The Purrfect Nanny & Purrfect Pet Health Blog

I stumbled across this today and WOW!
An Australian photographer makes over horses, with hair extensions!
Check out the news story here:


Photos by Julian Wolkenstein

What do you think, is your horse next?

Time for the spring vaccinations, barn clean out, de-worming and finally riding. I’ll have to stock up some items and found great hoof care products from Carr & Day & Martin at Equestrian Collections. They have a wide variety of products. Check out for yourself!

You are invited to attend a special conference call to learn how you can get your pet food for free and earn extra income!

Don’t let a bad economy get you down!
The pet business is BOOMING! People will spend anything on their pets and only want the very best for them.Find out how you can be a part of the booming pet industry!The Purr-Fect Business For Pet Lovers And Pet Professionals!
•Trainers •Groomers •Breeders •Kennels •Pet Sitters
•Dog Walkers •Veterinarians •Daycare Operators
•Shelter Workers and Volunteers •Animal Rescue Operators
•Emergency Service Professionals (K-9 and rescue units)

You don’t have to own a pet to join us!

If you or anyone you know has lost their job, gotten laid off or just needs an extra income, please forward this invitation on.

Date: Monday, March 30, 2009
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Phone Number: 616-347-8200 Passcode 800479#
Contact: The Purrfect Nanny
http://www.PurrfectPetHealth.com
678-999-3958

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?

Just announced!

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!
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Sweat Mountain Park
4346 Steinhauer Road
Marietta GA 30066

See you there!

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.

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!

1768 Newt Green Road
Cumming
30040

For more information on this and other events for HRRRF check out their site at
http://www.savethehorses.org/html/events.html

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.

For more information on their rates check here.

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.

To help this cause please consider donating.

 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?

ASPCA Guide to Pets and Children