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Fantastic Deals from Daily Deal Superstore

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:29:14 +0100

No matter what your pet needs are, Daily Deal SuperStore has a coupon to meet every owner’s desire. Check our website frequently for the latest deals on pets ranging from grooming to boarding to food. While Fido might be unaware how much money you are saving, his happy and healthy smile will reassure you that Daily Deal SuperStore is the place to look to keep him active!

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Is your Dog Getting High?

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 07:39:51 +0100

Veterinarians in Colorado have seen a recent spike in dogs suffering illness from marijuana ingestion. Colorado is one of 17 states where medical cannabis is legal, leading to increased availability and risk to pets. Whereas previously vets were dealing with as little as 3-4 cases of stoned dogs a year, they are now handling up to 5 a week. The majority of cases are the result of pets accidentally getting into their owner's pot-based food products, though some incidents were derived from people...

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Going on Vacation with your Pet?

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:06:45 +0100

If you've never traveled with a pet, the decision of whether your furry friend should accompany you on your vacation can be a challenging one. Determine ahead of time if your travel destination is appropriate for your pet. Of course you know your pet best, so, if you think they may not travel well on planes, trains or automobiles, it might be best to leave them with a friend, family member or perhaps, boarding them at a trusted day care.

Travel with a pet is rewarding, but requ...

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What does your dog see?

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:16:50 +0100

Dogs see the world differently from humans, but their eyesight has evolved so that they can see everything they need to see to be dogs.

For a long time we thought dogs saw the world only in shades of grey, but we are learning more about a dog’s eyesight.

Eye retinas are made up of rod and cone receptors. Cones control color discrimination and require bright light. Rods work better in dim light. Dogs have more rods and as a result they can see better in the dim light than...

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Struggling Pet Owners Who Cannot Afford Pet Health Care

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:58:49 +0100

Are you one of the struggling pet owners who cannot afford pet health care? Sadlly, you aren’t alone according this article in the Washington Post. With the economy hitting everyone so hard it is no surprise that people can’t afford to take care of their pets. Families who had no trouble taking Fifi and Fido to the vet a few years ago are saying they can barely afford pet food anymore. What can you do if you are one of the struggling pet owners who can’t afford pet health care? The choices are n...

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Allergies in pets: Airborne fleas food contact

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:21:28 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Allergies can cause misery for pets and humans alike. But allergies in animals are not always easy to diagnose and treat.

"I feel so bad because he can't tell me what's wrong," said Angela Duyao of Gilroy, 80 miles south of San Francisco. Harley, her 2-year-old Shih Tzu, has food and seasonal allergies.

It took Duyao, an administrative assistant, 18 months and over $1,000 to find out Harley was allergic to poultry and pollen.

All dogs and cats can get a...

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Are Police needlessly slaughtering pets?

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:11:45 +0000

Spook was murdered in Gulfport. He was chained in his front yard when shot by a police officer while a three-year-old girl pleaded for his life. The family wasn’t even allowed to seek medical attention for Spook. Hours later the police took Spook to a veterinarian of their choice and had him put down without consulting the owner.

Spook joins a long line of pet victims of police shootings. One example is Berwyn Heights, Md., Mayor Cheye Calvo’s two dogs who were shot and killed by police o...

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What cures your cold can also kill your pet

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:11:47 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AP) — If you are too cold to be outside without a coat, your dog probably is too. If your cat eats just one of your acetaminophen cold or flu pills, it could be fatal.

Those are just a few of the tips experts offer to keep pets safe this winter. Here are some other basic cold-weather precautions with pets from experts and animal welfare organizations.

From the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals:

— Keep your dog leashed in t...

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Trust Funds for Pets a Growing Trend

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:35:35 +0000

ATLANTA, Ga., - When Leona Helmsley left $12 million to her dog, Trouble, upon her death in 2007, many people were shocked at the lavish funds bequeathed to her furry friend.

Yet for many Atlanta residents, pet trusts are now viewed as a practical way to ensure their pets are properly cared for if the death or incapacity of the owner occurs. Through a pet trust, the owner can allocate funds for the continuing care of their animal, as well as reimburse the chosen caretaker and/or trustee for ...

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How to Cope With the Loss of a Pet

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:31:14 +0000

Being a pet parent enriches our lives in so many ways. Pets provide us with unconditional love and companionship, and they truly become cherished members of our families. Given this intense bond most of us share with our pets, it’s natural to feel intense sorrow and sadness when our pets die.

I’ve had many pets in my life, and they all broke my heart when they left. But just like when we lose a person in our lives, there are things to keep in mind when coping with the grief of losing a...

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Regenerative Medicine for Pets has Changed for the Better!

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:38:32 +0000

BioPharma Products, LLC (http://www.biopharma-products.com) is proud to release OsteoBioScaff™ for Veterinary Medicine. OsteoBioScaff™ is a structurally unique veterinary device via a predicate device utilized in human medicine.
OsteoBioScaff™ is composed of a proprietary, non-immunogenic copolymer. OsteoBioScaff™ does not contain any drugs, cells or growth factors and achieves its tissue repair properties from a unique patented scaffold structure.
This product provides the scaffoldin...

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'I Cloned My Pet': Grieving Pet Owners Try To Recreate Their Furry Best Friends

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:04:58 +0000

For many people, pets aren't just animals -- they're members of the family. But would you go so far as to clone Fido after he'd passed away? TLC's latest special, aptly named "I Cloned My Pet" (premieres Wed., Jan. 11, 9 p.m. EST), finds people looking to do just that.

We've got an exclusive first look at Peter, a former gang member who gave up his life of crime when his dog, Wolfie, showed him love. When Wolfie died, Peter saved a few locks of his hair and has since become a successful...

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Winter Weather Tips For Your Pets

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:34:23 +0000

Winter and summer both present challenges to keeping pets safe and comfortable, but winter is actually easier to prepare for since it's more about preventing exposure and less about the summer problem of preventing accidents. With one major exception: In cold weather, you always need to be aware of the possibility that a chilly cat could be cuddled against the warm engine of a recently parked car or in the dryer on a pile of warm clothes. Always check your dryer before using it, and thump the...

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The pros and cons to sleeping with animals

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:25:05 +0000

He’s the most well-behaved man I have ever slept with,” said Christa Wilm, who owns Tito, a Scottish terrier, who sleeps in her bed.

Tito is not the only Palm Beach pet to sleep in his or her owners’ beds. Studies show that at least half of all dog owners sleep with their pets. But in Palm Beach, where our dogs and cats are like family — often better than family — the figure is probably closer to 90 percent.

“We wouldn’t ask a family member to sleep on the floor,” exclaim...

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Pets always hold special place in an owner's heart

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:13:46 +0000

What is a pet? More than a whim or passing fancy, but someone who is with you for life. Let me tell you a story why.

My best friend Michael passed away Dec. 2. He wasn't someone that I had known since first grade, nor was he our next door neighbor's son. He was, in fact, a 15-year-old Boston terrier.

I remember distinctly the day Michael came into my life. We were living in Massachusetts and went to a breeder in Raynam on March 15, 1996. We told the woman we wanted a male, a...

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Pet Custody Cases: Don't Let Them Turn Into a Dog Fight

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:38:05 +0000

A recent family feud over a beloved Goldendoodle dog named Lucy will be heading to court for a resolution.
The conflict began when a couple divorced and they needed someone to take care of the dog. Neither could take care of the pet, and their daughter, who previously cared for Lucy, was away at boarding school. As a result, the husband's sister took the dog.
Two years later, the daughter finished school and wanted Lucy back. However, by that time, the husband's sister said she had b...

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Project: Pet Slim Down and Jenny Join Forces

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:23:13 +0000

ST. LOUIS: Describe the ideal weight-loss buddy, and you will likely hear words like "non-judgmental," "supportive" and "faithful." Thanks to a new relationship forged by Purina and Jenny Craig, that description may also include "four-legged."

Just in time to make New Year's resolutions a reality, weight-loss experts from Nestle Purina's Project: Pet Slim Down and Jenny Craig are joining forces to provide owners of overweight pets a first-of-its-kind program to help both the pets and their...

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Ways to protect pets from South Florida cold weather

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:57:34 +0000

Pet owners around here tend to deal with warm weather, but the recent South Florida cold snap has local experts warning about hypothermia and other potential health problems.

“Dogs and cats have much less tolerance for cold weather in Florida then they do in the steamy days of summer,” said Dr. Andrew Turkell, founder of the Calusa Veterinary Center in Boca Raton.

Weather experts expect chilly readings in the mid to upper 40s this evening, and another potential cold front next ...

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Pets taken care of in comfort of their homes while owners are away

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:18:12 +0000

There is always a lot to do when you’re getting ready for a vacation. And if you are traveling for several days or weeks your to-do list seems even longer. Stop the newspaper or ask a neighbor to get it. Stop the mail, or yeah, ask the neighbor to do that, too. Maybe the neighbor can also water the plants?

And then there are the issues about what to do with Fido and Princess — the family pampered pooches. There are lots of luxury pet hotels in the area — oh, but wait — amidst all the ...

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Pet people: The luckiest people in the world

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:56:17 +0000

If you have a pet, chances are the new year will be bright. Pet owners, you know who you are. You know what I mean when I remind you that the source of love and companionship in your house will never wane if you have a pet.

From the tiniest budgie to the enormous St. Bernard, your house will never feel empty when you walk in to see your friend. You are the luckiest person in the world. And, in your pet's eyes, you're certainly the best-looking.

Unconditional love — mutually

If you a...

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Pet care on a budget

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:32:18 +0000

Pre, a muscular black and white boxer mix, has the look of a fierce guard dog and the disposition of a tenderhearted pup.

Her owners, John and Allie Hawes, would do just about anything for Pre, named after the long-distance runner Steve Prefontaine.

Lately that means going to see several veterinarians to get to the bottom of a seasonal skin rash that Pre has developed.

"The other vets we've seen just want to treat the symptoms. We want to find out what's going on with her...

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Pet Sense: Building relationships helps pets live better

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:54:07 +0000

As a pet owner, it is important for you to build a relationship with your pet. Bonding with your pet through playing, training and spending time together is sure to help you and your pet develop a close, loving relationship.

In addition to your relationship with each other, there are a number of other people who should play an important role in your pet's life. Your veterinarian, groomer and trainer should all be carefully considered.

Our community is lucky to have a number of...

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Online Pet Food Industry: Niche Markets and Rising Pet Ownership Will Strengthen Online Sales

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:32:10 +0000

The five years to 2016 look positive for the Online Pet Food and Pet Supply Sales industry, according to a new report released from IBISWorld. Rising pet ownership is expected to serve as a strong driver for demand and boost sales. Furthermore, slowly improving economic conditions will likely boost consumer spending, allowing customers to splurge more on premium pet products. Industry revenue in the Online Pet Food Industry is projected to increase to $595.8 million during the five years to 2016. For this reason, industry research firm IBISWorld has added a report on the Online Pet Food & Pet Supply Sales industry to its growing Online Food & Beverage Sales Report collection.

In the five years to 2011, IBISWorld estimates that revenue for the Online Pet Food industry has increased to $484.7 million. "Rising pet ownership in the United States and growth across the e-commerce sector has caused the industry to experience overall growth, despite the recession," says IBISWorld analyst Kevin Culbert. Furthermore, increasing demand for premium pet food and online animal pharmaceutical sales also contributed to industry growth during the past five years. However, revenue has not increased throughout the past five years. According to a survey of pet owners in 2010 conducted by Pet Business, most pet owners indicated that they reduced spending on pet supplies during the recession. Industry revenue declined marginally in 2009 as consumer spending fell, but an increase in per capita disposable income is expected to cause revenue growth of 2.5% in 2011.

With rising revenue, industry profit margins have increased over the five-year period. Industry profit in the Online Pet Food Industry has risen due to improvements in automation, which caused wages to decline as a proportion of revenue. According to IBISWorld analyst, Kevin Culbert, premium pet food and supplies have boosted profitability because they typically have higher markups. "Niche players like 1-800-PetMeds and discount retailers like Walmart have rapidly gained market share within the industry," says Culbert. Niche operators will likely continue entering the industry during the next five years, especially those that specialize in targeted markets, such as supplies for exotic animals or health-oriented products.

IBISWorld forecasts that revenue in the Online Pet Food Industry will increase to $595.8 million in the five years to 2016. During that time, stores will benefit from an increasing number of pets in the United States and rising per capita disposable income. However, online pet retailers will also experience increasing competition from brick-and-mortar stores that also sell pet food and supplies, including grocery stores. This trend is largely due to the closing of a tax loophole that has allowed many internet retailers to forgo charging sales tax. This factor is expected to cause profit margins to decline, since firms will need to reduce prices to remain competitive.

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Benefits of being a pet parent

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:03:40 +0000

As many as 75 percent of Americans have had animals at some point during their lives and without them things seem just a little too quiet.

Studies show senior citizens living with pets, either on their own or in senior living communities, have better mental and physical health than those who do not.

It’s not uncommon for seniors to experience depression or loneliness. Animals engage people in their surroundings and add a feeling of contentment to daily life. Pets need to be fe...

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Survey: Many pets go without yearly vet visits

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:12:32 +0000

Earlier this year, Stephanie Anderson said goodbye to a member of her family - Nico, a Labrador-Rottweiler mix she'd had for 10 years.

The Lafayette family's dog suddenly developed bloat, a condition that causes the stomach to distend and rotate, which causes death in about half the cases. By the time the problem was detected in Nico, Anderson said the surgical option that could have done the most to help save him was $4,500. That expense was too much for the family to absorb at the time.

"It...

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Veterinarians losing grip on lucrative pet-med market

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:19:04 +0000

Veterinarians, who have traditionally derived about a fifth of their gross income from pet medicines, face ever-new rivals scrambling for a piece of this business in which dog and cat owners may pay markups of 100 to 300 percent on prescription drugs.

It has been years since the entry of mail-order veterinary pharmacies, which have since morphed into online merchants like Wisconsin-based Foster & Smith. But in 2010, Target launched its PetRX pilot program in more than 100 stores in ...

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What to Expect From Your Pet When You're Expecting

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:48:58 +0000

Change means adjustment. Just by being with new and different people, a pet's
personality can alter radically. And, by the same token, losing a beloved
companion can do the same. By careful preparation, however, you can minimize the
emotional upheaval and stress that are inherent in any family change - whether
it means someone new moving in, such as an infant, a child, a grandparent, a
tenant, or a new pet, or someone leaving the house, such as when a teenager goes...

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Vets add alternative treatment methods to help heal pets

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:02:55 +0000

In 1998, when holistic veterinarian Dr. Lauren Chattigré first began practicing in Oregon, holistic medicine was “still considered very fringe.” At a previous clinic, she says, a co-worker playfully labeled her homeopathy kit a “witch doctor box.”

Now many conventional veterinarians are following in her footsteps by seeking additional training in holistic or alternative methods to balance their treatment approach.

Veterinarians use the term “complementary medicine” to indicate that it comple...

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Caring For Our Pets: More Than Dominance and Affection

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:54:04 +0000

I may not be able to see "War Horse." I still cannot watch "When the Levees Broke" or "Philadelphia." It's always hard to watch people and animals suffering. Played repeatedly, it becomes disaster pornography.

After 10 years working in disaster spiritual care management, and another eight years in hospital and hospice settings as a chaplain, I need and receive much emotional and spiritual support from many sources. I am extremely sensitive to animal support stories, whether reflecting...

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Woman writes about the dogs in her life

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:02:38 +0000

CONCORD -- The second you walk in, it becomes evident Cathy Turney's Concord home has turned into "Chez Poodle." There are different types of ceramic sculptures of poodles, and poodle images appear on just about everything in the house, including a poodle soap dispenser in the bathroom.

Her white poodle Bubbles springs forward in greeting, followed by a larger black poodle named Louie. It doesn't take one long to figure out that Bubbles is top dog at Chez Poodle.

In fact, Turney...

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Adoption event mixes matches people pets

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:23:58 +0000

IRVINE – The Irvine Animal Care Center hosted its 5th annual Home for the Holidays pet adoption fair Saturday, featuring more than 400 animals from German shepherds to tabby cats.

More than 100 groups, mostly representing animal rescue and animal shelters, dotted the 3.7-acre grounds.

"We are so fortunate to have such a beautiful shelter and such a supportive, great community here. Our heart is here with the work we do," center director Ron Edwards said.

More than 250 v...

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Animals CAN help medical issues

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:57:40 +0000

Pet owners throughout history have claimed that their pets are a great source of comfort when they’re feeling down. What’s more, there are countless stories of animals sensing when someone is in poor health or helping someone in need of medical attention.

While pet owners may have the luxury of having their pet with them on a bad day, an animal’s presence can be essential to actual medical treatment and therapy for any patient.

There are two basic ways in which animals are used ...

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Pet Pointers: How to help a diabetic cat

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 12:21:32 +0000

Diabetes in cats is different than in humans. In humans there is type I (where the body is not producing enough insulin) and type II ("non- insulin dependent," often caused by obesity, which can be controlled). Diabetic cats are not classified as type I or II; they are borderline diabetics. If we were going to classify diabetic cats capable of remission they are most closely related to type II diabetics.

Cats can go into remission and stay there for various periods of time. Sadly, with...

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Picture-perfect pet photography: Get your pet's photo taken with Santa

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:29:56 +0000

Your dogs and cats are ready to get their photos taken with Santa Claus, right?

Are they up to date on shots? Check. Groomed? Check. Dressed in Christmas finery? Check.

But are they really ready? Photographer Connie Turner, who owns Picture Purrfect Petz Inc. knows a few tricks to get the perfect pet picture.

“Basically I ask the owner to step away,” she said.

Doesn’t that cause separation anxiety?

“No, they calm down,” Turner said. “They th...

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Six Million Pets Adopted Through Iams Home 4 the Holidays!

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:29:19 +0000

MASON, Ohio, Nov 29, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Iams Home 4 the Holidays, one of the world's largest pet adoption programs, is thrilled to announce that it has reached the significant milestone of placing its 6 millionth homeless pet in a forever home. The landmark adoption comes in the program's 13th year as Iams again teams with founding partner Helen Woodward Animal Center, along with more than 3,500 animal organizations from across the globe...

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Is Zurich Your Hero?

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:47:32 +0100

Zurich, a Yellow Labrador service dog (assistance dog), has been shortlisted for the American Humane Association’s Hero Dog Awards. Zurich graduated from the Canine Companions program in 2004, and has been Patti Kennedy’s service dog and companion since then.

Until Zurich came into her life, Patti Kennedy of Des Plaines, IL found it very difficult to achieve everyday tasks on her own. Now he’s changed Patti’s life in countless ways. Zuri...

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Males are more beautiful than Females

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:17:15 +0000

As with many animal species, the male Fancy Guppies are more beautiful than the female Fancy Guppies. Males come in a large variety of bright colors, like red, gold, black, blue and green- while females tend to only have gray or tan colors. These fish look most beautiful in aquariums when you have several of them to swim together.

Fancy Guppies like warmer aquarium waters

As with many animal species, the male Fancy Guppies are more beautiful than the female Fancy Guppies. Males...

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Keeping Your Pets Safe

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:04:43 +0000

Most of us know that exposure to household toxins like asbestos can lead to mesothelioma in humans; animals are just as susceptible to common hazards. Understanding that there are hidden dangers lurking around their house, pet owners can keep their furry friends safe, healthy and ultimately protected.

Most pet owners know to keep dangerous materials away from their animals such as cleaning supplies, people food and antifreeze, because any inquisitive pet easily ingests those items. However,...

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