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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.”

The most recent addition to the PetPix Time Capsule had one visitor doubled over with laughter. Special pet star Curious Charlie is trying to train his people to feed him and does this by bringing his dish to them! Check out this pet pal’s photos and story here.

No matter where you live, you can no doubt find retailers who are paying attention to people’s pets. From gift stores to pubs there is a movement afoot, (slow though it may be), of supplying water and/or pet treats as an added value for patrons accompanied by their pets.

Pet owners would like to see this pet-friendly movement grow a little more quickly. Bylaws and regulations in most places still restrict pets from joining their owners inside pubs and restaurants, though many in more laid-back locales allow pets to be part of the outdoor pub or restaurant venue. It appears that the US is way behind the UK in terms of the availability of pet-friendly pubs and restaurants.

Despite the great challenges of the canine arthritis, spinal myelopathy and hip dysplasia that Watson and the heartbreak his owner suffered, the silver lining in all of this was the creation of a product that has helped many other disabled dogs.

The Bottom’s Up Leash is Watson’s legacy and their website, (a fitting tribute to Watson), is Arnie’s ongoing passion. Their invention has already helped tens of thousands of dogs and their owners to be more comfortably mobile and much happier. Inventing new senior pet assistance products keeps Arnie busy and involved with the pet community worldwide.

With summer in full swing there are a number of things we’d like to share with pet owners… to make their summer easier and more enjoyable.

Pet Hotel Guide
While many are opting for staying closer to home this year due to the insane fuel prices, those pet owners who venture out on vacation will be pleased to know that the American Automobile Association is offering valuable information in a book about pet-friendly hotels in the US and Canada.