Ace of Spades Pet Thread, November 25

Good afternoon and welcome to the almost world famous Ace of Spades Pet Thread. Thanks for stopping by. Kick back and enjoy the world of animals.

Would you like a treat?

Let's relax a little with the animals and leave the world of politics and current events outside today.

Careful about new doggie friendships and sharing doggie water bowls:

New type of bacterial infection could be behind recent dog illnesses

A new type of bacterial infection could be the culprit behind a mysterious canine respiratory illness that has been infecting dogs from coast to coast, New Hampshire researchers say.

Genetic sequencing of samples from 70 infected dogs from New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Massachusetts has revealed a previously unknown bacterium, researchers from the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory wrote in an online report.

We didn't need a new canine illness.

At least 12 states have reported cases of the respiratory illness, according to CBS.

The Oregon Department of Agriculture has received more than 200 case reports from veterinarians since mid-August, according to a Nov. 21 online post from the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association.

"We suggest caution rather than worry," the association said. "The number of cases reported to ODA represents a very small percentage of Oregon's dog population."

Other states with cases of the canine illness include California, Indiana, Washington, Idaho, Georgia and Florida.

Taking friendship too far?

one animal's drink is another animal's bath
(jukin media) pic.twitter.com/w9wAhciWNq

— theworldofdog (@theworldofdog) November 18, 2023

Courtesy Hrothgar

Why is this cat spending so much time with the neighbor?

It's a mystery.

Courtesy CBD

Found. Blue heeler puppy. Put up a fight getting in the car. Not friendly.

That pup needs its nails trimmed, for sure.

This cat hinting for a snack
pic.twitter.com/LYiw7fIqau

— Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) November 18, 2023

Bill Monroe plays his mandolin (not a fiddle or a toaster oven) for his chickens.

We don't know what music he was playing, but it could have been a fiddle tune (standard tuning of the fiddle and mandolin is the same):

Chicken Reel

Or he could have been playing and singing a yodel:

Bill Monroe and Dolly Parton, Mule Skinner

Looks like he was fond of his chickens. I don't know if chickens like yodeling.

Hi! This is my neighbor's cat, Baby Kitty. I was lucky enough one weekend to baby sit this beauty. Thanks for the pet thread, it makes the world a better place.

Jennifer

Such beautiful eyes! And it looks like Baby Kitty is used to being in lovely surroundings, too! You are a wonderful neighbor for a cat needing some cuddles on a weekend.

From Jewells:

This is Charlotte. She is a 12 year old lab who was an owner surrender. She had a lot of health issues including a bacterial infection an ear infection and arthritis. We have the infections under control and give her pain meds for her sore hips. She's a sweet girl!

Great photo of Charlotte. Thanks for taking care of that sweet girl.

This is Penelope sleeping on her bed aka a friend's vintage ham radio. She is one of 4 cats in the house, but she is the only one who adores the ham shack. When she sees me or my buddy even moving in the direction of the shack she rushes to get in there first. Perched on her bed warmed by the vacuum tubes, the only word that comes to mind that describes her mood is BLISS!

RobertM mostly lurks

I love that Penelope is so comfortable in her special spot! Thanks for sending in that unique photo!

It's been colder and Mr Trouble decided to explore this afternoon. He found the secret catnip stash. He did finally go back out but I suspect he'll be back soon.

Notsothoreau

Oh, my. Mr. Trouble, indeed.

Here's Bravo sitting next to some pumpkins, and Charlie, hiding in the straw.

Victor Tango Kilo

Great seasonal photos of great khets! Thanks.

What a wonderful collection of pet stories and photos today. Thank you for sharing your pets with us.

If you would like to send pet and/or animal stories, links, etc. for the Ace of Spades Pet Thread, the address is:

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Until next Saturday, have a great week!

If you start feeling nostalgic, here a link to last week's Pet Thread, the Ace of Spades Pet Thread, November 18. There was some interesting discussion in the comments about food for pets during the holidays and health conditions.

I closed the comments on this post so you wouldn't get banned for commenting on a week-old post, but don't try it anyway.

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