How Many Calories In a Mouse?

The Iams Pet Professionals, a team of trained customer service representatives at The Iams Company, respond to calls
and e-mails from pet owners across the U.S. and Canada. Although the majority of calls to the toll-free number are
straightforward pet care and nutrition questions, some can be quite unconventional. Here are some of the team's
favorite calls this year:

"My cat just came in from the garage and I was wondering...how many calories are in a mouse?" -- cat owner, Omak, WA

"I have a neutered male cat. How old should he be before I can breed him?" - cat owner, Colorado Springs, CO

"Does your dog food help with emancipation?" - dog owner, Lockport, NY

"What should I feed a borderline collie?" - puppy owner, Van Fleck, TX

"What size litter box do I need to keep my cat comfy?" - cat owner, Chicago, IL

"Is it normal for a dog to shed?" - puppy owner, Miami, FL

"How can I keep my cat from stealing my husband's toothbrush?" - cat owner, Los Angeles, CA

"My cat passed a stool on the indoor rug and it's stuck in the vacuum cleaner. Any suggestions?" - cat owner,
Amarillo, TX

"How can I get the secret recipe for your Iams® Chunks dog food?" - dog owner, Anchorage, AK

"How do I stop my cat from giving food to the dog?" - pet owner, Ephrata, WA

"Your food turned my dog into a stud. Now what do I do?" - dog owner, Flushing, NY

"Do you know how to toilet train a cat?" - kitten owner, Ontario, Canada

"I have three cats. Is it true that Eukanuba® Cat Food makes the poop smell better?" - cat owner, Wentzville, MO

"Will chewing pop cans remove enamel from my puppy's teeth?" - puppy owner, Chico, CA

"Where can I get a six-toed cat?" - cat owner, El Paso, TX

"I really like your paw print logo. Does Iams have a tattoo?" - pet owner, North Tonawanda, NY

Iams Customer Service says: "Although these questions make us smile, they're legitimate calls from concerned pet
owners," says Sally Northcutt, Manager of Customer Service, The Iams Company. "If it's about dogs and cats, we're here
to help, no matter how unusual the inquiry. But we do let pet owners know when they're barking up the wrong tree."