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Recall: Jr. Texas Taffy Treat for Pets
If you have Jr. Texas Taffy Treats at home, you are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. ALL lots of this pet treat have been recalled due to them containing salmonella. The potential salmonella in these Jr. Texas Taffy Treats can cause sickness in both animals and humans, particularly if the humans do not wash hands after touching the treats. Symptoms of salmonella poisoning in humans include nausea, vomiting, cramping, abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Pets will show the same symptoms and may seem lethargic as well. No reports of illness have been submitted as of ...
How To Teach A Cat To Handshake
Most pet owners can easily teach a dog to shake hands. But cats? Believe it or not, it is actually possible to teach your cat to shake. One must be patient and consistent when teaching a cat to handshake. And one must ALSO have yummy cat treats, of course! To teach your cat to shake, first be armed and ready. Purchase a few jars of chicken baby food and a rubber tipped baby spoon. Then gently touch your cat’s paw while saying “shake.” The minute your cat moves his or her paw, give your kitty some baby food on a spoon. Continue ...
Adopting an Ex-Racing Greyhound
By Jay, from The Depp Effect Every year, thousands of greyhounds retire from racing. Luckily for them, more and more people are realizing what great pets they can make. The most cat-like of all dog breeds, these are easy dogs to care for. They are sprinters with only a short burst of energy at their disposal, so they don’t need hours of walking - twenty minutes twice a day will do, and then they’ll most likely rest quietly for hours on end. Greyhounds have a short, non-oily coat and are often thought of as ‘low-allergen’ dogs. Their fur is soft and fine, they ...
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Recycling Phone Books: Homemade Rab... Published on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 by katherine
Do you or any of your friends own a rabbit? Or are you trying to find a great way to recycle used phone books? Then be sure to read on! Rabbits absolutely love to tear up phone books. If you have a phone book that needs recycling, simply rip the top cover off and place the phone b...
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Pet Therapy: Could Your Pet Join A... Published on Saturday, January 9, 2010 by katherine
If you are a pet owner, you don’t need to be told that animals have the power to relax and calm. Studies find that interacting with pets can actually reduce the rate of healing time for the sick and emotionally stressed. Pet therapy is becoming a standard in many hospitals, includin... -
Increase Your Chances Of Finding A ... Published on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 by katherine
If your dog or cat became lost, wouldn’t it be nice to have a 20% greater chance of your pet being returned to you? Then you may wish to consider having your pet microchipped. A recent study found that microchipped pets who were brought to an animal shelter were returned to their ow... -
Are Probiotics Good For Dogs? Published on Friday, December 4, 2009 by katherine
This guest post is brought to you be Dog Fence DIY's staff veterinarian Dr. Susan Wright. Dog Fence DIY will help you choose the right pet containment system for your pet, help you install it properly, and help train your pet to use the new system. Dog Fence DIY has a variety of electric ...
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