Posts tagged "squirrel"

Turkey Day Treats; Puppy Puritans

by Evan Jacobs (Subscribe to Evan Jacobs's posts): Nov 27th 2009 3:00PM Filed Under: Chew on This

Rounding up our favorite animal stories, photos, and videos on the web each week!

Holiday Pet Spoiling

He wants that turkey. You know it; he knows it; the turkey knows it. So, instead of holding out and feeling guilty, throw him a few bones with this helpful guide from Petsugar. [via PetSugar]
Pilgrim Pets

They've come on the Meowflower to land at Plymutt Rock, ready to share some Science Diet maize with the Indians. As with all dressed pets, cuteness levels are dangerously high. [via People Pets]
Owl Odd Couple

Remember the movie "Twins" with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito? This is that in owl form. [via People Pets]
Squirrel Punishes Pooch

Your baby is so cute. I just want to play with him and maybe bite him and eat him, but just a little bit. Ow! Why are you plunging your claws into me? Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow! Wait, where did you go? [via Dailymail.co.uk]
Black Friday Buy

This Black Friday, there's going to be a huge rush on reindeer-poop jewelry. Oh, you didn't know reindeer-poop jewelry existed? Read this. [via AP]

Animals Most Likely to Attack Pets

by Kirsten Taylor (Subscribe to Kirsten Taylor's posts): Jul 24th 2009 9:00AM Filed Under: Dogs, Cats, Pet Health

Pets are more often attacked by snakes than by any other wild animal. Photo: JS North/Flickr

Beware the squirrel! Those fluffy-tailed, acorn-loving rodents aren't all sugar and spice. Squirrels were among the top five animals to attack and injure companion pets in 2008 according to a survey released by the Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI).

VPI reviewed reports of more than 500 wounded pets to figure out which wild animals are most likely to attack cats and dogs as they roam the 'hood.

Top 10 Animals To Attack Pets
1. Snakes
2. Coyotes
3. Raccoons
4. Squirrels
5. Scorpions
6. Javelinas
7. Porcupines
8. Groundhogs
9. Skunks
10. Rats

Pets ambushed by wild critters typically need treatment for lacerations, bite wounds, and soft tissue trauma. Poisonous snake bites can require treatment with antivenin to counteract the toxin.

Attacks by javelinas (pig-like mammals also known as peccaries) and scorpion stings were isolated to the state of Arizona, but between snakes, skunks, rats and raccoons, curious pets can get into trouble with wildlife just about anywhere.

"Whether in urban or rural areas, pet owners should be aware of the danger posed by wild animals," Dr. Carol McConnell, vice president and chief veterinary medical officer for VPI, said in the report. "Always make sure that a pet's rabies vaccine is up to date. And if you know that potentially dangerous wild animals are present or you're in an unfamiliar area, take extra care to keep your pet close and secure."

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Woman Keeps Baby Squirrel in Cleavage!

by Sonia Zjawinski (Subscribe to Sonia Zjawinski's posts): Jul 7th 2009 4:00PM Filed Under: Pets News, Small Pets

This Ohio woman gives a whole new meaning to the word "nuts". While being interviewed by a Warren city detective about a murder case, this witness had a baby squirrel tucked away in her massive cleavage. The detective was speechless to say the least.

Funny Animal Video: Baby Squirrel's Epic Journey

by Gabrielle Linzer (Subscribe to Gabrielle Linzer's posts): May 28th 2009 10:00AM Filed Under: Funny Animal Videos

Remember what it was like when you first took the training wheels off your bike? Just went you felt like both your feet were on the pedals and you were able to go big places...Plop!

Obviously baby squirrels don't ride bikes, but they do go through a similar rite of passage into big-kid squirreldom. Leaping over walls isn't as easy as mama squirrel makes it out to be!

This little guy chose the UCLA campus to hone his leaping skills and strategical abilities. Baby squirrel takes a number of spills which may result in scuffed paws, but with the help of mama squirrel's numerous demonstrations and some helpful props provided by kind college students, baby squirrel conquers the Great Wall of UCLA.

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Miniature Dogs

Miniature Poodle
Miniature Poodles, like all Poodles, are excellent swimmers who originated as a water retrievers. All Poodles, Standard, Miniature and Toy are actually one breed, just different sizes. Miniature Poodles, who can be white, black, apricot or gray, are usually 15 inches or under, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature Dogs

Miniature Dachshund
The Miniature Daschund, only 11 pounds or under, is not a separate classification of the Daschund -- it's just a smaller version of the Standard. The miniature dog, with its long bodies and strong sense of smell, are both hunters and lapdogs, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer is of German descent and was originally bred to be a small farm dog. The most popular of the three Schnauzer breeds, the Miniature Schnauzer is a attentive, lively and a favorite among celebrities like Mary Tyler Moore and Bill Cosby. The strongly built miniature dog is between 12 to 14 inches, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature Bull Terrier
Just like the playful Bull Terrier, the Miniature Bull Terrier, who originated in England, has a similar personality. Don't let its size fool you – the Miniature Bull Terrier is strong, energetic and audacious. Miniature Bull Terriers are between 10 to 15 inches and can be solid white or colored, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature American Eskimo Dog
The American Eskimo Dog is one of three separate categories of the American Eskimo Dog. Between 12 to 15 inches, the bright white dog is loving, protecting and sociable. Now a great companion dog, the miniature dog was once a circus dog, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs

Miniature Pinscher
Also known as the "Min Pin," the Miniature Pinscher is a German Breed whose ancestry includes the Daschund, Italian Greyhound and the shorthaired German Pinscher. The quick, curious dog is the perfect apartment dog. Despite its small size, the compact pooch makes a wonderful watchdog. The spirited miniature dog, about 10 inches to 12 1/2 inches, can be red, black, or chocolate with tan, according to the American Kennel Club.

Miniature Dogs