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animals 2 do not keep animals outside very old and very young pets are sensitive to the cold if any pets are exposed to the cold for a long period of time they can suffer from two serious conditions frostbite and hypothermia 3 never shave your dog in winter as a longer coat will provide more warmth if your animal is a shorthaired breed a sweater may be considered 4 before you start the motor of your car check under the hood cats can be injured or killed by the fan belt in addition you should never leave your animal in the car because the car will act as a refrigerator 5 any ice patches should be avoided because pets are just as vulnerable as humans to fall animals with wet paws cannot grip and unlike cats dogs claws cannot provide them traction they can suffer from a pulled muscle or broken bones if they were to fall 6 be careful of space heaters as the heat will be attractive to your pets keep an eye out to make sure that no tails or paws come in contact with flames heating coils or hot surfaces pets can burn themselves or knock a heat source over and put the entire household in danger there are countless safety tips for your pets in the wintertime tips vary depending on the landscape so you should research before letting out your pet in addition check with your veterinarian to see if your pet is healthy enough if you suspect that your pet is suffering from the cold take her or him to the vet as soon as possible written by heal from pet loss intern cassie valerio currently a senior at carlow university http canine health care com http www healthypet com petcare petcarearticle aspx art_key f27f4456 67da 4f7b 8e38 bf989b7468a3 http petfirstaidclass blogspot com 2010 02 snow storm blizzard travel tips driving html http en wikipedia org wiki sled_dog sled_dog_breeds http en wikipedia org wiki balto black cats haunted by superstitions and a few safety tips for all of your pets october 20 2010 at 3 17 am posted in uncategorized leave a comment tags black cats pets safely tips halloween is a time for fun and excitement as children are trick or treating adults are having fun with their friends celebrating the night however halloween is not fun for everyone panther a black oriental is kept inside during the festivities because this night is not safe for him he does not understand why he is not allowed to roam the yard on this day he may meow all day but his owner does not allow him out she knows that this day is not safe for him because she knows how people view black cats on this day omens of witchcraft in different cultures black cats are viewed differently in egypt cats are worshipped in rome cats are considered sacred in great britain black cats are a symbol of good luck in scotland a strange black cat s arrival to one s home signifies prosperity in the english midlands a black cat as a wedding present is thought to bring good luck to the bride however things have changed as the black cat was associated with witchcraft in the 17 th century they were regarded as mysterious creatures with supernatural powers and they were considered symbols of evil omens for example a black cat crossing one s path by moonlight means death in irish superstition during the middle ages superstitions had led people to kill black cats it had become practice to burn cats in order to protect one s home many societies had attempted to drive cats into extinction as they believe witches were able to transform into cats which had become a central belief in this country during the salem witch hunt this had led to death of innocent women and pets at the stake as thousands of black cats were burned monthly throughout the world it is surprising that the gene for the color black was not vanished something similar to that is happening even now in america black cats have the lowest adoption rate compared to other colors during the month of october many shelters refuse to adopt out black cats as many pranksters harm them on halloween there are stories of cats being killed for pranks or for witchcraft this is why panther is not allowed outside on halloween even though he would have fun giving out frights here are some general tips for all pet owners for halloween night 1 keep all candles and jack or lanterns out of reach of all animals as they can burn themselves a fire could be started if something were to be knocked over 2 keep decorations high up watch out for electric cords and keep batteries out of sight brightly colored decorations are toxic to animals and swallowed balloons or batteries can block destroy an animal s digestive tract 3 be careful with costumes do not dress up your animal unless you are aware that s he likes it if you do dress up your animal make sure that the costume is safe there should not be any small or dangling accessories that could be chewed off also costumed pets should be supervised at all time 4 all candy and wrappers should be kept away an animal can become sick if s he gets a hold of them 5 for cats keep them confined in a room for a few days before during and after halloween black cats in particular may be at risk from children s pranks or other cruelty incidents pranksters often go on the prowl looking for cats a few days before halloween dogs also should be kept inside as well because it is terrifying for a dog who does not understand the weird noises and the strangely dress people they could snap out at children in confusion i hope these tips are helpful and you and your pet enjoy the holiday written by heal from pet loss intern cassie valerio currently a senior at carlow university check out these links for more information for more safely tips and superstitions black cat from wikipedia the free encyclopedia http en wikipedia org wiki black_cat superstition 2c_prejudice 2c_bringer_of_good_or_bad_luck cat superstitions http www kinrossfolds com cattery superstition html safely tips for cats http cats about com od catsafety a safehalloween htm halloween safety tips for animals http libnow org 2009 10 halloween safety tips for animals from labor to love man s best friend in the making august 31 2010 at 1 13 am posted in uncategorized leave a comment tags pets labor day is the time for getting a day off from work relaxing and savoring the unofficial last few days of summer everyone s wondering when will the leaves begin to change their colors when will the first algebra test be or should the car be winterized but it seems like labor day is not only a day away from the office but a chance to let these worries fade away since labor day is after all about acknowledging everyone s hard work it s also a great opportunity to acknowledge one of man kind s hardest working companions dogs to appreciate how hard working dogs truly are a brief look through their history is essential and interesting humans and wolves would often hunt for the same prey so it seemed advantageous to pair up it is estimated that dogs split from wolves most likely grey wolves around 100 000 years ago but no one knows if humans had any role in the process the working relationship between dogs and humans began around 14 000 years ago believed to be in the middle east people needed help hunting and herding while in return offering dogs shelter protection food and love at bonn oberkassel a burial site in germany dated 14 000 years old humans and dogs were found buried together a rather significant find since this is currently the oldest domesticated dog in the americas the oldest known domesticated dog was found in danger cave in utah the remains are dated 11 000 years old there s evidence of multiple breeds of domesticated dogs in egyptian paintings and roman mosaics meaning that by this time dogs were already an integral part of human society from the earliest hunting and herding responsibilities that dogs played new roles developed dogs played crucial parts in wars and soon became a friend for children to spend time and play with in the first half of the 20 th century dogs were mainly kept outside and there was a difference between them and the rest of the family however in the latter half of the century dogs moved inside more recently dogs are viewed as another member of the family a sibling or a child 71 4 million u s households or 62 have at least 1 pet 77 5 million of which are dogs according to a 2009 2010 survey interaction with dogs has been shown to have health benefits as well dogs are used as a form of therapy in hospital wings to help bring smiles to patients and shed some love warmth and happiness read this article about how dogs boost morale for long term patients http pittsburghdogs wordpress com 2003 06 17 hospital using dogs for recreational therapy today dogs working for humans may not be as common as it once was but they are still proving their loyalty and skills sled dogs police dogs and seeing eye dogs are essential for our society to function as well as being great assets there is still a great dependence on dogs and they still depend on us this labor day take time off for yourself and if you have a working dog give them time to relax too spend some time together and have fun with them scroll down to read about fun activities both you and your dog will enjoy under summer fun for you and your pet one of our hardest workers also happens to be one of our best friends so on this labor day don t forget to participate in the long lasting bond between man kind and dogs happy labor day written by heal from pet loss intern sean mikita currently a senior at duquesne university check out these links for more information on the history of dogs http www archaeology org online interviews morey html http www ohmidog com 2009 08 11 american dog population rises to 77 5 million http en wikipedia org wiki dogs_in_warfare http en wikipedia org wiki dog your chance to make a difference international homeless animal s day august 13 2010 at 1 41 am posted in uncategorized leave a comment tags homeless animals homeless pet international homeless animal s day pets this year on the third saturday of august marks an international event that once began as only a national endeavor since it became so popular internationally and grew as a multi country effort national homeless animal s day is now officially named international homeless animal s day the special holiday will be observed this year on august 21 the holiday began in 1992 as an effort to raise awareness on pet overpopulation thanks to the international society for animal rights isar the issue is very serious resulting in four million cats and dogs in the united states being put down each year that s about one every eight seconds according to the humane society of the united states every year the number of dogs and cats entering pet shelters is around six to eight million as we all know this wouldn t be an issue if all six to eight million dogs and cats were adopted every year now that the holiday is international events are even easier to find some typical activities at homeless animal s day include candlelight vigils microchip clinics to help keep track of your pet adopt o thons and animal blessings for some information regarding animal blessings or candlelight vigils check out www healfrompetloss com for you to become involved is rather simple you could locate an event nearby and attend and please help spread the word another option is to remember to spay or neuter your animal companion to help keep pet overpopulation under control perhaps the best way to participate would be to adopt a pet from a local animal shelter and give a homeless pet a loving home and family in pittsburgh some great shelters include the animal rescue league western pennsylvania humane society animal friends all three shelters offer animal adoptions as well as low cost spay and neuter programs so this year on august 21 please help to make a difference and end pet overpopulation contact an animal shelter near you to adopt a pet and welcome him or her into a warm and nurturing family mark your calendars and observe the holiday to end pet overpopulation as bob barker would always say at the end of the price is right have your dog or cat spayed or neutered click here to read more about isar and international homeless animal s day and locate an event near you click here to learn more about pet overpopulation and ways to help control it written by heal from pet loss intern sean mikita currently a senior at duquesne university summer fun for you and your pet july 17 2010 at 4 23 pm posted in uncategorized 1 comment everyone wants to head outdoors for some sunny activities during the summer but once july hits it seems like all options have been exhausted some summer activities that we love to do are also a great chance to bring your pet along for some exercise and fun think about it we love to be outdoors breathe fresh air enjoy a splash in cool water and to explore new places sounds like something any pet would love to do too here are some great ways to switch things up and get outside this summer by bringing along your animal companion so they can take part in the fun as well go for a hike hiking allows you and your pet to take in new sights smells and sounds all while getting in some great exercise it s different and more challenging than walking through your neighborhood and probably a lot more fun call ahead to park services to see whether or not your pet can go off leash and that pets are welcome bring lots of water for rehydrating and proper identification and a recent photo in case your pet runs off go for a swim when temperatures reach brutal highs what offers more relief than a splash in a pool or nearby waterway once again swimming can be a great exercise for both pets and their owners and is a summertime fun staple just remember to supervise your pet give them a bath upon returning home to clean their coat from chemicals or buildup and to dry their ears to prevent infection go camping like hiking camping offers up a new experience every time because you never know what you ll see or hear camping is a great way to spend time outdoors away from loud cars and pesky cell phones offering relaxation for you and your animal companion it s always nice to get back to nature and your pet will love being able to roll around in the dirt and leaves and no muddy paw prints on the floor or carpet is something you ll love remember to call the park ranger s office to ensure that the campground is safe for pets and pet friendly click here for a national listing of animal friendly camping grounds go for a nap nothing seems more relaxing than taking a nap outside on a hammock under the shade of a tree it s a great way to wind down at the end of the day or any time of the day for that matter and to cool off your pet will love the idea of napping alongside of you and spending time together it doesn t require much activity but napping is a great bonding experience for pet owners and their animal companions there are plenty more ways to have fun...