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Jun 16 2008

Hidden Canine Danger: Cocoa Bean Mulch

Published by jsfarmer under ASPCA, Health, Research, Studies, Vets

According to the ASPCA, cocoa mulch is a no-no for gardeners who have dogs.
In “Cocoa Bean Mulch As A Cause Of Methylxanthine Toxicosis In Dogs”
by S. Hansen, H. Trammell, E. Dunayer, S. Gwaltney, D. Farbman, and
S. Khan, they point out the dangers of using cocoa bean shells, a by-product of chocolate production, as mulch for landscaping.
While [...]

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Jun 05 2008

How to Make a Canine First Aid Kit

Published by jsfarmer under ASPCA, Health, Safety, Vacation, Vets

When you hit the road with your furry friend, it’s important to have a first aid kit handy for minor emergencies.
Gather the following items together and store them in a lunch box or any other durable container you’d like. Toss it in your car, and whola!
You’ll need:
A muzzle (or a 2-foot-long strip of cloth)
Latex gloves
Tweezers
Tick [...]

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May 06 2008

Be Kind to Animals Week

This week is American Humane Association’s “Be Kind to Animals Week®”.
Be Kind to Animals Week, observed May 4 through 10 this year, is the oldest event in the nation to celebrate the companionship, friendship and love that animals bring into people’s lives.
Animal shelters throughout the country hold special events during this week to raise awareness about [...]

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Apr 07 2008

Puppy Mills: Bad For Everyone

 
I’m a major animal nut. I try to help every animal I encounter, I’m a rescue/adoption advocate, and, a long time ago, I even thought I wanted to be a veterinarian (I worked for a vet hospital for a total of two days, then I quit because I was constantly crying).
I’m also the type of person who [...]

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Mar 25 2008

How to Save a Life

Published by jsfarmer under ASPCA, Adoption, Breed, Greta, Greyhounds, Rescue, SPCA

I am a big advocate of rescuing/adopting animals, and I have always adopted cats from the ASPCA group in my area.
But when it comes to dogs, although I did adopt a mutt many years ago from the same SPCA, this time around, I wanted to be more selective.
I did some research, and decided on the [...]

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