Discovery channel is fast becoming one of my favorite channels. While watching a segment titled, "Must Love Cats", (since a beautiful Fire-point Siamese runs my household), they showed a segment where a cat with an amputated foot received a new walk on life, so to speak.
This cats foot was already missing when the family rescued it, and they noticed how it limited his ability to jump up, climb the stairs and walk on certain surfaces. Then they met OrthoPets who created a prosthetic, also know as a fake foot, for the feline.
After only a few weeks, the cat adjusted to the new foot and we witnessed him climb stairs and run in the yard with great ease.
Martin Kaufmann saw a need and a niche where he could take his experience in human Orthotics and Prosthetics and make a difference in the lives of animal companions and their people.
Pet orthotics may not be for everyone due to cost or limitations, however, it's now an available choice to help your injured or deformed animal companion potentially regain the ability to use their affected limb.
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
Submit your pet photos and win
Share your Most Valuable Pet with the world in Bissell's weekly photo contest for a chance to win one of their amazing prizes!
The public will vote on their favorite pets, and the grand prize winner will have their pet pictured on a BISSELL box, receive a BISSELL product and a $500 pet shopping spree.
Plus, the grand prize winner will designate a favorite pet charity to receive a $10,000 donation. Just think about what $10,000 could mean for so many dogs and cats.
Bissell makes it easy to participate:
1. Register2. You can get your friends involved through your favorite social sites!
3. Submit your adorable pets photos.
4. You can vote for your favorite photo once a day!
Enter the contest at www.bissell.com/petcontest and start submitting your photos today for the voting that starts on the 11th.
Tail wags and purrrs..........
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.Uh, where did all the birds go?
No cats allowed in this bed.
The public will vote on their favorite pets, and the grand prize winner will have their pet pictured on a BISSELL box, receive a BISSELL product and a $500 pet shopping spree.
Plus, the grand prize winner will designate a favorite pet charity to receive a $10,000 donation. Just think about what $10,000 could mean for so many dogs and cats.
Bissell makes it easy to participate:
1. Register2. You can get your friends involved through your favorite social sites!
3. Submit your adorable pets photos.
4. You can vote for your favorite photo once a day!
Enter the contest at www.bissell.com/petcontest and start submitting your photos today for the voting that starts on the 11th.
Tail wags and purrrs..........
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.Uh, where did all the birds go?
No cats allowed in this bed.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Note to my animal companions:
The following is posted very low on a refrigerator door.
Dear Dogs and Cats:
The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.
The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Racing me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort, however. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out on the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.
For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom! If, by some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge in an attempt to open the door. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years - canine/feline attendance is not required.
The proper order for kissing is: Kiss me first, then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough.
Finally, in fairness, dear pets, I have posted the following message on the front door:
TO ALL NON-PET OWNERS WHO VISIT AND LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT OUR PETS:
* They live here. You don't.
* If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. That's why they call it 'fur'-niture.
* I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
* To you, they are animals. To me, they are adopted sons/daughters who are short, hairy, walk on all fours and don't speak clearly.
Remember, dogs and cats are better than kids because they:
1. eat less,
2. don't ask for money all the time,
3. are easier to train,
4. normally come when called,
5. never ask to drive the car,
6. don't smoke or drink,
7. don't want to wear your clothes,
8. don't have to buy the latest fashions,
9. don't get odd places pierced and tattooed
10. don't need a gazillion dollars for college and
11. don't gossip about you behind your back.
Tail wags and purrs........
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Dear Dogs and Cats:
The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.
The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Racing me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort, however. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out on the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.
For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom! If, by some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge in an attempt to open the door. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years - canine/feline attendance is not required.
The proper order for kissing is: Kiss me first, then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough.
Finally, in fairness, dear pets, I have posted the following message on the front door:
TO ALL NON-PET OWNERS WHO VISIT AND LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT OUR PETS:
* They live here. You don't.
* If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. That's why they call it 'fur'-niture.
* I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
* To you, they are animals. To me, they are adopted sons/daughters who are short, hairy, walk on all fours and don't speak clearly.
Remember, dogs and cats are better than kids because they:
1. eat less,
2. don't ask for money all the time,
3. are easier to train,
4. normally come when called,
5. never ask to drive the car,
6. don't smoke or drink,
7. don't want to wear your clothes,
8. don't have to buy the latest fashions,
9. don't get odd places pierced and tattooed
10. don't need a gazillion dollars for college and
11. don't gossip about you behind your back.
Tail wags and purrs........
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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Bucks for Balls
You may know Betty White from her many years on television. Her dedication to animals is no secret. She
shares the same concern as many of us about the pet overpopulation problem.
Hundreds of thousands of lovable animals are euthanized every year because they are homeless. One solution is to spay and neuter your pets to stop the breeding cycle. (Even the most protected house pet can accidently escape and find a temporary breeding partner).
Betty has joined with Actors for Animals to raise funds to provide free spay/neuter services to as many animals as possible. Although over population is no joke, she calls this program "Bucks for Balls", asking for a simple $1 donation to make a difference.
You can find out more about Betty White's Bucks for Balls program on the Actors and Others for Animals website.
You can make a difference.
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shares the same concern as many of us about the pet overpopulation problem.
Hundreds of thousands of lovable animals are euthanized every year because they are homeless. One solution is to spay and neuter your pets to stop the breeding cycle. (Even the most protected house pet can accidently escape and find a temporary breeding partner).
Betty has joined with Actors for Animals to raise funds to provide free spay/neuter services to as many animals as possible. Although over population is no joke, she calls this program "Bucks for Balls", asking for a simple $1 donation to make a difference.
You can find out more about Betty White's Bucks for Balls program on the Actors and Others for Animals website.
You can make a difference.
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
New law requires animal history disclosure
A new law in Illinois that will go into effect January 1st requires pet stores, animal shelters and animal control agencies to disclose pertinent information about an animal.
Although this does not guarantee a problem free long term animal/human relationship, this information is to educate the person considering adoption or purchase of the animal.
The following information must be posted on or near an animal's cage: retail price, including additional charges; breed, age, date of birth, sex and color of the dog or cat; details of vaccinations and health history; the name, address and identification number of the breeder and details of any inoculation or medical treatment received while at the facility.
Even though pet stores are required to disclose this information if it is requested by the consumer some pet stores do not share it until after the sale is final. After January 1st, this information must be supplied prior to the sale, whether or not requested by the consumer.
Agriculture Director Tom Jennings said. "This new law strengthens the state's Animal Welfare Act and makes sure consumers receive the information they need to make an informed purchase decision." The law recognizes animal shelters and animal controls, which often care for strays, may not possess an animal's complete medical history and allows them to estimate some information.
This information will not guarantee a completely healthy long term animal/person relationship, however, it may help some consumers with their decision, and protect them from unknowingly purchasing a puppy mill dog. For those that adopt from shelters and rescues, the medical history is usually limited,. The connection and love for the animal carries more weight than the need for medical history.
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Although this does not guarantee a problem free long term animal/human relationship, this information is to educate the person considering adoption or purchase of the animal.
The following information must be posted on or near an animal's cage: retail price, including additional charges; breed, age, date of birth, sex and color of the dog or cat; details of vaccinations and health history; the name, address and identification number of the breeder and details of any inoculation or medical treatment received while at the facility.
Even though pet stores are required to disclose this information if it is requested by the consumer some pet stores do not share it until after the sale is final. After January 1st, this information must be supplied prior to the sale, whether or not requested by the consumer.
Agriculture Director Tom Jennings said. "This new law strengthens the state's Animal Welfare Act and makes sure consumers receive the information they need to make an informed purchase decision." The law recognizes animal shelters and animal controls, which often care for strays, may not possess an animal's complete medical history and allows them to estimate some information.
This information will not guarantee a completely healthy long term animal/person relationship, however, it may help some consumers with their decision, and protect them from unknowingly purchasing a puppy mill dog. For those that adopt from shelters and rescues, the medical history is usually limited,. The connection and love for the animal carries more weight than the need for medical history.
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010
What’s Your Inner Animal?
We know you love pandas… but which species do you relate to most?
Would you live in the prairie like a wolf? Are you reclusive like a turtle? Sleek like a snake? Answer these 8 fun questions about your personality and interests to discover the one animal that you relate to most. There are over 100 possible species!
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
An Angel saved my dogs life
Every day I receive emails from pet lovers, who hope to help others through their experiences.
Received this week, from Candice:
"Like many people I have relied on the ease of a doggie door and a fenced back yard for my dog's potty needs. We have a large backyard our gardener cleans up all the droppings each week. I seldom get my hands dirty when it comes to my dogs.
A couple of weeks ago, out of the blue, I decided my dogs and I needed more outside time together. Now I look at this motivation to change my behavior as being due to an angel giving me the gentle nudge, knowing I needed to pay attention to something. We have beautiful trails near our home so the walks can be breathtaking.
Both of my dogs seem to love the new adventures on the trails, and even though I kept them on leashes, they explored, sniffed, and watered every leaf, twig and blade of grass along the way. I was prepared to clean up any droppings they might leave on the trail, dutifully carried doggie poopie bags and plastic gloves. It's amusing to me that I had no problem changing very messy baby diapers, but I needed plastic gloves to clean up after my dogs.
Halfway through our second walk I discovered something that caused me concern. When I stopped to clean up after one dog, Buster, I discovered he had severe diarrhea. His personality was still as loving as usual, so I first thought it was just a temporary sign of indigestion, but I wanted to check with the vet when we got home, to be sure.
Buster seemed to get worse as we walked, stopping frequently and sitting down (something new). He still seemed to respond normally with his tail wagging when I could coax him to come to me. But something was definitely not right. I called the vet and we abandoned our walk in the park, went right over.
Good thing we did. After several tests, the verdict was that Buster had pancreatitis, and he was going to need to stay a few days at the vet’s office for fluids, medication and more tests. As the vet explained the seriousness of the diagnosis, she also questioned when I first observed the symptoms. The severity of Busters condition indicated that he had been suffering longer than just this one day. He is such a well behaved dog, and since his personality seemed normal, I had no suspicion that anything might be wrong until I saw the diarrhea.
Halfway through our second walk I discovered something that caused me concern. When I stopped to clean up after one dog, Buster, I discovered he had severe diarrhea. His personality was still as loving as usual, so I first thought it was just a temporary sign of indigestion, but I wanted to check with the vet when we got home, to be sure.
Buster seemed to get worse as we walked, stopping frequently and sitting down (something new). He still seemed to respond normally with his tail wagging when I could coax him to come to me. But something was definitely not right. I called the vet and we abandoned our walk in the park, went right over.
Good thing we did. After several tests, the verdict was that Buster had pancreatitis, and he was going to need to stay a few days at the vet’s office for fluids, medication and more tests. As the vet explained the seriousness of the diagnosis, she also questioned when I first observed the symptoms. The severity of Busters condition indicated that he had been suffering longer than just this one day. He is such a well behaved dog, and since his personality seemed normal, I had no suspicion that anything might be wrong until I saw the diarrhea.
I was so sad leaving Buster at the vet and returning home with only one dog, Charlie. When I returned home, I decided to visit their potty area in the back yard. In several spots, I discovered what appeared to be diarrhea.
Since I wasn't around when my dogs use the yard, and I don't do the clean up, I hadn't seen the early signs. I felt so guilty. I needed to make some changes.
I now schedule walks at least 3 times a week with my dogs and I pay closer attention to any change in their behavior. Looking back I can remember small changes in Busters behavior that I didn't consider significant at the time. Now I know differently.
I'm also watching my dogs a little more often when they are in the back yard, and my gardener has been instructed to tell me if any of my dogs poop appears suspicious.
Since I wasn't around when my dogs use the yard, and I don't do the clean up, I hadn't seen the early signs. I felt so guilty. I needed to make some changes.
I now schedule walks at least 3 times a week with my dogs and I pay closer attention to any change in their behavior. Looking back I can remember small changes in Busters behavior that I didn't consider significant at the time. Now I know differently.
I'm also watching my dogs a little more often when they are in the back yard, and my gardener has been instructed to tell me if any of my dogs poop appears suspicious.
I know it was an Angel that got me out of the chair and onto that trail with my dogs. If I hadn't taken that walk with Charlie and Buster, the result might have been different, and I would be wondering (and feeling terrible) when Buster would have gotten sicker, or worse.
It's easy to fall into lazy habits, and it does take conscious commitment to change, but my boys are worth it. I am grateful for that Angel."
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