February 2012 Blog Posts (3)

World Spay Day - Celebrate & Advocate

Not a million reasons – but rather 5 million reasons – to spay & neuter your pets. That’s right, 5 million dogs/cats are killed annually in animal shelters due to over pet population and homelessness. This mass euthanasia of defenseless animals in our communities is staggering! Get the Facts. World Spay Day (Feb 28) is an annual campaign of Humane…

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Added by Pussy & Pooch on February 24, 2012 at 9:30am — No Comments

Did You Know? Chocolate vs. Carob

Have you ever wondered why chocolate is toxic to pets and why the chocolate look-alike, carob, is not?

Chocolate is made from the fruit (beans) of the cacao tree and contains two toxic components: Theobromine and Caffeine, both of which are members of a drug class called Methylxanines. Theobromine is toxic to a dog when it ingests between 100 and 150 milligrams per kilogram of body weight, so when determining the…

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Added by Pussy & Pooch on February 10, 2012 at 7:30am — No Comments

My Furry Valentine

Valentine's Day is around the corner and love is in the air! No matter if you are single or committed, the most important creature in your life is undoubtedly your four-legged friend. In good times and bad, there's nothing like their unconditional love. Beyond kisses and cuddles, how will you show -…