Monday, July 7, 2014

777 Dog Food (Dry)

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars 777 Dog Food receives the Advisor’s mid-tier rating of 3 stars. The 777 Dog Food product line lists two grain-free recipes, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance. The following is a list of recipes available at the time of this review. 777 Senior Grain Free […]

Source: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/777-dog-food/

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Helping cat lose weight can be difficult

Q.: I have a beautiful tabby cat I rescued from the pound, where she was would have died that day if I did not adopt her! She was really thin and scrawny when I got her and now she loves to eat. Well, she grew rapidly and filled out.
She is now 3 years old, and my vet says she is too fat. I feed her only a small amount of food, but when I checked her weight again she has gained even more weight. I can?t feed her less, because she meows and cries and drives me crazy. She will jump on my bed and wake me up to feed her at night. She really like her cat treats and begs for them. Why is she gaining weight? How much should I feed her? – Lola

A.: Thank you for rescuing this kitty! Weight loss in cats can be difficult to accomplish. I cannot tell you how much to feed unless I know what you are feeding. Cat food can be anywhere from 250 kilocalories per cup to 900 kilocalories per cup.
I can tell you how many kilocalories per day to feed and then we can pick the right food for your cats needs and determine how many cups based on the kilocalories per cup.

First, I need to know what your cat?s ideal weight should be. Please ask your veterinarian to calculate her ideal weight for you. Once we determine her ideal weight, we can calculate how many cups of food, and how many treats your cat can eat each day.

Since your cat is loud and demanding when she wants food, we need to change her eating patterns. Many cat owners think when their cat is meowing and crying that they want food, but often they only want fresh water or attention.

Focus on putting your cat on a program. Try putting her dry food into puzzle toys. She has to bat around the toy to get the food to tumble out. Divide her food into three feedings per day.

The average 10-pound, overweight indoor cat that?s inactive only needs 195 kilocalories per day to achieve weight loss. Try feeding a diet cat food like Hills Prescription diet feline r/d food. It has only 264 kilocalories per cup and she can have � cup three times a day. Reserve 10 pieces of kibble to give her as treats, one at a time during the day. Keep in mind most grocery store foods are around 500 kilocalories per cup and your cat would only be able to eat a total of 1/3 cup of food to achieve weight loss.

Try scheduling in time for attention and exercise. Get her several action toys like a feather wand, laser light chase toy, balls for batting, or catnip mouse. Keep the toys in a special basket or box and bring them out one out at a time when you get home to play with her. By engaging her in play, you help her burn more calories and you help re-focus her to play. She will think about playing instead of eating. Cats often eat out of boredom.

Cats need to loose weight slowly; about a half a pound per month is good. Good luck with her weight loss journey.

Dr. Baker

Dr. Baker

Dr. Susan Baker
Baker Veterinary Clinic
1801 S. Congress Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Read more articles by Dr. Baker | Ask her a question

Source: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/pawshere/2013/08/08/helping-cat-lose-weight-can-be-difficult/

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Sunday, July 6, 2014

Breed Profile: Cocker Spaniel (American)

By Kristine Lacoste, Pets Adviser

The American cocker spaniel is an active hunting dog, a family companion pet, and is great with children and other pets.

Read the full article at Pets Adviser here: Breed Profile: Cocker Spaniel (American)

Source: http://www.petsadviser.com/breeds/breed-profile-cocker-spaniel/

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Why Everyone Should Experience A Baby Goat Love Pile [VIDEO]

A New Cure All! If you are suffering from lonliness, boredom, mild depression or simply need a mid-day pick me up, look no further than a baby goat love pile to give you just the energy boost you need to get through the day. Side effects of the baby goat...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DailyTreatAnimalPlanet/~3/f3xyrDEqfkA/why-everyone-should-experience-a-baby-goat-love-pile-video.html

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Pumpkin for Dogs

There are some tasty treats for dog?s and among tasty and nutritious treats is pumpkin!  However, when you are adding pumpkin to the animal?s diet, make sure it is not pumpkin pie filling as it does have added sugars and spices which the dog should not consume. 

Feeding pumpkin to dog?s that are overweight is a great means to help the animal slim.  Canned pumpkin for dogs can replace 1/3 of your dog?s food and is a great source of potassium, beta carotene and vitamin A.  To help preserve the life of the pumpkin it can be placed in ice cube trays and frozen. 
Because pumpkin is high in fiber and water, it is a great aid to help relieve constipation as well.  For dog?s that are vomiting, it is also a great means to stop vomiting.  Simply feed your dog one teaspoon for small dogs and for medium to large dogs, two teaspoons to a tablespoon.  

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2011/07/pumpkin-for-dogs.html

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Helping cat lose weight can be difficult

Q.: I have a beautiful tabby cat I rescued from the pound, where she was would have died that day if I did not adopt her! She was really thin and scrawny when I got her and now she loves to eat. Well, she grew rapidly and filled out.
She is now 3 years old, and my vet says she is too fat. I feed her only a small amount of food, but when I checked her weight again she has gained even more weight. I can?t feed her less, because she meows and cries and drives me crazy. She will jump on my bed and wake me up to feed her at night. She really like her cat treats and begs for them. Why is she gaining weight? How much should I feed her? – Lola

A.: Thank you for rescuing this kitty! Weight loss in cats can be difficult to accomplish. I cannot tell you how much to feed unless I know what you are feeding. Cat food can be anywhere from 250 kilocalories per cup to 900 kilocalories per cup.
I can tell you how many kilocalories per day to feed and then we can pick the right food for your cats needs and determine how many cups based on the kilocalories per cup.

First, I need to know what your cat?s ideal weight should be. Please ask your veterinarian to calculate her ideal weight for you. Once we determine her ideal weight, we can calculate how many cups of food, and how many treats your cat can eat each day.

Since your cat is loud and demanding when she wants food, we need to change her eating patterns. Many cat owners think when their cat is meowing and crying that they want food, but often they only want fresh water or attention.

Focus on putting your cat on a program. Try putting her dry food into puzzle toys. She has to bat around the toy to get the food to tumble out. Divide her food into three feedings per day.

The average 10-pound, overweight indoor cat that?s inactive only needs 195 kilocalories per day to achieve weight loss. Try feeding a diet cat food like Hills Prescription diet feline r/d food. It has only 264 kilocalories per cup and she can have � cup three times a day. Reserve 10 pieces of kibble to give her as treats, one at a time during the day. Keep in mind most grocery store foods are around 500 kilocalories per cup and your cat would only be able to eat a total of 1/3 cup of food to achieve weight loss.

Try scheduling in time for attention and exercise. Get her several action toys like a feather wand, laser light chase toy, balls for batting, or catnip mouse. Keep the toys in a special basket or box and bring them out one out at a time when you get home to play with her. By engaging her in play, you help her burn more calories and you help re-focus her to play. She will think about playing instead of eating. Cats often eat out of boredom.

Cats need to loose weight slowly; about a half a pound per month is good. Good luck with her weight loss journey.

Dr. Baker

Dr. Baker

Dr. Susan Baker
Baker Veterinary Clinic
1801 S. Congress Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Read more articles by Dr. Baker | Ask her a question

Source: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/pawshere/2013/08/08/helping-cat-lose-weight-can-be-difficult/

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5 Reasons Why Changing Your Pet's Food Is a Good Thing

Source: http://www.groovypetblog.com/2012/06/5-reasons-why-changing-your-pets-food-is-a-good-thing.html

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Salt Lake City Sets another Convention Record!

  Congrats to Salt Lake City, for breaking another convention record! Last weekend, Salt Lake hosted the 2014 Comic Con Fan Experience, and it was even bigger than convention we had last fall. Over 100,000 people attended the event, that’s so amazing! The event was packed with famous celebrities, great comics, and lots of awesome [...]

Source: http://blog.costumecraze.com/2014/04/salt-lake-city-sets-another-convention-record

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Saturday, July 5, 2014

That Time is Starting!

While the weather has been unseasonably warm here in Wisconsin the last two weeks, many areas of the country are experiences cold weather and even snow already! Along with this change to Fall and Winter you might want to start thinking about getting your dog some dog sweaters. At Poochieheaven, we have a great selection of sweaters for your dog. We carry sweaters for those pups from 1lb to 100lbs! So that all dogs can stay warm.

This year, we have the classic favorites such as the cable knit and fisherman knit sweaters. These are always a favorite and great for everyday wear.

We also have some new sweaters this year such as the Holiday Penguin and the Piggy Hoodie, both of these are excellent sweaters and will also be a special treat for those special parties.

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2011/10/that-time-is-starting.html

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Cat Have Hairballs? Coconut Oil is a natural remedy.

Source: http://www.groovypetblog.com/2012/05/cat-have-hairballs-coconut-oil-is-a-natural-remedy.html

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All New Frozen Costumes are Here!

Stay cool this summer with our new selection of Frozen costumes! Dress up as Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, and many sizes are available. Great for summer fun and Halloween! You’re favorite characters are right here at Costume Craze! NOW IN STOCK!!     View All Frozen Costumes

Source: http://blog.costumecraze.com/2014/06/all-new-frozen-costumes

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A Very Nice Dog Birthday Party Can Speak Volumes

If you?ve a dog and know that it?s almost time to celebrate his/her birthday, it could be a very nice thing to throw him/her a dog birthday party. It could be sweet to throw a spectacular party for your wonderful bundle of joy. There are many ways that you can pull this kind of thing off without having to spend an arm and a leg. Oh yes, it?s true, and many people have already been able to take care of this sort of occasion without having to empty their bank accounts. A doggie birthday party isn?t expensive to have for you little pooch.

You should make sure to obtain the much-needed supplies for the very special occasion. Also, it could be quite nice to have your dog?s hair trimmed, so he/she can look quite immaculate at his/her pup birthday party. Again, you should be well-prepared. You should make sure to bake a dog-friendly birthday cake, so your pooch and other dogs have a nice meal to eat. You should make sure that they?ve a big cake, because it can be a nice thing to do, especially if you invite a good amount of dogs over for the dog birthday party.

In order to make sure that the doggie birthday party goes well, you should make sure to send off invitations to the dogs that you want to come over for the special occasion. Also, you need to make sure that all dog owners bring them over on their leashes, just in case some dogs want to become hostile. You can never be too safe. After you make sure that all of these things are complete, you can simply sit back and enjoy watching your dog have a great time at his/her own  birthday party. You?ll definitely love being able to see how happy your dog will be.

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2012/04/very-nice-dog-birthday-party-can-speak.html

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Does Your Pet Have Digestive Upsets? Probiotics Can Help.

Source: http://www.groovypetblog.com/2012/05/digestive-upsets-try-probiotics-for-your-pet.html

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Targeted cancer therapy works well for pets

Q.: What is targeted therapy? I have been hearing more and more in the news regarding targeted cancer therapy for people. Does this type of treatment exist for pets, too? My dog was recently diagnosed with a mast cell tumor and my veterinarian explained that a new type of targeted therapy was available for dogs with mast cell cancer.

A.: Targeted therapy for cancer is treatment that is aimed at a specific receptor or target on the cancer cell. This type of treatment has great potential for both animals and people. The reason that targeted therapy is so exciting is that it is specifically aimed at the cancer cell. The normal cells in the body are not harmed by targeted cancer treatment. This means that side effects are very minimal if existent at all.

Mast cell tumors are the most common skin tumors that we see in canine patients. There are new, targeted receptor inhibitors that are used in the treatment of mast cell cancer. These novel medications are targeted for a specific receptor on the surface of the cancerous mast cell. The treatment is very effective for certain types of mast cell tumors, especially tumors that are not surgically removable.

Another type of cancer that is seen commonly in canine patients is melanoma. These types of tumors grow rapidly in the oral cavity or in the nail bed. They are malignant tumors that metastasize to lymph nodes and lung. A melanoma is another type of cancer that is treated with targeted therapy. Immunotherapy is used in the treatment of melanoma. When immunotherapy is used, the immune system is targeted against the cancer. The immune system destroys the cancer cells without destroying normal cells in the body. By administering injections that stimulate the immune system to recognize a specific receptor on the cancer cell, the immune system is targeted against the cell. This type of therapy is very effective in the treatment of melanoma.

Targeted therapy is a way to effectively target cancer cells while preventing toxicity to normal cells in the body. More and more targeted therapies for different types of cancers are being developed, allowing for better treatments for both people and pets with cancer.

Dr. Correa

Dr. Correa

Stephanie Correa, DVM
Board Certified in Oncology
Animal Cancer Care Clinic
www.AnimalCancerCareClinic.com
Read more articles by Dr. Correa | Ask her a question

Source: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/pawshere/2013/08/30/targeted-cancer-therapy-works-well-for-pets/

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Friday, July 4, 2014

Total Canine Dog Food (Dry)

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars Total Canine Dog Food receives the Advisor’s second-lowest tier rating of 2 stars. The Total Canine product line includes one dry dog food, a recipe claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The first ingredient in this dog food is porcine meat meal. Pork meal is […]

Source: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/total-canine-dog-food/

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It?s Definitely Nice to Have a Dog Themed Birthday Party

There are plenty of dog lovers who really love throwing a dog themed birthday party for their little pooches. Are you a dog lover and want to share the love that you share with your family members? If so, you can share the love with your pooch by throwing such a lovely dog birthday party. You can have the time of your life deciding what would be done to throw such a party for your little doggie. First of all, you need to find out exactly which pooches you want to have invited to your dog?s birthday party.

Yes, it?s definitely a good idea to have people you know bring over their dogs for the dog themed birthday party. You can send out edible invitations that your soon-to-be party guests will love to eat. If you want to continue on with the planning of such an occasion, there?s more preparing to do. You need to make sure that a cake is baked. You shouldn?t bake a cake that?s not dog-friendly. It should be friendly for humans and dogs. This might be somewhat difficult to find, but there are stores that sell such cakes. Also, there are recipes that you can obtain that allow you to bake a cake that?s edible for humans and dogs.

Also, you need to let all of your doggie?s birthday guests know exactly where they need to be at for the party. You can spend a little extra cash to get a hold of some gifts for the birthday guests. It?d be very nice to have all of the doggie guests leave with a nice takeaway bag full of dog birthday treats and toys. You can throw a very nice dog themed birthday party for your pooch. Like I said before, there are many dog lovers who?re doing this, and it?s actually become a very nice trend.

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2012/04/its-definitely-nice-to-have-dog-themed.html

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Kibble: Do you know what's in the bag?

Source: http://www.groovypetblog.com/2012/09/break-through-the-hype-on-pet-foods.html

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Best tip for keeping your pet's teeth clean?

Source: http://www.groovypetblog.com/2012/09/best-tip-for-keeping-your-pets-teeth-clean.html

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A Raw Food Diet To Ease Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD)

Source: http://www.groovypetblog.com/2012/06/a-raw-food-diet-to-ease-irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibd.html

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777 Dog Food (Dry)

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars 777 Dog Food receives the Advisor’s mid-tier rating of 3 stars. The 777 Dog Food product line lists two grain-free recipes, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance. The following is a list of recipes available at the time of this review. 777 Senior Grain Free […]

Source: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/777-dog-food/

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Thursday, July 3, 2014

Cat Have Hairballs? Coconut Oil is a natural remedy.

Source: http://www.groovypetblog.com/2012/05/cat-have-hairballs-coconut-oil-is-a-natural-remedy.html

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Cat panicked by use of new broom

Q: Yesterday I bought a new broom (Swiffer type), and my cat freaked out while I was used it. She was hitting it, attacked it, and was hissing.

Later that night, she was acting the same way toward toys she?s had for five months. Today when I came home, I had to bring her upstairs. She was very hesitant. Not wanting to be on the floor, and she was looking at it like something was there, and she was going to pounce but never did. She was on my bed and acted the same way (very sketchy, not wanted to be petted, held, etc.).

I have hidden all her toys, and am hoping she calms down. I am very concerned about her behavior, because it is very unlike her. Any ideas on what could be up?

A: What you are experiencing is fairly common. Cats are exceptional at generalizing a frightening experience to other situations. What I mean is that when a cat becomes completely panicked, sometimes it takes a couple of days for them to recover. For some, they generalize the fear and the physiologic panic through a process called classical conditioning, so they react to any stimulus that was present during the traumatic incident in the same way that they react to the stimulus itself. In other words, that traumatic incident may have really changed your cat. Hopefully, she will recover quickly, but some cats do not. Try the things below, and if they do not work within a couple of weeks, or she becomes aggressive toward you, seek professional help by going to www.dacvb.org.

1. Give your cat some space. Just as you need personal space when you are upset or angry, your cat needs the same right now. Giving her some cooling off time without approaching her, petting her or otherwise trying to interact with her will help her to recover more quickly. If she wants to lie on the bed without being touched by you, leave her alone. She should start to show improvement in about a week.

2. Give her back some toys that have not elicited the fear response. If she likes to play, she will recover more quickly if she has the opportunity to engage in that behavior.

3. Put the Swiffer away when your cat is in the room. In other words, put your cat in another room before you even open the closet where the Swiffer is. At this point, it is better not to let her see it at all.

Dr. Radosta

Dr. Radosta

Lisa Radosta DVM, Diplomate ACVB
Florida Veterinary Behavior Service
PO Box 210636
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33421-0636
561-795-9398
www.flvetbehavior.com
Read more articles by Dr. Radosta | Ask her a question

Source: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/pawshere/2013/09/26/cat-panicked-by-use-of-new-broom/

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Upcoming Events - June 2012

Source: http://www.groovypetblog.com/2012/06/upcoming-events---june-2012.html

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Bil-Jac Farmer?s Bounty (Dry)

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars Bil-Jac Farmer’s Bounty Dog Food receives the Advisor’s mid-tier rating of 3.5 stars. The Bil-Jac Farmer’s Bounty product line includes four dry dog foods, three claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance and one for growth (puppies). The following is a list of recipes available at the […]

Source: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/bil-jac-farmers-bounty-dog-food/

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Airline Approved Dog Carriers for Delta Airlines

Delta is one airline that does allow small cats and dogs and sometimes small birds to travel in the cabin of the aircraft with the owner.  The pet must be secured in an approved under the seat carrier.  For larger pets, the pets must be check baggage or cargo and must be transported in an airline approved dog carrier as well.
To determine Delta airline approved dog carriers you can go directly to their ?Pet Rules? site.  The under the seat carrier is designed much like a duffle bag only it meets the requirements to safely and securely transport the hound.  The bags are comfortable and well ventilated and are carried as by two hand straps or shoulder straps. Other approved styles are pet carriers that are designed with wheels and an extended handle which owners can conveniently push their animals. 
Other designs include the pet crate which is designed to fit under the seat in the cabin area and for larger dogs, can be purchased for travel for the cargo area.  These crates are constructed with a durable sturdy plastic and are well ventilated and include an easy to carry handle for the owner to transport the animal inn the carrier.

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2011/07/airline-approved-dog-carriers-for-delta.html

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Types of Dog Carriers for Small Dogs


Dog carries for small dogs are great when you want to travel with your dog or love to keep your dog by your side wherever you go. It is important that you get the right dog carrier, as there are many available in the market to choose from.

Smalls dogs tend to be livelier and restless as compared to larger dogs. So if the dog carriers are used properly, they can benefit both the dog and the owner in a number of ways.  Transporting dogs in cars or vehicles can be dangerous if the dog keeps disturbing the driver, so it is best to buy a dog carrier to keep both the driver and the dog safe while traveling or on the move.

Dog carriers for small dogs are widely available in any design and shape so buy the right one. You will need to consider many different things such as space, material and durability of the carrier. This is because it can affect how safe and comfortable your dog is in the carrier.

You will find small dog travel carriers, strollers and purses in the market. The travel carriers are best if you want to take your dog with you when you are traveling by plane or car, as they are easy to carry and are very durable. The strollers are great if you want to take your dogs in events where there will be many people. You can easily keep your dog safe during the event. Whereas the dog purses are best if you want to take your dog for a walk in large crowds, because purses can easily be turned into leashes and harnesses for your dog to move about.

So when you are out and about, why not take your dog with you as they would defiantly love some fresh air with the help of these dog carriers.

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2012/04/types-of-dog-carriers-for-small-dogs.html

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Does Your Pet Have Digestive Upsets? Probiotics Can Help.

Source: http://www.groovypetblog.com/2012/05/digestive-upsets-try-probiotics-for-your-pet.html

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How to Change Your Pet's Food with Confidence

Source: http://www.groovypetblog.com/2012/06/how-to-change-your-pets-food-with-confidence.html

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May 12 - Grand Re-Opening & Spring Wellness Day

Source: http://www.groovypetblog.com/2012/05/may-12---grand-re-opening-spring-wellness-day.html

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Types of Dog Carriers for Small Dogs


Dog carries for small dogs are great when you want to travel with your dog or love to keep your dog by your side wherever you go. It is important that you get the right dog carrier, as there are many available in the market to choose from.

Smalls dogs tend to be livelier and restless as compared to larger dogs. So if the dog carriers are used properly, they can benefit both the dog and the owner in a number of ways.  Transporting dogs in cars or vehicles can be dangerous if the dog keeps disturbing the driver, so it is best to buy a dog carrier to keep both the driver and the dog safe while traveling or on the move.

Dog carriers for small dogs are widely available in any design and shape so buy the right one. You will need to consider many different things such as space, material and durability of the carrier. This is because it can affect how safe and comfortable your dog is in the carrier.

You will find small dog travel carriers, strollers and purses in the market. The travel carriers are best if you want to take your dog with you when you are traveling by plane or car, as they are easy to carry and are very durable. The strollers are great if you want to take your dogs in events where there will be many people. You can easily keep your dog safe during the event. Whereas the dog purses are best if you want to take your dog for a walk in large crowds, because purses can easily be turned into leashes and harnesses for your dog to move about.

So when you are out and about, why not take your dog with you as they would defiantly love some fresh air with the help of these dog carriers.

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2012/04/types-of-dog-carriers-for-small-dogs.html

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All New Frozen Costumes are Here!

Stay cool this summer with our new selection of Frozen costumes! Dress up as Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, and many sizes are available. Great for summer fun and Halloween! You’re favorite characters are right here at Costume Craze! NOW IN STOCK!!     View All Frozen Costumes

Source: http://blog.costumecraze.com/2014/06/all-new-frozen-costumes

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First Look at New Ninja Turtle Costumes!

We’re excited to debut our new 2014 line of awesome Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles costumes! Featuring new costumes, masks, weapons, even hoodies! We even have a new Shredder costume, so you can battle the Turtles in style. These costumes are available in a range of sizes, for kids and adults. Order your Teenage Mutant Ninja [...]

Source: http://blog.costumecraze.com/2014/04/first-look-at-new-ninja-turtle-costumes

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Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Radiation can help prevent tumor regrowth

Q.: What does tumor recurrence mean? My dog had a large sarcoma removed from his side. My veterinarian is concerned about the tumor growing back. How can the tumor grow back if it is no longer visible. Why is it a poor prognosis for my dog if the tumor regrows?

A.: The regrowth of a tumor in its original location can occur, and is commonly seen with tumors called sarcomas, which is the type of tumor removed from your dog. The diagnosis is made when the tumor is removed and the tissues are examined by a pathologist.

Sarcomas are tumors that grow very aggressively, and have microscopic tendrils of tumor cells that dive into the deeper tissues and are impossible to remove surgically. Although the primary tumor is no longer visible, there is still residual microscopic disease present at the location of the original tumor. These microscopic tumor cells start to multiply and divide. They are able to easily obtain nutrients and oxygen from the microenvironment, since the large bulky tumor has been removed and the microscopic cells no longer have to compete with the large tumor for nutrients.

As the cells multiply and divide, they form a visible mass at the location of the original incision line. This is what we call tumor regrowth. Depending upon a number of factors, the tumor can regrow in as little as 30 days, or may take as long as a year to regrow. The concern with regrowth is that the tumor becomes even more aggressive when it regrows, and the chance for distant metastasis increases each time the tumor regrows.

In general, the treatment we use to destroy microscopic tumor cells before they regrow is radiation therapy. This type of treatment is very effective at destroying tumor cells and most dogs with sarcomas are cured after receiving radiation treatment. Therefore, by preventing tumor regrowth patients have a very favorable long-term prognosis.

Dr. Correa

Dr. Correa

Stephanie Correa, DVM
Board Certified in Oncology
Animal Cancer Care Clinic
www.AnimalCancerCareClinic.com
Read more articles by Dr. Correa | Ask her a question

Source: http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/pawshere/2013/08/08/radiation-can-help-prevent-tumor-regrowth/

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Looking for a Deal on Costumes?

Looking for the very best Costume Craze deals? Click Here to view everything on sale! Also, be sure to check out our Clearance Items for even more great savings! Search our discounted costumes, or search our entire selection to find the perfect costumes for any occasion. Also, be sure to check out our Deal of [...]

Source: http://blog.costumecraze.com/2014/06/looking-for-a-deal-on-costumes

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Want a Horse? Here are 5 Factors to Consider First

By Melissa Smith, Pets Adviser

Horses are majestic creatures ? and they're not your average pet. Here is some advice for those of you considering getting a horse of your own.

Read the full article at Pets Adviser here: Want a Horse? Here are 5 Factors to Consider First

Source: http://www.petsadviser.com/misc/things-to-consider-when-getting-a-horse/

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Nature?s Domain Grain Free (Canned)

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Nature’s Domain Grain Free canned dog food receives the Advisor’s top rating of 5 stars. The Nature’s Domain Grain Free product line includes one canned dog food, a recipe claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The first ingredient in this dog food is turkey. Turkey […]

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Kibble: Do you know what's in the bag?

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Types of Dog Carriers for Small Dogs


Dog carries for small dogs are great when you want to travel with your dog or love to keep your dog by your side wherever you go. It is important that you get the right dog carrier, as there are many available in the market to choose from.

Smalls dogs tend to be livelier and restless as compared to larger dogs. So if the dog carriers are used properly, they can benefit both the dog and the owner in a number of ways.  Transporting dogs in cars or vehicles can be dangerous if the dog keeps disturbing the driver, so it is best to buy a dog carrier to keep both the driver and the dog safe while traveling or on the move.

Dog carriers for small dogs are widely available in any design and shape so buy the right one. You will need to consider many different things such as space, material and durability of the carrier. This is because it can affect how safe and comfortable your dog is in the carrier.

You will find small dog travel carriers, strollers and purses in the market. The travel carriers are best if you want to take your dog with you when you are traveling by plane or car, as they are easy to carry and are very durable. The strollers are great if you want to take your dogs in events where there will be many people. You can easily keep your dog safe during the event. Whereas the dog purses are best if you want to take your dog for a walk in large crowds, because purses can easily be turned into leashes and harnesses for your dog to move about.

So when you are out and about, why not take your dog with you as they would defiantly love some fresh air with the help of these dog carriers.

Source: http://poochieheaven.blogspot.com/2012/04/types-of-dog-carriers-for-small-dogs.html

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