Sizzling Summertime Hazardous To Your Pet?
This is the time of year to get outside and go adventuring with your fuzzalicious fur-kids. However, with the soaring Mercury some outdoor activities can present hazards for your pets. To ensure a pawsitively purr-fect vacation for you and your pets this Summer we suggest the following: •SHADE: Keep your pets in the shade and OUT of cars. •Say "NO" to certain “people-foods” and beverages”: Barbecue scraps, chocolate, grapes, caffeine, onions, garlic and alcoholic beverages can cause serious digestive distress, coma or death for pets. Cooked eggs, fruit, cottage cheese and veggies are acceptable to sneak under the table, but keep table scraps to less than 10% of your pet’s daily caloric allowance. •GO GREEN With Pesticides: Commonly-used flea and tick products, mouse/rat baits and lawn/garden insecticides can be harmful to pets if ingested. Keep those products out of reach and when possible please only use organic. Here are a few brands to look for: EcoSmart available at Home Depot, Dr. Earth by VITACOST (www.vitacost.com) and here is a link for 10 HOMEMADE ORGANIC PESTICIDES that work www.Globalhealingcenter.com
• H20 WATCH!
Do not leave pets unsupervised around a pool or in the ocean. Not all dogs are good swimmers and rip tides can be strong.
FIREWORK FESTIVITIES:
Never use fireworks around pets. Exposure to fireworks can potentially result in severe burns or trauma to curious pets. Even unused fireworks are hazardous. Most fireworks contain toxic substances such as Potassium Nitrate, Copper, Chlorates and Arsenic.
8 A-Meowzing Facts About Cats
2 Cats will "paw" or "knead" (repeatedly treading on a spoteven their owner) to mark their
territory. Cats sweat through the bottom of their paws and
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rub off the sweat as a marking mechanism.
If your
cat is
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thrashing her
If your cat‘s tail is
tail;
quivering around you, this
she is in a
is the greatest expression
bad mood –
of love you could receive.
So…BACK OFF!
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Cat urine glows in
the dark. So…Shine a black light if you suspect your cat or kitten has had an accident or is marking
his fav spot in your home.
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Cats can
make over 100 vocal sounds, while dogs can only make 10
During her productive life, one female cat could have more than 100 kittens. A
single pair of cats and their kittens can produce as many as 420,000 kittens in just 7 years. Adopt, Spay and Neuter.
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Did you know? Sir Isaac Newton, discoverer of the
principles of gravity, also invented the cat door?
DJ KEETAH IN DA HOUSE! Does Fluffy adore scratching up your furniture? Does she also want to be a DJ? Combine the two loves with this cat . scratch material turnstile. Cat Scratch DJ at ThinkGeek (.com) This makes for awesome pics… Send us yours!
FroliCat™ DART™ is an automatic rotating laser light that provides hours of fun for your feline and canine friends Place DART on the floor, turn it on and watch
Music Dogs Love/Music Cats Love A collection of calming music and soothing stories for the cats and dogs we love. Over one hour of relaxing music mixed with soft nature sounds of exotic birds, soothing voices, short stories and sonic sounds only they hear. Creates a peaceful environment for pets that are left alone.
www.musicpetslove.com
the chase begin! Variable speeds and timer settings offer 16 exciting play combinations. .
You know how to enjoy a leisurely walk. Don't let yourself be
rushed by someone on the other end of the leash or jostled by the pack. You may actually teach your owner how to stop and smell the roses this month. Lucky Days: 12, 8, 31