Pet Resources
People Food That Is Good For Your Pet
Saturday, December 23rd, 2006Human Quality Foods for Your Favorite Pets.
In small amounts only - everything in moderation. For more information, read our Recommended Feeding Guide (below), which outlines a schedule for introducing this type of diet to your favorite pet.
Pet Health Care, Pet Resources and Informational Websites
Wednesday, December 13th, 2006- Pet Grub
- Offers information on making all natural pet foods from whole meat products. Includes a downloadable booklet explaining the process - donations for downloading are appreciated. - TakeYourPet.com
- The largest pet travel source on the web. Over 20,000 pet friendly bed and breakfasts, inns, hotels, motels and resorts. Free pet travel guides and newsletter. - CleverKitty.com
- Cat Lover’s Website with Links, Cat Products and Information - All-about-puppies.com
- Your guide to puppies and dogs. Find out which breeds are right for you, how to train and look after them. Recommended products and gifts for dogs and their owners.
Pet Rescue Organizations and Pet Shelters
Tuesday, December 12th, 2006- Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- A non-profit organization which protects animals, relieves their suffering, advances their health and welfare, prevents cruelty, and works for a just and compassionate society. - Morris Animal Foundation
- Improves the health and well-being of companion animals and wildlife by funding humane health studies and disseminating information about these studies. - The Animal Rescue League of Boston
- A non-profit organization committed to the establishment of one or more refuges for and the rescue and relief of suffering or homeless animals and other charitable or benevolent acts for the welfare of animals.
Pet Lost and Found Resources
Monday, December 11th, 2006- AWOLPET.com
- Web-based service that matches the lost animal’s rabies tag, license tag, microchip, or tattoo code with its owner by searching a database of registered pets. - Berkshire Petwatch
- Serves Berkshire County, Massachusetts and surrounding communities. Missing and found pet lists and tips and tools. - Bird HotLine
- World wide lost and found bird hotline free on the net. Plus bird questions answered, vet talk and bird stories. - Canada Strays
- Dedicated to helping owners of pets lost in Canada reunite with their strays. Searchable database of lost and found pets with photos, descriptions, and contact forms. Includes FAQ, forum, email alerts, and links to related sites.
Free Pet Services
Sunday, December 10th, 2006- MailPets.com
- Owners can set up email accounts for their pets and get a response when they write to them. - PetShelter Network
- Promotes the adoption of homeless companion animals via the internet by providing animal shelters, rescue societies, and individuals with a user-friendly system to post animals available for adoption. Adoption center, home finder, lost and found, and shelter directory. - Dog Loss Poems
- We offer grieving pet owners the opportunity to create a free, personalized poem to memorialize the life of their beloved companion dog. - Petsell Pet Classifieds
- Free photo pet classifieds for all types of pets.
Acute Moist Dermatitis (a.k.a Hot Spots)
Thursday, October 26th, 2006Since many of my latest appointments were scheduled due to seasonal allergies flaring-up, and related skin conditions, I thought this to be a timely issue for many pet owners.
Acute Moist Dermatitis, or Hot Spots, is self-trauma to the skin caused by pet due to either an underlying pruritic (itchy) condition, or painful condition.
Things that need to be ruled-out by your veterinarian with your help, should this occur in your pet are any or a combination of the following:
