My friend from Germany e-mailed me some sad news today. One of her puppies was involved in a car accident with his new owner and died. Luckily at least all people involved did not get hurt. When I take my dogs with me in the car I always buckle them in the backseat of my sports car or I have them in the crate in the back of our SUV. Please make sure your pets are as save as any possible while driving. There is a wonderful crate available I would highly recommend while traveling. Or go and buy a seat harness. Please never let your dog ride on the back of your pick up truck. While people probably think it’s cool - it’s awfully irresponsible. Not only can the dog get severely hurt when involved in an accident, the dog might also be catapulted off your pick up truck and might endanger the life of other drivers on the road. Please put safety first!
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You don’t have to own a pet to join us!
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Time: 8:00 PM EST
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We all know our pets are a great comfort any time we are ill. There are programs across the country developed to bring pets to others who are ill in efforts to bring them peace and a bit of happiness. Who knew our pets could help develop cures for cancer? Through a program known as Comparative Oncology our canine and feline friends can do just that.
Why do dogs and cats make good test subjects?
Unlike lab mice, that are specifically bred to develop cancer, dogs and cats spontaneously develop cancer just like humans. Through studying those naturally occurring cancers scientists can gain insight into possible treatments for human caners such as osteosarcoma, prostate and breast cancers, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, melanoma, soft tissue sarcoma, head and neck carcinoma, and virally induced lymphomas.
More efforts are being put forth to involve pets with cancer in clinical trials for new medications. Under these treatments, pets receive the most up to date treatment under the care of a board certified vetrinarian. For more information on the clinical trials check out the Veterinary Cancer Society.
Of course none of us wants our pets to become ill, if your pet was diagnosed with cancer would you consider Comparative Oncology?
Mark your calendars! This spring’s Atlanta Romp Around The World will be held at Sweat Mountain Park on April 18th at 10 am and will go until the doggies drop!
Every spring IDOG holds Romps Around The World to raise awareness about Rescue and Rehome Resources.
To find a group near you check out Doodle Communities.
If you’ve ever wondered about Goldendoodle’s or Labradoodle’s here is your chance to meet them up close and personal! If you own a Doodle, you know how uniquely they play imagine the fun of watching a whole group of them! .
In honor of National Poison prevention week, ASPCA has released a video highlighting 17 plants that poison pets. Check it out.
Dr Steven Hansen presents each plant and describes what you needs to be wary of. A helpful list is also provided for quick reference. It is important to recognize these dangers and the symptoms they cause if ingested. Do you have hidden pet dangers in your home?
If you suspect your pet has ingested a toxin, please contact your veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
We love to spoil our pets. But have you ever thought about making your pet a birthday cake? I wanted to make one for Barley last year but could find the Purrfect recipe. This one might work this year!
Pupcake
Ingredients:
1 egg
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup cooking oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup honey (optional)
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup whole wheat or white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Grease a 9 inch cake pan.
- Combine the egg, peanut butter, oil, vanilla, and honey, if desired, in a large bowl; blend well.
- Stir in the carrots and mix thoroughly.
- Sift together the flour and baking soda and
- Fold into the carrot mixture.
- Spoon cake batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes; then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For frosting try a bit of honey mixed with peanut butter
Yum Yum- Might be good enough for the whole family!
Come find out more about the Horse Rescue, Relief and Retirement Fund this weekend!
Open House with Farm Tours noon to 4 pm Sunday March 15th. HRRRF and Northwind Equestrian Center is a working farm.
Once month the farm is open to the public.
A small donation of $5 will get you a tour of the farm, a chance to meet the horses and other animals, and an opportunity to learn more about the rescue. Come and help support this worthy cause!
WellPet Humane is an Atlanta based non profit organization that launched in the summer of 2008. Their main goal is to help reduce the occurrence of “economic euthanasia”. They serve low income pet owners, pet rescues, feral cat caretakers, students veterinary referrals and those living on social security. Everyone can benefit from their low cost vaccination and spay/neuter rates.
WellPet often sees pet owners who have been given estimates for surgeries or treatments that they simply can not afford. WellPet is proud to have an opportunity to fulfill their needs by providing affordable veterinary medical services targeting families that are experiencing financial hardships.
For more information on how to qualify for lower veterinary rates take a look at their qualifications page.
My latest online shopping experience with Fetchdog has been a great one. I love being able to shop from home and spend more time with my 4-legged family members. I’m sure many of you feel the same way. This is why I want to share FetchDog with you. Have a look what great products they have for your babies
When I was younger, we brought home pets all the time with no consideration as to what was best for the pet AND the family. As I grew older, I began to understand more about the importance of educating children on the needs of a pet. When we decided to get a dog, we knew we had to train our daughter how to behave just as much as we needed to train the dog.
It is really important to assess your child’s maturity level and necessary involvement when introducing a new animal family member. This site has great pet recommendations by age. It has great tips on how to build a relationship between your pets and your children and safety precautions. How important do you feel it is to educate your child on their role in your pets’ life?
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