The Water Bowl: Oregon Cat Dies of Swine Flu; Plus, Chubby Dog's Owners Banned from Having Pets

A 10-year-old cat in Oregon carrying H1N1 virus has died. It is the nation’s first swine flu-related cat death. –OregonLive.com

The owner of an 8-year-old Dalmatian that weighs 154 lbs. has been banned from having pets for another 10 years. –Daily Mail

Several studies are trying to figure out whether cramped chicken cages make chickens go insane. –AP via Google

Artist Cathy McClure’s new exhibition features stuffed animals minus their furry coats.–nytimes.com

Canadian researchers have demonstrated that a light-activated switch can paralyze animals (and then unparalyze them). –UPI.com