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LIFE OF PETS

Why cats chase string, why dogs sniff every

telephone pole, and other myths and mysteries of

the animal world explained

SUNDAY, JULY 8 , 2012

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Q: Who is Stan Lee’s

favorite comic book

character? —Tim Johnson,

Redding, Calif.

A: The Marvel comic book legend has created hundreds of characters, but one stands above the rest: Spider-Man. “He’s the best loved all over the world, and that makes me very happy,” says Lee, 89. Lee is also happy with Andrew Garfi eld’s portrayal of Spidey in The Amazing Spider-Man. “It’s going to be the same as with Tobey Maguire—he’s great!”

Q: What happened to the guide dog who helped her blind master escape on 9/11? —B. M., Chicago

A: Roselle, the yellow Labrador retriever who led Michael Hingson down 1,463 steps to safety from his offi ce on the 78th fl oor of the World Trade Center’s north tower, passed away in June 2011 at the

Q: What does Lisa Marie Presley think about the possibility of an Elvis hologram? —W. Padilla, Linden, N.J.

A: Virtual performers have been a hot topic since images ofTupac Shakur wowed fans at April’s Coachella Music Festival, and Presley, 44, says she wouldn’t object to a hologram of her father, “as long as it’s done tastefully. You have to stay up with technology.” Presley is now sharing her dad’s legacy with her 3-year-old twins. “They know his voice and that he’s their grandfather, and that makes me proud.”

Q: What is tennis legend Billie Jean King’s take on today’s players?—Carrie Groves, Tampa

A: “They’re so much better than we were,” King, 68, says. “The strings and rackets have changed, and information on fi tness and nutrition keeps getting better.” Who does she think is a standout? “Roger Federer is just unbelievable,” she says. King reveals her proudest career moment at Parade.com/king.

age of 13. “I would not be alive today if it weren’t for Roselle,” Hingson wrote shortly after her death. Four months later she was named American Hero Dog for 2011 by the American Humane Association. Vote for this year’s furry fi nalists at herodogawards.org and see our favorites at Parade.com/dogs.

WALTER SCOTT ASKS …

Zac BrownThe Zac Brown Band’s frontman, 33, talks about food, family, and the group’s latest album, Uncaged. Enter for a chance to see the band at the Ram Jam concert in Nashville at Parade.com/country.

What can fans expect from the new album? It’s defi nitely the best record we’ve made so far. We’ve defi ned a sound that is uniquely our own. You’re a father of four. How do you balance career

and family? I spend as much time with them as I can and let them know they’re loved. I don’t want to look back and say, “Yeah, I was really successful, but I failed at fatherhood because I wasn’t there.” What’s the story behind your famous Eat & Greet

feasts before every show? I’m from Georgia, and everybody gathers around food in the South. I always thought it was sad that you couldn’t get anything really good to eat at concerts, so we sit down with our fans before every show and eat a gourmet meal that we made for them. What’s your favorite dish to serve? The chocolate peanut butter biscuit pudding is just naughty. I don’t know another word to describe it!

Email your questions to Walter Scott at [email protected]. Letters can be sent to P.O. Box 5001, Grand Central Station, New York, N.Y. 10163-5001.

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Mad Men may be on hiatus, but you

can still get your ’60s � x: Through

Sept. 3, the Art Institute of Chicago is

showing the work of pop artist Roy

Lichtenstein, best known for his comic

book–inspired pieces—o� en featuring

overwrought women, like the drama

queen above. The exhibit opens at the

National Gallery of Art in D.C. Oct. 14.

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Damages returns for its fi nal season (DirecTV, July 11, 9 p.m. ET) with Ryan Phillippe (above)as an online information leaker (think Julian Assange) and an epic showdown between Patty (Glenn Close) and Ellen (Rose Byrne). Deliciously dark drama.

YEARS AGO,Clarence Crane invented Life Savers, then sold the trademark a year later for $2,900. (Can you say “bad business decision”?)1

THE IMPEACHMENT OF ABRAHAM LINCOLNWhat if Lincoln had survived John Wilkes Booth’s bullet? In an engrossing tale that’s part con-spiracy thriller, part courtroom drama, novelist and Yale law professor Stephen L. Carter posits that Abe would have faced impeachment for overstepping his authority during the Civil War.

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HANK WILLIAMS JR.“That Ain’t Good”

Solid blue-collar country with attitude, this tune voices the woes of the modern

working man.

ALANIS MORISSETTE “Guardian”

A bright guitar melody and lyrical

promises of devotion showcase the once-angsty alt-rocker’s

sweet side.

JUSTIN BIEBER FEATURING NICKI MINAJ

“Beauty and a Beat”This high-energy party song has an

infectious hook and a jumpy bass line.

WILL.I.AM FEATURING EVA SIMONS

“This Is Love”House meets

hip-hop on a funky, pulsing dance jam

from the Black Eyed Peas frontman.

GLEN HANSARD“Maybe Not Tonight”

A wistful, under-stated ballad about letting love linger,

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CATCH THE MLB ALL-STAR GAME THIS TUESDAY AT KC’S KAUFFMAN STADIUM. THE 322-FOOT-WIDE CENTER FIELD FOUNTAIN HAS BEEN DUBBED “THE MOST DYNAMIC BACKDROP IN BASEBALL.”

Kyra’s Curtain Call Spoiler alert: Not everyone survives the last six episodes of The Closer’s fi nal season (starting July 9 on TNT, 9 p.m. ET). “There’s a major personal loss for Brenda,” says Emmy winner Kyra Sedgwick about her homicide-solving character. But turmoil aside (Brenda struggles with her failure to capture Philip Stroh, the one suspect who got away, and the department mole is revealed), fans can rest easy—her exit will satisfy: “It’ll be sad, but they’ll be pleased. We set her on another path.”

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Your answer to the puzzle about a tourist and a $100 round-robin payment is incor-rect. [Readers may view the puzzle at Parade.com/tourist.] You said everyone stayed the same, but they didn’t. The party planner paid her $100 debt to the hotel, but as the tourist recovered his $100 bill, the hotel is out $100 for the use of the party room. Or am I missing something? —Roberta

McDougall, Blaine, Wash.

You’re missing something! But you have plenty of company. Many readers wrote to say that my answer was wrong. Some said I was showing a liberal bias; others stated I had a con-servative bias; and still others declared something worse—that my answer was illogical! Think of it another way. The tourist laid his $100 bill on the counter, decided against the room, and then took it back. So his situation stayed even. Now consider: (1) the hotel; (2) the butcher; (3) the whole-saler; (4) the farmer; and (5) the party planner. Before the tourist arrived, the hotel owed $100 to the butcher, who owed $100 to the wholesaler, who owed $100 to the farmer, who owed $100 to the party planner, who owed $100 to the hotel. Everyone owed someone else $100. Also, everyone was due $100 from someone else. Afterward, no one owed anything, and no one was due anything. So they’re even, too.

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What’s Going On

BY CATHERINE PRICE


ou love them, you feed them, you welcome them into your homes and even your beds. But no ma� er how much you share with your dog, he can’t tell you why he just spent 20 minutes se� ling on a place to pee. And your cat is never going

to a� ach a note to the dead mouse she just le� on your door-step. That’s why PARADE rounded up some experts (human ones!) to help clear up pet owners’ top head-scratchers.

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1 Why do dogs drool (and why do some dogs drool more than others)?If your pup’s friendly wel-

come leaves your clothes looking like they’ve been attacked by a giant slug, you can probably thank his genes: Certain breeds’ lips just leak more than others. Notorious droolers like New-foundlands, bloodhounds, and basset hounds have loose jowls and lots of skin around their mouths where saliva can accu-mulate, making it far too easy for them to share their slobber.

As for the reasons for drool-ing, dogs are like humans: Their mouths release saliva in the pres-ence of food, or when they’re anxious or excited. This behavior is perfectly normal, but if your dog begins to slobber more than usual, or if the saliva smells bad, you may want to swing by the vet: A wound in the mouth (from, say, a splinter), a dental infection, or even poisoning might be behind it.

2Why do cats chase balls of string? Your cat’s obsession with yarn is not unlike

a lion’s interest in a gazelle: Stalking string is a predatory behavior, a very watered-down and domesticated version of a hunt. “This type of play is good

for cats; it helps discharge their prey-chasing instinct, and it also keeps them physically active and alleviates boredom,” says veteri-narian Michael W. Fox, syndi-cated pet columnist and author of Cat Body, Cat Mind. But since string can damage a cat’s diges-tive system if swallowed, try sub-stituting a laser pointer—many cats love to chase its light.

3Why do dogs chase their tails? “Sometimes, it’s just a sign that the dog is

craving interaction and play-time,” says Warren Eckstein, an animal behaviorist and therapist and host of the syndicated radio program The Pet Show. If that’s the case, you might put a stop to it by distracting your dog with another activity, like fetching a ball or tugging a rope. But if tail-chasing—or biting— becomes a ritual (say, before going outside or getting fed), or if it becomes excessive (the dog works itself into a frenzy), it could signal an obsessive-compulsive disorder that requires help from an animal behaviorist or a vet.

4Why do cats present their owners with “kills”?Experts agree that if

your cat leaves a mouse on your doorstep, you should take it as a compliment. “It’s actually a very

warm, friendly thing for a cat to do,” says Patricia McConnell, certifi ed animal behaviorist and author of The Other End

of the Leash. “It’s kind of like bringing fl owers.” If the mouse is dead, it’s probably just a gift, similar to the kill a lion brings back to its pride. But if the animal is

still breathing, your cat may also be mimicking

a behavior she displays with her kittens: bringing half-dead animals home to teach her babies (or, in this case, you) how to fi nish the job.

5Is it true that dogs are color-blind?Dogs do see color but, much like color-blind

humans, they have diffi culty dis-tinguishing between certain hues. Humans have three types of cones (the cells in the eye that recognize color); dogs have only two. As a result, they see fewer colors than we do, and these colors are less rich. (Cats also have only two types of cones, and they see colors even less vividly than dogs.)

“The common form of color blindness in people is red-green color blindness, and that’s really what dogs have, too,” says Jay

Neitz, Ph.D., a professor of ophthalmology and a color vision researcher at the Univer-sity of Washington in Seattle. For dogs, the rainbow is reduced to two colors, “blue at one end and yellow at the other, with colorless bands where pure red and pure green would be.” But don’t feel too sorry for your pup: What dogs lack in color- perceiving cones they make up for in an abundance of rods, the cells in the eye that aid night vision. They are also exceptionally good at spotting movement, which is why your dog is aware of every squirrel in your yard even when he’s got all four paws inside.

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6Why do dogs sniff around so muchbefore deciding where to pee?

“Before there was Facebook, there were telephone poles,” jokes Stephen Zawistowski, Ph.D., science adviser for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Canines’ highly acute sense of smell enables them to gather all sorts of information from the scents of other dogs’ urine, including which dogs passed by, how long ago they visited, even whether they were male or female. “It’s like a news feed; your dog is just taking his time to read everything that happened before he got there,” Zawistowski explains.

7Why do cats hate getting wet?They don’t. Well, at least not all of them—some

breeds of cats, like Turkish Vans, will actively seek out water. What they do hate are unplanned soakings: slipping into a pool or

being squirted with a garden hose or disciplined with a spray bottle. If you have a kitten and want to teach him not to fear a bath, Eckstein recommends the follow-ing technique: Place the kitten in a dry sink on a nonskid mat for several minutes with some treats. Repeat this for a few days. Then slowly add a bit of water to the sink each day. “Eventually, your cat will come to associate water and bath time with rewards, rather than punishment,” says Eckstein.

8Do pets have any sense of time?Animals, like humans, have internal body

clocks that are sensitive to the time of day. They also can accu-rately measure intervals between events; if a rat receives a reward for sticking its head in a feeder one minute after hearing a tone, it will start poking its head in more frequently as the 60-second mark approaches. “The more controver-sial question is whether they have a sense of time that extends well

into the past and into the future,” says Bill Roberts, Ph.D., professor emeritus of psychology at Western University in Ontario. For years, experts assumed that animals were stuck in the here and now, but Roberts, who studies animal cognition, says that recent research shows that pets may possess at least a limited mental timeline.

In one of the most famous studies, researchers from the University of Cambridge and UC Davis allowed scrub jays to hide wax worms and peanuts in different locations and then permitted the birds to retrieve the treats either four hours or fi ve days later. The birds prefer worms, so it was no surprise that after the four-hour delay, the jays sought them out before the peanuts. But worms don’t last as long as peanuts, and so after fi ve days—at which point the worms were well past their expiration date—the jays sought out the peanuts before the worms. This suggested that the jays had a sense of when the food had been cached.

9Why do dogs pant? (And what about cats?)Panting is a way for

dogs to cool off. (It can also be a sign of excitement.) Both cats and dogs have sweat glands on the pads of their paws, but these aren’t enough to effectively cool their entire bodies. Panting, which brings quick gusts of air over dogs’ moist tongues, is much more effective. Overheated cats will pant, too—they’re just less likely to spend a scorching afternoon chasing squirrels.

10Are onions and chocolate really poison-ous to pets?

Yes—but for different reasons, and to varying degrees, says veterinarian Ahna Brutlag, assistant director of veterinary ser-vices at the Pet Poison Helpline.

Who’s the Most Powerful Pet in Hollywood? With scene-stealing roles, book deals, and Oscar campaigns, these five animals are the entertainment industry’s top dogs By Erin Hill

CRYSTALThe 18-year-old capuchin

monkey was the breakout star in the $581 million–grossing Hangover Part II. Next, she’ll hit the small screen in the

NBC comedy Animal Practice.

UGGIEAfter the Jack Russell

terrier, who earns up to $40,000 per role, stole the

show in The Artist, fans pushed for him to receive an

Oscar nomination.

FINDERAs Hollywood’s go-to equine star, Finder has appeared in some of the biggest block-

busters of the past 10 years—from The Legend of Zorro to

Seabiscuit to 2011’s War Horse.

BOOWith over 4.5 million Face-book likes and a new book

out this month (Boo: Little Dog in the Big City lands in stores July 11), this Pomeranian is the canine king of all media.

FANCY FEAST CATMore than 25 years after its commercial debut, the fl uffy white feline is an advertising

icon. Three cats (Aladdin, Phoebe, and Gabby) currently

share the coveted role.

Do you love Lassie? Flip for Flipper? Vote for your favorite Hollywood pet of all time at Parade.com/pets.

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Chocolate contains a chemical called theobromine, related to caffeine, that dogs and cats can’t metabolize as well as humans can. If they ingest too much of the chemical, the result is similar to what might happen if you took a handful of caffeine pills: agitation, pacing, and panting. In worst-case scenarios, it can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, seizures, or even death. The darker the chocolate, the more theobromine it contains and the more poisonous it will be—just two to three ounces of baking chocolate can be toxic to a 50-pound dog. Theobromine is also toxic to cats, but for some reason—maybe because they lack taste receptors for sweetness—they tend to have less of an appetite for chocolate than dogs do.

Onions, along with garlic, leeks, and chives, contain chemicals called propyl disulfi des and thiosulfates, which damage pets’ red blood cells. It doesn’t matter whether the vegetables are fresh, frozen, cooked, or freeze-dried: In high enough doses, they can cause the walls of the red blood cells to weaken and break down; in the most serious cases, a blood trans-fusion is needed. Cats are more vulnerable to these chemicals than dogs; a little more than a table-spoon of raw onions will poison a 10-pound cat. The most telltale symptom is intense lethargy, which can begin anywhere from a day to three days after ingestion. (To learn more about what human foods are toxic to pets—like raisins and grapes for dogs—visit petpoisonhelpline.com.)

11Why do cats purr?

A purring cat may be a stereotypical image of feline bliss, but the

behavior doesn’t always indicate happiness. “I’ve seen badly injured

cats, and as you gently lift them up, you can feel them purring,” says Zawistowski. While purring can signal contentment, it can also serve as a soothing ritual for the cat or its kittens (which is why cats sometimes purr while feeding their young).

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Mood-Boosting SuperfoodsForget candy, potato chips, and ice cream—science shows that

these are the real comfort foods By Melinda Wenner Moyer

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“Just as premium gasoline

makes for a smoother-running

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make for a smoother mood,”

says Oregon-based dietitian

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Eat Your Way to Happiness.

That’s because food is the No. 1

source of the chemical building

blocks that regulate emotions

and increase well-being. Want

to brighten your outlook? Add

these six ingredients to your diet.

TomatoesThe molecules that give this fruit its characteristic red, orange, or yellow hue are carotenoids, antioxidants that counteract the damage wrought by free radicals, which destroy mood-protecting fats in the brain. A 2011 study from the National Institute on Aging found that older people who filled up on carotenoid-rich foods were 28 percent less likely to be depressed. And “people with high blood levels of carotenoids have lower rates of memory loss and dementia,” says Drew Ramsey, M.D., a Columbia University psychia-trist specializing in nutrition and coauthor of The Happiness Diet. Happiness-boosting Rx: One serving (about a cup) of toma-toes a day—either fresh or in tomato-based sauces or low-sugar ketchup or salsa.

Whole GrainsNoshing on carbs promotes the release of insulin, a hormone

that stimulates serotonin production, Somer says. (To avoid a blood sugar spike, choose whole grains over the processed variety.) Avoid eating carbs and proteins together; doing so can block the effects of serotonin, says Somer. Happiness-boosting Rx: Two cups of air-popped popcorn or whole-grain graham crackers.

Fatty FishMore than half of the human brain is composed of fat, and two types seem to be crucial to mood: the omega-3 fats DHA and EPA, found in fish such as salmon and mackerel. Last year, scientists analyzed the blood of U.S. veterans who had committed suicide and found far lower levels of DHA than were found in veterans who reported no suicidal feelings. And in December 2011, a research review by the New York State Psychiatric Institute concluded that EPA can signifi-cantly reduce the symptoms of depression. Happiness-boosting Rx: At least two servings of seafood, espe-cially fatty fish, each week.

Dark ChocolateChocolate—particularly the dark kind, which by definition consists of at least 60 percent cocoa—is thought to increase the brain’s serotonin levels. Chocolate may also increase mental alertness: In a 2010 study, British researchers asked 30 people to drink cocoa

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drinks or similar-tasting cocoa-free drinks and then gave them a series of cognitive tasks, like solving arithmetic problems. Those who drank the cocoa performed signifi-cantly better and felt less mentally drained afterward. Happiness-boosting Rx: One ounce of dark chocolate a day.

SpinachThese leafy greens are loaded with folate, a B vitamin the brain uses to make several mood-regulating chemicals, including serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. (Other folate-packed foods include lentils and asparagus.) “Up to 50 percent of people with depression are folate-deficient,” says Ramsey. A 2010 report from the American Psychiatric Association even noted that folate may be effective in treat-ing depression. Happiness-boosting Rx: One to two cups of spinach, or another folate-rich food, each day.

Red MeatWe know, we know—red meat has its detractors. But it’s an incredibly good source of iron, which the brain needs to make mood-regulating chemicals like dopamine; in fact, people who are iron- deficient may be 50 percent more likely to become depressed than those with higher iron levels. Ramsey recommends meat from grass-fed cows; it contains more happiness-promoting omega-3 fats than beef from conventionally raised cows. Stick to lean, unprocessed cuts—more roast beef, fewer hot dogs. (Vegetarian? Though it’s harder to absorb iron from non-meat sources, the best bets are beans, dried fruits, and whole grains.)Happiness-boosting Rx: Two small servings of red meat each week—a total of 8 to 12 ounces.


aren’t triggered by fur, as is com-monly believed, but by dander—a general term for protein materials, present in animals’ skin, urine, and saliva, that cause immune responses in people who are sensitive to them. A low-shed breed like the Obamas’ Portuguese water dog may leave less dander-covered fur lying around, but—no offense to Bo—it’s allergenic all the same.

Still, some simple steps can reduce dander in your home. The most important one: Keep your pet out of your bedroom. “The animal should have its own sleeping space, with a mat that is washable,” says Angel Waldron, spokesperson for the Asthma and Allergy Founda-tion of America. She also sug-gests covering any ventilation grates in the pet’s room with a piece of cheese cloth or gauze. “Dander is so light that once it gets airborne, it can travel easily from room to room through your ventilation system.”

Next, clean rugs and carpets weekly using an asthma- and allergy-friendly vacuum cleaner with a HEPA fi lter, and dust hard surfaces with special dander-trapping wipes or a damp cloth. Wash linens frequently in hot water (over 130 degrees) and avoid heavy curtains, which are magnets for allergens. “You’ll never entirely rid your house of dander,” says Waldron. “But at least you can minimize your exposure.”

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