Brown tabby cat with white feet and ‘bib’ lost in Springettsbury Township

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Rose Hayes

A brown tabby cat with white ‘bib’ and feet went missing April 25 from his home on North Findlay Street, Springettsbury Township. His name is Buster Bo Brown.

If seen, call 717-332-4158 or 717-870-7992; or email jriese@clemson.edu.

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Little blonde dog missing from his York, PA, home since last summer

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Rose Hayes



Carmelo has been missing from his York, PA, home since last summer. He’s a very sweet male dog with blonde and white medium-length silky hair, weighs about 10 lbs. or less, and has floppy ears and a curly tail.

Carmelo was seen on Juniper Street and Jefferson Avenue, and near Parkway Projects, Lincoln Street and Thomas Street last summer, but still has not been reunited with his family.

A reward is offered for his safe return. Call 717-718-0406 (9-5 Mon – Fri) or 717-852-9028; or e-mail chmcarlo@aol.com.

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Tan/buff cat lost in Manchester, PA, area

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Rose Hayes

A 6-year-old male tan/buff cat named Webster was lost today (April 29) in the Alder Court/Forge Hill Road area of Manchester, PA.

He is microchipped through HomeAgain, microchip #4839305467. If seen, call HomeAgain at 888-466-3242.

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White cat found in Manchester Township

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Rose Hayes

An all-white cat was found in the Manchester Township area. He has been seen in that area since December. He’s very friendly and already neutered, so the finder thinks someone must be looking for him.

If this is your kitty, call Lorey at 717-848-2454.

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Shih Tzu found in West York area

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Rose Hayes

A female Shih Tzu was found April 29 on College Avenue Extended near the intersection of Dewey Street in the West York area. She was heading east toward York when picked up in the rain.

She wasn’t wearing a collar, and there’s no tattoo or microchip. Clear eyes, clean ears, moderately groomed at some point, some teeth tartar, likely house-kept based on familiarity with furniture.

She seems to be well socialized with other small dogs, curious about cats but comfortable. Extremely affectionate. She might have been outside for several days because she was quite dirty before being bathed. She was a decent weight and wasn’t extremely hungry or thirsty.

You must specify exact markings to ensure she is yours; a photo would be preferred. Finder is also requiring a copy of her dog license. Call 717-741-6813 if you think this is your dog.

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Black cat with a limp is lost in Wrightsville

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Rose Hayes

A female black cat named Duster (aka Magic Duster) was lost Thursday, April 25, in the Cherry Street area of Wrightsville.

She is spayed, 8 years old, black with white spot on chest and bellt. and was wearing a white flowered collar.~p>

She has a malformed left front paw and walks with a limp.

If seen, call Lynne at 717-252-3958 or email Vttlhshel@aol.com.

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Black and tan chihuahua lost in Menges Mills area

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Rose Hayes

A black and tan chihuahua named Bandit is missing in the Menges Mills area, near Spring Grove and the border of Jackson, North Codorus and Heidelberg townships.

His family was away for the weekend, and he was being cared for by relatives; it’s believed Bandit slipped through their fence on Sunday.

If seen, call 717-873-8516.

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Black cat lost in Wrightsville

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Rose Hayes

A female black cat named Duster (aka Magic Duster) was lost Thursday, April 25, in the cherry Street area of Wrightsville.

She is spayed, 8 years old, black with white spot on chest and bellt. and was wearing a white flowered collar.~p>

She gas a malformed left front paw and walks with a limp.

If seen, call Lynne at 717 252-3958 or email Vttlhshel@aol.com.

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Tips to reduce hairballs in cats

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Rose Hayes

In honor of National Hairball Awareness Day, Petco offers the following tips on reducing hairballs:

De-shedding

Most hair a cat swallows while grooming is passed naturally through the digestive tract, but when it gets caught in the stomach, it can form a hairball. Removing excess hair by brushing and grooming a cat regularly can help limit the amount of loose hair that can ultimately get caught inside the kitty. Using a deshedding tool such as a FURminator for cats to remove the loose, dead undercoat of cat hair can help remove this source of hairballs and shedding.

Nutrition

Proper nutrition is also vital in helping a pet’s physical health and preventing these wet hairballs from appearing on the floor. There are certain types of cat food that can reduce shedding and help hair move safely and naturally through the cat’s digestive track. For example, Hill’s Science Diet makes a hairball control cat food that contains natural vegetable fibers to help aid this process. If changing a pet’s food isn’t ideal, try a treat that prevents hairballs from forming, such as Petco’s Complete Pet Care Chicken Hairball Relief Cat Chews

Ensuring a cat has enough fiber in their diet and drinks plenty of water will also help their physical health and diminish hairballs. For cats with a more persistent problem, try a hairball lubricant that helps the cat pass the hairball more easily.

Veterinary supplements

A veterinarian can recommend a supplement that can prevent hair from clumping. If a cat has an overly matted coat, is lethargic, has a swollen stomach or is constipated, these may all be signs it’s time to see the vet about the hairball problem.

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Friday is National Hairball Awareness Day!

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Rose Hayes

The last Friday in April (which is April 26 this year) is designated as a time to recognize the hazards of hairballs and take steps to eliminate them.

FURminator is inviting bloggers everywhere to groom their cats with FURminator deShedding Tools, mount the removed fur onto paper mustaches, take photos of their feline fashionistas and post the photos on social media sites (including FURminator’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FURminator). The idea is to spread the word that hairballs are more than unpleasant messes, they are signs of potential health problems.

Veterinarian Shelby Neely explains that because cats groom themselves with their tongues, they naturally ingest hair in the process. Up to two-thirds of shed hair can be ingested as cats self-groom. These loose hairs can pack together in a cat’s stomach and form a hairball. In most cases, the cat will need to vomit to force out the hairball, which is not good for the cat or household. If hairballs are not spit out, they may block the passage of food in the stomach or become impacted, requiring surgery to remove the blockage.

Traditional hairball treatments (lubricants, diets, etc.) address the problem after the hair has already entered the cat’s body. Brushing to remove loose hair and undercoat keeps the hair from getting in the cat’s body in the first place.

FURminator Cat deShedding Tools (small breed MSRP: $42.99 and large breed MSRP: $49.99) are available in long and short hair varieties. FURminator Hairball Prevention Waterless Spray for Cats (MSRP: $8.99) and Hairball Prevention Shampoo for Cats (MSRP: $8.99) are available in 8.5 oz. bottles. The products are sold at pet specialty stores and online at www.FURminator.com.

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