Black Dogs Get Overlooked in Shelters.......this may change your mind!

http://www.dogheirs.com/dogsarefamily/posts/5371-photographer-s-striking-portraits-of-black-dogs-aim-to-thwart-black-dog-syndrome

The difference between calicos and their cousins the tortoiseshells!

Interesting article!

http://cats.about.com/od/coatcolorpatternstypes/p/profile-calico-cat.htm

Finally an easy way to get your dog neutered!

Here is one of the newest ways to get your dog neutered easily!
Finally!

Hover over for video link, should open new window:
http://youtu.be/xfD6xDxB57s?t=10s


         Who's next?!

How long is it safe to go away and just “leave” a cat?

Our question this week was:

Dear Dr. Jon – we are getting ready to go away for vacation. We will be gone for 4 days. I generally just leave a bowl of food and water out and the cats do fine. Is that okay in your opinion? 

For Dr. Jon's answer:
Hover over this web link for Pet Place article...........

http://www.petplace.com/cats/how-long-is-it-safe-to-go-away-and-just-leave-a-cat/page1.aspx#!

DOG T.V. A special channel just for dogs!

Direct t.v. offers Dog T.V. a channel just for dogs! There are other outlets, check
your local companies. You can also stream dog t.v. online:

http://dogtv.com/Page/whatisdogtv

There is a cost of course, but if you have a dog like one of ours who actually
pays attention to our television, and is left home sometimes, this may be a good option for fido! Woof!

R.I.P. Bean

R.I.P. 

Little girl Bean 

"No heaven will not ever Heaven be. Unless my cats are there to welcome me."

(Anonymous) 

P&G Voluntarily Recalls Iams And Eukanuba Dog And Cat Food Due To Potential Salmonella

What to look for:

P&G said on its website:

"Pets with Salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. Some pets will have only decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian."

http://health4uandpets.typepad.com/healthproducts/2013/08/pg-voluntarily-recalls-iams-and-eukanuba-dog-and-cat-food-due-to-potential-salmonella.html