Pets catch at our hearts and Ben from Seattle is no exception. Ben is the Pet-of-the-Month over at MillionDollarPetPix home of the PetPix Time Capsule.
Top 10 Pet Health Tips for the Holidays
(ARA) - Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Kwanzaa – no matter what you’re celebrating, pet owners need to remember to keep their pets safe and healthy for the holidays.
“Veterinarians often see an uptick in the number of problematic calls during the holiday season,” explains Dr. Larry R. Corry, AVMA president. “Whether it’s an exposure to chocolate or fatty foods or pets upset due to unexpected guests or costumed visitors late at night, the holidays can present problems for pets. The AVMA urges all pet owners to include the health and safety of their pets in any plans for the holidays.”
Duke is still a young pup, but is very well-behaved and engaging. This is his special “worn out” pose which is often seen after one of his extra-long play times! He thinks of himself as a “people-person” which sometimes gets him into some trouble… Be sure to visit Duke’s Corner of Fame and read all about him at MillionDollarPetPix.com which is home to the PetPix Time Capsule for pets.
Camels welcomed at church…
Imagine… Noah… ark… animals! Lots and lots of animals. Okay… now think of 2009. Imagine camels, llamas, caribou, and porcupies on the cathedral steps in New York… and 3500 people of all religions with other asorted pets. Nothing if not interesting!
Fur Kids Need To Brush Their Teeth Too!
While toothpaste and mouthwash companies are doing headstands trying to find new ways to sell their products, (Putting toothpaste and toothbrushes in colorful and funny-shaped containers to make teeth-brushing more fun with the hoped-for result of getting your kids to brush their teeth more often (read sell more product) or by putting a color trace in the toothpaste to show kids where they’ve missed a spot when brushing…), they should perhaps be spending more time highlighting the importance of dental health to a person’s general health. Why?
It is becoming more evidet that dental health is closely-related to overall health in a number of ways, though exactly how is still being studied. There seems to be a large correlation between poor dental health, heart problems, and ulcerated organs. Given the insanely-high costs of both dental and medical health, doing everything possible to prevent health and dental problems is critical.
Same thing with your fur kids… you pets. Brushing your pet’s teeth may sound like a
