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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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If Ya Liked It Then Ya Shoulda Put ... Published on Thursday, September 3, 2009 by katherine
Dead bird in the back yard. Dead mole on the front porch. Sound familiar? Probably so if you have an outdoor cat. And honestly, your cat is only doing what his or her brain is wired to do. Yes, cats are hunters. And this means dead critters if you let them outdoors. This is ...
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Dogs and Words: The Smartest Dogs Published on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 by katherine
Dogs can’t think, correct? WRONG. You always knew it, but now there is proof. Psychologist Stanley Coren has been researching dogs and their behavior, concluding that they are capable of learning words. One hundred and sixty five, as a matter of fact! Coren tested dogs with ... -
Eye Protection For Your Dog Published on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 by katherine
Babies are chick magnets, so they say. But I have something better. DOGGLES. This weekend we were in the Outer Banks enjoying the surf, sand and a light wind. It is common to see dogs of every sort strolling up the beach. But this time a particular dog caught my eye. She was a... -
What Do You Do When You Find A Baby... Published on Friday, August 14, 2009 by katherine
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve found baby birds on the ground. This is a guaranteed panic attack for my eight year old daughter. “Where is the Mommy?!” The cat will get it!! We have to save it!” But honestly, nine times out of ten the bird will be fine. Bab...
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