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Lisa Chelenza knows that not everyone in your family walks on two legs. For helpful tips on taking care of your animal friends, and advice from local veterinary experts, watch Pet Pointers Wednesday and Saturday on YNN. If you have ideas for Pet Pointers segments, email Lisa at petpointers@twcny.rr.com.


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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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04/27/2013 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Alleviate pet allergies

Our pets bring infinite joy to our lives, but if you have allergies they could bring misery, especially if you are thinking of giving them up. Lisa Chelenza has some tips to help you alleviate pet allergies so you don’t have to give them up.

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04/24/2013 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Help pets in need by becoming a foster pet parent

There are thousands of pets in need of forever homes right in your own backyard and many of them need foster homes. Today YNN’s Lisa Chelenza will talk about the benefits of foster care in this edition of Pet Pointers.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Pet Pointers: </em></span> Help pets in need by becoming a foster pet parent

04/20/2013 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Broken bones

A broken bone can happen in an instant. In this edition of Pet Pointers, Lisa Chelenza explains what to do if your pet has a broken bone.

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Updated 04/17/2013 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Why is my cat vomiting?

Does you cat vomit a lot? Lisa Chelenza explores some possible reasons.

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04/13/2013 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Climbing cats

Cats love to climb, and often it's on places we just don’t want them to climb. Today I have some tips for keeping cats off tables and counter tops in this edition of Pet Pointers.

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04/10/2013 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Recurring ear infections

Recurring ear infections are a common problem for pets. Lisa Chelenza looks at what causes them and how to treat them in this edition of Pet Pointers.

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Updated 04/06/2013 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: Sudden death in cats

It is traumatic to find a beloved cat having a seizure or watch them pass away right before your eyes unexpectedly. As a pet parent, you may feel helpless or blame yourself thinking you could have prevented their death. Lisa Chelenza has more in today’s Pet Pointers.

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04/03/2013 05:00 AM

Pet Pointers: The Yellow Dog Project

Do you have a dog that needs a little space when you are out and about with them? Well, there is a simple way to communicate this to the world and a movement is underway to get the word out. Lisa Chelenza explains in today’s Pet Pointers.

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03/30/2013 05:00 AM