While those in the northern climes start to pump iron and increase their intake of Vitamin D and calcium to get ready for the lack of sun during the winter months, dog owners should be very careful not to drop any tablets on the floor. All medications tucked away in bathroom cabinets!
Ongoing studies bring us more news about the positive affect pets can have on us at every age and for all walks of life. From the calming influence of a Guide Dog for autistic children and their family to the happiness-factor blood-pressure-reducing effect of visiting pet programs for the shut-ins in hospitals, retirement villas and nursing homes, the perceived and real value of our pets continues to increase.
One of our goals in this pet blog and on our main website at www.MillionDollarPetPix.com is to celebrate pets with pet lovers and pet owners around the world. To share stories, photos and information that celebrates the wonder of pets and that promotes responsible pet ownership in a fun and positive way.
The Center for Disease Control is still receiving reports of new salmonella infections! “You should not keep your pets foods in the kitchen or feed your pet in the kitchen because that increases the likelihood it could get into other things.” - Dr. Ostroff
This statement boggles the mind! It puzzles and greatly concerns me. If one has to wear rubber gloves to protect themselves from a substance, or keep it away from our own food source, then what on earth are we thinking about if we then feed this to our special pets? If it is toxic enough to make me sick just in the handling, it should be thrown out. Why woud I give it to a pet to ingest? This is pure nonsense!
