lots of great exercise. Fun!
House Rabbits & Amy Sedaris
Who knew?! Amy Sedaris has bunnies and is an active supporter of The House Rabbit Society! (thanks Sharon!)
I have a soft spot for rabbits—they were one of the first animals I got to know. Rabbits are neat creatures with distinct personalities and can make great pets. Have you ever seen a rabbit binky? Did you know they can be trained to run agility courses. It’s called “rabbit hopping”.
Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t educate themselves before getting a rabbit and, as a result, there are lots of bunnies who need homes. If you’re thinking about adopting a bunny, the House Rabbit Society’s site is an amazingly thorough resource for taking care of your rabbit. They cover everything from litterbox training to toys good for stimulating play to rabbit-proofing your home. There is an informative article on what it’s like to live with a rabbit—it’s definitely not for everyone. There’s also a good FAQ on common health issues for rabbits.
After you adopt your rabbit, check out this post on how to build a nice looking DIY rabbit palace. Your bunny will thank you!
Pet Food Recall: Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food
Nestlé Purina issued a recall of its Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Dry Cat Food due to possible salmonella contamination. The recall includes:
- Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+, 3.5 lb. bags, “Best By” MAY 2012, Production code 03341084, UPC 17800 01885
- Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+, 3.5 lb. bags, “Best By” MAY 2012, Production code 03351084, UPC 17800 01885
- Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+, 7 lb. bags, “Best By” MAY 2012, Production code 03341084, UPC 17800 01887
- Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+, 7 lb. bags, “Best By” MAY 2012, Production code 03351084, UPC 17800 01887
For a refund or for more information, call 1-800-982-6559 or visit www.purina.com.
What you need to know about Salmonella
Salmonella can cause serious illness in cats and dogs and cross-contamination to humans is possible resulting in serious illness.
- Here is good information on the symptoms & treatment of salmonellosis in dogs & cats.
- The FDA has information on safe pet food handling to prevent food born illnesses like salmonella.
- The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has a very informative page on salmonellosis in humans.
News Bites: Hendra Virus, Glowing Dog, Gold For Poop
The deadly Hendra virus detected in dog for the first time—sadly, Dusty, the Queensland, AU Kelpie has been euthanized. He’s the 4th animal the family has lost to the virus. Find out more on Hendra virus symptoms from the WHO.
Scientists in South Korea have created a glowing dog who can be turned on & off. Tegon, the female Beagle, was created to help in research to find cures for diseases like Alxheimers and Parkinson’s.
Taipei is offering a chance to win gold ingots for bringing in dog poop. Yep. They’ll also give rewards for photographs of people not scooping their pup’s poop.