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Keep Children and Pets Away from Evamist

Posted on August 25, 2010 at 5:23 PM Comments comments (0)

The FDA recently released this important information and I wanted to share that this got posted in order to keep your pets and children safe. Keep in mind that these are reports and we can all heed those warnings in order to be safer for our children and pets. If you do use this drug, watch your pets licking as that can cause a chain reaction and the symptoms listed below.


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Dog Food Recall Notices From FDA

Posted on August 25, 2010 at 5:12 PM Comments comments (0)

Below is an FDA list of Dog Food/Pet Food and pet item recalls:


 

08/13/2010 Merrick Pet Care Recalls Filet Squares & Texas Hold'ems 10oz Bag (Item # 60016 All Lots) Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk


 

08/09/2010 FDA: Salmonella risk from frozen rodents fed to reptiles


08/03/2010 Merrick Pet Care Recalls Texas Hold'ems 10 oz Bag (Item # 60016 Lot 10127 Best by May 6 2012) because of Possi...

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What is a Party Poodle

Posted on July 20, 2010 at 8:36 AM Comments comments (0)

The question people have been asking a lot lately is: What is a party poodle?  Well, lets talk about that.  Some breeders will give different definitions to what a party poodle is.  Some will tell you that any poodle with more than one color is a party poodle and that is not necessarly true.  Some will even have you believe that, for example, an apricot poodle with a white blaze is a party poodle.  That is not true, it is just what it is, an apricot poodle with a whit...

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How To Build Your Own Dog Agility Course

Posted on July 17, 2010 at 2:07 PM Comments comments (0)

I am looking for some ideas on How to build my own, affordable agility course.  Please share your ideas on the different elements of the agility course and how others can build their own without the major expenses involved in purchasing the dog agility equipment.


Here are a couple of quick and cheap things:


Pause Ring: A hoola hoop from the dollar store


Pause Table: Our dogs are all very small, so we just just a wood foot stool.

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Is The Swifter Dangerous To Dogs?

Posted on July 17, 2010 at 2:05 PM Comments comments (0)

It is a common rumor that the Swifters are dangerous to dogs when using the Wet Jet or Pre-wetted Wet Jet towlettes to clean your floors.  I, myself have heard this rumor over and over again.  Contrary to that believe, and thankfully, they are not true what so ever.  As a matter of fact the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says that Swiffer products are safe to use around dogs and other pets when used as directed. Oh yea, ye'mighty Wet Jet God a...

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Get Your Dog Tags and Update Shots!

Posted on March 24, 2010 at 12:27 PM Comments comments (0)

It's a short one today:


Well, its another year.  Make sure you have gotten your new tags for your dogs!!  This is a yearly thing, that you as a responsible dog owner needs to take care of.  Also, while on the subject of being a responsible dog owner, now is a good time to check your dog's shot records and plan your yearly shot updates.  I can not stress enough the importance to maintaining up to date records.  I personally do not want my dogs around ...

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AKC Now Welcomes Mixed Breed Dogs

Posted on October 15, 2009 at 7:50 AM Comments comments (0)

Hooray! 

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All Dogs and Cats Must Have Microchips

Posted on September 26, 2009 at 4:47 PM Comments comments (0)

In Elk Grove, Ca, as of September 23, 2009 all dogs and cats must have microchips in order to get their

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Roly-poly pets: Overweight animals at risk for diseases, death

Posted on September 18, 2009 at 8:20 AM Comments comments (0)

Chicago Sun Times

September 17, 2009

By:  Celeste Busk Staff Reporter

If your pooch is packing on the pounds or the cat waddles when she struts, it may be time for a diet.

Pet obesity has emerged as a leading cause of preventable disease and death in dogs and cats, animal experts warn.


 

RELATED STORIES:  Tips to help your pet lose weight  "Ou...

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Pet Loss Ministry Help

Posted on September 17, 2009 at 8:22 PM Comments comments (0)

We have just opened a new category for those needing support do to recently

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