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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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Dangerous To Birds Published on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 by admin
Foods Dangerous to Birds: * Avocado * Garlic * Onion * Rhubarb Leaves * Chocolate * Salty Foods * Alcohol * Caffeine * Mayonnaise Other Dangers to Birds * Fumes from Burning Candles * Perfumes * Fumes from Cleaning Product...
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Pet Bird Diet Published on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 by admin
Bird Diet When you think about birds, you probably think of seeds, right? But if you observe birds in the wild, there are no seed bowls at their disposal other than the occasional birdfeeder. So what do they eat? Bugs, fruits, worms... yum! Don't worry though, you won't have to collect ... -
Bird Cages Published on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 by admin
Bird Cages Four words: THE BIGGER THE BETTER Your bird needs a lot of space to fly in order to stay healthy. If you buy the small cages found at local pet stores, your bird's health will greatly suffer from it. Exercise is incredibly important, and your bird needs to be able to spr... -
Birds Published on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 by admin
Birds So you are thinking about getting a bird!!! That is wonderful! But before you purchase one, there are some things you should know about our little feathered friends. Messy, Messy, Messy If you are one of those people who can't stand a messy house, a bird may not be for y...
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