Donate to Dog and Cat Animal Resuce for FREE

February 4, 2009 Free Stuff, Pets No Comments

You’ve heard so many SCAMS out there regarding click this click that and magic will happen.  Well this one is legit.  Simply by going to the site and clicking, you will be feeding rescue dogs and cats.

Sponsors pay for each click and in return advertise their products and services.  How much they pay is not advertised, but heck it only takes a few seconds and if enough people do it, then it adds up.  Revisit the site every now and then too.

You can double check it’s legit by going to my always recommended Snopes Site.

Website: The Animal Rescue Site

Pets - Dog Leash - Bungee Puppee

September 16, 2008 Pets No Comments

We had recently attended a Pet Expo.  For those that have never been, this is an event where dozens of vendors line up in aisles selling their goods.  The vendors carry all kinds of items like organic dog food, beds, collars, brushes, leashes, etc.

For whatever reason, we seem to be growing a small collection of leashes.  There are so many options out there to fill your every need.  We came across (and purchased one) recently called Bungee Puppee.  A simple concept really, just a couple of bungee cords tied together.  I have since seen a few variations by other vendors, but was impressed with the quality of the Bungee Puppee.

Needless to say we purchased one.  We chose the short 3ft leash because it makes it easier to control our dog.  But as I’ve said, we have a small collection of leashes, one of which is 20ft or so.

Bungee Puppee comes in a couple of variations based on the size/weight of your dog, it also has two kinds of handles.  The flexibility in the bungee cord makes it easier on you when you are walking, and the dog seems to respond to the different feel as well.  Check it out.

Website: Bungee Puppee

Dangerous Dog Toy - Pimple Ball by Four Paws

August 20, 2008 Pets No Comments

Here is a tragic story brought to my attention regarding a chew toy called Pimple Ball manufactured by Four Paws.

The poor dog had to have it’s tongue amputated.

Apparently the key problem was due to there only being one hole in the toy which created intense suction. Something to look out for when buying toys for your dog in the future.

Website: Pimple Ball Tragedy - Chai’s Story

Dogs - Foods that Kill or Harm

August 6, 2008 Fast Facts, Pets No Comments


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Alcoholic beverages Can cause intoxication, coma, and death.
Baby food Can contain onion powder, which can be toxic to dogs. (Please see onion below.) Can also result in nutritional deficiencies, if fed in large amounts.
Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources Can cause obstruction or laceration of the digestive system.
Cat food Generally too high in protein and fats.
Chocolate, coffee, tea, and other caffeine Contain caffeine, theobromine, or theophylline, which can be toxic and affect the heart and nervous systems.
Citrus oil extracts Can cause vomiting.
Fat trimmings Can cause pancreatitis.
Grapes and raisins Contain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys. There have been no problems associated with grape seed extract.
Hops Unknown compound causes panting, increased heart rate, elevated temperature, seizures, and death.
Human vitamin supplements containing iron Can damage the lining of the digestive system and be toxic to the other organs including the liver and kidneys.
Large amounts of liver Can cause Vitamin A toxicity, which affects muscles and bones.
Macadamia nuts Contain an unknown toxin, which can affect the digestive and nervous systems and muscle.
Marijuana Can depress the nervous system, cause vomiting, and changes in the heart rate.
Milk and other dairy products Some adult dogs and cats do not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the lactose in milk. This can result in diarrhea. Lactose-free milk products are available for pets.
Moldy or spoiled food, garbage Can contain multiple toxins causing vomiting and diarrhea and can also affect other organs.
Mushrooms Can contain toxins, which may affect multiple systems in the body, cause shock, and result in death.
Onions and garlic (raw, cooked, or powder) Contain sulfoxides and disulfides, which can damage red blood cells and cause anemia. Cats are more susceptible than dogs. Garlic is less toxic than onions.
Persimmons Seeds can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis.
Pits from peaches and plums Can cause obstruction of the digestive tract.
Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves; potato and tomato stems Contain oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems. This is more of a problem in livestock.
Raw eggs Contain an enzyme called avidin, which decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin). This can lead to skin and hair coat problems. Raw eggs may also contain Salmonella.
Raw fish Can result in a thiamine (a B vitamin) deficiency leading to loss of appetite, seizures, and in severe cases, death. More common if raw fish is fed regularly.
Salt If eaten in large quantities it may lead to electrolyte imbalances.
Sugary foods Can lead to obesity, dental problems, and possibly diabetes mellitus.
Table scraps (in large amounts) Table scraps are not nutritionally balanced. They should never be more than 10% of the diet. Fat should be trimmed from meat; bones should not be fed.
Tobacco Contains nicotine, which affects the digestive and nervous systems. Can result in rapid heart beat, collapse, coma, and death.
Yeast dough Can expand and produce gas in the digestive system, causing pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.


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