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Do You Buy Presents for your Pets?
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Have you noticed the trend to give gifts and send cards for your pets during the Holidays?
Well Valentines Day is really big. Check out the website of the big box Pet Stores, Online Greeting Cards, and Treats just for Valentines Day.
What's the
perfect Valentine's gift for your pet?
- Stuffed animal
- Special treats
- Cooking his/her favorite meal
- Quality time together
- Romantic dinner for two
- More trips to the park
- A new bed
- A dog or cat treat bouquet
- A new sweater/coat
- A sibling (dog/cat/other)
- Doggy daycare
- Valentine's card
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Did you Know?
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Your Reliable Pet Sitter will do more than just feed them -
Take pets for walks
Bring in Newspapers
Take out the Trash Cans on Pick-up Day
Turn lights on and off for security
Bring in the Mail
Sweep the Entrance
Load up the Wood Stove or Fireplace
Take Pets to Vet or Groomer
Wait at the house for delivery or service
Clean out litter box
Give Medications
Arrange for other services like lawn care while you are gone
How about putting food out for the Wild Birds while you are gone?
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Protect Your Dogs in Emergency
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How does a fireman know if there are pets in the house? In case of a house fire the dog may be scared and hiding and
the firemen may not be able to see or hear her. So, how can we keep our pets safe in case of an emergency like a house fire?A simple solution is a window decal that alerts firemen that there are precious pets in the house.The ASPCA (American
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is currently offering pet owners a
Pet
Safety Pack. It includes a
window decal that alerts emergency personnel that pets are inside your home. And
it is free for the asking.
Sign up for your Pet
Safety Pack. It's free. It
will only take a minute. And this decal could very well save your pet's life. Go
to: ASPCA Pet Safety Pack
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Greetings!
There
are a lot of things that dogs usually do for us as people  and that is
why dogs are usually referred to as Man's Best Friend. Why is this so?
Maybe it is because of the unconditional love that they are able to show us as people. Dogs serve us sometimes without
asking or waiting not seeking any benefits for themselves. When you
have just arrived home from work, they are ready and patiently waiting
for you at the door so they can greet you right away. Your dog might wait for you to bend down so he can lick your face to give you his kisses or your dog might even jump up to you to show how much he missed you.
Dogs not only provide us with their unconditional love but at times they can act as our own protectors. Your dog
might guard your house when you are asleep or away. If we are asleep,
hey might bark at the slightest noise that they hear and wait close by
the door to make sure nobody enters that is not supposed to.
Dogs
also show unconditional love when we get upset with them. They might
put their head down and realize what they
did was wrong. They might
then come up to you and lick your face or give you their paw to show
you that they are extremely sorry for what they have done. Maybe your dog is lying in your favorite chair or sitting area that you would like to sit in. You ask him or her to move and your dog obediently does what you want them to. They move to another resting area without any complaint whatsoever.
We might call their name and our dog
comes running up to us, wagging his or her tail wildly. They are
showing us how much they care and how happy they are that you are
giving them some kind of attention.
Sometimes we might just dismiss or take for granted the unconditional love that our dog shows us constantly. We
should always be aware of it and show how much we do appreciate it because one day our dog
might not be there waiting for us.You do not want to have any regrets so take the
time out to show your dog the unconditional love that he or
she has shown you.
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They never taught this
scenario at Veterinary school!
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- by Dr. Karen Detweiler - Mobi-Vet
Veterinarians get all kinds of interesting phone calls during
the course of a day. By far my most interesting call was
from a woman whose
dog ate a chipmunk. On the surface
that doesn't sound so strange until you
hear the whole story.
Mrs. Smith was playing outside with Freddy, her big, lovable 'who
knows what breed Heinz 57' brown dog, when suddenly Freddy found something more
interesting to play with. Mrs. Smith was appalled when Freddy apprehended a
chipmunk by the tail and was tossing him up in the air and catching it again,
sometimes holding it down with his foot. Mrs. Smith was quick to catch up to
Freddy and demand that he unhand (unmouth?) the poor little chipmunk. This
course of action was, of course, fruitless. A chipmunk in the mouth is worth a
dozen in the bush.
Freddy was having none of this amnesty program idea.
Freddy wanted his chipmunk. Mrs. Smith took a good grip on Freddy's jaws and
slowly pried his mouth open, the stunned chipmunk just lay there on his tongue
gasping for breath. As Mrs. Smith tried to shake the little victim out of
Freddy's mouth, the chipmunk woke up and did what any terrified chipmunk would
do, he ran down the nearest hole he could find. Unfortunately for the chipmunk
that hole happened to be Freddy's throat! This sort of surprised Freddy who
suddenly had a very interesting, I'm sure, lump in his throat. Remarkably
Freddy kept the chipmunk down and when nothing reappeared Mrs. Smith called to
inquire if she should be worried.
Believe it or not they never taught this
scenario at veterinary school. My best guess was that the chipmunk wouldn't
have lasted long in the acid environment of the stomach, especially without air
to breath. And Freddy? He probably had a
topsy-turvy belly for a few
moments. Most likely this too would pass. Freddy had a most unremarkable
next few days but had no more interest in playing with chipmunks.
Karen Detweiler, VMD is the owner of Mobi Vet
Mobile Veterinary Services
381 Frogtown Rd Kintnersville,, PA
18930
Office:
215-892-3328
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The Dog's Diary - The Cat's Diary
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The Dog's Diary - Everyday
8:00 AM - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 AM - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 AM - A walk in the park! My
favorite thing!
10:30 AM - Got rubbed and petted!
My favorite thing!
12:00 PM - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
1:00 PM - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 PM - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 PM - Dinner! My favorite thing!
7:00 PM - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 PM - Wow! Watched TV with the people!
My favorite thing!
11:00 PM - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Cat's Diary - Day 983 of My Captivity- My captors continue to taunt me
with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat,
while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.
Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clea
 r, I
nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going
is my dream of escape.
- In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit
on the carpet. Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body
at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts,
since it clearly demonstrates my capabilities. However, they merely made
condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am.
- There was some sort of assembly of
their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the
food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of
"allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my
advantage.
- Today I was almost successful in
an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his
feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow, but at the top
of the stairs.
- I am convinced that the other
prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special
privileges. He is regularly released, and seems to be more than willing
to return. He is obviously retarded. The bird must be an informant. I
observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he
reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now ...
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