116 MAY 2019 WOMANSDAYMAGAZINE
Family / PET TALES
When Alexis Hinkley adopted Tuna, an
Abyssinian-Siamese mix, the first-time
cat owner decided to treat her feline just
like a dog. She leash-trained the formerly
feral cat and began bringing Tuna on her
frequent travels. The pair love hiking and
camping, so far visiting three countries, 13
states, and 20 national parks. Alexis enjoys
hearing how her posts help others cope
with depression and anxiety and showing
them that cats can thrive outside too.
{Pet^ of the^ Month}
Tuna
FOLLOW
@tunatheadventurecat
on InstagramCarrot sticks or
baby carrotsHigh-sodium potato chips
or pretzelsA little grilled chicken
(no marinade)
Fatty meat like steak,
a hamburger, or a hot dog
Raw or grilled
zucchini
Carb-heavy potato or
pasta salad (especially
with onion and garlic)
Fresh blueberries or
strawberries
Grapes or raisins
A few dog treats Desserts that could contain
chocolate or xylitolFEED THIS NOT THAT
SOURCE: Ernie Ward, D.V.M., founder, Association for Pet Obesity Prevention}
Not all your cookout favorites are safe for
Fido. Here’s what he can and can’t try.
In Praise
of Pit Bulls
Despite the rumors,
they don’t all deserve
a bad rap. What you
should know:
SOURCES: Pit bull rescue organization
BADRAP; I. Lehr Brisbin, Ph.D., senior research
scientist emeritus at the University of Georgia;
The American Temperament Test Society1
Myth: A pit bull is
a specific dog breed.
Fact: While the United
Kennel Club recognizes the
American Pit Bull Terrier, dogs
commonly identified as pit
bulls are often a mix of various
breeds with blocky heads.
2
Myth: Pit bull–type
dogs are more
aggressive than others.
Fact: In the American
Temperament Test Society’s
yearly tests of over 240
dogs, pit bull–type dogs
consistently achieve a rating
as good as or better than
that of other popular breeds.
They score higher than both
golden retrievers and collies.
3
Fact:
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