Category Archives: Dogs

service dogs for veterans legislation

Posted on July 26, 2009 by Diana

Senator Al Franken, the new Senator from Minnesota, has put forth his legislative goals,  dedicating the first one to dogs and war veterans. He was inspired after meeting a golden retriever named Tuesday, who was assigned to assist Luis Montalvan, … Continue reading →

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Children and Allergies

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Diana

There is growing evidence that having pets around babies and children is actually good for them, strengthening their immune systems against allergies. (source: Lafayette Animal Aid) See WebMD.com for more info: http://my.webmd.com/content/article/75/89692.htm

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Over the counter Flea Treatments warning

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Diana

The EPA has been working with the company for some time to address the 7,100 complaints they have received from 1998 to 2003 about the drug causing illness in pets. The chemical that is likely causing the problem is pyrethrin. … Continue reading →

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Chocolate is toxic to pets

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Diana

Contains theobromine and caffeine, which can cause rapid heart rate, vomiting, diarrhea, agitation, panting, excessive urination, tremors, confulsions and death. Baking chocolate is more concentrated than milk chocolate. Source: Animal Magazine.

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Xylitol

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Diana

Xylitol, an artificial sweetener found in sugarless chewing gums and mints and some household baking products is deadly to dogs and can kill them very quickly.

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