New Pets

A Dog Guide greatest impact is on those they’ve been trained to assist.Helen Kitchen of Cambridgehas had a Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide since the beginning of 1999.”I wanted a greater freedom and independence in my lifestyle.” Kitchen used to be a White Cane user, but says that she was tired of relying on it to get around and constantly encountered obstacles. The first Dog Guide that was    .. more …

These responsibilities include the basics of feeding him and providing the puppy with necessary supplies such as a blanket, crate, collar and leash, toys, etc. Most importantly, though, you will need to make sure that your dog is healthy and will stay that way throughout his entire life. Very Important, Finding The Right VetMany new pet owners tend to overlook this very important requirement –    .. more …

LAS VEGAS (AP) ” If a dog fatally mauls its owner’s child, should the animal be killed or spared?That’s the question that will be debated in a Las Vegas courtroom after a southern Nevada toddler celebrating his first birthday was killed by a 6-year-old mastiff-Rhodesian ridgeback mix named Onion.The boy’s family voluntarily gave the animal up for euthanasia after the April 27 death of Jeremiah    .. more …

Microchip and ID TagBefore you go anywhere in the car with Gideon, make sure that you have an up-to-date ID tag with your phone number, address and if there is room, your email address. In the unlikely, but possible event that his ID tag falls off, make sure that Gideon is microchipped. It is done at your vet’s office and takes about 30 seconds. After the vet is finished, he or she will give you a    .. more …

As you roam the aisle of the store in search of dog food, it can feel much like living in a foreign country. You pick up a bag, examine the label, and scrutinize the ingredients all while wondering aloud, “is this best for Chip or the other one?” You want to consider two important needs: your wallet and Chip’s health.All Dog Foods Are Not Created EquallyIn general, it is safe to assume that    .. more …

(Reuters) – Diamond Pet Foods has expanded a recall of its dry dog food , taking precautionary steps after several of its brands were linked to an outbreak of a rare strain of salmonella poisoning that infected at least 14 people in nine states. The company said it was now pulling a total of nine brands of its dry dog food from the shelves. In April, it began the recall by pulling three brands.    .. more …

The number of types of pet supplies is as unlimited as the different types of pets you can have. You should do research on what you need and why. Then talk to an associate at a pet store. If you already know why you need certain things, you can then make sure you are not talked into buying something you do not need.One thing to keep in mind is that any good pet store that is truly pet friendly    .. more …

Whether you took a class to train your dog or have done the work on your own it is important you continue to work with him throughout his life, reinforcing what he has learned.If you never reward your dog for doing what you ask of him, he will soon stop responding to your requests. Dogs are self-centered. If there is nothing in it for them, why should they work for it? If coming to you when end    .. more …

Tainted dog food has sickened at least 14 people in the United States, health officials said Friday.”Humans can become ill by handling pet products contaminated with salmonella, and by coming in contact with pets or with surfaces that have been contaminated,” Ohio’s health department said in a statement. Health officials cautioned pet owners to wash their hands before and after handling pet food    .. more …

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An outbreak of a rare strain of salmonella poisoning linked to dog food has infected at least 14 people in nine states, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention said. Diamond Pet Foods produced the dry dog food at a South Carolina plant. The company voluntarily recalled three dry dog food products last month, the CDC said in a statement on Thursday. Infections    .. more …