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Pet Camp to Host Sunday in the Savannah to Celebrate New Outdoor Canine Play Area May 22

Dog Service Network — Tue, 17 May 2011 22:26:36 +0000

Proceeds from the event will benefit Pets Unlimited. The new 13,000 square foot back country area allows dogs to run around and play in the largest outdoor, leash-free area in the City.

San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) May 17, 2011

On Sunday, May 22nd from 2 to 5 pm Pet Camp will be hosting an open house for its new 13,000 square foot outdoor canine area called the Savannah. Dog owners are welcome to bring their best buddy and join in the fun, games, and prizes. Donations to Pets Unlimited will be accepted at the open house.

The Savannah is landscaped with trees and native grasses. It contains a dry creek bed, a bridge and dunes.

Pets Unlimited is a San Francisco-based animal shelter and veterinary center where a portion of every dollar spent on the care of each pet helps them save the lives of cats and dogs in need throughout the Bay Area.

“We are very appreciative of Pet Camp’s support of our rescue efforts and our charitable veterinary care programs,” said Sally Wortman, Executive Director. “We rely on the generosity of our community partners as well as individual donors to help fund our lifesaving efforts, and we are incredibly grateful to be participating in this event.”

“The dogs here are ecstatic,” said Donohue. “They love being able to run, romp and enjoy the great outdoors in complete safety. Our clients feel good about bringing their pets here. It’s a much better alternative than leaving them stuck inside at home all day.”

Pet Camp is the San Francisco pet boarding facility with the most off-leash, outdoor space for dogs and the only outdoor adventure area for cats in the United States. Pet Camp is the three-time winner of the coveted “Best in the Bay” award selected by the readers of SFGate.com.

For more information about Pet Camp’s services, contact them by phone at (415) 992-7173, visit their website at petcamp.com, or become a fan by clicking on the “like” button on their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/PetCamp. Pet Camp Cat Safari is located at 3233 Sacramento Street in the Presidio Heights neighborhood of San Francisco.

About Pet Camp
Since opening their doors 13 years ago, Pet Camp has become the premier provider of lodging and dog and cat daycare in San Francisco. (Pet Camp can be found by searching for “San Francisco dog kennel” or “San Francisco cat kennel” on Google, but they think of themselves as more of a “canine and feline lodge.”) They treat dogs and cats to the greatest collection of activities and experience that can be found in the City.

Their canine outdoor play area is the City’s largest outdoor off-leash play area for dogs, and they operate the nation’s only “outdoor” safari experience for feline guests of the San Francisco cat daycare. Pet Camp is the country’s first green certified pet care facility.

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“Puppy Love” Hits NYC This Spring

Dog Service Network — Mon, 09 May 2011 22:28:54 +0000

OnSpeedDating to host “Puppy Love” & “Purrrrrfect Match” speed dating for single dog and cat lovers at this year’s NYC Pet Show.

New York City, NY (PRWEB) May 09, 2011

NYC pet owners looking for love will have the opportunity to “date” other single pet enthusiasts at this year’s NYC Pet Show on May 21-22 at the Metropolitan Pavilion & Altman Building in New York, NY from 1:15-4:15 p.m. daily.

NYC based dating service, OnSpeedDating.Com in partnership with the NYC PetShow will offer four 40-minute speed dating sessions for dog and cat lovers of all sexual orientations. OnSpeedDating’s popular themed “Puppy Love” & “Purrrrfect Match” speed dating sessions will run show attendees $10 each with 100% of the proceeds going to Friends Of Animal Rescue. Participants will meet 10-15 dog or cat lovers in each dating session.

Saturday & Sunday’s singles events schedule will be as follows:

1:15 p.m.: “Puppy Love” (for dog lovers)
2:15 p.m.: “Purrrfect Match” (for gay cat lovers)
3:15 p.m. “Purrrfect Match” (for cat lovers)
4:15 p.m.: “Puppy Love” (for gay dog lovers)

Amber Soletti, Co-Founder of OnSpeedDating.com, will host the speed dating sessions. “We are so excited to be involved with the NYC Pet Show this year,” says Soletti. “Pets are a singles’ best friend, so we look forward to raising funds to help our furry friends find loving homes.”

In addition to the dating games, NYC singles interested in unique products and services that will enhance their pet’s quality of life and improve their pet relationships will find a variety of exhibitors, celebrity guests, industry speakers and presentations at the show.

The NYC Pet Show takes place May 21-22 at the Metropolitan Pavilion & Altman Building located at 125 West 18th Street, NYC from 12-5pm daily. Tickets run $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Children ages 12 and under are free and leashed cats and dogs are welcome. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit [NYCPetShow.Com]

OnSpeedDating’s “Puppy Love” Speed Dating
They’ll be no “dogs” at this singles event, but plenty-o dog lovers. Let’s face it, you’re either a dog person or a cat person and quite often the two don’t mix. When cat people start bagging on canines, it’s SO obvious that the real objects of their rage are dog owners, and not the dogs themselves and vice-versa. According to a 2001 survey by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, there are 68 million dog owners in the US. Meet 10-15 of them at our speed dating event and maybe even hook your pooch up.

OnSpeedDating’s “Purrrrrrfect Match” Speed Dating
They’ll be no “dogs” at this singles event, but plenty-o cat lovers.
Let’s face it, you’re either a dog person or a cat person and quite often the two don’t mix. It can sometimes be really challenging finding a good single guy that isn’t allergic or doesn’t straight up hate cats in general yet alone women with cats. Not to mention a recent UK study has scientifically determined that cat owners tend to be more educated than dog owners. Are you really that surprised? According to a 2001 survey by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, there are 89 million cat owners in the US. Meet 10-15 of them at our speed dating event and maybe even find the “cat’s meow”.

OnSpeedDating.com: OnSpeedDating.com (OSD) is an entirely new breed of speed dating. Delivering quality and quantity, the service offers NYC singles niche events themed around dating deal breakers. Think physical preferences, common interests and backgrounds. With over 75+ NYC singles events including “Hot for Teacher”, “Date a Democrat”, “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”, “Inked” for tattooed singles, “Non-Practicing Jew” night, “Have Passport, Will Travel”, “Mr. Right Now” and “Size Matters” for guys and gals with a hankering for height. With the promise of at least 10-25 ‘dates’ per event, singles are sure to have their pick of matches. Admission fees range from $30 to $40 per event.

About CCK Events:
CCK Events, LLC is a full-service event sales, marketing and production company with offices in New York City and Miami. Among its portfolio, CCK currently produces an annual event in NYC called the Celebration of Teaching & Learning in a partnership with Channel Thirteen/WNET, which is the largest professional development conference in the Northeast, drawing in over 10,000 teachers from across the country. CCK has produced the NYC Pet Show since 2010 and will launch iTeach: From inspiration to innovation, a professional development conference for South Florida in September 2011.

Source: PRWeb

Airline Pet Deaths Increase in 2010

admin — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 04:54:01 +0000

US domestic airlines reported 39 pet deaths, 12 injuries, and 5 lost pets during 2010.

Park City, UT (PRWEB) February 11, 2011

The number of pet deaths reported by domestic US airline carriers in 2010 increased to 39, rising from 23 in 2009. The vast majority of the deaths (70%) involved brachycephalic, or short-nosed dogs such as Bulldogs and Pugs.

In addition to the 39 pets deaths in 2010, there were 12 reports of injuries and 5 pets that were lost. Most of the injuries were caused by pets trying to escape their kennels.

The biggest step travelers can take to help ensure their pet arrives safely is to makes sure the kennel is solid and to secure the doors and frame with zip ties. Several of the deaths in 2010 happened after pets escaped their kennels and were later hit by cars.

For more information and details on all the pet related airline travel incidents visit http://www.petflight.com.

A summary of all pet incidents for 2010 can be found athttp://www.petflight.com/pet_travel_incident_summaries/2010.

Source: PRWeb

Lawsuit Filed Against Dr. Phil and Wife Robin McGraw by Nagelberg Bernard Law Group

Dog Service Network — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:34:25 +0000

TV personality Dr. Phil and wife Robin McGraw sued for personal injuries and damages after their dog allegedly attacked and injured former best friend and confidant, Janet Harris at their home.

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) February 3, 2011

The lawsuit filed against Phil McGraw (Case # SC111297 filed at the Santa Monica Courthouse) and his wife Robin McGraw alleges that the couple’s gross negligence resulted in serious injuries being inflicted upon their former best friend and confidant, Janet Harris.

According to court filings, while Janet was a guest at the McGraw’s Beverly Hills manor, she was brutally mauled by their dog, “Maggie” without provocation or warning. The dog bite allegedly caused uncontrollable bleeding from deep puncture wounds, as well as cuts and abrasions inflicted on her arm and hand.

Complications from the dog bite injuries forced Janet to seek emergency medical treatment and required extended home nursing care to recover from an incapacitating infection called pastuerella multocida. Janet spent 7 days attached to an IV as well as being prescribed steroids and antibiotics.

The McGraw’s allegedly refused to provide compensation or assistance to Janet to aid with her illness, instead leaving her to deal with mounting health problems and financial burdens alone. While their former best friend suffered severe physical pain and mental anguish, the McGraw’s finalized the purchase of a new $29.5 million dollar Beverly Hills mansion.

Janet founded the Skin Rejuvenation Center of Beverly Hills 13 years ago. As a result of the injuries sustained, she was unable to maintain her livelihood, culminating in the loss of her business and indefinite inability to earn a living practicing her trade. She seeks compensation for general damages, medical treatment costs, loss of earnings, and pain and suffering.

The Nagelberg Bernard Law Group has been a nationally recognized personal injury law firm for over 30 years representing victims of catastrophic accidents and serious injuries.

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Only One in 10 Americans Consider Their Cat or Dog’s Age When Selecting Food

Dog Service Network — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:03:43 +0000

Pet Parenthood Survey from Iams Reveals Opportunity to Help Consumers Understand Their Pet’s Nutritional Needs at Various Stages of Their Lives

Mason, Ohio (PRWEB) January 18, 2011

Results from a national survey* commissioned by Iams® and released today reveal that only 11 percent of U.S. pet owners take the age of a cat or dog as the most important factor when determining which formula to feed their pet. Propelled by this statistic, leading pet food maker Iams is reminding Americans to keep their resolutions to start 2011 off on the right paw by feeding pets a life stage specific diet.

“The new year is a time when we make resolutions to get healthier and improve ourselves, so why not extend that approach to our cat or dog’s overall well-being?” said Dr. Katy Nelson, DVM, emergency veterinarian, in Alexandria, VA and a member of the Iams Pet Wellness Council. “I always tell my patients that healthy checkups start on the inside. Feeding a high-quality diet specific to an animal’s age, like Iams Premium Protection, which offers specially formulated life-stage specific diets, is one of the most important ways to ensure four-legged family members lead healthy, happy lives.”

In 2011, Iams is making it easier for pet parents to keep their new year’s resolutions by bringing its most advanced nutrition ever – Iams Premium Protection – to mass retailers nationwide.

“When choosing a food for your cat or dog it is important to select a diet that has the right ingredients for that stage of your pet’s life,” continued Dr. Nelson. “Diet requirements – including protein levels, calories and vitamins and minerals – vary over the life of a pet and, in turn, an animal’s needs change as he grows from a puppy or kitten, to an adult into a senior,” said Nelson.

Oftentimes pet owners are not sure which life stage their cat or dog falls into. As a result, pets might not be receiving the nutrients or nutrients at the right levels critical for optimal health for their age. While life stage can vary between species and breeds, general guidelines include:

One to 12 months: Kitten and Puppy formula includes DHA for brain and vision development;
One to seven years: Adult formula includes HMP to keep teeth clean during and after meals, as well as balanced omega 6:3 ratio for healthy skin and coat;
Seven years and older: Senior formula with L-carnitine helps burn fat and keep muscles lean.

“Iams is deeply committed to enhancing the well-being of dogs and cats throughout their entire life,” said Neelam Modi, brand manager, Iams North America. “It is this commitment that inspired our nutritionists to work closely with veterinarians to develop Iams Premium Protection for each life stage.”

Other factors the survey revealed that pet parents consider when purchasing food for their cat or dog include:

Read Labels – Only one of out of three respondents (30 percent) rank ingredients as the most important criteria for which food to feed their cat or dog. Reading pet food labels is essential to ensure cats and dogs receive optimal nutrition.
Listen to the Experts – Nearly four out of ten (36 percent) pet owners cite personal recommendations from trusted resources such as veterinarians, as the most important factor of diet selection. Pet parents should consider looking to their veterinarian for nutrition recommendations.
Invest in Your Pet – Nearly one in four surveyed rank price as a deciding factor when choosing their pet’s food. Feeding pets a proper diet based on age is a lifelong investment in a cat and dog’s health.

Iams Premium Protection comes in three formulas for each species (dog and cat), which include: Kitten or Puppy, Adult and Senior. For more information about Iams and its pet food formulas, visit http://www.iams.com.

Survey Methodology
The above sourced findings are from an Ipsos poll conducted October 22 – 25, 2010. For the survey, a nationally representative sample of 1,006 randomly-selected adults aged 18 and over residing in the U.S. were interviewed online via Ipsos’ U.S. Online Express Omnibus. With this sample size, results are considered accurate within ±3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20, of what they would have been had the entire population of adults in the U.S. been polled.

About P&G Pet Care
For more than 60 years, P&G Pet Care (NYSE:PG), the maker of Iams and Eukanuba, has enhanced the well-being of dogs and cats by providing world-class quality foods and pet care products. To learn more about Eukanuba® and Iams® Dog & Cat Foods or general pet care and nutrition information, call the Iams Consumer Care Center at (800) 446-3075. You can also visit us on the Web at http://www.iams.com or http://www.eukanuba.com.

About Procter & Gamble
Four billion times a day, P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world. The company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers®, Tide®, Ariel®, Always®, Whisper®, Pantene®, Mach3®, Bounty®, Dawn®, Gain®, Pringles®, Charmin®, Downy®, Lenor®, Iams®, Crest®, Oral-B®, Duracell®, Olay®, Head & Shoulders®, Wella®, Gillette®, Braun® and Fusion®. The P&G community includes approximately 127,000 employees working in about 80 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.

*Online survey conducted among nationally representative sample of 1,006 randomly-selected adults aged 18 and over residing in the U.S. via Ipsos’ U.S. Online Express Omnibus. Survey was completed October 22-25, 2010. Margin of error +/-3%.

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Is Dog Training Teaching Your Kids to be Bullies?

Dog Service Network — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 22:51:49 +0000

Children can Learn To Bully by The Dog Training Techniques You Use to Train The Family Dog

Southampton, NY (PRWEB) January 5, 2011

Bullying starts in the home. Husband to wife, sibling to sibling. And yes, owner to dog. Bullying takes many forms, and can become second nature to those who grow up with bullying in the home. This includes how you interact with the family pet.

New York Dog Trainer and Pet Expert Lisa Hartmanbelieves it all boils down to compassion, communication, and leading by example.

“I have witnessed many wonderful parents trying hard to raise their children with morals and ethics. I hear them tell their kids that if they don’t have anything nice to say then don’t say anything. But then I hear the parent bashing coworkers or making fun of someone on the phone, and I know the kids heard them.” Lisa says it’s the same with their dogs. She has witnessed many parents or other dog trainers teaching young children to use a choke chain, swiftly kick, or pin a down a dog for its wrong behavior instead of patiently teaching the dog and encouraging correct behavior. Furthermore, she has witnessed young brothers after a “bullying” style dog training lesson jabbing at each other and pinning each other to the floor until the other “submits”. On the contrary, after a positive reinforcement style dog training class, she notices the children are kinder and gentler to their dog AND each other, offering praise and encouragement to one another. The bottom line: children model human behavior.

“Nothing upsets me more than seeing a young person being taught to train their dog with harsh methods and intimidation” Lisa says in her new Dog Training book“DIAL A DYNAMITE DOG: The Ultimate Field Guide for Training Your Pet.” “Violence begets Violence. There is enough cruelty in the world. I want our next generation of pet owners, parents and world leaders to learn to communicate with each other with intelligence and compassion, not a heavy hand.”

Lisa says that in the world of Dog Training what leads to bullying is a lack of communication and understanding between dog and owner. Social media has not helped. TV Dog Training shows and videos showing trainers using choke chains, prong collars, neck jabs, and forcing dogs on their backs all serve to exacerbate the problem.
“It’s ego driven dog training. Using chains and forcing dogs on their backs until they submit are all forms of bullying. There are more compassionate, dog friendly techniques available to solve any problem.”

In “DIAL A DYNAMITE DOG”; one of the tricks Lisa proposes is to think in opposites. “If you want the dog to stop jumping, ask him to sit. If you want the dog to stop running out the door, perfect your recall, and praise and reward heavily for compliance.” And while constantly bullying dogs can have lasting psychological effects on them, it can equally affect how your child learns to deal not just with animals, but with the world at large. “Children and puppies are like sponges, absorbing information every minute. Your children are learning by your example.”

Ms. Hartman, who has worked with everything from Pomeranians to Pit Bulls, advocates positive reinforcement training for all dogs, and humans. She wrote her new dog training book for dog owners short on time and patience. “It’s the dog trainer’s tricks of the trade” Lisa says of her book. “But it can help you train your children as well. Teach your children to be respectful and communicate better and non violently with all forms of life. But most importantly, lead by example.”

Find out more about Lisa at http://www.LisaTheDogTrainer.com

Source: PRWeb

VetMatrix Releases “Pet Selector” Tool to Help Pet Owners Choose Their Ideal Dog or Cat

Dog Service Network — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:19:04 +0000

VetMatrix, a provider of websites and web marketing for veterinarians, has now created the “Pet Selector,” a new feature that presents website visitors a ten question quiz for clients to discover the best dog and cat for their household.

San Diego, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) December 19, 2010

On December 6th, 2010, VetMatrix released a new feature for clients called the “Pet Selector.” This was the most recent feature in a long string of releases from theveterinarian website marketing firm.

The Pet Selector is an exclusive item that fits on any VetMatrix-created site and is used for both prospective and future clients of any veterinarian. The format is a ten question quiz, in which a potential new pet owners answer questions to determine what breed of dog or cat is right for their homes.

Examples of questions in the Pet Selector for dogs include: “How big or small would you like your dog to be?” “What level of exercise can you provide your dog?” “What protection ability would you like in a dog?”

The questions for potential cat owners cover: “How vocal would you like your cat to be?” “How much time and attention do you have to give your cat?” “How amenable to handling would you like your cat to be?”

Tracy Walton, Brand Development Manager of VetMatrix said, “This is one of our most highly anticipated releases as a veterinary marketing and web design company. A lot of families want to do their research on a pet before making the commitment on buying and raising this new member of their family. We wanted to create a way for our veterinarians’ clients to find all of this in one place, whether it was a family’s first pet or a second one along the way. This is why we have very situation-specific questions, such as whether a dog or cat will get along with an existing pet in the house.”

This feature is automatically included for all existing clients of VetMatrix. “It’s possible we may charge a premium on this in the future because the feature has been so popular,” said Asaf Benhaim, CEO of VetMatrix. “However, for now, we want to help all of our veterinarians connect better with their community by making each veterinarian part of their clients’ lives from the moment a decision is made to give a dog or cat a new home.”

About VetMatrix:

VetMatrix is a veterinarian-focused online marketing service company that specializes in creating websites and web marketing packages for veterinarians who want to increase their number of clients.

For more information on VetMatrix, call 1-800-462-8749 and visit http://www.vetmatrix.com.

Source: PRWeb

Summer Fun Can be Deadly for Pets

Dog Service Network — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:17:41 +0000

Summer fun can be deadly for pets. Murdoch University Veterinary Hospital warns of the dangers of heatstroke particularly in dogs.

(PRWEB) December 17, 2010

While chasing a ball at the park and taking trips to the beach might sound like fun, pet owners are being warned of the dangers of heatstroke this summer, particularly in dogs.

According to Murdoch University’s veterinary expert Dr Katrin Swindells, heatstroke is one of the most catastrophic, and yet easily prevented, conditions that dogs can suffer.

“Dogs are so eager to please their owners; they often won’t stop playing until their bodies can’t take any more. Owners need to watch for warning signs of heatstroke such as heavy panting and act quickly,” said Dr Swindells.

“Days with temperatures of over 30 degrees bring an increased risk of heatstroke – and days of 36C or more make it a lot harder for your dog to cool down. When a dog overheats, the proteins in their cells start to break down, which can lead to the dog cooking internally.

“Dogs can’t sweat – they can only pant, so they need to find other ways to cool down such as drinking water, seeking shade or laying on a cold surface to manage their body heat.

“Heatstroke can lead to vomiting and diarrhoea, bleeding disorders and even brain damage. If the dog survives one episode of heatstroke it has a higher risk of future episodes as the area of the brain that responds to heat is forever changed.”

According to Dr Swindells, dogs most at risk of heatstroke include those with existing airway abnormalities who may snore or have noisy breathing, short-nosed breeds such a pugs that can have structural problems in their larynx, and dogs that have recently moved to hotter climates without having time to adjust.

“Particularly dangerous situations for all dogs include driving in cars if the dog’s area of the car is not air-conditioned or cross-ventilated, and exercising in the heat of the day – even if the dog seems to want to run or play.”

Watch for signs of heatstroke

Dr Swindells says it is easy to prevent heatstroke by avoiding activity in the middle of the day and providing ways to cool down, such as large iceblocks or a paddling pool and at least two bowls of fresh drinking water. Importantly, pet owners should monitor their animals for signs of heatstroke.

“If your dog collapses, or is breathing strangely or panting excessively, cool it down by hosing or wetting all over. Spend five minutes at home cooling your dog down, then drive to your vet with your windows open or air-conditioning on.

“If you spend a few minutes cooling your dog at home and then go to your vet, they generally have the best chance of survival, compared to going straight to the vet, or doing nothing to see if the situation improves.”

For more information about keeping your pets safe this summer, please visit http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Summer-fun

About Murdoch University Veterinary Hospital
Open hours for General Practice 8.30am-6pm
Murdoch Pet Emergency Centre open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Phone: 1300 652 494

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It’s Your Pet’s First Christmas; Don’t Make it its Last

Dog Service Network — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:36:44 +0000

Five safety cautions for pet owners during the holidays and throughout the winter.

Stony Point, NY (PRWEB) December 16, 2010

Nothing is cuter than a little puppy or kitten under the Christmas tree but the holidays and winter has health consequences for pets of all ages and sizes. Plants, decorations, frigid weather, holiday guests and even holiday treats all could be dangerous to your pet’s well being. Gaia Enterprises, makers of the No. 1 pet safe ice melter Safe Paw, offers these safety cautions for pet owners during the holidays and throughout the winter.

Holiday Plants: Poinsettias, holly, mistletoe and pine trees are among the greens that deck our halls and other rooms during the holidays. While it is debatable whether ingesting these plants can lead to illness and even death in some animals (holly and mistletoe berries are poisonous), it is better to err on the preventative side by keeping these away from furry creatures. Digesting pine needles, especially dried ones, can puncture or irritate a puppy or kitten’s intestine. If you think your four legged friend has eaten a Christmas salad of sorts, monitor their reaction and call your vet or the Pet Poison Helpline at 800-213-6680.

Decorations: We enjoy looking at beautiful lights and ornaments adorning trees, mantles, doors and stairways and so do our pets; only they see many of them as play toys. Make sure all ornaments are securely fastened and if one falls off a branch quickly pick it up. A lot of Christmas decorations are small and easily swallowed and whether plastic, resin or glass these are dangerous if digested. If your dog or cat plays with electrical cords or lights, you may want to confine your pet to a safe area during the holidays or place lights and cords higher up.

Frigid Weather: If it is cold outdoors for you then it is probably cold for your pet. Limit their outdoor exposure to no more than 10 minutes at a time when temperatures drop below freezing. Avoid using rock salt or salt-based product to melt ice and snow and try something pet friendly such as Safe Paw (safepaw.com), and make sure your antifreeze is securely stored and cleaned up; pets will lap it up, and it is dangerous. Remember if left out too long your pet, especially cats, will find warm spots outdoors, including your dryer vent (put a screen on it) and your car’s engine (make sure you know where your pet is before you warm up your car and drive away).

Holiday Guests: Having family and friends for some holiday cheer is a big part of celebrating the season. The more people you add to the mix the more you put your pet in possible danger. It is best to keep your dog or cat in a safe place when you have guests for a short visit. For longer visits, even if your dog or cats love kids, it is importance to lay out the rules of the house to all guests, this includes what you do and don’t do with the pet. Puppies and kittens are not easy to handle and should not be treated like a new toy. And, don’t get distracted by company chaos and lose track of your pet’s whereabouts. You don’t want to find out that nephew Jimmy let out the puppy three hours ago and its 20 degrees.

Holiday Treats: This goes hand in hand with Holiday Guests, no one should feel they have the liberty to feed your dog or cat anything they want when they visit. By all means buy your pet a doggie or kitty holiday treat but chocolate, candy, cookies and Christmas pie are no treat for them. So when the little ones take down their stocking and pour their riches out on the floor or couch make sure a little chocolate Santa or snowball didn’t roll away.

Enjoy the season with your puppy, kitten, dog and cat and be sure to keep them safe. Far too many of them end up in the animal hospital during this time or don’t make it through the New Year because of simple negligence on the part of their owner. And if a puppy or kitten is on your child’s Christmas list, consider one from your local shelter. This would be a gift that truly captures the spirit of the season.

Source: PRWeb

Now Your iPhone Could Save Your Dog’s Life

Dog Service Network — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:16:13 +0000

It was one of the most feared moments in any dog owner’s life that convinced dog-owners Arie Kopelman & Holger Laufenberg to develop the just released iPhone App “My Dog”: Holger’s 2-year old Terrier-Mix Dax got away!

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 16, 2010

It was one of the most feared moments in any dog owner’s life that convinced dog-owners Arie Kopelman & Holger Laufenberg to develop the just released iPhone App – “My Dog”.

Holger’s 2-year old Terrier-Mix named Dax got away!

Holger had plans to see a matinee showing and as so many times before left Dax with his friend’s good-hearted 100-pound German-Shepherd named Luke, for a play-date with access to a securely fenced and locked front yard.

How could he have known that his friend’s gardener would come back unannounced and let himself in to retrieve the wallet he’d left in the tool shed earlier that morning. How could he have foreseen that despite the numerous talks they had about taking precaution when unlocking and opening the front gate, Dax, his little escape artist would take his chance at wanderlust and dart out the gate when it was opened?

The call that his dog ran away put him into shear panic. He left the movie theater immediately and went back to search his friend’s neighborhood in fear and desperation thinking: What if Dax gets hurt? What if someone takes him to any one of the many local vets or shelters? They wouldn’t know about his allergies to certain medications nor how to contact him if Dax’s collar somehow got lost. Every worse case scenario rushed through his mind simultaneously.

After what felt like the worst hour of his life searching the neighborhood he started Goggling Rescue Organizations, shelters and vets in the surrounding area to make them aware in case some kind soul would find his Dax and bring him there. Over and over again he was asked what his dog looked like, what kind of breed he is, whether he is micro-chipped, whether he has any medical conditions and how to contact him should Dax be found. Thankfully Dax was found before anything bad could happen.

Still Holger remained worried and thought there had to be a better way. He called his friends Arie & Jane Kopleman, both of whom are dog professionals and also run a national dog rescue organizations and a local shelter in upstate New York.

Together they developed the “My Dog” – the iPhone App Holger wish he’d had that day–the App that puts both the dog’s wellbeing and the dog-owners peace of mind at the App users fingertips. “My Dog” lets you:

Create & share personalized profiles for your dog(s) including detailed dog description, vet- owner- and emergency contact, vaccination history & schedule, current medications and medical history.
Take or Select photos of vaccination and medical records and attach them to each profile
Access the largest national dog-service directory right from the App
Email each profile including copies of vaccination and medical records right from the App to any service provider – anywhere.

Because “My Dog” also features the most comprehensive national dog-service directory with over 30,000 listings including local vets, hospitals, shelters and rescue organizations—other dog-owners will never have to go through what Holger experienced on that haunting day he thought he had lost his best friend.

Of course it works just as well for all the other occasions when loving dog-owners need to share their dog’s information and provide copies of vaccination or medical records including: Leaving your dog at a daycare facility, boarding your dog, attending a puppy or training class.

Whether locally or on the road, now dog owners will never again be without having all of their dog’s information ready to be shared at the touch of a button nor wonder where the closest dog park, grooming or pet shop or dog trainer is – wherever they are the information is in the palm of their hands. And our Pet Travel Guide is included and provides them with all the info needed when traveling with their dogs.

With an iPad optimized version being released in early December and an Android version scheduled for early 2011, “My Dog” is determined to put the mind of many dog owners at ease.

“My Dog”: 3 Must-Haves in 1 Great iPhone App

Your Dog’s Personalized Profiles: all of your dog’s personal, medical, vaccination, ID info and photos in your hands and ready to send right from the app to a vet, hospital, trainer, day care, pet sitter or local shelter / rescue group should your dog ever get lost or need care – anywhere.
The National Dog-Service Directory: It covers every dog service from vets, emergency care, trainers, walkers & day care to pet shops, rescue organizations, parks and beaches, for the metropolitan areas in every state. Anywhere you are or plan to go, you’ll have instant access to any service & business.
The Pet Travel Guide: It gives you up to the minute pet travel rules for airlines and train systems plus comprehensive listings of pet-friendly hotels and pet travel tips.

For our website and screenshots visit: http://www.doginfousa.com
To visit us on the App Store go to: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-dog/id402402508?mt=8#

Dog Info USA, LLC donates 15% of its net revenues local shelters and national organizations including: Animals For Adoption and the APCA.

For Press inquiries contact: Holger Laufenberg, Dog Info USA, LLC, 323-378-5496

Source: PRWeb

Dog Service Network, LLC

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