Author Archive: Joy of Living
A Lean, Mean Running Machine
Obesity is becoming a real problem for pets like it is for us, but Road Runner the cat is taking steps to stay in shape. Check this out……
Watch VideoWeekend at the Expo
I participated in the Great KC Pet Expo this past weekend and made some great connections. Followoing are some of the products, services and organizations I learned about through the Expo. In the booth next to me was a team with a pet product line called Smoochable Rupert. The product originated in the Kansas City […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Tornado Season! Are Your Pets Protected?
Jessie, the responsible dog: Well, it’s tornado season! What are you going to do? If you are Party Marty, the crazy cat, you run outside and play in the storm like a fool. If you are like me, you plan ahead…like this: Find a safe area in your home large enough for your family and […]
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Keeping the Peace In a Multiple Cat Household
Having multiple cats can be fun but it also has its challenges. Following are ten tips to maintain order and keep all the feline residents purring: If you have one cat currently and are now adding another, choosing a new cat of the opposite sex can reduce fighting among them. If your current cat is […]
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Funny Pet Video of the Week
This cat is determined to get the hang of dribbling a basketball……check it out
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Chip Bags Can Be Deadly
I just finished reading a story on the PETA.org site of a woman whose dog suffocated because of a mylar potato chip bag. It seems Blue was quite a mischievous fellow, escaping when he got the chance or getting into the trash when his people were gone. One day, while his mom was at the […]
Continue ReadingA Little Monday Humor!
Bolt, Yorkie-Poo guest blogger: This is a favorite joke that my human’s still-living 107-year-old grandma has loved to share over the years. Every time she told it, she could barely contain her laughter! For the record, let’s just say I am glad my name is Bolt! Everybody I know who has had a dog usually […]
Continue ReadingHappy Easter!
I found this picture yesterday on Pinterest and loved it. Have a great Easter!
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Veterinary Malpractice-A Different Ball Game
We’re all familiar with the term “malpractice” when it comes to medical care, but when dealing with veterinarians the laws are quite different than they are for medical doctors. Examples of veterinary malpractice include incorrect diagnosis, prescribing inappropriate medication, following a wrong course of treatment or abandonment of treatment altogether. Awards for veterinary malpractice vary […]
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Could YOU Be Making Your Dog Bark????
Party Marty, the amazing and phenomenal cat, here once again, dishing out the advice and dispensing the wisdom as only I know how! Boy! Do I hate dog barking! It makes my ears bleed! Does your dog bark excessively? Did you know that your dog’s barking may be attributed to YOUR behavior and mental state […]
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