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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

  • Viagra.....does good for one dog's heart

    I read this on the BBC News website this am.  ''Talisker, a border collie, was living on borrowed time after vets found his heart had become dangerously enlarged. The dog, three, from Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, passes out when he gets excited because his blood cannot pump quickly enough around his body. But, since taking ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by bloglady on March 24, 2008

  • Happy Birthday Milkbone....

    Can you remember the first time you gave a dog a milkbone treat?  Well Milkbone turns 100 this year......that's 700 in dog years lol.  So to celebrate Milkbone is having a contest.   ''The top 100 Milk-Bone Moments™ will be posted on www.Milk-Bone.com and America will vote and determine the favorite Milk-Bone Moment™ grand prize ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by bloglady on March 21, 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Ruptured cruciate ligament....

    As I am taking my mother in for a total knee replacement I thought I would write a post about the knee, actually the cruciate ligaments to be exact.  A torn ligament can happen to both cats and dogs but is more common in dogs.  It is similar to the injury that most football players end their careers with.  It is mostly seen in ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by bloglady on February 18, 2008
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