5. Kidney Disease or Chronic Renal Failure (CRF). CRF is normally the result of a gradual breakdown of the kidneys’ nephrons, tiny units that help filter and process waste. Because it occurs over time, CRF is hard to detect.  Symptoms of CRF include frequent urination, extreme thirst, drooling, dehydration, weight loss and bad breath.  If caught in the early stages, CRF can be managed with a progressive diet and prescription medications.

4. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). This condition is characterized by blood in your kitty’s urine and pain when he or she has to go. Prolonged dehydration, cystitis, or a bacterial infection can result in a UTI. If you see your cat straining to urinate, or squatting and meowing in pain, take him or her to the vet; kitty may have a UTI.

3. Worms. Roundworms are among the most pervasive feline parasitic hosts and can be fatal to kittens. Even indoor cats can contract worms they venture onto worm-contaminated soil, or happen to eat an infected insect, rodent, or bird.  Tapeworms are another nasty nuisance to our pets. A cat infected with tapeworms will experience lethargy, diarrhea, and weight loss. If you see rice shaped grains around your cat’s anus, kitty has tapeworms. An oral dewormer from your veterinarian can treat both types of worm.

2. Gingivitis. Has your cat seen a dentist lately? When plaque, a mix of bacteria and food particles, festers along the gum line the result is gum inflammation, or gingivitis.  Left untreated, the disease can lead to tooth loss and organ damage, as bacteria from the gums spreads through the bloodstream. Symptoms include reddened gums, bad breath, and pain or difficulty chewing.

1. Upper Respiratory Infections (URI). Viruses and bacteria, especially the air-borne kind, can easily enter through your cat’s nose, throat and sinuses. Feline calicivirus and feline herpes are particularly contagious and nasty URIs. Vaccinations and an indoor life are a cat’s best defense against upper respiratory infections.

Come see the Festival of Trees at the Westfield Mall in Palm Desert. From November 17 through December 24, holiday trees decorated by local charities will be on display throughout the shopping mall.

See them all and vote for your favorite.  The charity that garners the most votes will win $1,500 dollars!  So, hint, hint, vote for AnSams!

Ah, the miracle of social media.  Not only can Face book inform hundreds of loosely connected acquaintances that someone’s having a bad hair day, the barista at Starbucks was rude, or someone you’ve never actually met just “liked” a flippin’ trinket :=P Soooooo amazing 😉 😉 OMG!!!!!, but it can actually be useful.  For instance, it can help save animals from a terrible fate.

Richland Animal Rescue in Michigan saw Laku and Taylor, two German Shepherds being held at Riverside County Animal Shelter (aka the pound), on a local Face book page. Because Riverside County Animal Shelter and Animal Samaritans work together to find homes for more than 100 dogs and cats at the pound each month, the rescue group in Michigan contacted Animal Samaritans.  Michelle Bergeron, AnSams’ Adoption Alliance Coordinator, researched the group to ensure they were credible and within a week she had coordinated the rescue plan for Laku and Taylor.

Currently, the dogs are in foster care with Lisa Dean, a local animal rescuer.  Soon, volunteers from Richland Animal Rescue will transport Laku and Taylor cross-country by car to Michigan.  The organization raised over $700 to pay for the dogs’ spaying and for the expense of their 2,170 mile ride to freedom.

Kristin Whitworth is the animal rescue coordinator from Richland Animal Rescue in charge of Laku and Taylor’s road trip. According to Whitworth, German shepherds are a scarcity in her area and potential adopters are eagerly awaiting the dogs’ arrival in Michigan.

Every day, Animal Samaritans works to keep adoptable dogs and cats from becoming another sad statistic of America’s pet overpopulation problem. To save lives, AnSams’ Adoption Alliance program requires pet foster parents to temporarily house animals while they  await a safe haven to open up for them. It also needs financial contributions from caring community members. What’s more, Animal Samaritans needs more volunteers to transport rescue animals to fellow no-kill shelters and rescue groups.

If you would like to find out more about helping Animal Samaritans rescue animals, please contact Leslie at 760-396-7313.  That would be… OMG! That would be soooo amazing!!!!  😉 😉

DHS, CA.– After four years without a city parade to ring in the holidays, the Desert Hot Springs Holiday Parade is back. On Dec. 15, 2012, Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs at 11:00 a.m. will be filled with the sights and sounds of marching bands, beautifully decorated floats and celebrities. 94.3 Knew’s Radio Host, David Wilson is the 2012 DHS Holiday Parade Grand Marshall of Healing Waters.

David Wilson’s public speaking career began in high school where he was an award-winning orator and debater. David went on to compete in speech and debate at Pepperdine University’s Malibu campus, where he eventually taught and coached forensics.

While studying at the university, David was recruited by multiple political candidates to speak in the media and on college and high school campuses.

Upon graduation, David founded an advertising and marketing firm that eventually became one of the most recognized in Southern California. The agency worked with a wide range of businesses and organizations but is probably best know for creating a landmark campaign to help bring about economic recovery in the wake of 911. At that time, David frequently presented his ideas about economic and emotional recovery to many major business and political leaders throughout the state.

David has been involved in radio and television, in one form or another, for decades. David has hosted a variety of radio programs and often appears as the emcee of festivals, public events and fundraisers. His quick wit and infectious personality keep him in high demand by those eager to keep the crowd engaged. David decided to make the desert his home early last year after making endless visits to the region. As the host of 94.3 KNews afternoons, David brings his never-ending curiosity and fascination of people from all walks of life together with listeners to have a well rounded dialogue every weekday.

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