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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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Does Your Dog Need A Flu Shot? Published on Thursday, November 5, 2009 by katherine
Many people question whether they or their children should get the H1N1 or seasonal flu vaccinations. But should dogs be vaccinated against the flu as well? Some dog owners are doing just that. There is a strain of flu that some dogs are contracting called the H3N8 flu strain, also ...
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Raising Tropical Baby Fish Published on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 by katherine
Many fish tank owners are interested in owning live bearing tropical fish. Watching the babies or fry grow can be very rewarding and entertaining. Most live bearing fish can be found in local pet stores. These fresh water fish include fancy guppies, mollies, sword tail fish, platies ... -
Recycling Dog Poop The Green Way Published on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 by katherine
Going green is going to the dogs, literally! Think of how much dog fecal matter goes into landfills today. Some say it is more than plastics alone. And much of the dog waste is thrown away in plastic bags, making matters even worse. Unfortunately, it is not safe to simply “toss... -
Will A Bird Of Prey Hunt For Dogs A... Published on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 by katherine
Many pet owners live in areas that see raptors, eagles, great horned owls and other birds of prey. There have been stories of birds taking off with dogs and cats. But is this really possible? Do small dog and cat owners need to worry about birds of prey? The short answer is yes and...
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