Summertime and the living is easy. Now is the time to have fun with your dogs. Just remember that dogs can’t sweat and don’t take them jogging in the middle of day. Save your walk or ball chasing for the cool of the morning or early evenings. Summer is also the time for dog shows and agility trials. We’ll be updating our calendar over the next few days to let you know when they are being held. If you are thinking of getting a...
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The Fourth of July is coming and summer thunderstorms are already being heard. Does your dog fear loud noises? Does your pet frantically try to get away or hide? Is your dog at risk for being one of the many missing pets after 4th of July weekend celebrations that include fireworks? You might want to discuss with your vet considering what melatonin may do for reducing or eliminating your dog’s fears. It can work for noise phobic dogs to help them be calmer and...
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Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc., of Pacoima, CA, announced a voluntary recall of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food with the “Best By” date of June 17, 2011, in 5-lb. and 28-lb. bags because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Products affected by this recall include: Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Formula 5-lb bag, UPC codes 7-23633-9000-4 and 7-23633-99003-5 and “Best by” date of June 17, 2011 28-lb bags, UPC codes 7-23633-99002-8 and “Best by” date of...
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I am of two minds on this issue I understand that there are farm cats and that there can be an issue of cats being dumped on ‘farm homes’ and with reproduction getting out of hand in some locations. I also know some rescues offer colonies of altered cats to farm homes so some do think this is the best option for feral cats accustomed to wild living. I have no problem with farmers killing sick or injured animals including dumped cats. One of...
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Update 7/16 – For the latest advisories, please see the sidebar on the right. It’s summer time again and, with summer, comes the warnings about blue-green algae. According to the N.H. Department of Environmental Services, the algae can cause health effects ranging from skin and mucous membrane irritation to nausea and even central nervous system damage to both pets and people. If you notice a blue-green sheen to a pond or lake, it is better to be safe and keep you pets (and yourself)...
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Some things need no words….
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Does your dog or pup have a mistaken idea of who is in charge of the house? Does he or she think the dog rules over all of you? Does your dog get angry or upset if you try to leave the ‘pack den’? Does your dog act like all the toys and food are his and that no one else gets to have it if he wants it? This is not an uncommon problem with strong personality dogs of any size and frequently...
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The latest AAA Traveling with Your Pet, the AAA Pet Book is now available. If you like to take your pet on vacation, this is book is filled with suggestions on what you need to make your vacation as easy as possible. It includes advice on what to pack for your pet, listings of 13,000 pet friendly hotels with fees, permitted pet sizes and conditions of stay for properties. Also there is information on campgrounds, pet-friendly attractions, dog parks and even advice on border...
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As a precautionary measure, Proctor and Gamble is voluntarily recalling all varieties of Iams ProActive Health Canned Cat and Kitten Food in 3 oz & 5.5 oz cans with the dates 09/2011 to 06/2012 on the bottom of the cans. Diagnostic testing indicated that the product may contain insufficient levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1), which is essential for cats. Cats that were fed these canned products as their only food are at greater risk for developing signs of thiamine deficiency. Early signs of thiamine...
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Are you overwhelmed by all the different pet food choices? Have you wondered what really is the difference between Brand X Organic, Holistic food and Brand Y’s Super-Duper Compete Food? Well, the New York Times recently had an article about a new pet food book, Feed Your Pet Right, written by two nutritionists. She noted, however, that the so-called premium pet foods cost three to four times more than supermarket brands. Within the premium brands, there is also a wide price range, yet when...
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