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Keep Pets Safe on July 4th

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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As the 4th of July approaches and preparations are made to celebrate our nation’s independence, it is important to not forget your pets. Amidst all the chaos, it is very easy for pets to go missing. In fact, statistics show that 30% more pets get lost between July 4th and 6th than any other time of year. Keep your dogs and cats safe and sound with the following tips. Fireworks might be fun for you, but they’re a nightmare for a pet’s sensitive ears. Keep your pets in the quietest room of the house. Close windows and turn on something that will overpower the noise, like TV or music. For more tips on how to keep pets from being frightened by fireworks, check out this article. Another vital part to your pet’s safety during the 4th of July is having identification. Getting identification for pets greatly increases the chances that they will ...

Pets and Fireworks Don’t Mix; Safety Tips

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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The sounds of fireworks can be terrifying to pets because of their increased capacity for hearing.  In fact, it has been reported that dogs have literally been scared to death, and that is not the way you want to end your holiday.  Both dogs and cats rely on us as their owners to keep them safe.  Fireworks not only pose a threat to their ears, but to their overall sense of well being and behavior characteristics. When pets are scared in a way they've never been before, you run the risk of altering their behavior.  What was once a laid back dog can become nervous and stricken with anxiety at the near sight of the object that scared them in the first place. Avoid potential problems this firework friendly holiday by keeping these tips in mind: Do  not bring your pets to the local field to watch the fireworks with you, as ...

Keep Dogs Safe, Cool, and Having Fun at the Beach

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Dogs love going to the beach, running in the sand, playing in the waves, and of course, chasing after a frisbee, ball, and even the occasional kite. While it is fun for them and entertaining for us to watch, there are certain safety issues you need to know and ways to keep them safe and cool. Hydration Just as humans become dehydrated in the heat, dogs are even more at risk. Be sure to provide plenty of water (not salt water) and even provide something fun like frozen dog treats! Protect the Eyes There's a reason why humans wear sunglasses, especially when the sun is reflecting off the water. Dogs eyes need the same kind of protection that we do. There are a few products available on the market that will cover the eyes of dogs and remain in place, just like goggles for humans. Beach Games Provide plenty of things for ...

Local Pet Care Professionals Collaborate

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Carpentersville, IL, June 24, 2012 --(PR.com)-- With thousands of pet owners in Chicago's Northwest Suburbs it is no surprise that there are pet care providers popping up everywhere. Few pet care companies have been able to differentiate their services and successfully "specialize" in particular areas of pet care. In June 2012, Shannon's Pet Sitting & Mustang Sally Horse and Pet Sitting decided to combine forces, but did it in a way that allows them still maintain their own individuality in the pet care industry. Shannon's Pet Sitting specializes in pets with behavioral problems, medical needs & senior pets. With her background as a certified veterinary assistant specialized in Cardiology, Internal, and Emergency Medicine combined with her intuitive instinct of animal behavior, Shannon is able to recognize medical and behavioral concerns. In late May 2012 the pet care veteran of 15 years became overwhelmed while working a full time day job and trying ...

Removing Ticks From Pets Hard to Reach Places

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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Ticks are one of the worst enemies of dogs and cats because of the variety of diseases they can carry as well as other issues they can cause like tick paralysis. This season has been exceptionally bad for ticks and other pet enemies, causing nothing less than stress and headaches for pet owners, not to mention putting the health of our pets at risk.  What do you do when you find a tick on your dog or cat?  Even if you think you know what to do, in most cases panic sets in and the first thing you do is reach for tweezers and try to pull the sucker out - that is what NOT to do! This remedy comes from a nurse that took the advice of a pediatrician who believes this is the best way to remove a tick, whether it's on your pets or your children. "I had a pediatrician ...

Algae Blooms Can Be Dangerous for Pets

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Bruce Eppinger
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Many pet owners love to take their dogs to the beach, bay or river to swim. Unfortunately, there may be a toxic problem in the water…algae. This time of year, many bodies of water sport algae blooms that can be toxic to our pets if unwittingly consumed or if they come in contact with the skin. Not only are these algae blooms dangerous to our pets they can also be toxic to humans as well. Red tide is one example of these algae blooms. Blue green algae is another and has begun to bloom in the Charles River in Boston for the first time since 2010. Algae blooms should be avoided and can cause upset stomachs, skin rashes and can even kill our pets. Suzanne Condon, director of the state Bureau of ¬Environmental Health, said “on Monday, levels of the algae, also called cyanobacteria, were well below the threshold that would trigger ...

Researchers Say Pets Belong in the Workplace

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Bruce Eppinger
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Pets are a source of comfort for many people and can make people feel more relaxed, even in high-pressure areas like your workplace. A recent study conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University reported findings that having pets at work reduces stress. The researchers also found that pets increase job satisfaction. Research was done by spending a week at a company by the name of Replacements. The researchers used three test groups. These test groups were those who brought their dogs to work, those who owned dogs but did not bring them to the workplace, and those with no pets. Researchers monitored hormone stress levels and conducted surveys with the three groups throughout the week. According to principal researcher and professor Randolph T. Barker, Ph.D., “stress actually decreased throughout the day among those participants who bring their dogs to work, while stress levels significantly increased for those who leave their dogs at home or ...

Summer Presents Challenges for Pet Owners

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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April showers bring May flowers, but June, July, and August bring some seriously high temperatures. It turns out that we’re not the only ones feeling the heat; your pets are too. Keep your pets cool and safe in the summer months with these tips. Your pets depend on you to care to for their needs. Proper food, water, and shelter are absolutely needed for the proper care of your pet. Of those three necessities, water is the most crucial when the temperatures start rising. Make sure that your pets are getting plenty of water when it’s hot outside. Shelter is also very important and a nice, shady spot for your pets to lie in, along with lots of water, can prevent dehydration and heatstroke. Another key to preventing dehydration and heatstroke in pets is identifying the symptoms. Signs of dehydration include increased heart rate, drooling, excessive panting, mild weakness, seizures, and a ...

Grocery Stores Help Pet Rescue Organizations

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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The fundraising program was held for four weeks at Weis Markets stores across Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and West Virginia and ended Memorial Day weekend. Weis Markets’ store in Bethlehem, PA stood out with $4,347 raised for a pet shelter in Coopersburg, PA called Pets in Distress. In addition to the efforts for raising money, 64 stores held pet adopt-a-thons in partnership with local shelters. Weis Markets, a series of grocery stores throughout five states, recently reported that $191,000 was raised for the Paws for Pets program, a total that almost doubles the amount collected last year. This money assisted 94 local shelters and rescue organization in donations as well as pet supplies. Compared to the $98,000 raised in 2011, Paws for Pets nearly doubled this total in 2012. “This year, we added a number of donation options,” said the Director of Public Relations, Dennis Curtin. He attributes that improvement ...

Why Dogs Eat Poop and How to Stop Them

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Lori Thomas Dickert
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When at your dogs veterinarian's office, the last thing you want to have to tell them is that your dog eats poop, whether it's their own or another dogs.  You would hate to have the conversation about how to get them to stop doing it I'm sure.  Well we've done some research to provide you the answers to the 'why they do it' and the 'how to stop them' so that you can allow your dog some dignity and discretion in an attempt to fix the problem yourself! Why do they eat poop? While it's not an exact science, veterinarians have narrowed the most likely reasons down to: a combination of physiological and behavioral reasons their attraction to undigested corn, peanuts, or other foods that remain intact through the digestion process simple boredom if they think they've gone to the bathroom in the wrong place, they may try to get rid of the evidence a possible vitamin ...

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