Archive for November, 2007

Are you Allergic to cats, Siberian cats may be the answer for you?

Cat lovers, good news. If your allergic to cats, and have the common effects that cats give (wheezing, sneezing, hives, watery eyes), then we just might have a fix for you. The Siberian cat has become the talk around town. Some breeders and allergic owners say that many people who have a reaction to other […]

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Owning a Cat doesn’t Help Decrease Allergy Risks in Young Children

A new study contradicts past studies that suggested that owning a cat could help protect young children from pet allergies.
According to the new study, cat allergens in the home clearly raise the risk of the allergic sensitization of children up to the age of two.
For older children, however, the influence of the environment at […]

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Spaying and neutering Your Dog and Cat

The pet population problem Every year, millions of unwanted dogs and cats, including puppies and kittens, are needlessly destroyed. The good news is that every pet owner can make a difference. By having your dog or cat surgically sterilized, you will do your part to prevent the birth of unwanted puppies and kittens and you will […]

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Ellen’s Ex-dog “Iggy” is getting Air Time

Ellen DeGeneres former adopted dog Iggy a 5 month old Affenpinscher mix is getting ready for the big screen. Iggy will be staring in an up coming commercial announcement about pet adoption awareness. The commercial is scheduled to go live today and will be seen on most networks.
Ellen adopted Iggy from Mutts and Moms, […]

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130 puppies saved from mill in Virginia

About 130 dogs were rescued from a puppy mill in Virginia early this week and more then 980 dogs were rescued from another puppy mill in Carroll County, Va last week. 25 animal organizations throughout the Southeast have taken in the puppies and will have them up for adoption by late this week and early next […]

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130 puppies saved from mill in Virginia

About 130 dogs were rescued from a puppy mill in Virginia early this week and more then 980 dogs were rescued from puppy mill in Carroll County, Va last week. 25 animal organizations throughout the Southeast will share and have these puppies up for adoption by last this week and early next week. North Shore […]

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LI Pet Expo and Dog Show at Hofstra University Nov. 2007

Pet Owners and animal lovers of all ages came to see:  great exhibits and demonstrations, hands on animal petting, educational programs, special attractions, pet adoptions, entertainment and great shopping values.
Many companies ranging from small establishments, local Long Island pet shops, pet publications, right up to the major manufacturers were on hand to display the latest […]

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What to consider when buying pet medications Online?

Buying online pet medications has become big business. Every time you turn on the TV there’s another commercial about pet med deliveries. The question that people are always asking, is it ok to buy pet meds online? Buying online Medications are fine for certain prescriptions but others it’s better to get them immediately then rather […]

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Dog Survives 9 Days in Trunk

A Border Collie survived 9 day’s in the truck of a car in England by going into a type of hibernation.  The Collie (Gale) was found in the truck of a neighbor’s car Tuesday after disappearing from its farm in Flyingthorpe.
It turns out Gale was well hidden in the trunk of a neighbor who […]

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Should I microchip my pet?

What is micro chipping?  Micro chipping is a technological invention that has revolutionized the pet industry. A microchip is a relatively small device that is placed or implanted within a pet’s skin; this usually takes place in the shoulder blade area. A microchip possesses a unique identification number which, once implanted beneath your pet’s skin, […]

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17 Puppies Stolen From Pet Shop in Chicago

17 Puppies Stolen from a South Side pet shop in Chicago late Saturday evening. After smashing the store’s front window late Saturday evening, the burglar bypassed the guinea pigs, bunnies and even the Shetland sheepdog and headed straight for the gold mine: a collection of frisky, tail-wagging puppies that retail for as much as $1,000 […]

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