1246. Cat Thwarts Suicide

San Francisco Police spent hours trying to convince a jumper not to jump. It wasn’t until the officers brought in the jumper’s tabby cat that the standoff ended. Never underestimate the bond between people and their pets. Also, being overweight can seriously impact our health and that of our pets. The Association for Pet Obesity estimates that nearly 54% of cats and dogs in the US are overweight or obese. Lori Brooks has tips to tell if your pet is a healthy weight. We’ll also discuss the safest methods for lowering your pets caloric intake and increasing exercise. Also, an anonymous real life hero saved the life of a dog that was trapped inside a burning home this week in Tennessee.  As someone who witnessed it describes it said, “This guy in a gray mustang pulls up says, ‘I do this for a living,’ and he runs in and he comes out about two minutes later with this beautiful dog in his arms.” Less than a minute later the roof of the home caved in. And finally, vets often find it truly scary during this time of year. The things that make Halloween a treat for people can overwhelm many pets. Some parts of Halloween can even be dangerous. On the other hand, some pets absolutely love the holiday. There’s no shortage of dogs and cats that love the attention and adulation they receive in their costume. We’ll help you determine which side of the scale your pets find most comfortable. Dr. Debbie sees more patients the day after Halloween. She’ll explain why and what you can do to avoid the vet.