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Friday, February 5, 2010
DOGGY DAYCCAMP VALENTINES PARTY
Thursday, February 4, 2010
February is pet dental month
Signs of Dog Dental
Disease
Bad breath
Discolored or loose teeth
Dog uncomfortable with owner touching its mouth
Dropping food or drooling
Bleeding mouth
Loss of weight or appetite
These are all signs of dog dental disease.Why Dog Dental Care?
According to the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC), the most common disease in dogs is periodontal disease (gum disease). Just as with people, it is an infection created by a buildup of soft dental plaque around the gums and on teeth surfaces. If the plaque (which comes from food particles, bacteria and debris) accumulates, it can lead to infection in the bone surrounding the teeth. In fact, this is so common the AVMA reports more than 85 percent of dogs at least 4 years old have periodontal disease.
Bad breath is the most common sign of gum disease. Additionally, a dog can be in pain from irritated gums, which can lead to appetite loss. The key to beating gum disease is prevention.
“As bacteria grow inside the mouth, the plaque turns to tartar. If not treated, plaque and tartar buildup can result in gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums,” says Candice Veloce, junior vice president of CanCor Innovations Inc., an Orono, Ontario, Canada-based company that created a dog-dental chew toy.
“An even worse situation would result in periodontal disease,” she says. “Other severe infections can affect a dog’s heart, liver or kidneys.”
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http://www.petproductnews.com/pet-health-news/gearing-up-for-pet-dental-month.aspx
Pet Food Pantry opening in Cincinnati needs donations
Last Update: 2/03 12:17 pm
Pet Food (Getty Images) Two Cincinnati-area pet rescue groups are combining to open a pet food pantry. Recycled Doggies, a 501(c)(3) non-profit Cincinnati Dog Rescue, and the Pet Alliance are opening the Cincinnati Pet Food Pantry to help owners who are currently unable to afford food for their pets.
The organizers say they noticed, in their work rescuing animals, that many dogs and cats are given up or put down because their owners can't afford to feed them. So they decided to step in and help.
Dog and cat food as well as a limited supply of cat litter will be available at the new center, located at Queen City Self-Storage, 4775 Red Bank Expressway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 (located behind the Red Bank Emergency Vet Clinic just off I-71 at the Red Bank exit).
Distribution days will be as announced to the public, depending on availability of donations, beginning on March 6th. Organizers are hoping for donations from individuals and businesses. The center will conduct pet food drives each Saturday this month to gather supplies and haas already gotten a large donation of treats and supplies from Hartz.
Patrons of the Cincinnati Pet Food Pantry can also receive low-cost spay/neuter services through the Pet Alliance program Spay Ohio and affordable microchipping from MicroChip USA during the month of February, thanks to a donation.
People wanting to help should gather food and other items among their friends and co-workers and donate them on one of the four dates:
- Saturday, February 6
- Saturday, February 13
- Sunday, February 21
- Saturday, February 27
Financial donations, which are tax-deductible, should be mailed to:
Cincinnati Pet Food Pantry
2319 Madison Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
Anyone interested in volunteering at the pantry should e-mail cincinnatipetfoodpantry@gmail.com or call (513)275-5842.
Copyright 2010 The E.W. Scripps Co. All rights reserved
http://www.wcpo.com/news/local/story/Cincinnati-To-Open-Pet-Food-Pantry/mdSJoVF36EiafwklGvnZHA.cspx?rss=703
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Reindeer gets a new leg on life
What would santa do if he didn't have his reindeer?
A 1 yr old reindeer named Holiday lost his leg due to infection around Christmas. His owners couldn't bare to think of putting him down so they asked Kathy Simmons from Clark Orthotic and Prosthetic Services who makes prosthetic limbs for humans, but has never made one for a 300-pound reindeer and she was honored!
http://www.myfox28columbus.com/shared/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wsyx_vid_2434.shtml
A 1 yr old reindeer named Holiday lost his leg due to infection around Christmas. His owners couldn't bare to think of putting him down so they asked Kathy Simmons from Clark Orthotic and Prosthetic Services who makes prosthetic limbs for humans, but has never made one for a 300-pound reindeer and she was honored!
http://www.myfox28columbus.com/shared/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wsyx_vid_2434.shtml
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