June 2010

Would you be prepared to take care of your dog or
cat in the event of a disaster?

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Heat stroke is potentially fatal situation that can arise for cats and dogs alike. Learn to recognize the signs of heat stroke and find out how to prevent heat stroke by putting some simple precautions into place.

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Adult cats (and dogs) make great pets and offer a number of benefits versus adopting a new kitten or puppy. However, adult pets are often overlooked when a potential new pet owner considers which pet to take home.

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Ticks are parasites that attach to the skin of an infested dog and then feed off of that dog’s blood. Ticks can transmit numerous diseases to both dogs and people, some of which can be quite serious and even life-threatening.

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“Marmaduke” is a Great Dane, the same breed as the dog in this photo. With the recent release of the movie “Marmaduke”, the spotlight will fall on the Great Dane breed. It seems each time a movie like this comes out, there is an increase in interest in the breed or type of animal portrayed [...]

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Proctor and Gamble Company (P&G) has voluntarily recalled all varieties of Iams Pro-Active Health canned cat and kitten food in both 3 oz and 5.5 oz cans. These diets could contain a low level of thiamine which could be dangerous for cats and kittens consuming the diet.

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What are you doing about fleas on your pets? In their Two Little Cavalier’s blog post for today, Indiana and Davinia (the two little Cavaliers that “write” the blog) talked about fleas and how severe their problems with fleas have been so far this year. As a side note, I agree with Indiana and Davinia’s [...]

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The loss of a pet is a difficult time for pet owners and grieving for the lost pet is a normal reaction. In some cases, grief in dealing with pet loss can lead to life altering perceptions and realizations.

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