Ban would send shop to doghouse - what's your opinion ?

This article as hit Facebook and it’s “stirred” up a heap of furry over the sale of pets in pet shops.

Ban would send shop to doghouse

from Queensland Times newspaper ….

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What’s you opinion ?

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TICKS ARE BACK

The Vet Lounge posted on Facebook: We are starting to see more cases of tick paralysis at the clinic. Ticks are very small but are extremely deadly.

Here are some of the comments following this Facebook status update:

My dog got one recently. It's too early for ticks!! *feeling paranoid*

Took my first tick out last week... am usually too nervous and rush to the vet, was much easier than expected.

They are indeed back !!!

{ click here for a free eBook on Ticks }

Feline cabin fever isn't healthy for your pet

Work to keep your cat busy busy busy

By Dr. Marty Becker and Gina Spadafori

Keeping a cat inside is one of the best ways to ensure a long and healthy life, but it won’t be that happy an existence unless you’re going to add some interest to the surroundings. It doesn’t take much in the way of time or effort, so get going. Your cat will thank you!

( read more here )

Whilst cats (or at least mine do!) spend most of their time sleeping or napping, just like dogs they require MENTAL and PHYSICAL stimulation... no matter their age. This is where employ-ing the services of a pet sitter to come more than once a day for a minimum of 30 minutes can provide your cat with a happy, healthy life whilst you are away. xox Vanessa

Great Webpages For Dog Owners

Doggy Fitness Exercise Checklist : Daily Active Routine Benefits Dog and Owner

http://dog-care.suite101.com/article.cfm/doggy_fitness

Heat Stroke and High Risk Dogs : Keeping Your Dog Cool

http://dogs.suite101.com/article.cfm/heat_stroke_and_high_risk_dogs

Jogging and Other Aerobic Exercising with Dogs

http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/DogTip_JogDog.php

Aloneness training

http://www.dogplay.com/Behavior/alone.html

Toys for bored dogs

http://www.dogplay.com/Behavior/toys.html