Jul
25
2012
Like most things in your dogs diet, everything has exceptions. Most fruits are fine, but should only be given as treats and in moderation. Remember what happens to your stomach, if you eat too much fruit? The same goes for your dog.
There are a fine fruits that should never be fed to your four-legged friends. Grapes and raisins are the ones, most know about. Even a small amount can cause you dog or cat kidney failure. Signs to look for if your pet is having a reaction to eating grapes, is repeated vomiting and being lethargic.
The tomato is OK for your dog, however if you like...
Jul
18
2012
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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
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.
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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
18
2012
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May
17
2012
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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. ...
Sep
09
2009
Doggie Cakes – Dog Bakery and Boutique is reposting the flyer content for this event. We will not be able to attend, but make sure to catch our Dog Picnic on the 27th.
Pet Blessing by Yogi Lama Gursam
Date/Time: Saturday September 12, 2009 – from 4-6 pmLocation: JB STARKEY WILDERNESS PARKSHELTER 5 (Near bike trail)10500 Wilderness Park Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34655Note: All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier
Lama will give a short Buddhist Dharma talk, at Starkey Park in New Port Richey. Then, the animals will come up one by one and receive a special blessing from...
