'Safety & Information' Category
Hot Weather Summer Tips for Dogs, Cats & Other House Pets
Hot Weather Tips for House Pets
We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry friends, but being overeager in hot weather can result in deadly disaster.
“Even the healthiest pets can suffer from dehydration, heat stroke and sunburn if overexposed to the heat,” says Dr. Lila Miller, ”and heat stroke can [...]More Volunteers Needed in Louisiana for Gulf Oil Spill
Cameron Beach Clean-Up
Volunteers Needed
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The Louisiana Gulf Response Involvement Team (GRIT) has been hard at work to identify safe and meaningful volunteer opportunities as well as secure resources to engage volunteers. To date, we have hosted three beach clean-ups and two marsh restoration projects. Please see the Times-Picayune article on our latest event.
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PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME IN HOT WEATHER!
As many parts of the country struggle with recent heat waves, we’ve all seen the disturbing news reports of pets, mostly dogs, dying from heatstroke as a result of being left in parked cars. Just last week, a Bronx, NY, man left his Maltese in his van—with the windows cracked—while he went for a swim [...]
Temp Worker’s Needed for Gulf Oil Spill ~ Housing Provided!
TEMPORARY WORKERS FOR GULF COAST OIL SPILL NEEDED
I know all the images of the suffering birds and sea turtles drenched in heavy crude oil are disturbing to us all- but what can we do about it? Go down and help clean up the mess! Shamrock Environmental Corp was contracted to hire and place workers [...]TheVelvetSnoot.com Deals with Separation Anxiety, Dogs & Cats
Your dog or cat doesn’t have to live this way anymore- How to Help Your Pet Overcome Separation Anxiety
The month of May signifies a time of change: the season turns, school ends and vacations begin. Unfortunately, for many dogs, this departure from routine—especially the increased absence of two-legged friends—can be very unsettling. In response, poor [...]
What do I do if you see animal abuse or neglect?
I’ve always felt that standing by and doing nothing nets the same results as doing the damage yourself. As uncomfortable as it may be, it’s our responsibility to speak up, and there are many ways to do this without getting too involved. The extra bonus you get it the feeling of being a hero to [...]
Top 10 Ways to Prevent Animal Cruelty and Abuse
I want to publish this article by the ASPCA- I thinks it’s an easy to follow outline to help motivate and educate people on preventing and fighting animal cruelty. There are also very helpful, easy to access “how to” links-how to report animal cruelty, how to view animal cruelty laws and penalties, how to find [...]
What’s the best way to trim your dogs nails?
Does your dog hate it when you have the nail clippers in your hand? Does he try to run away as soon as you grab the first paw? Or does he grin and bare it and squeal when the handle clicks down on the nail?
I guess it really doesn’t matter. What matters is that if [...]Shar-Pei Fever FSF Amyloidosis Symptoms & Treatment
Also know as Shar Pei Fever, Familial Shar-Pei Fever (FSF) is a hereditary inflammatory disorder in the Shar-Pei.
Episodic fever is the most important and consistent clinical sign of this disorder. The temperature commonly is in the 105-107°F range although my Shar-Pei experiences a small rise in temp to 103. The fever is generally self-limiting lasting 12-36 [...]Are your dog & cat toys safe? Made in the USA is the way to go!
Does Lead in Toys Pose a Danger to Pets? How Safe are Your Dog & Cat Toys?
Whether your pet prefers squeaky rubber squirrels, stiff rawhide bones or fuzzy mice, he or she undoubtedly loves to play with toys. But is the source of your dog’s or cat’s merriment safe? Many common household products—including toys for [...]
