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Majorca was the set for the latest big birthday bash for two well-known birthday boys recently. Andrew Lloyd Webber hosted the event that celebrated his 60th birthday and Michael Caine's 75th. The party included performances by a Majorcan rock band. The two were surrounded by 40 close friends and family for the celebration. Some of the more well-known guests included Sir Tim Rice, Lord Melvyn Bragg, Sir Trevor Nunn, Ben Elton and Michael Winner. Andrew Lloyd Webber was born on March 22, 1948 in South Kensington in London, England. His mother, Jean Hermione Johnstone Webber, was a violinist and pianist. His father, William Lloyd Webber was a composer. His brother is the famed cellist Julian Lloyd...

Due to abuse, neglect and abandonment, there are many unfortunate stray dogs and cats just left outside to fend for themselves. If you run across one, what are you to do? Here are some thoughts on helping cats. All my life, my pets have been strays found on the street. I cannot take anymore pets now, as I reached my limit of three, but have researched the issue, in case I run across a stray and need to help it. Avoid going to shelters, because they are overcrowded and the pet may be put to death quickly if it is not claimed. I know this firsthand, when I took a cat in, thinking I was helping it, but when calling a few days later, they said it had been put to sleep due to not being claimed. They said...

Your pet is caught in a serious type of disease! And do not be under the impression that this disease is the 'privilege' of human beings alone! Feline Diabetes is one of the most common feline endocrine diseases. Its direct link is to the high carbohydrate diet of dry food. Many canned foods contain too many carbohydrates, which your cat may eat with great speed and gusto; but your poor choices, will definitely damage the health of your pet. Cats by nature are obligate carnivores and their system, as created by the nature is not suitable for a carbohydrate diet. Just don't put anything and everything before your cat. Understand its requirements, from its biological point of view. Feline Diabetes is...

For cats, life in close proximity with humans (and other animals kept by humans as pets) amounts to a "symbiotic social adaptation" which has developed over thousands of years. The sort of social relationship cats have with their human keepers is hard to map onto more generalized wild cat behavior, but it is certain that the cat thinks of humans differently than it does other cats (i.e., it does not think of itself as human, nor that humans are cats). This can be seen in the difference in body and vocal language it uses with humans, when compared to how it communicates with other cats in the household, for example. Some have suggested that, psychologically, the human keeper of a cat is a sort of...

The Basset Hound makes a great pet for an apartment as long as she can get plenty of walks. She needs the exercise and likes to follow scent trails. A better situation for her is access to a properly fenced in yard with plenty of room, or better yet a farm. She is great with children and people and will also get along with dogs and other pets. She is a shedder and she drools so be prepared to brush her and have a drool rag ready. She makes a wonderful, loving pet. She can be hard to housebreak and can be a bit stubborn about training. *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the male and female is approximately 13 to 15 inches to the withers (highest point...

Europe's favourite holiday island Majorca was the setting for the latest big birthday bash for two well-known birthday boys. Andrew Lloyd Webber hosted the event that celebrated his 60th birthday and Michael Caine's 75th. The party included performances by a Majorcan rock band. The two were surrounded by 40 close friends and family for the celebration. Some of the more well-known guests included Sir Tim Rice, Lord Melvyn Bragg, Sir Trevor Nunn, Ben Elton and Michael Winner. Andrew Lloyd Webber was born on March 22, 1948 in South Kensington in London, England. His mother, Jean Hermione Johnstone Webber, was a violinist and pianist. His father, William Lloyd Webber was a composer. His brother is the...

Before you select a cat, you need to decide which breed is right, not only for you, but also for the rest of your family. So follow this short guide to help you with the selection of your new pet. Vocal Breeds Consider whether or not you would like a vocal companion. Seriously, some cats can be pretty noisy. And although you may not find this to be an issue, local neighbors - especially in compact apartment arrangements - can find this annoying, especially at night. Some cat breeds that are a bit heavy on the vocal side include: the Burmese, the Siamese Cat and the Korat. On the other end of the spectrum are: the American Curl, the Scottish Fold, and the Somali - all referred to as very quiet cats...

Do you hate it when you miss your exercise classes, just because it is raining cats and dogs and you cannot leave the house? Are you too busy to take some time out to eat or rest and for doing your exercise on a daily basis? If you answer yes to one or more of these questions, then a home treadmill would surely be a great idea for you. In the a expensive treadmill exercise machine, there may have functions that keep the user in sync with their heart rates and thus help them to avoid over exercising. Along with the standard treadmill exercise machine comes a host of accessories that make exercising and working out on them more of a pleasurable experience. The treadmill exercise machine should be...

Dogs have not traveled far along the evolutionary road since the time they hunted and killed for food. In fact, some breeds are still selectively bred for their tendency to chase or stalk prey and at least capture, if not kill and/or eat them. Notable among these are the Terriers, Dachshunds, sighthounds and various hunting breeds. It is no wonder then, that pet dogs occasionally succumb to their ancestral tendency, even without special training. Dogs are often inadvertently trained to kill. For example, many dog owners have urged their pets (sometimes playfully) to chase cats, squirrels and stray dogs, and are often horrified when their dogs bring home the neighbor's Teacup Poodle as a trophy of...

Dry dog food has been recommended as the best diet for dogs, however this is quite untrue. While dry dog food can be included in your dog's diet in a limited way, most products are very high in simple carbohydrates, relatively low in protein and of inferior nutritional quality. Furthermore, it is very bad for dogs to eat food that doesn't contain natural moisture. The heavy use of commercially prepared dry dog food by dog owners is a leading cause of rising incidence of canine diabetes and associated pancreatitis. Doing a search on "dry dog food" on the internet will lead to a lot of websites and articles encouraging the use of this product, yet the purpose behind these articles is to sell dry dog...

Back in the ancient times, the cats are already around. They are even placed in elevated positions in civilizations like Egypt. Today, any one can enjoy owning a cat. There are no restrictions at all in owning them, unlike other pets that require high maintenance and are subject to state or federal regulation. A cat can also help you forget an exhausting day at work or at school. It can cuddle up to you and purr. It makes you feel protective over the cat. Caring for a Cat Any cat lover out there does not need any reason or question for owning one. Yet, for those who do not have a cat they may think that this is a tremendous task. Actually, cats are the easiest pets to own. Cats are the perfect...

The felis domesticus, simply knows as cats, are known for its sharp senses. In fact, most zoologists assert that cats have the best senses among mammals. This is because they have sharp sense of hearing, smelling, and keen eyesight. However, with all these remarkable characteristics, cats are little known for learning tricks. Some people contend that it is so hard to teach cats some tricks. The problem with those people is that they do not know how to train a cat properly. In fact, dogs can be as hard to train as well if improper techniques were employed. The point here is that since cats have very strong senses, then, it would be better to train them and use their senses as a good target area. This...

Have you ever wondered about the history of the cat? Throughout the ages, cats have been both adored and despised by different groups of people. Today, cats are just as popular as dogs when it comes to common household pets. But where did the cat originally come from? And how did it make its way into our hearts and into our homes? Although bones found in a gravesite in Cyprus dating around 7500 B.C. suggest some type of domestication may have occurred earlier with the wildcat species, it is believed by many that actual domestication of cats began as around 4000 B.C. in ancient Egypt in Valley of Nile. Egyptians found the cat to be a useful creature for protecting its stored grains from the rats, and...

Feline Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by sudden episodes of breathing difficulty. Episodes are most often triggered by allergies or stress, which cause constriction of the airways. This leads to breathing difficulty, coughing and wheezing. A low-grade, chronic cough may be the only sign but an acute crisis can occur at any time that is potentially a life-threatening event. Affected cats are usually between 2 and 8 years of age. Siamese breeds and females may be more susceptible. CAUSES The most common causes are allergies to inhaled substances called allergens in the environment. Pollen, mold, and dust are incriminated outside. Tobacco smoke, perfumes, dusty cat litter, and...

Choosing a suitable breed of cat as a pet can be quite a dilemma to many people. There are many breed to choose from and all of them look so cute and adorable when they are still at the kitten age. In order to have a harmonious relationship with your cat from the onset, it's important to take note of your lifestyle and personality before making a decision. It will also be good if you can seek the opinion of your family before making a firm decision. If you looking at buying a purebred, mark out those breeds that interest you and do an extensive research on them first to find one that match your own lifestyle and personality. It pays to do your own research to prevent unhappiness and regrets in the...

I have a friend who always says that she wishes we would just bust out in random song and dance throughout the day. She believes that there would be less war, and definitely more entertainment in our everyday lives. I have to admit, I think I agree with her. Even though real life isn't all song and dance, we can pretend for limited amounts of time that it is reality. We can do this by watching musicals and Broadway shows. These offer great escapes from the sometimes dull path that we call life. But with so many of these to choose from, it may be hard to find the right one for your current mood. Here are just a few choices that you have, in detail. Cats: This is one of the most famous Broadway...

Clicker training incorporates the use of a clicker as a reward or encouragement when training a cat. Cats are able to relate with the clicker, displaying good actions and behavior. Clicker training is often linked with conventional condition, where cats associate sound with food and operational condition and where cats execute movements for food. A clicker is found to be more effective than verbal command because cats can hear clicker sounds more clearly than a voice, as human voice tones change while the clicker sound is always steady or constant. The click is brief and concise, whereas a voice, phrase or a word, is fairly long in cats' point of standing. To say 'good boy' will take time than a...

Chronic cases of diarrhea in cats are a familiar headache for many veterinarians. Symptoms can wax and wane over a period of time, which can complicate the veterinarians assessment of the response to treatment in some cases. Many, though not all of these cats, will have inflammatory bowel disease (IDB). This article will focus on how a veterinarian is able to diagnose IBD, and what the treatment options are. There are many possible underlying causes when a cat presents with vomiting, diarrhea or weight loss: 1. Parasites (worms) 2. Viral disease (Coronavirus, Leukaemia virus) 3. Bacteria (Salmonella, Campylobacter) 4. Protozoa (Giardia, Tritrichomonas) 5. Dietary (food intolerance, food allergy) 6...

What do you think about your pets? Surely the answer will be love and affection. Every one will agree that the selection of right pet is a serious project. It is most important because the pet selected by you will remain as your family member for many years to come and surely this pet will be remembered by the whole family later on. Owning a pet is also important for your children because they learn a lot from pet friendship like relationship skills, responsibility and also care for others. Always remember, the pet selected by you will have a sure impact on all your family members. Now keeping all this in mind, what can be a better selection? Surely the answer will be a cute cat. It is just because...

Because they a lovable, loyal animals, dogs are highly preferred as pets. Dogs become family members, so their health is very important. Pet owners need to keep in mind that dog health and liver problems are very closely tied together. The liver is an important part of the digestive system, so if there is a liver problem, a dog health will be severely affected. There are many kinds of liver problems that dogs can have, including cirrhosis of the liver, toxicity, hepatitis, fibrosis, etc. But in this article, we will be discussing hepatic micro vascular dysplasia. Hepatic micro vascular dysplasia This is a common liver problem for dogs. With hepatic micro vascular dysplasia, there is a mixing of...

At the risk of offending of all the dog lovers who read this article, I must state my preference for cats over dogs. They are very adorable creatures that also have a wonderful air of independence and intelligence about them. This independence gives them a more well rounded personality than dogs who seem to always want to be by your side. Cats are also much easier to care for and are great even small apartments. If you live in the city like I do then having a dog is a total pain. You have to take them out for a walk twice every day or pay for an expensive dog walker! A cat can be perfectly happy indoors. They can cope much better in small places than dogs do. The hearing power of cat is much more...

Today a staggering 50% plus of UK households own a pet, from cats and dogs to snakes and birds; it seems we love having pets share our homes with us. People own pets for different reasons, predominantly for companionship, but also for children, security and to show them off! It is not just a recent fad either, throughout England's long and established history, pets have played crucial parts in family lives. Cats are renowned mice and rat catchers, which made them essential in combating the bubonic plague, and dogs "man's best friend" have always been associated with royalty. Currently there are around 9 million pet cats in the UK, and over 7 million dogs. Figures suggest that our feline friends are...

Choosing pets is an important choice to make and is no easy task. It's not just a matter of looking up pets for sale in your handy classifieds paper or online classifieds and picking the first thing you set your eyes on. You don't just buy pets as would buy grocery, so make sure your heart doesn't rule your head when you sight that cuddly little puppy or kitten. Getting a pet is involving your life with it, committing yourself into a relationship with it, so consider the needs of the animal and the time and cost involved in its ongoing care. Before buying pets for sale, decide what you want from the pet. Do you want a companion; do you want an animal for showing or competing with, or maybe an...

There is no doubt that having a pet cat can bring so much joy into your life. A cat can do so much for your emotional well being but do you know how to care for your cat? Cats are famous for being independent and aloof. They choose who they wish to give their love to and you always feel special when you realize they have made you the one. Compared to a pet dog, cats are very low maintenance but just as loving as mans best friend. Show them love and you'll be shown love in return. But there are many different breeds of cat so which one do you pick? There are some breeds which may be more suited to your needs than others. Take the Persian cat. This breed is very popular across the United States. It...

In 1953 the American Can Company, which produces containers for commercial pet foods and was therefore interested, discovered in a survey that there were 26,700,000 domestic cats in the United States. By "domestic", it is meant cats who, however casual their membership, belong to human families. Most of them - 13.2 million - were found to be farm cats. Seven million were city cats, and 6.5 million lived somewhere in between. The South had the most cats (9.7 million), the Far West the fewest (3.2 million). The East had the most urban cats (2.4 million), the Midwest the most farm cats (5.8 million); no surprises there. Overall, 29 per cent of the nation's families had one or more cats. Farm families...

So you've got a new cat, and she needs a checkup. On your first vet visit, your vet will take the lead and give you some basic information, and probably will go through a fairly standard routine. Upwards of 90% of the information you need, however, will be based on the questions that you ask your vet. Somewhere, typically towards the end of the checkup, your vet will ask you if you have any questions. Usually, by that time, your adrenaline has been pumping, and you've been overloaded. Your cat has been stressed and so have you.... you are both ready to leave. Do not let this opportunity pass you by. Take this time to take the lead, and ask your questions. What questions? Well, the ones that you'll...

Pet cats can bring joy, amusement, frustration, and unconditional love. There is certainly no denying that they brighten up your day, but do you really know how to best look after the cat in your life? Why Cats Make Good Pets and the Most Common Pet Breeds If you are looking for a pet that has its own mind, that is independent, but who is extremely loving at the same time, then a cat may be the perfect pet for you. They require fairly little maintenance compared to a dog, and they also provide plenty of love and affection often following you around from room to room. Cats can be much more independent than dogs, but in both cases, both will return the affection you show them in spades. When it comes...

When people think of therapy animals, they almost immediately think of therapy dogs, usually Golden Retrievers or Labradors of some kind, however, they would be wrong in thinking that these are the only animals that can help the disabled and the elderly. Cats are fast becoming therapy animals and helpers for those who can not do for themselves. Cats have always been around nursing homes and some rehabilitation centers to interact with the patience. Study after study have shown that interaction with animals brighten the days of those who are living in nursing facilities and do not regularly have any visitors. Even if they do have regular visitors, it's nice to have a furry friend come by your room...

The one thing I notice when I go to cat care forums and that is how many times I should change my cat box. It all depends on how many cats you have and what kind of cat litter you use. . If you have two cats, you will want to change the cat box at least every other day. If you have one cat, I would suggest changing the cat box two times a week. What type of cat litter should I use? Well, 90% of purchased in the USA are clay based litter. There are two types of clay based cat litter: a fine-textured clumping clay litter and a coarser non-clumping clay litter. However, clay based is not the only kind of cat litter out there. You have littler that is newspaper, wood chips, wheat, corn, and soybeans to...

St. Bernards are enormous and lovable dogs. As members of the working group of dogs, they were originally bred to help with mountain rescues in Switzerland. They are loyal, good-tempered dogs that are wonderful with children and make great pets if you have the space. However, don't buy a St. Bernard unless you are prepared to spend some time and/or money on grooming. Since these dogs originated in snowy and cold Switzerland, St. Bernards have a thick dense coat. There are both longhaired and shorthaired varieties of the breeds. The grooming is a little easier for the shorthaired type. A bristle brush is a good all-purpose brush for the breed but the St. Bernard coat can also benefit from some...

The Pomeranian is a lap dog that is full of life and vigor. They make great companion dogs as they prefer the company of humans. They are active indoors so an apartment will satisfy their exercise needs. They are generally good with other pets and dogs and like older children. Younger children may make them nervous. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog. *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the Pomeranian is 7 to 12 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 3 to 7 pounds *Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and the Pomeranian...

Cat Make Up: A New Cat Every Month We all appreciate that cats are the animal kingdom's most graceful and beautiful creatures. I've got a great new idea for dressing up our cats. Well it's not entirely my idea. In fact I saw a Google video on the ultimate cat make up and I just fell in love with the idea even though it's a bit off the wall! But, it suits my personality I guess, after all I'm the one who always dresses up as a cat at costume parties. Cat Make Up Kits Before I tell you a bit more about the latest craze to hit my household, I must admit that I was a bit unsure about how to tackle this article. It could just cover how to make up your cat, or how you can use cat make up to turn yourself...

People often define themselves as either a cat owner or a dog owner, but the question remains can a cat lover ever love dogs? Or, dog lovers ever love cats? It takes a lot for a person to change even in the simplest of ways. This seems to be one of the many difficult ways because of the huge investment people put into their pets. The Dog Owner The dog owner often loves their dog for many reasons. Dogs are playful and attentive to their owners. They love to spend their time hiding under their owner's chair or chasing their tail. It just seems as if they are fun loving creatures. Sure, they bark and they can be very annoying when they want your attention even when you are busy. But, they won't...

There is no shock in saying that the current state of our planet from an ecological basis is worrying. Summers are getting hotter, winters are getting colder and the planet seems to be moving more into extremes of weather with every passing year. It is only recently that society seems to be really getting on board with plans to improve the world's condition and to this end there is a new designation available for real estate professionals, the Eco-Broker. Following the lead of many different groups and societies that not only alerted the general public to the current state of affairs but have brought forth some of the new technology and ideas that could stand to save our home, Eco-Brokers are a new...