Do You Really Know - How Hot Is It In Your Car For Your Dog?

It still amazes me how folks will make sure their air conditioner is full blast when they are in the car, and then think nothing of the rising heat inside that same car on their Dog when they leave it in the locked car for any period of time. Including that "quick" run into the store for one thing. The news channels continue to report the hazards, and then unfortunately also the tragedies of the dogs now ill or dead, that people left in cars ignoring all the warnings.

Many articles have been written about the dangers, however, the following blogger conducted experiment on the temperature in a car and reports how hot it actually gets for your dog when:

"You just run into the store to buy one thing"
"You park in the shade"
"You leave the windows cracked open"

Take a moment to read, and be potentially surprised at seeing how fast the temperature rises:
How Hot Is Too Hot for a Dog in the Car?

Before buying a pet, consider saving a life instead - adopt from a shelter. They are not "used" or "less than perfect" animals; they are perfect little furry angels with open hearts looking to share love.

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Featured Adoptable Pet:

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I Rescued A Human Today by Janine Allen

So many people have reprinted this post, all without credit to the original author.

Because it says so much in it's few words, I am posting it today as well, however I would like to acknowledge the original author, Janine Allen. www.rescuemedog.org

Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her.

I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn’t be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn’t want her to know that I hadn’t been walked today. Sometimes the overworked shelter keepers get too busy and I didn’t want her to think poorly of them.

As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn’t feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone’s life.

She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.

Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms.

I would promise to keep her safe.

I would promise to always be by her side.

I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.

I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven’t walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one.

I rescued a human today.

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We think we save them, however, the saving is mutual.

Save two lives - adopt today.

Before buying a pet, consider saving a life instead - adopt from a shelter. They are not "used" or "less than perfect" animals; they are perfect little furry angels with open hearts looking to share love.

10 Animals With More Social Media Fans Than Major Players

This is a blog post must read if you are an animal lover.

We all know that animals lovers are great people and they love to share the love.

Check out this blog post by Mashable and visit the most popular social animals pages.

Which one is your favorite?

Purrs and tail wags.

Warm hearts and cold noses.

Dr. Kim and Stress and its affects on our animals

I just listened to Dr. Kim and Dr. Jeannie on their Blog Talk Radio show. It was interesting to see a few comments that people didn't think dogs could be stressed. Our animal companions do experience stress, and like humans, there are things we can do to reduce, avoid and eliminate many stressors.

Dr. Kim talked about nutrition as being a huge factor in the health of our animals. Stress can effect the immune system and cause a propensity for dis-ease; and being ill can cause more stress.

So many people feed their animals packaged foods purchased at the local store without consideration of the ingredients.

When I was growing up, our animals (dogs, cats, chickens, horses and cattle) were all fed food that was either raised or grown on our land. It wasn't until years later, living on my own in the city when I adopted my first cat, that I was faced with the decision on what to feed him. Most of my friends fed their household animal companions whatever was the cheapest or most advertised brand available at the grocery. Eventually, those

purchases were also made at pet stores as they arrived on the scene.

For the past several years we have become educated on the importance of reading the labels of the foods we eat, and it is equally as important to read the labels on the foods we feed our animal companions.

Being conscious about the foods we all eat - human and animal - can help us to see how food effects our health and stress. Going back to "the good ol' days" in this instance is a good thing.

Stress and its Affects on our Animal - BlogTalk Radio with Dr. Kim Bloomer

On Blog Talk Radio, Wednesday, June 8th, 11:30 PST, Dr. Kim and Dr. Jeannie are once again sharing natural animal health news and digging deeper into the philosophy of animal naturopathy.

This time they are going to take a deeper look at how stress may be affecting the overall health of your animals.

Listen online: Blog Talk Radio
Call in with questions: (646) 595-4693

Boss Pet Recalls Pig Ear Products Because of Possible Health Risk

Boss Pet Products, Inc. announced that it is recalling its Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Boss Pet has been notified by one of its suppliers, Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc., that a batch of Keys’ pig ear treats tested positive for Salmonella. Keys Manufacturing has initiated a voluntary product recall in cooperation with the FDA.


The recalled Diggers Natural Chews Pig Ears were sold in the following package sizes:
Bulk Pig Ears in boxes of 100 (UPC #0-72929-00038-6)
Bulk Pig Ears Shrink Wrapped in boxes of 50 (UPC #0-72929-99120-2)
2-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-99504-0)
4-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-00227-4)
8-Pack Bags shipped in cases of 12 bags (UPC #0-72929-99584-2)


These products have been distributed via truck to distributors in the following states:
MT, CA, WA, OK, TN, NY, KS, OH, TX, MS, AL, OR, UT, IA, MO, IL, IN, LA, and MN.


More information on the FDA website

Law Students Turn To Dog For Stress Relief

Final exams put pressures on college students, particularly those in professional schools. So the University of San Francisco is trying to help alleviate the stresses some students face by allowing them to spend time with a pet.

For 10-minute sessions during exams, law students at USF can relieve their stress by petting, playing with, or just sitting and reading alongside a dog.

According to nurse Betty Carmack, the exercise has been proven over and over to significantly reduce stress.

“The animals give off a sense of relaxation,” she said. “Even simply petting a dog can lower blood pressure and reduce stress.

Read more at the San Francisco Examiner