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Holiday Hazards for Our Pets

Admin - Deanna — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:12:56 +0000

As holiday preparations are in full swing it’s time to take a moment to think about holiday decoration pet hazards. Sure we all love the twinkling lights and pretty ornaments, the glitter and glitz and all of this may be interesting to our pets too.

Some of these new additions for our homes may also be [...]

The 12 Days of Christmas; Don’t Forget the Furry Family Members

Admin - Deanna — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:59:02 +0000

The holidays are usually a wonderful and exciting time for family and friends but for family pets it can be scary, stressful and dangerous. Lots of unusual activity, new sounds, scents, people, things around the home; all of this can be traumatic to your furry family member. Dogs thrive on routine so here’s a few [...]

Live Gifts – Instructions Not Included

Admin - Deanna — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:20:08 +0000

A wiggly pup waits beneath a Christmas tree. A teeny kitten brightens the Hanukkah festival. Nothing stirs the warm fuzzies more than a furry addition to the family. In fact, marketers urge shoppers to wrap Fido or Fluffy in red ribbons, for the perfect holiday present.

But when the bows come off, an animal stumbles into [...]

A Little Good News on the WI Homefront for Dogs

Admin - Deanna — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:16:41 +0000

Wisconsin is one of the states that basically has no regulations when it comes to commercial dog breeders and organizations have been fighting for years to keep it that way. This year a puppy mill bill is working it way through. The bill, AB-250, provides for licensure for anyone or any kennel that sells 25 [...]

Don’t Let Halloween Be a ‘Fright Night’ for Your Pets!

Admin - Deanna — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:19:58 +0000

Most people don’t realize how scary and actually dangerous Halloween can be for our pets. They tend to think of it as just a mostly fun filled entrée to Fall for children and adults alike but what about our furry companions?

It can actually be quite frightening for them, the constant knocking or door bell [...]

CPR, Not Just for People – VIDEO

Admin - Deanna — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:34:41 +0000

Everyone’s heard of CPR and there’s probably even quite a few people who know that CPR can be used to pets as well as people but how many people actually know how to administer pet CPR? Here’s a wonderful video in which Elaine Acker, CEO of Pets Amercia, demonstrates the proper technique for performing CPR [...]

Do You Know What’s REALLY in Your Dog’s Food? VIDEO

Admin - Deanna — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:23:30 +0000

Most people don’t really think too much about their dog or pet’s food. Sure, a lot of people like to try to make sure you’re feeding what you think is good food, high quality food but do you really think about or know what’s in the food your dog eats? I think the pet food [...]

Dog Flu – Keeping Your Dog Safe – VIDEO

Admin - Deanna — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:47:10 +0000

Yes, dogs do get the flu, a dog flu and yes, there is a vaccine available for Fido. Is it right for your dog? I tend to be leary about vaccinations and over-vaccinating but if you have a social pooch, it may be the right thing to do. Check with your vet and evaluate. Here’s [...]

Hundreds of Dogs Dying in Parvo Outbreak

Admin - Deanna — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:31:35 +0000

In the Detroit area, in Pontiac and Inkster, hundreds of dogs, mainly puppies, have already died from a recent parvo outbreak. Parvovirus, a highly communicable and often deadly disease that is easily spread and expensive to treat, characterized by vomiting and diarrhea, is spread by coming into contact with the feces of contaminated dogs.

Pam [...]

Letter to the Editor – Compassion for Creatures, It’s Time to Stop the Killing

Admin - Deanna — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:23:24 +0000

My dear friend Caroline of Saving Furry Friends Rescue in VA wrote a Letter to the Editor to her local paper last week and shared it with me. Although it is specific to her area, as you read this, you will find that everything can easily be translated to the same issues everywhere.

Compassion for Creatures, [...]