Please refer to the list provided on Metro Animal Services website). An application can also be downloaded from the Metro website.

Often you will see brands with a number of "formulas" designed according to the age of your pet. We commonly find these in feline or canine type foods. They may be labeled "Puppy", "Growth", "Adult", "Maintenance" "Senior" or "Performance". These foods do hold an advantage of many of the common types, but be advised the difference may be minimal.

Neither is a vegan by nature -- dogs are omnivores, and cats are carnivores. While both dogs and cats belong to the class carnivora, this doesn't mean a lot, so does the panda bear and they are near vegan. By nature cats and dogs wouldn't eat anything like what is commonly found in a can of pet food either. Special diets must be provided for cats, as they require an amino acid called taurine -- found in the muscles of animals.

Yes, licenses expire annually. However, you now have the option of a three year license if your cat, dog or ferret is altered. You will need to have a three year rabies vaccination in order to qualify for a three year license. Section 91.

When looking for a good ferret food, check for these requirements on the back. The key ingredients are fat and protein. The food needs to have 30-35% protein (32-38% for young ferrets under the age of 4), and 15-20% fat (18-22% for young ferrets). The first ingredient should be animal protein, preferably chicken or poultry, no fish, and as least 2 or 3 of the next few ingredients.

Lots of vegetables appears to do no harm and may be beneficial on condition that the rest of the diet is adequate.

Lots of raw fruit appears to do no harm and may be beneficial on condition that the rest of the diet is adequate.

Cats need taurine for good vision, which is one good reason you should not feed your cat dog food. A cat fed exclusively with dog food can go blind.

City of Lewisville ordinances require all dogs, cats, and ferrets that are 4 or more months old to be registered with animal services annually. To obtain an animal registration certificate and tag: You must provide written proof that a veterinarian has vaccinated the animal against rabies within the last 365 You must pay the annual registration fee, which is currently $5.

The calories listed on our meal plans are averages based on recommended feeding guidelines for a range of body weights. Your dog’s actual food requirement can vary 25-50% from these guidelines! Factors such as age, activity level, and your dog’s own metabolism can cause a wide variation in the amount of calories needed to maintain an ideal body weight.

Adult dogs can be fed between 2-3% of the their body weight. We recommend starting with 1/2 pound of food per 25 lbs of body weight daily and make adjustments according to your dog's age and activity. We also suggest that the daily ration be split to feed morning and night. Remember that a healthy dog is not overweight.

If ingested, make sure the pieces pass in the pet's bowel movement. If nothing passes within 24-48 hours or the animal seems uncomfortable, contact your vet and let them know of the incident.

Yes - Although rare cats have been infected by the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Dogs at this time have not been found infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus, however other mammals have become infected and it is thought dogs could also become infected.

Call the Oakland Pet Adoption Center at 248-391-4102 to find out if the pet has been reported missing. If so, you will be given the name and phone number of the possible owner. If you wish to keep the pet for a few days to see if the owner turns up, you should leave a found report at the Pet Adoption Center. Otherwise, you can bring the pet to the center or request that the pet be picked up.

All Rock Island County residents should obtain their pet registration tags from Rock Island County Animal Care and Control. Pet tags may be purchased at the county animal shelter located at 4001 - 78th Avenue in Moline, or by calling (309) 558-3483 and requesting a tag by mail. Pet owners must have a copy of a current rabies vaccination certificate to buy a tag.

Both animals can be fed a vegetarian diet, although neither is a vegan by nature -- dogs are omnivores, and cats are carnivores. While both dogs and cats belong to the class carnivora, this doesn't mean a lot, so does the panda bear and their diet is basically vegan. By nature cats and dogs wouldn't eat anything like what is commonly found in a can of pet food either. Special diets must be provided for cats, as they require an amino acid called taurine -- found in the muscles of animals.