MEMBER NEWSLETTER | 15 May 2009
Dear 88DB.com Member
Re: Meet your pet’s new best friend, Steve Dale		 PET ADVISE FROM STEVE DALE
*A selection of “My Pet World" Q&A published in 88DB.com
           
T AIN’T EASY HAVING A PET.So many issues, and not a lot of people to ask for advice; unless you’re willing to pay your neighbourhood vet a visit — and some cash.
 
And so we’re glad to introduce to you pet journalist Steve Dale, whose “My Pet World” column we started publishing in 88DB.com two weeks ago.
 
This is an exclusive.
88DB.com is the only website
in Asia that currently has
rights to use his column.
 

NOT JUST CHILDREN: “My Pet World” appeals to anyone and everyone interested in animals. Children and seniors. Families and singles.

NOT JUST CATS AND DOGS: It goes well beyond cats and dogs by addressing the needs of bearded dragons, ferrets, birds, even goldfish.

WHO IS STEVE DALE: He has four pets of his own. He is a journalist with a passion for pets and he covers the pet beat like no other reporter.

WHAT HE WRITES ABOUT: In “My Pet World”, he delivers topical, serious news along with advice from leading pet-care professionals in two weekly columns.

FREQUENCY: “My Pet World” Q&A every Wednesday and a feature stories every Friday.
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Click here to read “My Pet World” Q&A
Click here to read “My Pet World” feature articles
   
HELP, MY DOG HAS HALITOSIS!
Q: His breath smells like rotten meat. I'm at my wits end.
A: Drool getting into all the facial hair may have caused an infection, and that could be what you're smelling. Click here to read more		   IS CALICO AN ANIMAL?
Q: What is a Calico Cat?
A: A calico cat is a white cat with patches of red and black. Click here to read more		   WHY'S MY DOG CATATONIC?
Q: Help, my Labrador is in a dream-like stance.
A: Another rule out is dementia, which is very possible. Older dogs do these sorts of strange things. Click here to read more
         
   
VICIOUS DEAF DOG
Q:I have a 2-year-old deaf female pit bull I rescued. Now, it has become vicious.
A:. Your deaf dog is more "normal" than you might think considering her disability. Click here to read more 		  BIRD SQUAWKS TOO MUCH
Q: Our 12- to 15-year-old nanday conure is very annoying, obnoxiously squawking way too much.
A: Get a hamster. Sorry for the sarcasm, but a part of the problem, well, isn't truly your bird's problem. It's about your unrealistic expectations. Click here to read more
   JETSETTING CAT
Q: We'll be making trips back and forth for a while. We want to travel with our cat. We're told cats don't travel well. Any tips?
A: If you have the time before starting those trips, desensitize your cat to the carrier by making it a happy place. Feed your cat from the carrier. Click here to read more
         
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