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Top Five Summer Foods Dangerous to Pets
From The Pet Haven, 5 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
recent poll conducted by online pet retailer MrChewy.com that found the majority of pet owners unaware of some of the most dangerous summer foods for family pets.
Avocados
You make think Spot loves yummy summer guacamole as much as you do but in fact avocados are toxic to dogs. According to the ASPCA's website, all parts of the avocado, including the pit and skin, contain a substance called Persin, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs.
Onions
Picture this: you're grilling up...
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What to Expect at the Emergency Vet
From The Pet Haven, 6 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Check out this article on what to expect at the emergency vet from zootoo
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The importance of calm assertiveness
From The Pet Haven, 6 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
A guest post from http://shammyndozer.blogspot.com
When you welcome a dog into your home, you're not simply gaining a pet, but a new state of mind.
This fact quickly became clear to me when my husband and I got two lab mix puppies. The oldest, Shammy, is about 5 months old, while Dozer is 10 weeks. In hindsight it probably wasn't the best idea to get puppies so close in age simply because of the time requirement, but since I'm a housewife, I have the time to make it work.
When you bring a...
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Reducing Pet Allergens in the Home
From The Pet Haven, 6 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Guest post by Abby Snyder ~
Pet dander is a common culprit for many allergy symptoms, but for those of us with allergies; it's certainly not always the cause. I blamed my constant stuffiness on my dog's dander for years - only to realize it was actually my apartment that was setting off my sneezes. Looking back I realize the allergens were everywhere - floating in the air, stuck the carpet, or hiding behind every bookshelf - and I wasn't doing a thing about it
After moving to a new place and...
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#1 Surgically Removed Item From Dogs & Cats
From The Pet Haven, 6 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Dogs and cats commonly eat things that they shouldn't. The problem is that many items can't be digested or passed through the intestine causing a "Foreign Body Obstruction".
An indigestible object can become lodged in the stomach or intestines and may require surgery to remove it. Untreated, ingestion of these types of items can be fatal.
According to Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI), they compiled a list of most common items surgically removed from pets.
Do you know what is #1?
It...
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Caring for a Betta Fish
From The Pet Haven, 7 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
One of the most common misconceptions of betta fish is that they must be in a bowl all by themselves. Mostly because of the stories that they are fighting fish and because these fish are seen in stores in those little plastic cups.
While Bettas don't get along with their own kind, they can make a good community aquarium fish and get along with other community type fish. I've have one with tetras and an angel fish without any problems. Because they are used to being in confinement and are very...
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Amazing Pet Expos Offers Tips for Attendees and their Pets
From The Pet Haven, 7 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
No doubt about it, our pet expos are CROWDED. As with any event that attracts large crowds, we've found that people who prepare for it tend to have a much better experience. With that being said, here are some tips that we've come up with to help ensure that our guests have the best day possible at the show:
Only bring your pet along if it is well-behaved, non-aggressive and doesn't get stressed out in crowded, stimulating and noisy situations. There are all kinds of other animals, small...
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Preparing Pets for Hurricane Season
From The Pet Haven, 7 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Hurricane season is now upon us - running from June 1 - November 30. Experts are predicting a busier-than-usual hurricane season for 2011. NOAA is predicting 12 to 18 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3 to 6 major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5; winds of 111 mph or higher. Each of these ranges has a 70 percent likelihood, and indicate that activity will exceed the seasonal average of 11 named storms, six...
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Travelling with your Cat
From The Pet Haven, 8 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Great article from Pet Business in regards to cat travel tips
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Summer Travel Tips
From The Pet Haven, 8 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
TRIPSwithPETS.com offers these great tips:
Pre-Travel Preparation
Healthy Start: The last thing you need is a sick pet when traveling. This means a visit to the vet for a medical checkup and to ensure that your pet is up-to-date with all necessary vaccinations. The veterinarian can also issue a health certificate for your pet. If you and your pet will be traveling across state lines, you must obtain a recent health certificate and a certificate of rabies vaccination. If your plans include...
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