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acknowledged as the hold hotel for the Westminster Kennel Club canine Show, New York’s hotel Pennsylvania is all prepared for one more successful year of hosting all canine hopefuls taking part in the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club canine Show, taking location on February 13th as well as 14th, 2017. The World’s many ‘Pup-ular’ hotel will when once again be providing special services as well as amenities that make it the ‘Top Dog’ of hotels.

The Groups, Junior Showmanship Finals as well as essential finest In show will be held at Madison Square Garden, directly across the street from hotel Pennsylvania. only the Breed judging as well as benching will take location at Piers 92/94. The Westminster Kennel Club has set up special shuttle buses to transport exhibitors, guests as well as spectators directly from hotel Pennsylvania to Piers 92/94 throughout each day – see www.hotelpenn.com for details.

New York’s hotel Pennsylvania is the only hotel for Westminster competitors as well as they understand it. From hosting ‘pup’tual Westminster wedding event ceremonies to the annual star-studded Pet fashion Show, the ‘Five-Paw’ hotel always goes the additional mile. To prepare for this special event, the hotel is setting up a range of special onsite events as well as amenities to coincide with the show solely for guests, including:

– space To Groom S’paw’, new York largest in-door doggie day spa with bathing tubs, grooming area, exercise/fitness area, as well as an in-house relieving area.
– direct shuttle bus service solely from the hotel (courtesy of Westminster).
– A welcome bundle as well as treats.
– special Progressive canine Club events.
– A online radio broadcast of Talkin’ family pets with Jon Patch.
– The 2017 canine Writers association of America Banquet.
– Our special on-site Doggie Concierge.
…and more! see www.hotelpenn.com for full details.

“With the countdown on, we are ‘paws’-itively thrilled to be when once again welcoming all Westminster VIP’s (Very essential Pooches),” stated gene Nicotra, general Manager/All Dogs’ finest good friend at new York’s hotel Pennsylvania. “Our ‘paw’fect location, special ‘paw’menities, as well as interesting events are a treat for Westminster hopefuls as well as fans alike.”

New York’s hotel Pennsylvania is providing unbeatable space rates as well as packages for Westminster guests. guests that book a 2017 WKC canine show stay in advancement will delight in cost savings of as much as $130 plus perks for their dog. rates begin at $159 for two adults as well as as much as 4 dogs (includes potty area access) as well as $139 without any pets. To stay at the hold hotel where all the Westminster canine show action happens, get in touch with 212-736-5000 (locally), 800-223-8585 (toll-free) or see www.hotelpenn.com today.

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Westminster is the oldest, continuous sporting event in America, with the exception of the Kentucky Derby. The canine show is the most prestigious of national canine shows as well as has been held annually in spite of power shortages, hazardous weather condition conditions, economic depressions as well as world Wars.

About new York’s hotel Pennsylvania
Since 1919, new York’s hotel Pennsylvania has been hold to millions of visitors to Manhattan, much more than any type of other hotel in the world. The hotel is one of only two hotels in Manhattan to make the prestigious energy star award, which exemplifies exceptional energy performance as well as efficiency. With 1,700 spaces as well as over 24,000 square feet of function as well as adjacent display space, the hotel’s place on 7th Avenue at 33rd street is easily found to the Midtown company district as well as within walking distance to numerous of Manhattan’s famed traveler attractions, including Times Square, the movie theater district as well as the empire specify Building. directly across from Penn station as well as with many major train lines within one block makes getting to as well as around Manhattan remarkably easy. Reservations can be made online at www.hotelpenn.com or by calling 212-736-5000 or toll-free at 800-223-8585. The World’s many prominent hotel is a registered trademark of new York’s hotel Pennsylvania.

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When I first picked up Linus from the animal shelter I really didn’t know to much about how to deal with the most common puppy health problems.  The shelter gives you a little bit of information (maybe it’s different today then it was years ago), but it does not compare to the packet of information I received as a guide canine puppy raiser from guide Dogs of America (GDA).  As it turned out after bringing my shelter puppy Linus home I had numerous puppy health questions to ask my veterinarian.
I love being a puppy raiser and one of my favorite days is picking up a brand new puppy for the first time.  There’s always a lot of excitement on puppy pickup day and one thing I don’t think a lot about are future puppy health problems.  Good thing GDA sends puppy raisers home with a packet of information including essential info on the most common puppy health care tips.
Stetson wearing The Cone Of Shame

Most common Puppy health care Tips
Please always contact your veterinarian if you are experiencing a puppy health problem.
If it’s your first time raising and training a puppy then a lot of information may be new to you including future puppy health problems.  Lucky for me as a guide canine puppy raiser I was issued a short sheet of paper detailing what I can do when my canine runs into health issues.  Here’s the information I received on puppy pickup day.  Hopefully this information will some day help you and your dog.
PUPPY VOMITING
NO FOOD OR WATER FOR 6-8 HOURS, or you will upset the stomach more.
Afterward, give small, frequent feedings of a bland diet, such as 2/3 rice to 1/3 boiled chicken.
Give water in the form of ice cubes, just 3 or 4 in the pup’s dish.
If there is no change in the puppy’s condition within 24 hours, call GDA (call your veterinarian).

PUPPY DIARRHEA
Call GDA (call your veterinarian), we will probably want you to drop off a stool sample.
If puppy has diarrhea, but no vomiting, give 3-4 ice cubes every hour.
Follow steps 1,2, and 4 from the puppy vomiting section above.

PUPPY FLEA CONTROL
The following products are recommended by GDA for the prevention of fleas:
PROGRAM – given orally once a month.
FRONTLINE – applied topically to the dog’s skin once a month.

These products may be started as young as 8 weeks of age.  Please refer to the Puppy manual for comprehensive information about these products.  Do not use any other products (i.e. dips/insecticide, shampoos/flea collars) with Program or Frontline.
I’ve been raising guide canine puppies for over 5 years now and I’ve encountered each of these puppy illnesses.  Lucky for me all the puppy vomiting, diarrhea, and fleas were much more of an inconvenience then anything for me to get alarmed about.  However, that may not be the case with every puppy.  Puppy vomiting, diarrhea, and flea control can all be major issues and I’d certainly recommend you contact your veterinarian as soon as possible if you run into any of these common puppy health problems.

As I’ve discussed earlier in this short article please contact your veterinarian any time you are having a puppy health problem.  Veterinarians are the experts and they ought to always be notified if your puppy is experiencing an illness.
Hopefully you never run into these health problems with your puppy, but if you have tell us what you did to treat your puppy’s upset stomach or flea problem.  I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below.
Top picks For Our Puppies
BEST PUPPY toy We Like: Calmeroos Puppy toy w/ heartbeat and heat Packs – ideal for new puppies. helps ease anxiety in their new home.
BEST canine CHEW We Like: Bones & Chews Bully Sticks – all of our puppies love to bite, nip, and chew. We love using Bully Sticks to help divert these unwanted behaviors.
BEST canine treats We Like: crazy canine Train-Me treats – We use these as our high-value treats for our guide canine puppies.
BEST FRESH canine FOOD We Like: The Farmer’s canine – A couple months ago we started feeding Raven fresh canine food and she loves it! get 50% off your first purchase of The Farmer’s Dog.

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It was great to be back at global Pet Expo and Nestle Purina Petcare was back in a big way with a petnormous booth (complying with social distancing, etc.) topped by a giant pet food bowl and once again hosted its annual Media reception to the delight of all media. At the reception Purina recognized all media representatives for their work during the pandemic instead of recognizing one individual for the excellence in Journalism and outstanding contributions to the Pet industry award. Courtney Campbell, DVM, DACVS-SA received the award in 2020. also at the reception, Purina and the American Pet products association (APPA) presented the Pet alliance of greater Orlando with a $10,000 donation on behalf of all the media representatives.  The funds will be used to rebuild the shelter destroyed by fire last year.

At the booth, Purina touted its new products (more on that shortly) but also on display at the Purina booth was a large graphic for the Purple Leash Project. In February, Purina and the nonprofit RedRover announced the awarding of five Purple Leash project grants to help local domestic violence shelters make pet-friendly transformations. the latest grant recipients include The spring in Tulsa County, Oklahoma; Sojourner house in Providence County, Rhode Island; services to Abused families in Culpeper County, Virginia; family violence Prevention center of Greene county Inc in Greene County, Ohio and YWCA of Bradford in McKean County, Pennsylvania. funding will provide pet-friendly upgrades and resources to survivors and their pets at each shelter, including outdoor pet play yards, kennels, supplies and veterinary care.

Through the Purple Leash Project, Purina and RedRover are working to create more pet-friendly shelters and provide more resources so that survivors with pets can escape abuse and heal together. currently only 15% of domestic violence shelters in the United States allow pets and almost half of abuse survivors (48%) will delay leaving their abuser if they can’t take their pet with them into a shelter.

PURINA and REDROVER

“The Purple Leash project is focused on easing a survivor’s decision to leave abuse,” said Nina Leigh Krueger, CEO and president of Purina. “Knowing that there are resources available to them and their four-legged family members aides in their decision to leave. By working together with RedRover, we’ve helped to provide more than 33,000 safe nights for domestic abuse survivors and their pets with much more work to be done.”

With this latest round of funding, 30 grants totaling more than $500,000 have now been gifted to domestic violence shelters across the us by Purina. since the Purple Leash project was founded in 2019, Purina has provided more than $1 million in funding and is working together with RedRover toward a goal of helping to ensure that at least 25% of domestic violence shelters are pet-friendly by 2025.

Each domestic violence shelter will use the Purple Leash project grants to fund projects and services unique to the needs of their location:

Family violence Prevention center of Greene county Inc in green County, Ohio will receive $46,055 to build on-site kennels and create an outdoor fenced-in play area, remaining funds will go toward pet supplies, laundry supplies and air purifiers for bedrooms and their indoor dog room.

Sojourner house in Providence County, Rhode Island will receive $21,800 to house pets at one of their three shelters and foster care through the Rhode Island society for the Prevention of Cruelty to animals (RISPCA). remaining funds will be allocated for veterinary care, food, pet deposits and transportation.

YWCA of Bradford in McKean County, Pennsylvania will receive $19,000 to create a separate building on the property to house pets so that their owners can be close and care for them, all while accommodating survivors who may be allergic to dogs or cats.

The spring in Tulsa County, Oklahoma will receive $10,000 to build kennels, a visitation area, and an outdoor play area, the remaining funds will go toward a new HVAC system.

Services to Abused families in Culpeper County, Virginia will receive $7,950 to renovate the barn on the property to house dogs and cats and create a bathing station for the pets to stay clean and sanitary during their stay.

“We are so grateful for Purina, RedRover and the Purple Leash project for providing funds that allow us to build a safe haven for animals whose owners are fleeing a domestic violence situation,” said Shelley Alcorn, Program director of the YWCA of Bradford. “We often hear of abusers threatening to harm pets if a survivor chooses to leave. Now, we can ensure the safety of survivors and their animals. Our program team is very excited to begin this adventure as our community can vastly benefit from these resources.”

If you know someone who is being abused and ready to leave with their pet, they can find information onpet-friendly shelters in their area at www.SafePlaceForPets.org.

celebrating fantastic women In Veterinary Medicine

In honor of Women’s history Month, the American Veterinary medical association (AVMA) has previously revealed a listing of noted women within the veterinary profession. Of special note to the Goodnewsforpets neighborhood is Dr. Mary Beth Leininger, the very first lady president of the AVMA as well as a 2018 Germinder20 Power of Pink Honoree. Dr. Leininger’s story was featured on Goodnewsforpets.

Dr. Mary Beth Leininger, very first lady president of the AVMA, graduated veterinary institution in 1967.

According to an AVMA press release, as just recently as 1975, women made up only 5 percent of the profession, without any women serving among AVMA’s officers, executive board or councils, as well as only one lady serving in AVMA’s 126-member home of Delegates. By 2010 women made up approximately 50 percent of the occupation as well as today, around 61 percent of U.S. veterinarians are women, as well as 6 of the 15 members of the AVMA Board of Directors as well as 58 of the 140 members of the AVMA home of Delegates are women.

The AVMA noted in its press release it is thankful for these groundbreaking as well as world-changing veterinarians, as well as for all of the women who have assisted pave the method for the veterinarians protecting human, animal as well as environmental health and wellness today.

With so lots of veterinarians graduating from veterinary institutions today, expect even a lot more magnificent women to make their mark in leadership. – Editor’s note.

Dr. Mary Beth Leininger named Germinder20 Power Of Pink Honoree

Puzzle toys are a fantastic method to keep your cats entertained as well as psychologically stimulated when you can’t play with them. The toys are created to be full of treats or food, as well as they difficulty kitty to retrieve the treats with different openings in the toys.

The Akioui (pronounced “eye queue”) uses a new handle these puzzle toys with the Stimulo Interactive Feeder, as well as Allegra as well as Ruby got an chance to test one for you.

Most puzzle toy makers suggest utilizing dry food with these puzzles. considering that I don’t suggest feeding any type of dry food, not even as treats, I suggest utilizing freeze dried meat based treats such as Pure Bites or whole Life. I utilized Pure Bites for our test.

It didn’t take the women long to figure out what the point of this odd contraption was. Allegra was quick to snag the very first few treats, as well as Ruby soon complied with suit. as well as obviously my women are not just smart, they’re likewise lazy, since they took the treats out of the lower cylinders first, then went to work on the high ones. From begin to finish, with a bit teamwork, it took them about two minutes to empty the Stimulo.

To keep kitties entertained for longer periods of time, just add a lot more treats. Freeze dried poultry treats are low in calories, however depending upon exactly how lots of you utilize throughout the day, you may want to change the amount of food you feed at meal time.

This fun combination of feeder as well as activity center is well created as well as believed out. It uses a fantastic method to keep cats cats entertained as well as psychologically stimulated. The cylinders are quickly eliminated for cleaning.

Allegra as well as Ruby provide this product four paws up, as well as I’ll add my two thumbs.

Watch Ruby have fun with the Aikiou Stimulo:

For a lot more about the Aikiou Stimulo, please go to Aikiou.com. You can likewise discover extra info about this product at Pet product Innovations.

FTC Disclosure: I got this product for evaluation at no charge. I likewise got a small fee for composing this review. getting the complimentary product as well as the charge did not influence my review. All evaluations on The mindful feline will always show my sincere as well as unbiased opinion.

Ingrid King

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13 comments on Review: Aikiou Stimulo Interactive Feeder as well as Puzzle Toy

Patti Zentara says:

March 21, 2017 at 1:21 am

Would this work with my adopted,
declawed cat?Many toys she does not like.
Any input would assist both Sedona as well as I.
RSVP, please.

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will Hodges says:

March 27, 2014 at 8:22 pm

Just gotten one of these as well as got it today. The cats are enjoying it . . while still trying to figure it out. extremely awesome kitty toy as well as feeder. thanks for your review. I would have never heard about this up until your review.

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Ingrid says:

March 28, 2014 at 6:00 am

I’m pleased the kitties like it, Will!

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take legal action against Brandes says:

February 6, 2014 at 8:07 pm

That appears like a neat toy. thanks for the evaluation as well as showing it to us.

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Duffey Wolvin says:

February 6, 2014 at 4:26 pm

Silly question, however did the tubes in your set have a bottom to them? I have heard differing statements as well as don’t want to get something that’s not cleanable…

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Ingrid says:

February 6, 2014 at 5:17 pm

Yes, the tubes in our set do have a bottom.

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Caren Gittleman says:

February 6, 2014 at 3:25 pm

your kitties are soooooo dainty! Cody would have knocked that poor kid over to get whatever out as he did with a tiered treat labyrinth that we have. He stood up as well as knocked that infant ideal over!! He doesn’t mess around when it pertains to food MOL.

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Ingrid says:

February 6, 2014 at 3:34 pm

Well, they are girls, Caren…:-)

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Cheryl K. says:

February 6, 2014 at 1:23 pm

The other method to sluggish them down is to get the next level tubes set. They are much taller so it takes longer to work the treats up as well as into the mouth. The fundamental level provides them the concept of exactly how to do it, however the advanced level makes it a lot more challenging. My cats get a great deal a lot more enjoyment out of it considering that we made the upgrade.

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Ingrid says:

February 6, 2014 at 1:39 pm

Thanks for that suggestion, Cheryl!

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Viki Worden says:

February 6, 2014 at 1:18 pm

What a neat idea! I understand my Sam would like these. I like the video of Ruby too! say thanks to you for sharing.

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Marilia says:

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business selects Lawrence, Kansas, citing its proximity to KU’s skill as well as research

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — integrated animal health and wellness (IAH) revealed today that it will boost its footprint in the Kansas City animal health and wellness Corridor as well as bring its worldwide headquarters to Lawrence, Kansas. The formerly Queensland, Australia-based animal health and wellness business likewise revealed a long-term place at the Bioscience & innovation company center at the university of Kansas.  In February, IAH revealed it chosen the Corridor for its North American headquarters as well as industrial operations.

“IAH continues to develop as well as grow rapidly.  As we looked at locales actually from the California coastline to the Eastern seaboard, we kept coming back to the concentration of skill as well as chances in the animal health and wellness Corridor,” stated Rob Neely, creator of IAH.   “We were struck by the work principles of the area as well as the openness of the people as well as business right here to our breakthrough technologies.”

Dr. Blake Hawley, CEO of the Americas for IAH, added, “Locating in Lawrence as well as within the BTBC opens remarkable opportunities, not the least of which is tapping into a nationally acknowledged research study organization like KU.  We are thrilled by the reception we have gotten right here as well as look ahead to outstanding national as well as worldwide growth from this dynamic hub for animal feeding, care as well as health.”

Integrated animal health and wellness will at first lease 700 sq. ft. at the BTBC with choices to broaden as the business grows.  IAH expects to utilize 51 within the next five years.  integrated animal health and wellness becomes the 35th tenant business in the Bioscience & innovation company Center, which includes two facilities in Lawrence as well as a third at KU medical Center. 

“We are thrilled to not only welcome IAH as well as its North American headquarters as well as industrial operations, however now its worldwide base of operations,” stated Kimberly Young, president, KC animal health and wellness Corridor.  “The Corridor is house to the largest concentration of animal health and wellness market assets in the world, as well as much more as well as much more business are seeing the benefit of a Corridor location.”

 About integrated animal Health

Integrated animal health and wellness (IAH) is a privately had as well as funded Australian company. IAH establishes world very first animal health and wellness products based on the patented TPM shipment Technology. That innovation delivers medicine as well as supplements both orally as well as with the skin. A noteworthy development of IAH is a topical pain relief patch for racehorses with shin soreness.

IAH’s core technique is to work with compounds that are challenging to provide to feed chain animals, buddy pets, or performance animals around the globe. IAH is working with a number of top dairy business since of their work to decrease medical mastitis in dairy cows.

You can discover much more about IAH at integrated-animal-health.com

About the KC animal health and wellness Corridor

Companies with a company place in the KC animal health and wellness Corridor account for much more than half of the sales produced by the worldwide animal health and wellness industry. The Corridor, anchored by Manhattan, Kansas, as well as Columbia, Missouri, is house to much more than 300 animal health and wellness companies, representing the largest concentration in the world. For much more information, see KCanimalhealth.com.

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Is your feline suddenly bumping into furniture? Does she have difficulty discovering her food bowl? Is he ending up being unusually withdrawn or fearful? These unexpected habits modifications can be an indicator of a condition called “sudden blindness.” triggers for can include unexpected trauma, high blood pressure, or a neurological event. In unusual cases, the antibiotic enrofloxacin (brand name Baytril) can cause unexpected blindness.

The difference between “sudden onset blindness” as well as “suddenly noticed blindness”

It is important to comprehend the difference between true unexpected onset blindness, as well as suddenly noticed blindness. true unexpected blindness usually occurs within hours, whereas suddenly noticed blindness is a condition that has been establishing slowly over the program of weeks or even months, as well as frequently goes unnoticed by feline parents since cats are so great at adapting.

Signs of vision loss can include any type of of the following:

cloudy, discolored or inflamed eyes

large pupils that do not contract when hit by light

cat startles easily

confusion if a piece of furniture has been moved

bumping into walls or furniture

misjudging heights when jumping

Early treatment is crucial for unexpected onset blindness

Depending on the cause for the blindness, early treatment may be able to reverse the condition. For example, if the blindness is triggered by high blood pressure, treating the feline with medication may enable a retina to reattach itself as well as the feline will regain a few of his vision.

Unfortunately, even timely care may not reverse blindness, whether the onset was truly sudden, or just suddenly noticed.

The great news is that, with a bit additional care, cats can adapt well to being blind.

Ingrid King

Table of Contents
The difference between “sudden onset blindness” as well as “suddenly noticed blindness”
Signs of vision loss can include any type of of the following:
Early treatment is crucial for unexpected onset blindness

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Carole Sutton says:

July 3, 2022 at 9:19 am

My feline jumped from a extremely high ledge as well as since that time I’ve noticed modifications in his behavior..
Most just recently that he can’t discover his food as well as walks extremely carefully up the stars.
Yesterday he bumped into chairs as well as other stationary objects .
Today I googled unexpected blindness in cats wondering if that jump might have triggered blindness.

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Jon says:

December 24, 2020 at 1:43 pm

My black feline was 9 months old when we took him to get neutered. When we chosen him up he might not see walk eat or drink. We took him back the next day since the vet didn’t understand he couldn’t see as well as they provided him more fluids to rehydrate him as well as the vet stated that it seems like a extremely poor reaction to the pre sedative Telazol. It’s been 1 week as well as he can walk around the home once again as well as we are able to feed him as well as get him to drink however still no vision. Blood work was good, eyes do not seem to have pressure behind them as well as no blood pooled in them. He is on a 1ml a day steroid injection for 1 month to see if he can get his stamina back in his vision. Every vet we have talked has never heard of this. I do not believe it’s a neurological problem since from what I have heard it seems like with those problems they only get worse. His eyes to dilate as well as he try’s to look in the direction of our voice. I’m hoping this steroid has a big impact on him. Please pray for our Archie boy, I will update this publish if I have improvements.

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Diane Bailey says:

May 17, 2022 at 8:02 pm

My female feline 8 months old had the precise exact same thing occur after spaying. She can walk after 1 week..She lastly is eating after 1 week..But she hasn’t regained her sight..I am upset as well as feel like I triggered her problems. She was fine before the surgery.. I truly feel sorry for her as well as am believing of putting her to sleep.. She was so adorable as well as active now she just hides. What a terrible life.

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Kathy Elliott says:

December 20, 2017 at 7:37 pm

I appreciate your site! My 13 year old has hyperthyroidism as well as established high B/P. Bilateral retinal detachments were the result. I was so pained to believe she was blind. My wonderful Tabby Two. She is so special to me! say thanks to you for educating me on exactly how I can make her more comfortable as well as assist her discover her way. God Bless You.nullnull

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Therapy dogs do incredible work. therapy dogs are seemingly normal pet dogs that have been trained to satisfy with strangers to provide stress relief, comfort, as well as healing. If you checked out books about therapy dogs, like my book The Power of Wagging Tails, you’ll find that therapy dogs can make an effect anywhere people may be in distress. most people are familiar with therapy dogs going to see residents of nursing houses or patients in hospitals. therapy dogs can likewise be discovered in libraries as well as schools, assisting elementary trainees in reading programs. Some therapy dogs go to colleges, providing stress relief as well as a taste of house to undergraduate as well as graduate students. therapy dogs may likewise provide grief support in funeral houses as well as comfort to the victims of criminal offense waiting at court to testify.

My therapy dog Wheatie has tried on many therapy dog collars—reading programs, nursing homes, hospitals, as well as even a convent. He’s been in libraries, bookstores, as well as college campuses doing his work. This week, he was making what I believed would be a routine see to our hospital cancer center, visiting with patients as well as their good friends as well as household members waiting on treatments or appointments. When we went into the building, Wheatie approached an older lady on the primary floor as well as they enjoyed trading energetic tails wags for ear scratches. (Wheatie provided the wags as well as his new good friend the scratches.) We stated our goodbyes as well as went to indication in as well as pick up supplies at the volunteer office. As we walked toward the elevator, we saw Wheatie’s new good friend again, who was looking around anxiously. I said, “Hello! It appears like we’re seeing you again.” As the elevator door opened, I motioned for her to go into first. She said, “Oh no. I won’t trip on an elevator alone. I’ll wait on some other people to find along so somebody will be in the elevator with me up until I get to my floor.” “What floor are you going to?” I asked. “Floor 3,” she replied. “How about you?” Although Wheatie needed to get off on floor 2, I answered, “We’re going with you!” to ensure that day, Wheatie’s most important therapy dog task was a new one for him—elevator man. He stood next to his new good friend as well as distracted her by accepting her pets as well as gazing adoringly at her for the whole ride. When she left the elevator, concern lines had been replied by a smile as well as I added one more task to Wheatie’s listing of accomplishments.

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One of the more typical reasons for veterinary exams (outside of wellness visits) includes some kind of skin or coat complaint. Many pets can establish extreme shedding, dull, dry, or greasy coats, in addition to hair loss. Often times these complaints are gone along with by a history of extreme itching as well as secondary bacterial or yeast overgrowth on the skin.

Allergies are the most typical triggers of these different symptoms, which can usually can be damaged down into inhalant or get in touch with allergies, food allergies, and/or flea bite allergies. All pets with skin illness should be on a great monthly flea manage program such just like topical advantage II or Frontline Plus.  For other pets, animal guardians can try antihistamines such as Diphenhydramine or Chlorpheniramine to see if itching can be eased. I likewise stress the importance of a healthy diet plan as well as suggest brands such as Halo or Nature’s Variety, together with appropriate nutritional supplementation.

Digestive tract enzymes such as NaturVet Enzymes should always be added to meals in allergic pets. Omega 3 fatty acids such as super Pure Omega 3 or Nordic Naturals can assist when utilized long-term. In addition, bathing when to twice regular with a moisturizing pet shampoo can likewise assist reduce severity of get in touch with allergies by washing away allergens.

For pets with persistent skin issues or those that establish hair loss without extreme itching, a veterinary examination is suggested to conduct skin scraping as well as potentially fungal culture. This is to assist rule out mange mites as well as ringworms.  further allergy workup can include skin and/or blood testing to discover out what your pet may be allergic to to ensure that allergy vaccines may be established for long term use.

Do you have experience with a pet that has allergies? What have you discovered to assist him or her?

AllergiesSkin as well as Coat

Romance, mystery, and a black cat – I had a feeling I was going to like lawyer for the cat a lot. set in the stunning city of Charleston, South Carolina, this book features 50-something year-old Sally Baynard, an attorney who has is asked to represent a cat who is the beneficiary of a multi-million dollar depend on and a plantation.

From the publisher:

Sally Baynard is one of the best lawyers around. In the years considering that her divorce from family Court judge Joe Baynard, she dedicated herself to representing the worst and craziest Charleston, S.C. had to offer. but none of the murderers, burglars, or angry divorcing clients compared to Sherman, the pet dog her ex-husband appointed her to represent. Although the miniature Schnauzer found his way into her heart (and brought his handsome vet Tony along too), his case was a thorny one. with that service out of the way, Sally is delighted to step back to non-canine clients… until a probate judge asks her about a cat.

Agreeing to represent Beatrice, a black cat who’s the beneficiary of a multi-million dollar depend on and a plantation, Sally need to put her wit, charm, and brains to the test, choosing among three colorful potential caregivers while dodging the former owner’s angry son.

I thoroughly took pleasure in this book. The characters, especially the protagonist, are immensely likable. In addition to managing the fascinating legal case at the center of the book, finding a caregiver for Beatrice, Sally also deals with family issues, including caring for an aging mother with Alzheimer’s, the challenges of midlife dating and romance, and the feline-human bond.

I felt an instant connection with Sally Baynard and had a hard time putting this book down. This is a fast, light and thoroughly entertaining read which will appeal to cat lovers and fans of relaxing mysteries and romance.

Lawyer for the cat is available from Amazon and anywhere books are sold.

FTC Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher. receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.

Ingrid King

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7 comments on Review: lawyer for the Cat

Ellen Pilch says:

May 13, 2016 at 5:34 pm

Nice review. That sounds like a good book. Congratulations on your nose to nose nomination.

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Ingrid says:

May 14, 2016 at 6:31 am

Thanks, Ellen!

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Melissa & Mudpie says:

May 13, 2016 at 9:15 am

This one is going to the top of my wish list ideal now! thanks for the review.

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Janine says:

May 13, 2016 at 7:36 am

I just read this book and examined it on my blog too. It is really good.

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sue Brandes says:

May 13, 2016 at 7:29 am

Sounds like a good book. thanks for the review.

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Margaret says:

May 13, 2016 at 3:21 am

This sounds a very promising and “different” sort of cat book, need to look out for it. I hope it does well for the author – charming picture on the front cover too…ofcourse! What did Ruby and Allegra think to it??!!!!

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Ingrid says:

May 13, 2016 at 5:51 am

Allegra and Ruby think the cat on the cover must have been a tortie. ?

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