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Devoted pet owner and now, devoted pet editor, Judi worked in traditional offices, keeping the books and the day-to-day operations organized. Taking her dog to work every day for over a decade never seemed odd. Neither did having an office cat. She knows what it's like to train a new puppy and she's experienced the heartache of losing beloved companions. Retired, she currently lives with her spoiled dog and four chickens (who are, interestingly enough, also spoiled).

Cats

Questions Answered About Feline Heartworm Disease

Heartworm disease affects many animals, even some humans. The worm itself is known as Dirofilario Immitus and can grow up to 14 inches in length. Because heartworms can’t spread from animal to animal, mosquitoes play the role of transmitter. It only takes one mosquito bite for your cat to contract heartworms.

Mosquitoes will bite a heartworm-infected animal and carry microscopic versions of the heartworm, microfilarie, to another animal. When the mosquito bites the second animal, the heartworm microfilaria is transferred and begins to travel through the blood stream and makes its way to the tissues of the heart. It takes between 70 and 90 for the microfilariae to make it through the animal’s body to get to the heart which is where it thrives. If both male and female worms are present, they will begin to reproduce up to six months after the initial bite.

Movies

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

The box office smash hit Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel sings and shakes its way to Blu-ray Disc/DVD Combo Pack, “Squeak-Along” double DVD, and DVD Single Disc March 30th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. A follow-up to 2007’s Alvin and the Chipmunks, Chipmunk singing sensations Alvin, Simon and Theodore are back for an encore in this hilarious “squeakquel” packed with over an hour more of music. The Squeak-Along bonus content includes new sing-alongs such as Beyonce’s “Single Ladies,” teaches audiences how to dance like the Chipmunks with the “Shake Your Groove Thing” dance instructional video, games and more nutty fun for the whole family!

Tweets

Weekly Tweets 2010-03-05

Henry needs a home! http://bit.ly/avaIHe #TwitterACritter & save a pet with a single tweet http://TwitterACritter.com #

Tweets

Weekly Tweets 2010-02-26

RT: @DogTipper Today’s National Love Your Pet Day (aren’t they all!) What’s your fave way to show your dog how much… http://bit.ly/cszvUw #
Learning interesting tidbits about – 5 Great Presidential Pets – via a Guideposts article written by @peggyfrezon – http://tr.im/PjzQ #
http://www.cesarsway.com/news/daddy-memoriam — In Memoriam: Daddy the Pit Bull #

General

LA Mag Is Looking for Pet Owners

Got a minute or two to talk about your pets? Amy Wallace is hoping you do. They’re doing a survey and hoping to get a lot of responses.

Dogs

Benefits of a Waterproof Dog Bed

Guest post from the folks at MuddyPaws

There are a plethora of different kinds of dog bed available in the shops, which vary according to size, design, comfort, material and cost. Your dog may have a favourite bed for nap time, lounge time and bed time, so selecting the perfect dog bed is therefore just as important as selecting a bed for yourself.

It is important

Dogs

yellow lab with the words intelligent, friendly, loyal, and loveable

Top 10 Dog Breeds of 2009

In January, the American Kennel Club announced the most popular dog breeds of 2009. The Labrador Retriever is still making the top of the list as America’s most popular dog, but the German Shepherd isn’t far behind. Read the AKC’s official press release, see the Today Show’s slide show, and learn more about the HSUS petition to help stop puppy mills.

Tweets

Weekly Tweets 2010-02-19

Social networking is going to the dogs with Mattels “Puppy Tweets” coming this fall – http://tr.im/NVlR #
RT @haute_or_not Amy Winehouse Ditches Pet Cats … http://bit.ly/cXYzQE Amy we love your voice, but this is NOT Haute !!! #
awesome RT @halopets Starting today, for every NEW FACEBOOK FAN we get we are donating 5 meals to

Dogs

Top 7 Tips for Your New Dog or Puppy from “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan

This holiday season, many people adopted new canine family members. In order to prevent problems down the road, it’s important that you establish leadership with your new dog or puppy right from the start.

Create a schedule that includes a daily walk in the morning. This is critical for your dog’s health, both physical and mental. If you have a puppy, talk to your veterinarian about the risk

Dogs

Movie Review – Air Bud 2

Fans of golden retriever dogs, old and young alike, will find this sequel to Air Bud a charming, if undemanding, movie. Picking up a few years after the original left off, this…