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  • Yogurt For Your Puppy!

    Depending on who you ask, most veterinarians don't recommend feeding your pets yogurt due to their inability to process dairy products very well. On the other hand many pet owners swear that their dogs are much healthier and even overcame such issues as constant diarehea and allergies thanks to the wonders of yogurt. Like most things it's always ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by blogmaster on June 2, 2008

  • Vaccine reactions....what to look for

    Vaccine Reactions, although rare, can sometimes occur. The protection against disease that vaccines provide far outweighs the potential risks associated with vaccination. You should consider scheduling your pet's vaccinations for a time when you can spend several hours with your pet following vaccination. By being able to observe your pet during ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by bloglady on April 1, 2008

  • Distemper outbreak in Thailand

    A while back I wrote a post about distemper and how I thought the disease may be making a come back in Canada.  Today I read on the Reuters.com website that Thailand is experiencing an outbreak of this disease.  I certainly hope that this disease does not continue to spread as it did in the 60's and 70's causing a lot of heart ache for ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by bloglady on March 26, 2008

  • Summer is coming....and the days getting warmer

    I know some of us can't believe it but summer is coming.  Do you know what the signs of dehydration are in a pet?  Do you know what to do? After intense playing or long walks/jogs have you noticed your dog heavily panting? tongue hanging low? lacking focus? If you find that your pet is dehydrated shade, water and a cold ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by bloglady on March 25, 2008

  • Catnip.....why does your cat go crazy for it?

    Catnip (Nepatia cataria) is part of the mint family of plants, and believe it or not, it actually smells like mint. Catnip is native to North America and its active ingredient is nepetalactone. Nepetalactone is a chemical found in the natural essential oils of the plant’s leaves. Although it’s non-addictive (it just seems that way for cats), ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by bloglady on March 11, 2008

  • Pain Control for Pets

    If you are looking for information on pain and how to control it for your pet then maybe you should watch/listen to the following webcast that will be presented by the Morris Animal Foundation.  It should be very informative for both owners and those of us who help animals.  I have heard Dr. Downing speak before and she is ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by bloglady on March 6, 2008

  • Stroke a cat.....its healthy for you

    According to ABC news stroking your cat may decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease.  ''According to the study, presented Thursday at the American Stroke Association meeting in New Orleans, cat owners may actually be less likely to die from heart attack, stroke or other types of cardiovascular disease. Researchers at the University ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by bloglady on February 25, 2008

  • Big, friendly and a definate hero.....

    I read about this on the AOL website.   Lurch, a 200lb mastiff, is receiving an award for donating his blood 20 times and helping out many dogs.  If you want more information on blood donating by pets read a previous post called Pet's need blood too. Lurch's owner, Joni Melvin-Thiede, said Lurch donates blood for other canines ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by bloglady on February 21, 2008

  • Is your cat using your potted plants as a toilet?

    Nothing is worse than watering your household plants and finding out that your cat has already done that for you.  Once a cat starts to pee in a certain area as we know they like to return to it so here are a few tips on keeping your cats out of your plant soil:  Put aluminum foil over the soil . Most cats don't like to ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by bloglady on February 20, 2008

  • Ringworm not just a small animal problem

    Ringworm (Dermatophytosis) is a fungal infection that affects the hair, nails, and superficial layers of the skin. Ringworm infections can be found on all domestic animals, as well some wild animals. It is by far the most prevalent fungal infection of the skin in cats and dogs. Pet owners should be aware of the clinical signs of ringworm because ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by bloglady on February 20, 2008
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