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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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Second Hand Smoke and Your Pet Published on Thursday, August 6, 2009 by katherine
Do you or someone in your house smoke? Are you a pet owner? If so, you may not know that second hand smoke has been associated with cancer in cats and dogs, as well as respiratory illnesses, eye and skin diseases in many common household pets. As a matter of fact, pets in smoking ho...
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If You See G-Force, Don’t Buy a G... Published on Thursday, July 23, 2009 by katherine
Strong words from someone who is normally the “calm” around the chaos. But this is a subject I feel strongly about. Very strongly. Call it the “101 Dalmatian Syndrome” if you will. A blockbuster animal movie is released and there is an immediate increase in the sales of th... -
Online Pet Food Coupons to Stretch ... Published on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 by katherine
Keeping a pet is incredibly rewarding. But for many pet owners, the cost of pet food has hurt their already empty wallets. With today’s economy, it is important to save money at every turn, including when buying for your pet. Here are some current printable pet f... -
Wordless Wednesday: Visiting the Co... Published on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 by katherine
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