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Category: Dog Health and Canine First Aid

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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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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Urinary Tract Infections and Home Remedies

Posted on September 13, 2009 at 11:19 AM Comments comments (0)

Below is a great information on home remedies for Urinary Tract Infections.  Many of these we have used and they work great...especially the orange juice!


Urinary tract infection does not pose a life-threatening risk to dogs. Thus, you may address the problem yourself in your home. There are several homemade remedies that are effective in treating a dog's UTI. Some of these remedies are listed below.


 

1. Frequent bathing. Bathing you...

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Top Dog Food Companies.

Posted on July 3, 2009 at 10:58 AM Comments comments (0)

Below is an interesting article on the Top Dog Food Companies, and their manufacturers.  I simply found it interesting and wanted to share it with my readers.


Top 10 Dog Food Companies - Who Rules in the World of Dog Food?

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Barbara_Kremers]Barbara Kremers


 

The members in the top 10 of dog food manufacturers do not change much over time. In fact, only mergers and acquisitions typically change ...

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Foods That Are Very Harmful To Your Dog

Posted on May 21, 2009 at 4:41 PM Comments comments (0)

Below are foods that are poisonous to your dogs and cats.  Never let them eat any of these foods and store them in a safe place.


  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Avocados
  • Chocolate (all forms)
  • Coffee (all forms)
  • Onions and Onion powder
  • Garlic
  • Grapes
  • Raisins
  • Macadamia Nuts
  • Moldy/
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Poisonous Plants to Dogs; N-Y

Posted on May 21, 2009 at 4:34 PM Comments comments (0)

Below are the common plants that are poisonous to dogs & pets in general.  Please leave a comment on plants I have missed and I will update this area.

  • Narcissus
  • Needlepoint Ivy
  • Nephthysis
  • Nightshade
  • Oleander
  • Panda
  • Peace Lily (all Lilium species)
  • Philodendron
  • Poison Hemlock
  • Precatory Bean (rosary pea)
  • Pink Maidens (all Maidens)
  • Privet
  • Red Emerald
  • Rho...
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Poisonous Plants to Dogs; F-M

Posted on May 21, 2009 at 12:38 PM Comments comments (0)

The following is a list of poisonous plants to Dogs and pets in general.  These are harmful plants F-M.  Please comment on any that I have missed and I will add to the list.  Please take caution to keep your pet away from the following plants.

  • Ferns
  • Fiddle-leaf Philodendron
  • Gold Dust Dracaena
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Poisonous Plants A-E

Posted on May 20, 2009 at 9:32 AM Comments comments (0)

Spring and summer are amongst us and it is

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