September 1, 2010
Dozens of animals have been rescued from a Lakeland, Florida pet store where the electricity had been shut off for 5 days. The heat in Florida has been over 90 degrees daily and heat index well over 100.
Unfortunately there were 8 animals that weren’t so lucky. Rabbits, Duck, Chickens, Lizard, and Birds were not able to sustain the heat.
The owner of the store claims that she was out of town when the power went out, and that she had left someone else in charge. It is yet to be determined if this is the case. Also, why the electric bill had not been paid is also under investigation.
The pet store mainly sold reptiles which can fortunately take a little more heat then other animals would be able to, however, this is still a very sad situation that a pet store owner could be this irresponsible.
Thank heaven a caller had spotted the dead animals and poor conditions in the Noah’s Ark Exotic Pet Store and alerted the police before any more animals died.
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June 23, 2010
While we think of Fourth of July as party time with swimming and picnics and beaches, the one thing we sometimes overlook is how the fireworks are going to affect our pets.
With fireworks going off both day and night in celebration of the July 4th holiday, a lot of animals and wildlife will become fearful. As a pet owner, you will want to help your pet through this time without reinforcing their fears.
If you know that your pet is afraid, be sure to keep them inside. If they are outside pets, they may either get lose if they are in a confined area and get lost or even hit by a car. Bringing them inside would keep them safe and lessen the amount of noise around them.
Don’t take your pet to the fireworks to try to get them use to it. That is not really the time to work on their fear of loud noises.
Trying excessively to reassure them could just reinforce their fears by letting them think its ok to be afraid of loud noises. Try to keep the noise level to a minimum for them, or put their focus elsewhere. Play with them, put on some music or entertain them someway instead of hugging them and telling them it’s ok…it’s not ok to be scared of loud noises. You want them to be comfortable with loud noises.
If you are going out, make sure you leave the tv or radio on for them. This may help eliminate some of the other loud noises they hear and also helps calm them. Make sure they are in an area where they can get somewhere to hide comfortably and safely. Put the radio or tv on well before you even leave to get them attuned to that sound.
Be considerate of your neighbors. Even though you may have a pet that doesn’t mind the fireworks, not everyone is as lucky, so don’t go shooting off fireworks which may frighten your neighbor’s pets, whether they are inside or out. If you live where there is a lot of wildlife, be considerate of them also.
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June 9, 2010
Pocket Pet, Sugar Bear, Sugar Glider, they are all the same.
These handsome little critters are becoming all the rage as perspective pet owners are looking for something small, hardy, inexpensive to maintain, and can fit into a small area.
Sugar Bears are small marsupials, meaning they come from the same general family as the Kangaroo or Koala Bear. Though they resemble the rodent family in a way, they are not part of the rodent family.
These little guys weigh in full grown at approximately 6 ounces and are 5-6 inches long when full grown. They are carried in their mothers pouch for the first few weeks of their lives. They have 4 hands with opposable thumbs like humans do.
Because they do not carry any known diseases, they do not need any vaccinations and therefore, virtually no veterinary visits. They eat mainly apples and fruits, and one apple can fulfill them for a day. You can buy food specifically designed for them, and when fed this, or just fruits and vegetables, they basically have no smell like other small rodent pets.
The average length of age for them is 12-14 years, much like that of a dog. They will not potty where the play or sleep and when they do, its just a couple little drops, approximately every 4 hrs or so. Like humans, they will potty when they get up from sleeping so that is a good time to hold them over the sink or a cloth.
Because Sugar Bears do not have the scent that other rodent pets have, most dogs and cats will not think of them as prey and they will get along fine. Of course, that doesn’t mean you take one home and let it immediately start running around the house with other pets, it will take some time for them to bond. And speaking of bonding, these little critters do need a lot of handling at first, and they love it. After they get use to you, they will stay for hours in your pocket, on your shoulder, or even on your head.
I was able to play with these this past weekend at our local mall, and I can tell you, they are adorable. If you are looking for a unique little pet, easy keeper, cheap to own, check out the Sugar Bears.
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May 11, 2010
They shake their heads, they rub their ears and the scratching makes you crazy. Thats the first signs that your pet has ear mites.
Ear mites, which are highly contagious from pet to pet, are tiny mites which invade the ear canals of dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils and other small pets. They are not transmittable to humans, but they can survive on other parts of the pets body.
With the naked eye, you won’t really be able to know for sure if they are mites or not, but if you see dried blood and little ground up brown spots, which look like coffee grounds, it is more than likely mites. Ear mites are a very common problem, and while not serious, can lead to severely damaged ear canals and ear drums.
There are several over the counter preparations which you can use to kill the mites, and they usually contain a pyrethrin. Ear mites meds without an insecticide will not kill the ear mites. Even if you treat the ear mites, you should also treat the feet and tail area which is another place they like to live. You can do this with a good flea or tick shampoo, ivermectin or even just by using your Frontline and Revolution.
If you have more than one pet, they should all be treated since chances are they too have mites.
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March 16, 2010
Show off your pet on a fantastic canvas photo and do it for free. At CanvasPress.com, they are having a Pet Photo contest this month and three lucky people will win a free Canvas print. Each month they have a different Best in show contest and this month its for your pets.
You don’t need to purchase anything, all you need to do is sign up and then get your friends and family to vote for you. Note that the picture you submit does not have to be the one you chose for your Canvas prize. If you have a silly or really cute picture you think could draw in lots of votes, that is the one I would use.
You need to hurry because the last day to sign up is March 17th. Then the voting will begin.
This would make a great gift to yourself or a great keepsake of one of your pets.
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March 11, 2010
So many products on the market that claim to get rid of dog and cat urine smell that you really don’t know which one to even buy. As the owner of several cats and dogs I’ve tried just about every available product there is. Some of them seem to work for a little while, or on milder smells, but overall, nothing really works as they claim.
Finally, I have found a product that comes pretty darn close to the claims they make about eliminating, not covering up that nasty smell left behind even after cleaning the carpet. The product I am talking about is called OUT. Not only does it eliminate the odor and clean the stain from the carpet, but it does it all naturally.
This product is corn based ethanol with plant based mild cleaners and a touch of herbaceous lemon grass essence to put just the right amount of smell out without being over powering. Its truly the best enzyme fighting cleaner that I have come across in a long time. The key being enzyme fighting which is what it takes to kill cat and dog urine smell. No harsh chemicals and no masking the smell. OUT is truly one of those products that can boast that they are the best on the market.
I am so thrilled that I have found this product, that I just had to share it with you.
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February 22, 2010
You pick them up at garage sales. You pick them up at the Thrift Stores, and you even have some old ones laying around that you think would be great fun for your pet. But, have you stopped to think how unsafe those little stuffed animals are for your pet.
For starters, they usually have some cute little eyes or a nose sewn on them. So how long do you think it will take for your pet to chew those off and swallow them. What about all that stuffing inside, or even those little beans that so many of them are stuffed with. With those sharp little teeth, your dog will have that stuffed animal pulled apart in no time, and be swallowing stuffing and little beans.
Safe for your pet, not a bit. Besides the possibility of getting that stuck in their throats, there is also the gastric upset that goes along with swallowing all the materials that those cute little stuffed animals are made out of. But, your pet really loves them, and they are so cute laying in their little beds with them.
There is a healthy alternative. Crazy Critters are the perfect unstuffed play pal for your pet. They are durable, stuffing free, machine washable and even have the little squeaker that your pet loves to drive you crazy with.
Crazy Critters Fox also comes with a FREE crazy critters Raccoon. I’ll bet you are thinking, wow, these have to be expensive. Not true, only $10.00 plus shipping and handling. Thats probably less then what you spend a day for lunch, or feeding one of those stuffed animal machines just to win your pet a prize.
Don’t take chances with your pets health and safety. For such a small price, you are doing them a huge favor. They will love playing with their toy and you can feel at ease leaving their crazy critter with them at all times.
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February 10, 2010
I’ve had lots of experience with dogs over the years. Some of them have been good, some of them not so good, but they all have one thing in common, the ability to be the perfect dog. Its not bad dogs, its bad training. That’s where Don Sullivan’s dog training system comes in.
Don Sullivan loved dogs from the time he was little. He observed, he learned and he experimented and as an adult, he perfected the way you communicate with your dog to achieve the goals of making your dog the best he can be.
Don Sullivan, otherwise known as “The DogFather” has put together the perfect package to teach you how to communicate with your dog to effectively train them to be the perfect dog. Whether its aggression, shyness, mischievous, excitement piddling, or just plain stubbornness, his Perfect Dog system will give you and your dog the opportunity to have a great life together. No more getting frustrated because your dog won’t lie down, or stop barking, or stay out of the garbage. No more putting your dog in a kennel or exasperating yourself to no end because you can’t seem to get your dog to understand and listen. The Perfect Dog will make your lives together happy, fun , more complete and provide more safety for your pet.
While every dog should certainly know their basic commands, sit, stay, come, down, that’s not always the case. This system will help you achieve that goal. Your dog will learn his boundaries and at the same time, will gain a new respect for you as their owner, the way it should be.
I love this system. It takes all the drama out of dragging your dog to the local pet store for obedience lessons or just giving up and not having that fulfilled life that you should be enjoying together.
You know the saying that you can’t teach a n old dog new tricks, hogwash. With The Perfect Dog, you can teach your dog the trick of being a good dog, at any age, any size. You are in control, not your dog.
Its quick, its easy, its humane and best of all, it provides that important bonding and learning time that every pet owner should know and implement.
Just because your dog loves you doesn’t mean he respects you, and that is what this system is all about. The temporary use of the command collar along with the 3 freedom training lines, will teach your dog the respect that they need for you much in the same way their mothers demanded it when they were pups.
Give your dog the best life possible, and give yourself the perfect dog with The Perfect Dog system. It has a money back guarantee, so you can’t go wrong.
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February 9, 2010
Valentines doesn’t always mean that you need a spouse or significant other to celebrate it with. Valentines means being with the one you love, and sometimes there is no one out there you love better than your pet.
Believe it or not, there is a study out that shows the percentage of people that prefer puppy love over human love. In fact, our local radio station just today was doing a poll on how many people prefer their pets over their spouse/significant other for Valentines company.
In Australia, over one fourth of the population would prefer to spend their Valentines with their pets instead of their spouse. A global poll by Reuters and Ipsos found that one out of 5 people would prefer to spend it with their pet. There were 24,000 people polled in 29 countries to come up with these results.
Turkey seemed to be the most pet loving country, where nearly half of the people, 49%, preferred their Valentines day dinner with their pet over their partner. The French came in last, with only 10% of their population polled wanting to spend the day with their pets.
The United States found that 27% chose their pet over partner.
The poll did show however that age and income were a huge factor in the survey takers choice over nationality. Younger, less wealthy takers were more likely to choose their pets.
Men and women were equally split.
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January 27, 2010
Now that we know that the Super Bowl XLIV in Miami is going to be between the Colts and the Saints, its time to dress your dog in NFL fashion style. No Super Bowl fan can call themselves a fan when their team is in the Super Bowl if their own pets don’t have team spirit also.
The best place I have found to buy your dog a Colts jersey or a Saints Jersey is at NFLShop.com. They currently are in stock and have a lot of sizes to choose from. I personally bought my favorite teams jerseys for my dog at the beginning of the season. I couldn’t imagine watching football weekly in my teams jersey and not having my dogs do the same. Unfortunately, this year didn’t seem to be my teams year, but thats ok, we are ready for next year now.
I can tell you that these jerseys do wash up really nice. Also, you may want to order one size bigger then you think your dog will need. Complete instructions on how to measure your dog are also included at the NFLShop site.
So Colts fans and Saints fan, hurry up and order your dogs team jersey before they are gone. Your dog deserves to show their team spirit too.
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