Happy 4th of July

It is hard to believe that the 4th of July is this weekend. The summer seems to be flying by. For many of us it will be a day of celebrating with friends and family. As pet owners, that will probably include the family pet. There are a few things to remember in order to make the day a celebration rather than a tragedy.

First, the hot summer days can be especially hard on pets. They do not have the same ability as humans to manage the heat. They will not tell you if they start to feel the effects of the heat. They just want to continue to be a part of the fun. Many times it is too late to detect the symptoms of heat stroke. So if they will be outside for a long period of time please make sure there is plenty of shade and water and limit their activity.

Second, like all celebrations there is usually plenty of food available all day long. Believe me...I know how tempting it is to give into those big sad eyes and slip them a taste or two. Just imagine if everyone gave into that temptation. You could end up with one sick little puppy. Many of the foods that are "available" contain ingredients that could be harmful to your pet. It is best to just bring along your dog's favorite snack and food for him to indulge in.

Third, and the most important, is the evening of fireworks. They may be spectacular for humans but for most pets it is a very frightening experience. They do not understand what is going on. All they see and hear are bright flashes of light and very loud explosive noises. That can send your pet into a panic. Before you know it they have broken free, running anywhere in a panic to get away from the noise. Many pet owners have lost pets because of this. If you must have them with you make sure they are securely on a leash and have the proper identification just in case they escape. If at all possible though...just keep them inside. Put them in a room with a radio or TV going so it will drown out the noise. It is not worth losing your little loved one just so you can have him as part of the celebration. They will be grateful and you will wake up the next day with your buddy at your side.

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY 4th OF JULY!

Colleen, Koby and Rebel

http://www.kobyspetsupplydistributor.com

Summer Is Finally Here

It is that time of year again where we can finally get out and spend some quality time with our pets. As the temperatures rise there are some precautions you should take to ensure the safety of your little buddies. The most important one is preventing heat stroke. Because everyone has been cooped up all winter it is tempting to stay out a little longer and play a little harder. We may not realize how hot it really is. Pets will generally not let you know when they are in trouble until it is too late. The best prevention is to go early in the day or later in the evening and take plenty of water for both of you. Limit your time in the sun. In areas where it gets really hot it might be better to go twice a day, once in the morning and again at night. And please...DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PET IN YOUR VEHICLE. Even with the windows down it can be a deadly mistake. I have seen a dog go through heat stroke. It is not a pleasant experience...one I will never forget. They did not survive.

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CAT FOOD RECALL

There has been another PET FOOD RECALL . According to TruthaboutPetFood.com on May 21, 2009, Nutro Products announced a voluntary recall of select varieties of their dry cat food in the United States and 10 additional countries. This recall is due to incorrect levels of zinc and potassium resulting from a production error by a US-based premix supplier. Those select varieties include NUTRO NATURAL CHOICE COMPLETE CARE Dry Cat Foods and NUTRO MAX Dry Cat Foods with "Best If Used By Dates" between May 12, 2010 and August 22, 2010.

Consumers who are affected by this recall are advised to immediately stop feeding the product to their cats. They should also watch for symptoms, including a reduction in appetite or refusal of food, weight loss, vomiting or diarrhea. It is also advised that if your cat is experiencing health issues or is pregnant, to contact their veterinarian.
For more information on this recall and which foods are on the recall list visit http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com
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