GIFT SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUR PETS

 

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What do you get for the cat or dog who has everything? The holidays are here and you probably want to get your pet the perfect gift but he or she already seems to have all his or her needs covered. What's something fun, interactive, maybe even homemade? Here are some gift guides that might give you some ideas: www.bestproducts.com/home/g95/gifts-for-pets-dogs-cats/ www.womansday.com/life/pet-care/g946/pet-gifts/?slide=1

(Photocredit: Floppycats.com via YouTube)

For the fastidious cat, here is our compilation of automatic litter boxes : www.marvistavet.com/self-cleaning-box.pml Don't forget the local dog bakeries: thedogbakery.com Threedog.com Holiday dog pastries and cookies available as well as frosted holiday cakes for dogs.   Don't forget clothing for your pet, collars, tags and even special pet centric furniture. We add to this feature every year so if you have special ideas for pet shoppers, let us know. Here are two suggestions sent in from last year: www.catastrophicreations.com www.inthecompanyofdogs.com

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HOLIDAY PET HAZARDS

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS
EACH HOLIDAY SEASON WE OFFER A REMINDER OF
THE HAZARDS OF THE SEASON THAT FACE YOUR PET

RIBBONS & TINSEL		Especially interesting for cats and kittens, but dangerous to chew or swallow. An intestinal foreign body is a life-threatening event.
ELECTRIC LIGHT CORDS		Teething puppies and playful young cats can bite through a cord, burn their mouth or cause a neurologic reaction leading the chest to fill with fluid. Either way, it’s an emergency you (or your pet) don’t need.
CHOCOLATE		Tastes good but is toxic to pets. The darker the chocolate the worse the syndrome. The fat and sugar can cause a toxic pancreatitis, while the “methylxomthines” in chocolate can lead to seizures or even death.
DECORATIVE PLANTS		Some are toxic (such as mistletoe), some just cause a bellyache (such as poinsettia). Be familiar with what plants you plan to have on display. For more information, visit the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants web site at:  www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants
COOKING		Keep pets out of the kitchen during the hustle and bustle of the season. The last thing you want is for someone you love to get underfoot and get burned from spillage.

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TALKING ANIMALS SING CHRISTMAS CAROLS

Take a moment for some holiday cheer and listen to the talking animals sing Jingle Bells:

 

If you like this one, check their youtube channel for more!

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Laura True leaves for the Lincoln Memorial University School of Veterinary Medicine in early December. We wish her all the best as she embarks on her career as a veterinarian. We are glad to have played a part in her success.

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INTERESTING EXTERNAL LINK

It's Travel Season and things have changed in the last couple of years. Traveling interstate with your dog or cat has gotten more lax going to some states and more strict with others. Many states require an electronic health certificate (as it has come to be too easy to download and falsify the USDA's usual paper documents). Some states require only proof of rabies vaccination. Of course, airlines may have their own requirements.

We can't help you much with your airline but we CAN help you find out what the USDA and state requirements are:

visit

INTERSTATELIVESTOCK.COM

and find out what you need and in what time frame you need it.

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday journey and let us know if we can assist you with any paperwork.

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An extra Thanks to all of you who voted for us last Summer!

  

We are proud to have earned another year's Argonaut Best of the Westside Award and hope to continue earning them.

     

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"Marion" Female approximately 1 year old. Rescued from a high kill shelter in late pregnancy. Most of her litter died. She is looking for a forever home.	"Puff" Female approximately 12 weeks old. The sole survivor of Marion's litter.	"White Kitten"   ADOPTED!!! Male approximately 16 weeks old. Recovered from upper respiratory infection. Unknown where he was originally found.
"Batgirl" Female approximately 2 years old. Rescued from a high kill shelter with two kittens (shown to the right).	"Milo" Male approximately 16 weeks old. Rescued with his mother. Healthy robust kitten.	"Otis"   ADOPTED!!! Male approximately 12 weeks old. Rescued with his mother. Healthy robust kitten.

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