Talk With Your Animals
Joy Turner
A dog explains that he doesn't mean to get angry when sitting
on his guardian's lap, but when the guardian moves, it startles
him and he is only trying to protect himself. He originally came
from an abusive home where he wasn't able to fight back, and now
he feels safe and feels he can protect himself without harm.
Cesar Millan - The Dog Whisperer
Cesar
Millan, the Dr. Phil for dogs, first developed his techniques
as a youngster in Mexico and knew by age 13 that he wanted to
become "the best dog handler in the world." In Mexico,
he grew up with a pack of dogs that were his closest friends.
It was his grandfather who taught him the one lesson he still
uses today: "Never work against Mother Nature."
In the second season of the Dog Whisperer, Cesar goes into the homes of dog owners, without any prior information about the dog's case. Some examples of what you will see is a transformation of aggressive, scared, and compulsive dogs, whose guardians are usually in the dark about how their own behavior contributes to the dogs' quirky traits.
Tune in for the second season of the Dog Whisperer on National Geographic, every Friday at 8:00pm ET.
Stork Gets Nose Job
Britt Savage
An
oriental white stork named "Taisa" received a plastic
resin prosthetic that was recently attached to the upper part
of it's beak which snapped off after getting stuck in metal wiring
at Akita's Omoriyama Zoo, northern Japan. Taisa had lost weight
since he broke his beak last November because he found it difficult
to catch live fish, and no longer got along with his female breeding
mate due to stress.
Veterinary Acupuncture
Dr. Jim Humphries, Veterinary News
Network
As interest and application of acupuncture grows
in veterinary medicine, practitioners are using the modality for
much more than pain control. In fact, acupuncture can be used
to help treat allergies, seizures, reproductive problems, and
liver and kidney disease. Acupuncture involves the insertion of
small gauge needles to various points on the body in order to
cause physiological responses in the body. Acupuncture works by
stimulating nerve endings near acupuncture points. These nerve
fibers then conduct impulses to the brain and spinal cord, causing
changes in the body that speed healing. Animal owners are showing
a growing interest in this field in an effort to find the best
care for their pets, especially when conventional medicine and
surgery options may not have been successful.
Jack Hanna,
World's Most Famous Wildlife Conservationist
Announces New Top Ten Endangered Animals List
Jack
Hanna, American Zoo & Aquarium Association, and popular host
of the hit television series, Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures,
is one of America's most beloved naturalists and adventurers.
Each week, Hanna takes millions of family viewers on exciting
journeys to learn about animals and the places they live. Hear
him talk about some of the animals that are currently endangered,
and find out how you can help save these endangered animals.
Aggressive Cat
Annie Bruce, Good
Cats Wear Black
Almost everyone has encountered
a cat that wanted to be petted, but when you did, he attacked.
There are some signs you can look for before the attack such
as his tails moves faster, his ears go back, etc. And, don't
ever play with a cat with your bare hand and allow him to bite
it. If your cat does bite you, yell ouch and walk away, and if
he attacks your leg and won't let go, throw a towel over him.
But whatever you do, don't fight with the cat you will lose!
Some Signs Your Cat May Attack:
You've seen him hitting the weights harder
than usual lately
He puts out his cigarette
He sharpens his claws
He cuts the phone chord
He closes the curtains
He puts an automatic return on your e-mail saying "You are
currently away"
He puts on his Black Collar (equivalent of a BLACK BELT)
Finally, he puts on the "Eye of the Tiger" CD
Best In Show
Heather Lilly, Reporting
Live from the AKC/Eukanuba
National Championship
Heather Lilly comes to us live from the 5th Annual AKC/Eukanuba
National Championship, where she is with Judge Jane Forsyth, who
will be judging the Best in Show. Jane has been with the event
since its inaugural in 2001, and explains that she will be judging
over 2,500 animals from over 20 countries. Hear her response
when asked if she has any favorites!
The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship will be simulcast live on Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel starting at 8:00pm EST on January14th & 15th.
Valentine for Chained Dogs
Tammy Grimes, Dogs Deserve Better
Chained
dogs deserve a better life, and Tammy Grimes of Dogs Deserve Better,
announced it fourth Dogs Deserve Better Announces its Fourth "Have
a Heart for Chained Dogs" Week, February 7-14. Dogs Deserve
Better, a nonprofit working to bring dogs into the home and
family, has designated Valentine's Week, February 7-14th,
"Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week," and is seeking
students, groups, and individuals to participate by creating valentines
for the chained dogs and mailing them to the organization's
headquarters in Tipton, Pennsylvania.
The group is raising awareness for chained and penned dogs in
a positive way by delivering Valentines, a brochure and a treat
coupon to dogs living outside all over the U.S. and into other
countries where they have representation, such as Canada and Australia.
Dogs Deserve Better seeks to mail and/or hand deliver more than
4500 Valentines in its 2006 campaign. In 2005 the group delivered
over 3000 Valentines to chained or penned dogs.
Valentines are needed at the Dogs Deserve Better headquarters in Tipton, PA by February 7th. The group is also seeking coupons for free or low-cost dog treats to include with their packets. If you can participate by creating Valentines or mailing coupons, please send them to P.O. Box 23, Tipton, PA 16684. E-mail info@dogsdeservebetter.org, or call 877-636-1408 for further details.
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