Cat Tips

This gadget and smart phone app are bound to be a big hit with pet parents who value convenience and prefer being told exactly what to do by 'experts.' But the real loser most likely will be your pet. Don't fall for this badly misguided and costly campaign.

It's far riskier than you may think, despite huge popularity. Decimates the amino acids proline and lysine, slams omega-3s and omega-6s, and boosts lipid oxidation. If you ate stuff like this, you'd be starved for nutrients in no time. Be wary about giving it to your 4-legged family member.

So easy, yet so overlooked — this single strategy could have you basking in your pet's love for many years. That's an astounding 30 months of pleasure. Any way you slice it, you're giving them a new shot at life and you prolonged enjoyment.

And veterinarian Hilary Stern says there's no treatment, no vaccine, and she's never seen one of these infected animals survive. Symptoms come on like gangbusters. And the disease is usually fatal between days 8 and 15. Find out if it affects your area and your type of pet.