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Entries for July 2009
Posted on July 23, 2009 21:32
The Disney movie "G-Force" shows a squad of specially trained, computer-generated guinea pig spies coming to the world's rescue. After the movie comes out, though, animal activists say it will be real life guinea pigs who need rescuing.
Some guinea pig rescue groups have already posted pleas to those who might rush out to buy the furry little rode...
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Posted on July 17, 2009 14:16
Source: DreamDogs.co.uk
The most common question asked when you have checked for fleas and you know your puppy or dog does have them is how to get rid of fleas.
If your puppy is younger than six weeks, bathe him in your sink in warm water with a dishwasher detergent added to it. Make sure the water is warm not hot. A popular detergent recommended...
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Posted on July 17, 2009 14:15
Heat means dogs need help
With the local temperature running in its usual 90s and even higher this summer, not only do people suffer, but pets will also have problems with the extreme heat.
Dr. Terry Parker, veterinarian at the Brewton Animal Hospital, said pets need extra care during the hot weather.
“Dogs and cats need special care to make...
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Posted on July 17, 2009 13:27
That old cat got you down, Fido? Got a headache you just can’t shake? Well, there’s a new generic painkiller made just for four-legged friends like you.
Portland, Maine-based Putney Inc. has introduced its first generic drug approved for pets by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The painkiller is a generic version of caprofen, whose brande...
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Posted on July 17, 2009 12:15
Ticks are small insects, very patient and with one main purpose in life - to propagate their species. To accomplish that task, they choose warm-blooded animals, such as companion dogs and cats, as their hosts.
Many people are under the impression that the recent rains in the area have caused an explosion in the tick population. According to veteri...
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Posted on July 17, 2009 12:12
During the summer, high temperatures and humidity can be hazardous to the health of cats, dogs and other household pets. Because pets cannot sweat to cool themselves down, panting assists them in maintaining a normal body temperature. Pets need a cool place to stay when the summer temperatures soar, along with access to cool, clean water....
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Posted on July 16, 2009 11:54
Introducing Your Cat Into a New Home
Two weeks ago I shared my adventure when I moved my 4 crazy cats from a small one-bedroom apartment to a wonderful 3-bedroom home. My life is back to normal now, but looking back there were definitely some things I could have done to make things easier on my cats-and in turn make life a little saner for myself....
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Posted on July 16, 2009 10:57
Even in the worst of times, it’s not a good idea to eliminate health insurance. Taking care of ourselves, mentally and physically, saves money in the long-run.
Many people will invest just as much in the health of their pets. Keeping up with veterinary bills and feeding our pets can be major expenses. Just as we can be proactive in our health care...
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Posted on July 14, 2009 15:00
If you've ever wondered who's in control, you or your cat, a new study points to the obvious. It's your cat.
Household cats exercise this control with a certain type of urgent-sounding, high-pitched meow, according to the findings.
This meow is actually a purr mixed with a high-pitched cry. While people usually think of cat purrin...
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Posted on July 14, 2009 08:15
We're living in the "land of plenty." Plenty of heat, moisture, mosquitos, ants and other biting, annoying insects.
With the heat index rising above 100 degrees, it is essential to pay attention to pets. Dogs and cats that are not allowed inside the home are really miserable right now with the heat, heavy rains (they will come, eventually) a...
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