Pet Adoptathon 2010
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Pet Adoptathon 2010 is the premier global pet adoption event!
This annual event brings a concerted effort on behalf of more than 2,000 animal shelters from all 50 states as well as 25 countries around the world to try to find loving families for the millions of homeless pets in their care, as well as promoting the importance of adopting a shelter pet.
Spread the word! Visit the Pet Adoptathon 2010 website for free downloadable posters.....or maybe you have room in your heart or in your home for a shelter pet?
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Do You Know a 'Dog Mom' ?
These t-shirts for dog lovers make the paw-fect gift! SAVE 20% off your purchase with Coupon Code DOGMOM20 at checkout!
Summer Travel Plans?
If you're traveling by car for your vacation this summer, and plan to take your dog with you when you travel, there are several things you'll need to consider before em"bark"ing on your journey. Read full article here.
Give A Dog A Bone...?
According to the FDA, you may want to reconsider giving Fido or Princess that bone as a treat. In an article published in April 2010, the FDA reports.....
10 reasons why it’s a bad idea to give your dog a bone:
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Broken teeth. This may call for expensive veterinary dentistry.
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Mouth or tongue injuries. These can be very bloody and messy and may require a trip to see your veterinarian.
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Bone gets looped around your dog’s lower jaw. This can be frightening or painful for your dog and potentially costly to you, as it usually means a trip to see your veterinarian.
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Bone gets stuck in esophagus, the tube that food travels through to reach the stomach. Your dog may gag, trying to bring the bone back up, and will need to see your veterinarian.
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Bone gets stuck in windpipe. This may happen if your dog accidentally inhales a small enough piece of bone. This is an emergency because your dog will have trouble breathing. Get your pet to your veterinarian immediately!
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Bone gets stuck in stomach. It went down just fine, but the bone may be too big to pass out of the stomach and into the intestines. Depending on the bone’s size, your dog may need surgery or upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, a procedure in which your veterinarian uses a long tube with a built-in camera and grabbing tools to try to remove the stuck bone from the stomach.
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Bone gets stuck in intestines and causes a blockage. It may be time for surgery.
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Constipation due to bone fragments. Your dog may have a hard time passing the bone fragments because they’re very sharp and they scrape the inside of the large intestine or rectum as they move along. This causes severe pain and may require a visit to your veterinarian.
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Severe bleeding from the rectum. This is very messy and can be dangerous. It’s time for a trip to see your veterinarian.
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Peritonitis. This nasty, difficult-to-treat bacterial infection of the abdomen is caused when bone fragments poke holes in your dog’s stomach or intestines. Your dog needs an emergency visit to your veterinarian because peritonitis can kill your dog.
You can read the FDA's entire article and explanation here.
Click and Give
I haven't posted a reminder recently about The Animal Rescue Site's Click to Give program, so I'm back at it again! With just a simple click of your mouse, you can help provide food for the thousands of animals rescued by shelters each year. Every click on the purple "Click Here to Give - it's FREE" button funds food for shelter animals. Visit The Animal Rescue Site and click every day!
Thunderstorm Anxiety?
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It's Spring, and Spring means thunderstorms. If your dog suffers from anxiety from thunder, or other loud noises, an effective antidote is vital. According to neurobiologists, many types of traumas can cause nerve damage, leading to dogs having exaggerated responses to stimuli such as loud noises. Applying constantly maintained pressure provides an unchanging, quieting stimulus that allows the dog to relax
"If a dog is showing any discomfort at all, it's time to intervene," says Ilana Reisner of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.
Thundershirt is a proven solution for most types of dogs coping with thunderstorm and noise anxiety. And no training is required! Simply slip on Thundershirt and watch the symptoms disappear.
The price of Thundershirt is less than a single visit to the vets, and just one Thundershirt will treat your dog’s anxiety for a lifetime. No drugs or training needed!
Perfect for thunderstorm, noise anxiety, fireworks, vacuum noise or camera flash anxiety.
The physical sensation of wearing Thundershirt distracts the dog from focusing on her fears, and gives the dog a feeling of safety and comfort.
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The Bond Between Service Dogs and Humans
When Bryson Casey returned from a tour of duty through Iraq in 2005, he was ready to get on with his life. But when his car spun out as he drove to work one morning, leaving him a quadriplegic, everything changed. The 31-year-old from Kansas City, Mo., was now wheelchair-bound, and in need of help to perform daily tasks. Read the full story, from PeoplePets.com
Sammy's Dog Tip of the Month - Housebreaking
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Every good dog knows.....housebreaking is extremely important to humans, so break as much of the house as possible.
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MADRAS COLLAR IN NAVY OR PINK
This breathtaking new design is now available in navy or pink and is just what you've been searching for for a fresh, Spring look.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS ITEMS
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