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  • Beware Of Harmful Hairballs

    If you’ve ever owned a cat you know that horrible hacking sound that typically occurs in the wee hour of the morning when the cat has the house to himself. While the digestive systems of cats were created to breakdown and pass hairballs naturally, sometimes Mother Nature needs a helping hand. Those of you with long haired cats are no doubt aware ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by blogmaster on September 8, 2008

  • New Pet Food Recall Issued

    If you live in the areas of Southern California or Las Vegas, you may want to listen up to this latest piece of news. According to reports Mars Petcare US maker of Pedigree Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites is issuing a voluntary recall on all 100 20-pound bags sold to Albertsons chain stores over the past couple of weeks. Per the report some ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by blogmaster on August 18, 2008

  • Fireworks Safetly and Your Pets

    For the entire country the 4th of July represents backyard cook outs, a day of lounging next the pool with friends and family, and a time when we all give thanks to those who have lost their lives for this freedom we hold so dear. As evident by the “here today-done tomorrow” stands that have recently sprung up on every street corner in the U.S., ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by blogmaster on June 22, 2008

  • Guinea Pigs Need Exercise Too!

    I’ve been writing for this site for a couple of weeks now and the last thing I want is for it to turn into a “dogs and cats only site” so this week I’m going to try to cover some other animals that may not be as common as puppy and kitty, but still are very popular pets. Today we are going to talk guinea pigs!!!   Often confused with ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by blogmaster on June 14, 2008

  • Florida’s First Funeral Home For Pets Now Open For Business

    We’ve lived in our current home going on six years now and during this time we’ve had to lay three pets to rest. Each were placed in a shoe box along with their favorite toys, buried under the centuries old pecan tree in the backyard, and marked with a small garden stone of some sort. And while most pets are laid peacefully behind our homes ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by blogmaster on June 4, 2008

  • Horses New Tool In The Fight Against Autism

    Very seldom do I get a chance to discuss horses on this blog, but since many people consider them pets you may see more posts about them in the future. What brought this up was an article I read today over at CNN.com concerning the process of using horses as a way to treat several medical conditions. The process is called Hippotherapy and revolves ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by blogmaster on June 3, 2008

  • 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

  • Common Conditions That Could Catch You Off Gaurd

    I recently posted about pacemakers in dogs and wanted to give our feline lovers their due by also helping them stay up on some of the latest medical procedures. I was purusing my latest copy of Animal Wellness when I came across an article that gave a list of the ten most common conditions for cats and just how much you can expect to pay for them. ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by blogmaster on June 1, 2008

  • When It Comes To A New Pet It's Buyer Beware

    There’s just something about this time a year that inspires thoughts of new beginnings. Maybe it’s the smell of freshly cut grass and the hum of a neighborhood in action. It could be the site of flowers reaching up from their long winter naps straining to catch a drop of an afternoon rain shower.  With the world waking up all around, it’s no ...
    Posted to The PetSource Blog - Scribbles 'n Bits (Weblog) by blogmaster on May 28, 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
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