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Differences between llamas and alpacas

In this edition of Pet Pointers, Lisa Chelenza is looking at the differences between llamas and alpacas.

Differences between llamas and alpacas

Updated 06/15/2013 05:00 AM

Alligators should not be kept as pets

There are many animals that are easy to acquire but are difficult to manage and shouldn’t be kept as pets, including alligators. Today, we’ll talk about why an alligator makes a lousy house pet in this edition of Pet Pointers.

Alligators should not be kept as pets

06/12/2013 05:00 AM

Cats are America's most popular pet

Americans have more cats than any other pet. For this edition of Pet Pointers, YNN’s Lisa Chelenza has more on why cats are so popular.

Cats are America's most popular pet

06/08/2013 05:00 AM

Trail mix and nuts can be deadly for your dog

Have you ever heard that trail mix and nuts are bad for your dog? For this edition of Pet Pointers, YNN’s Lisa Chelenza talks about why this seemingly innocent human snack is unhealthy, and maybe even deadly, for your dog.

Trail mix and nuts can be deadly for your dog

06/05/2013 05:00 AM

Hot weather and your pets

The hot weather has arrived, and while we may love to bask in the sun, your pets wear a fur coat all year. They can become over heated quickly in the summer heat. In this edition of Pet Pointers, Lisa Chelenza has some hot weather safety tips to help keep your pet cool.

Hot weather and your pets

Updated 06/01/2013 05:00 AM

Tennis balls, lacrosse balls, racquet balls and golf balls can be dangerous for your pets

Does your dog like to chew on everything except their toys including things they could choke on like golf balls or racquet balls? For this edition of Pet Pointers, YNN’s Lisa Chelenza talks about why these are not good toys for your pets.

Tennis balls, lacrosse balls, racquet balls and golf balls can be dangerous for your pets

05/29/2013 05:00 AM

Central New York man lives his dream of running an animal park

If you are an animal lover you may have fantasized about working in or owning a rescue or a petting zoo. While it sounds like fun, the reality is quite different. For this edition of Pet Pointers, YNN’s Lisa Chelenza met with a very busy man living his dream of running an animal park.

Central New York man lives his dream of running an animal park

05/25/2013 05:00 AM

Keeping your pet comfortable and safe during road trips

A summer road trip just wouldn’t be complete without your family pet. In this edition of Pet Pointers, Lisa Chelenza has some tips for keeping your pet comfortable and safe.

Keeping your pet comfortable and safe during road trips

Updated 05/22/2013 05:00 AM

Easing the pain of a move on your pets

If you are moving this summer and you are worried about moving your pets, fear not! Lisa Chelenza has a few tips that can help make the move easier for you both in this edition of Pet Pointers.

Easing the pain of a move on your pets

Updated 05/18/2013 05:00 AM

Obesity is growing problem for American cats

It may come as no surprise that obesity is a growing problem for American cats, and we may even be contributing to this problem without realizing it. Lisa Chelenza has more in this edition of Pet Pointers.

Obesity is growing problem for American cats

Updated 05/15/2013 05:00 AM

Amputee pets can still live a fun-filled life

Whether a limb is ravaged by disease or an accident, sometimes the best course of treatment includes an amputation. Today, more about animal amputations and how you can help your pet live a fun-filled life after losing a limb in this edition of Pet Pointers.

Amputee pets can still live a fun-filled life

05/11/2013 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Dog bites

Each year, nearly five million people are bitten by dogs and most of them are children. Pet Expert, Lisa Chelenza has more about how to avoid dog bites and what to do if you are bitten.

Updated 05/08/2013 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Greyhounds

They're graceful, they're beautiful, and there are thousands of them in need of forever homes across the country. Today we learn more about Greyhounds in this edition of Pet Pointers.

05/03/2013 01:45 PM

Pet Pointers: Making your own cat food

You forgot to stop on your way home and pick up cat food. Now what? In today’s Pet Pointers, Lisa Chelenza has a few fresh recipe ideas that are okay for your cat to eat and easy for you to prepare.

05/01/2013 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Avoid pet-related injuries

If you have pets you, probably have tripped over them or almost tripped at least once or twice. Well, you are not alone. Every day in the U.S., more than 200 people are treated for injuries caused by a pet-related fall. Today, Lisa Chelenza has a few tips to help you avoid any mishaps with pets under foot in this edition of Pet Pointers.

04/27/2013 05:00 AM