Jun
15
2012
Science blog reported new guidelines for pet CPR that every fur family should be aware of.
Recommended Practices:
Perform 100-120 chest compressions per minute of one-third to one-half of the chest width, with the animal lying on its side.
Ventilate intubated dogs and cats at a rate of 10 breaths per minute, or at a compression to ventilation ratio of 30 to 2 for mouth-to-snout ventilation.
Perform CPR in 2-minute cycles, switching the “compressor” each cycle.
Administer vasopressors every 3–5 minutes during CPR.
Chest compression techniques for medium, large, and giant breed dogs. (A) For most dogs, it is reasonable to do chest compressions over the...
Jun
13
2012
Most dogs will naturally start paddling when in water. However, this does not mean they can stay afloat, are good at it or like it. When growing up our family dog loved going into the water. He would walk out into the lake and walk and walk until the water was over his head. We had to stop bring him to the lake because he never could understood when to start paddling. There are always exceptions to natural instinct.
Typically dog’s who struggle with swimming have a large heavy chest in comparison to their hindquarters, often have a short muzzle and short legs. For example a bulldog...
Jun
12
2012
Thousands of cats will join the millions of cats already in shelters across the country this summer.. That means your local shelter has tons of cute, cuddly kittens, mellow, older cats and everything in between. If you are looking to add a loving pet to your life, think about a cat.
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Jun
07
2012
Jun
02
2012
Thousands of cats will join the millions of cats already in shelters across the country this summer.. That means your local shelter has tons of cute, cuddly kittens, mellow, older cats and everything in between. If you are looking to add a loving pet to your life, think about a cat.
The must have is catnip. I always plant a few, but it is a hardy plant and does spread. You can fill in your garden with a great number of choices. Wheat or barley grass is an important one to include, it is great or your cat to nibble on to...
May
29
2012
An enclosed car heats up quicker then you would think. According to a study by San Francisco State University the interior of your car can be 40 degrees higher then the outside temperature. For example if it is 80°Foutside the temperature in a car raises to 99°F in just 10 minutes, and to 109°F in 20 minutes. Even leaving the window open a crack only helps by a few degrees.
A dog’s normal body temperature is between 101 to 102.5. Placed into a car on a hot day, after a short time the dog could suffer nerve damage, heart problems, liver damage, brain damage, or death.
Maybe, your...
May
25
2012
Towel Day is an annual tribute to the late author Douglas Adams. On this day, Fans carry a towel with them to demonstrate their appreciation for the books and the author, as referred to in Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
And so it begins…
“ A towel, it says, is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have. Partly it has great practical value. You can wrap it around you for warmth as you bound across the cold moons of Jaglan Beta; you can lie on it on the brilliant marble-sanded beaches of Santraginus V, inhaling the heady sea vapors;...
May
23
2012
Happy World Turtle Day
Started 12 years ago by American Tortoise Rescue, to increase awareness and education on one of the world’s oldest creatures. Turtles have been around for about 300 million years. About half of 328 know species known today are listed as threatened or endangered.
If you would like to pitch in this World Turtle Day, here are five tips from the American Tortoise Rescue.
Never buy a turtle from a pet shop, as it increases demand from the wild.
Never remove turtles from the wild unless they are sick or injured.
If a turtle is crossing a busy street, pick it up and send it in the same...
May
22
2012
The two typical questions I get, from customers are, “That’s not chocolate is it?” and “What is carob?” Carob is not chocolate and is OK for both your dog and yourself. It is free of the alkaloid and addictive effects of caffeine and theobromine present in cocoa. The tree (Ceratonia siliqua) is from the legume (pea) family. It grows anywhere citrus can be grown. Typically it is found in the Mediterranean. You may have also heard carob trees called St John’s bread or the locust bean.
Carob comes from a tropical pod that a contains sweet, edible seeds. The fruit of...
May
20
2012
This week is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. It is very important to help educate not only dog owners but non dog owners on how to prevent a dog bite. An average of 45 million people are bitten by dogs a year. 800,000 Americans receive medical attention for those bites. There are a number of things we can do to help lower these numbers.
1. Properly training your dog goes a long way. Making sure your pet can understand and complete basic commands, like sit, stay and come.
2. Socializing your pet is important to enable them to feel comfortable in different...
May
19
2012
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May
18
2012
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May
17
2012
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May
14
2012
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May
13
2012
Happy Mother’s Day to all the animal Moms. I know my fur kids bring we great joy. I am not sure how they do it, but they always mange to get me a card. They are so sweet!
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May
12
2012
As Jason and I both were having one of those days, we decided to take a moment and enjoy the beauty of our local sunset. A short drive over to Robert K. Rees Memorial Park in New Port Richey, FL was just what we needed.
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Apr
21
2012
Tomorrow many us will be taking part in the 42nd Annual Earth Day. I remember learning about the environment and the effect we all have on it. For years, I have tried to change small habits in my daily life to become more green and reduce my own carbon foot print. What about my pets? There must be better choices I could be making to have greener pets. After some research, I found a few simple things I could do.
Use biodegradable poop bags.
Spay and neuter to reduce the overpopulation
Making your own dog food from locally grown or organic vegetables. This eliminates...
Apr
17
2012
At the Pawfest event here in Largo, FL we meet a wonderful lady named Fran. She volunteers with the Pinellas County Animal Services for a program called Senior-to-Senior.
Tragically as the shelters fill during these years of economic hardship, the number of senior pets has also increased. They are relinquished due to ill health, incontinence, other age-related issues, lack of funds, or the owner passing away. These older pets are very likely to remain in the shelter for the remainder of their life or be euthanized to make room for more adoptable animals.
This great program is trying to help these loving pets enjoy their remaining life in a happy home....
Apr
15
2012
Did you know there was a Pet ID week? Lets take advantage of it and learn why your pet should have some kind of identification.
The best chance of having your pet returned safe and sound is through their ID. One out of three pets get lost at some point in their life. Sadly 90% of pets without current ID are never returned to their families. There a few different types to chose from.
1. Dog Tag – They are usually plastic or metal with your pet’s name and your contact information. I recommend using your cell phone number. Think about it. ...
Apr
14
2012
If you have a pet in your life everyday will have laughter filled moments. At our house every morning our one year old pooch Patches O’Houlihan and our newest member The Great Bazinga engage in some playtime. To much fun to watch!
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