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Showing posts with label animal care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label animal care. Show all posts
Monday, June 7, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
The United States Postal service just introduced their latest commemorative postage stamps called “Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet.” These 10 new stamps advocate for the adoption of rescue and shelter animals around the country and feature individual images of five cats and five dogs adopted from a shelter in New Milford, CT. The stamps will be available for purchase for a year at the post office beginning April 30th.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Watch the Flowers!
Valentines Day is right around the corner, watch your pets around these flowers.....they can be harmful:
Different flowers in the lily family are extremeley poisonous to pets. Cats are more common lily poisoning victims than dogs, but they are toxic to both species. They are also very popular bouquet items. Lilies, Tiger Lilies, Easter Lilies, Tulips, and Calla Lilies are just some of the toxic plants found in the lily plant family.
Some other bouquet favorites that are likely to make your pet sick include:
-Baby's Breath
-Bird of Paradise
-Carnations
-Daffodils
-Dahlias
-Daisies
-Irises
-Peonies
Make sure to keep your flowers away from your pets and have a Yappy Valentines!
Different flowers in the lily family are extremeley poisonous to pets. Cats are more common lily poisoning victims than dogs, but they are toxic to both species. They are also very popular bouquet items. Lilies, Tiger Lilies, Easter Lilies, Tulips, and Calla Lilies are just some of the toxic plants found in the lily plant family.
Some other bouquet favorites that are likely to make your pet sick include:
-Baby's Breath
-Bird of Paradise
-Carnations
-Daffodils
-Dahlias
-Daisies
-Irises
-Peonies
Make sure to keep your flowers away from your pets and have a Yappy Valentines!
Friday, January 8, 2010
Winter Pet Care Tips
Roaming cats, as well as house pets and wildlife, may climb onto vehicle engines for warmth during cold weather. Be sure to check under the hood before starting your vehicle and honk the horn to startle any animals seeking shelter inside.
Honk Honk!
Honk Honk!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
It's time to get those teeth cleaned!
February is Dental awareness month.
Proper dental care in pets is very important and will help prevent
tooth loss, oral infections, as well as heart and kidney infections.
We are offering a great discount throughout the month of February.
Please call for more information.
Proper dental care in pets is very important and will help prevent
tooth loss, oral infections, as well as heart and kidney infections.
We are offering a great discount throughout the month of February.
Please call for more information.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Housebreaking
Begin as soon as the puppy arrives in your home. Young puppies should be taken out immediately upon waking and just before retiring, as well as multiple times during the day. Most puppies cannot "hold it" for long periods so it will be necessary to take the puppy out almost every hour at first (especially after periods of play, naps, and mealtimes), and then gradually increase the amount of time between visits to the "bathroom." Take the puppy to the same area each time and praise it immediately and enthusiastically when it eliminates. Do not play with, or talk to, the puppy until after it has eliminated. Remember, if the puppy doesn't eliminate outside, its urine and feces are being saved for deposit inside your house!
Begin as soon as the puppy arrives in your home. Young puppies should be taken out immediately upon waking and just before retiring, as well as multiple times during the day. Most puppies cannot "hold it" for long periods so it will be necessary to take the puppy out almost every hour at first (especially after periods of play, naps, and mealtimes), and then gradually increase the amount of time between visits to the "bathroom." Take the puppy to the same area each time and praise it immediately and enthusiastically when it eliminates. Do not play with, or talk to, the puppy until after it has eliminated. Remember, if the puppy doesn't eliminate outside, its urine and feces are being saved for deposit inside your house!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Keeping up with Pet Care
1) Don’t skimp on wellness care! Too many diseases and parasites are prevented by inexpensive vaccines and medications.
2) When emergencies occur, talk to your veterinarian. Don’t try to treat the wound yourself with bandages or topical ointments. These steps are rarely helpful.
4) Never give human medications to your pets without authorization from your veterinarian. Many pet poisonings are due to this well-intentioned act.
5) Do exercise with your pet! A tired pet is a happy pet and less likely to look for trouble!
6) Keep your pet’s weight at optimal levels. Obese pets are prone to costly diseases like diabetes, arthritis and certain cancers.
7) Love your pet each day! These daily touches can find little lumps and bumps before they turn into big expensive masses!
8) Consider a pet health savings plan or even insurance for your pet. A little money put aside today could be a life-saver for your pet tomorrow.
9) Talk with your veterinarian about the essentials of your pet’s care.
1) Don’t skimp on wellness care! Too many diseases and parasites are prevented by inexpensive vaccines and medications.
2) When emergencies occur, talk to your veterinarian. Don’t try to treat the wound yourself with bandages or topical ointments. These steps are rarely helpful.
4) Never give human medications to your pets without authorization from your veterinarian. Many pet poisonings are due to this well-intentioned act.
5) Do exercise with your pet! A tired pet is a happy pet and less likely to look for trouble!
6) Keep your pet’s weight at optimal levels. Obese pets are prone to costly diseases like diabetes, arthritis and certain cancers.
7) Love your pet each day! These daily touches can find little lumps and bumps before they turn into big expensive masses!
8) Consider a pet health savings plan or even insurance for your pet. A little money put aside today could be a life-saver for your pet tomorrow.
9) Talk with your veterinarian about the essentials of your pet’s care.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Please click to learn about pet obesity. Video attached.
http://www.mybestfriendsveterinaryhospital.com/veterinary_topics/372_Overweight_Pets.html
http://www.mybestfriendsveterinaryhospital.com/veterinary_topics/372_Overweight_Pets.html
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Holiday Toxin Tips from Pet Poison Helpline Help Keep Your Pet Safe. Tips on holiday foods, plants and decorations that can put your pet at risk. The holidays are stressful enough without having to worry about a potentially poisoned pet. Below is a list of holiday-related decorations, plants and food items that the veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline recommend keeping away from pets.
Click here for list of Poisonous plants and dangerous holiday decorations.
http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/
Have a safe Holiday Season!
Click here for list of Poisonous plants and dangerous holiday decorations.
http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/
Have a safe Holiday Season!
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