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Holiday hazards: How to keep cats and dogs safe around the Christmas
tree
Christmas is just around the corner and for many that means a tree and decorations. Twinkling lights and glistening tinsel may
be appealing to the eye but for pets the Christmas tree holds a special fascination that can
lead to danger. Something seemingly harmless like a Christmas tree can turn
deadly to a dog or cat. Pet parents can to take certain precautions to
make inviting a Christmas tree- real or fake- into their home safer for their furry family members. This is how to pet proof your tree and have a safe and merry Christmas!
Pet food with No Bad Anything: Discover the #SubZeroDifference
This post is sponsored by Nutrience, PetSmart, and the BlogPaws Professional Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about the launch of Nutrience Subzero in PetSmart Canada but Paws For Reaction only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Nutrience and PetSmart are not responsible for the content of this article.
Keira had an exciting trip to PetSmart® when we went to pick up our bag of Nutrience® Subzero™ and discover the #SubZeroDifference for ourselves. She’s not a very excitable dog but she sure loves PetSmart®- she wouldn’t even hold still for one good photo!
I often use pet food as treats for my dogs and I highly recommend it. Pet food is more balanced than pet treats so I use food to make sure my girls don’t gain weight while we are training- especially Hazel. Weight gain is bad for their hips. And we do a lot of training- especially Hazel!
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Nightmare before Christmas: Crazy cats and bad dogs ruin Christmas
The Christmas tree can be a source of curiosity and
wonder for a pet. Who can blame them- we put a giant tree in the house, hang
twinkling shiny things around and wrap objects in crinkly paper. Not to mention
we hang balls from it! It is sensory overload for our pets and it usually ends
up in disaster.
“You brought in a tree and hung balls from it- I honestly thought it was
for me!” –Every cat
ever
Most pet parents are all too familiar with the
mischievous behavior that a Christmas tree can bring out of our pets. These
photos are of dogs and cats that have ruined Christmas by trashing their
Christmas trees and decorations- or the gifts under it! These aren't
necessarily bad dogs and cats- they just don’t have much Christmas spirit.
Check out these pets saying BA HUMBUG to Christmas!
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Give thanks: 5 reasons why people with pets live happier, longer lives
Canadian’s will gather round the dinner table this weekend to celebrate Thanksgiving with family- and in many homes in North America the family members include pets. According to a 2013 survey by Ipsos- a leading market research company in Canada- 57% of Canadian's own a pet. In the United States 67% of households have a pet to call their own. Pet parents giving thanks to their pets may not know the amazing gifts that their pets are giving them every day.
Countless studies have been conducted to determine a pets influence on its owner's overall health. Research has shown that pets can do all sorts of things to improve their owner’s health and even help people live longer. Some pets assist people with disabilities while others soothes people suffering from depression. Either way there is plenty to give thanks to when it comes to pet.
Check out these 5 reasons to give thanks for the family pets. Find out how just owning a pet can benefit the entire family and keep them happy and healthy for the holidays and all their other days.
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Pet
food recall: July 2015
Boulder
Dog Food Company, L.L.C. voluntarily recalls Turkey Sprinkles due
to possible Salmonella
FDA PRESS RELEASE-July 2, 2015- Boulder, Colorado – Boulder Dog Food
Company, L.L.C. is voluntarily recalling the Turkey Sprinkles (3 oz.) with a
"Best By" date of "05/18/16, 05/28/2016 and 05/30/2016", a
Lot Number of "743", and a UPC Code of 899883001224 because the
product has the potential of being contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can
affect animals eating the product, and there is a risk to humans who handle the
product, especially if the handler does not thoroughly wash his or her hands
after having contact with the Product or any surfaces exposed to the product.
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Pet
food recall: June 2015
Boulder
Dog Food Company, L.L.C. voluntarily recalls ten bags of Chicken Sprinkles due
to possible Salmonella health risk
FDA PRESS RELEASE- June 19, 2015- Boulder, CO- Boulder Dog Food
Company, L.L.C. is voluntarily recalling the Chicken Sprinkles (3 oz.) with a
“Best By” date of “05/04/16”, a Lot Number of “998”, and a UPC Code of
899883001231 (the “Product”), because the Product has the potential of being contaminated
with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect
animals eating the Product, and there is risk to humans who handle the Product,
especially if the handler does not thoroughly wash his or her hands after
having contact with the Product or any surfaces exposed to the Product.
Dealing with a doggy disability: X-rays show the progression of Hazel's broken femur
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Hazel at 9 weeks and 13 weeks
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Hazel, my Saint
Bernese puppy, is
four months old now and much has changed for this fluffy little spit-fire of a
mountain dog. When my partner Robert and I brought Hazel home on March 22 we
noticed that she walked with a limp. I brought her to the animal hospital where
I work the next day and received some bad news- Hazel had fractured her femur
bone in her left hind leg at some point early on in her life. It went un-diagnosed and untreated. The first radiograph showed that bone had completely callused over- making the left leg
shorter than the right.
As
I discussed in my letter from the editor Hazel will walk with a limp, is
guaranteed to have arthritis and hip dysplasia early on in life and may need major surgery. At that time I was still waiting for the surgeon’s assessment.
Later that week I received the news- the surgeon said I should leave the leg for
now but take x-rays monthly to monitor the growth and watch for signs of pain.
If we saw signs of soreness we were to put Hazel on a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to help with pain management.
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Pet food recall: May 2015
OC Raw Dog Recalls Turkey & Produce Raw Frozen
Canine Formulation Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Contact:
Consumer:
1-844-215-DOGS (3647)
Media:
949-215-1111
E-mail:
Olivia@ocrawdog.com
FDA PRESS RELEASE — May 15, 2015 — Ranch Santa Margarita, CA — OC
Raw Dog of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is voluntarily recalling 2055 lbs. of
Turkey & Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulation because it has the
potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. An organism which
can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or
elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Salmonella can
affect animals eating the products and there is risk to humans from handling
contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their
hands after having contact with the products or any surfaces exposed to these
products.
Animal Planet host weighs in on pet travel: NEW VIDEO
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Check out the video of my interview with Dan Schachner!
When
you picture a family vacation do you see your pets there with you?
Imagine the sun on your face and the sand beneath your feet- and your
dog by your side. Does it seem attainable? Animal Planet host
and Puppy
Bowl referee Dan Schachner thinks that it is and
he has teamed up with Petco to help pet owners prepare
for a trip with their pets. Although
it does require a lot of planning in advance and dedicated research,
travelling with your dog or cat can be a safe and enjoyable experience
for the whole family...
CLICK HERE to see the video interview!