Reverse sneezing occurs primarily in dogs and much less frequently in cats. Here’s what you need to know about reverse dog sneezing and what you can do to help stop it. Reverse sneezing, or a “backward sneeze,” is a sudden, involuntary respiratory reflex. It can occur if a dog’s soft palate (the soft part ofContinue reading “What Is Reverse Sneezing in Dogs?”
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Cat Facts
Cats are often mysterious and misunderstood creatures. Here are some little-known facts about them!
Pumpkin Dog Treats
Ingredients: Note: Please check always that no ingredients contain xylitol, which can to toxic to dogs.
PET SPOTLIGHT OF SEPTEMBER
Channing Tatum and Carissa My aunt had been asking me for months to go to various rescues and shelters to look at dogs. I had a thought it was for me and not her. I lived alone, worked many hours, and had no idea I loved dogs or animals as much as I did, soContinue reading “PET SPOTLIGHT OF SEPTEMBER”
PET SPOTLIGHT OF AUGUST
Molly and Dan Harkins Molly came into my life at the most fitting time. I was at my job and a co-worker was showing pictures of a dog to other people at work. It was a picture of a French/English Bulldog mix. Molly was a female and the runt of the litter. She was nineContinue reading “PET SPOTLIGHT OF AUGUST”
WHAT FOODS DOES YOUR DOG NEED?
As a follow-up to last month’s story regarding the array of food available for your pet, it is advisable you start with something in the middle of the market that is affordable and meets the needs of the stages of life of your pet. Research shows you can tell if the food is agreeable toContinue reading “WHAT FOODS DOES YOUR DOG NEED?”
Pet Spotlight of July – Jax
Con and Roxanne Moreschi and their dog Jax. It was in the year 2014 when two sisters and their dogs, a Shih Tzu and a Bichon got friendly with each other and produced “teddy bear” puppies. One was still available and when asked if interested, we said yes. I never had a dog, although myContinue reading “Pet Spotlight of July – Jax”
Pet Safety Tips for 4th of July
Fireworks, picnics, and other Fourth of July traditions can be great fun for people; but of all the festivities can be frightening and even dangerous for animals. Noisy fireworks and other celebrations can startle animals and cause them to run away; holiday foods can be unhealthy; summer heat and travel can be dangerous; and potentiallyContinue reading “Pet Safety Tips for 4th of July”
Deli Delights
Did you make last month’s recipe? Was it a hit with your pet? Want to try another healthy delight? The needed ingredients are: ½ pound stew beef, 2/3 cup of rice, several leaves of parsley, and approximately 3 and 1/8 cups of water. Makes about three servings. This can be made into portions and frozenContinue reading “Deli Delights”
CPR for Dogs
In the May issue of our newsletter, we discussed the importance of being prepared for an unexpected accident or injury to your pet and how prepared were you with a pet first aid kit. In continuing about preparedness for an emergency, if the situation should arise, can you preform lifesaving artificial respiration or CPR (cardiopulmonaryContinue reading “CPR for Dogs”
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