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Onex targets home care firm Rescare

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:13:30 +0000

Onex targets home care firm Rescare
ResCare Inc. said it received a takeover proposal from Canadian private-equity firm Onex Corp., valuing the U.S. provider of home care to the elderly and disabled at about US$370-million, as cash-rich buyout funds scramble for investment opportunities

Care Van prowls the inner city, helping pet owners with needs, questions

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:07:56 +0000

Care Van prowls the inner city, helping pet owners with needs, questions
DECATUR – The Care Van swung around the corner from the FairviewPlaza parking lot � Beth Hughes spied a dog. “How can I help you?”she asked the couple standing in the yard.

Aptos-Creekside Pet Hospital Offers Consistent Care for Many Creatures

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:09:43 +0000

Aptos-Creekside Pet Hospital Offers Consistent Care for Many Creatures
Looking for a good doctor for your cat, dog, rabbit or even bird? Worried about your neighborhood vet closing shop? The doctors and staff of Aptos-Creekside Pet Hospital continue to offer their decades of experience and care for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and other small animals.

Poll: Money is a huge consideration in pet care

admin — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:08:12 +0000

Poll: Money is a huge consideration in pet care
LOS ANGELES — When a vet told Nancy Gates that her dog Arabella had heart problems, needed surgery and it would cost $500, she had no choice but to put her pet down. “It was pretty straightforward because I had four young children to feed. The vet said surgery was my only option.

Senior care also takes a village

admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 15:11:16 +0000

Senior care also takes a village
It takes a village — and not just to raise kids. That’s the premise of a grassroots north Oakland nonprofit that’s adopting an increasingly popular “village” model to help seniors stay in their homes.

Famished and unattended mastiffs in search of care

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:32:17 +0000

Famished and unattended mastiffs in search of care
YUSHU, Qinghai – Jiangyuan Prince, a Tibetan mastiff, walks slowly, growls, reluctant to look at the flour paste in his bowl. When a stranger approaches, he barks angrily and wildly yanks on his chain.

How to Take Care of Your Cats

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 09:20:00 +0000

These days, cats are among the most popular pet you can own. There are several breeds available, with the most popular being Persian and Siamese. Cats are a domesticated animal, with origins dating back some 8,000 years and beyond. Like any other pet that you may own, including dogs, cats cost money to take care of properly.

When you get a cat, you’ll need to think about the costs. You’ll obviously need food, and you’ll also need to plan ahead for vet costs. You’ll also need litter, which can tend to get quite expensive as the years go by. Your cat will need a litter box, food dish, and water dish. You should also invest in some toys as well, such as a scratching post, cat toys, a pet carrier, and a bed. You should also look into getting an ID collar as well, just in case your cat ever gets lost.

Feeding your pet will depend a great deal on his age. Older cats require two small meals or one large meal for the day. Kittens on the other hand, require several feedings a day until they get around the age of 12 weeks. Cats that are between three and six months of age need to be fed three times a day. Canned food can be fed to cats, although any food that has been left out longer than 30 minutes need to be disposed of. Canned food can get expensive fast, and you should always keep in mind that some may need to be thrown away when you buy it. Cats loved canned food, although it doesn’t have any benefits to their dental health like dry food does.

As an alternative plan, you can always leave a supply of dry food out for your pet. When you give your cat dry food, you should always make sure that he has enough water. Dry food costs less than canned food, and it can also help to prevent the buildup of tartar on your cat’s teeth. When you buy dry food, you should always look in terms of health and benefits, and stay away from generic food. Even though generic food may be cheaper, it may not offer the nutrients your pet needs.

If you own a kitten, you should only give you kitten food designed for him. You’ll also need to clean and refill his water dish every day. Even though kittens and adult cats like cow’s milk, you should avoid giving it to them as it can cause diarrhea. Treats are fine on occasion, although too many of them can cause your pet to get fat. Feeding your kitten human food is good on occasion, although you may have to mix it in with his cat food.

By themselves, cats stay fairly clean. Although you don’t have to bathe them that often, you’ll need to give them a brushing at least once a day. Brushing will reduce the risk of hairballs and keep your cat’s coat nice and clean. If you are keeping your cat indoors, you’ll need to have a litter box in an area that is easy for your cat to access. You should always scoop it on a daily basis, and clean it out once a week. Cats don’t like to use dirty litter boxes, they prefer for it to be nice and clean.

Although cats do require some work, they are great pets that will provide you with years and years of companionship. As long as you take care of your cat and take him to the vet for his checkups, he should remain healthy. Even though cats can get sick from time to time – knowing how to care for him will make a world of difference.

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After patient care, you can see the ‘Doctor’ now

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 03:06:34 +0000

After patient care, you can see the ‘Doctor’ now
Americans who recoil at the very thought of government-run health care can thank, in part, “Doctor Zhivago.” Boris Pasternak’s 1958 Nobel Prize-winner made behind an indelible impression with its saga of a Moscow physician coerced into playing the turbulent international version of Bureaucrats Gone Wild, also known as the Russian…

Judge: Kennel Owner Must Pay For Care Of Seized Dogs

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:05:56 +0000

Judge: Kennel Owner Must Pay For Care Of Seized Dogs
The owner of a Pleasant Garden kennel where more than 90 malnourished dogs were seized must now pay for the cost of their care at the Guilford County Animal Shelter, a Guilford County judge ruled Monday morning.

Volunteers take care of Palmer Park

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:28:11 +0000

Volunteers take care of Palmer Park
A team of volunteers swarm Palmer Park to do the work the city can’t afford to.