Thursday, July 31, 2008

Dreams Over Rule Money For This Dog Lover



Photo by Fayettville Eagle Bulletin

A women named Leah Pekarsky could have had a career as a lawyer but she had the taste of the dogs in her heart.
So Leah decided to follow her dreams and open up her own business called The Dog Gone Inn.
This just goes to show that sometimes we need to follow our dreams to find what we were meant to do and to enjoy what we are doing, especially when it comes to helping others.

Read the article by Tami S. Zimmerman here.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

The Portsmouth Humane Society Emergency Medical Fund Needs Your Help


A stray six month old pitbull named Charlie Brown needs your help and support to help pay for his surgery to help remove all the metal and glass that is in his stomach.

The Portsmouth Humane Society is asking for donations toward Charlie's surgery.
If you would like to help read the article by Katie Collett on how to help.

Monday, July 28, 2008

Rachael Ray Launches Line of Super Premium Dog Food & Treats



Rachael Ray(TM) Nutrish - How Cool Is That?

NEW YORK, July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Daytime host, best selling author and
pet lover Rachael Ray launches a new line of super premium dog food and
treats called Rachael Ray(TM) Nutrish. Ray's proceeds from each sale will
be donated to support Rachael's Rescue ( http://www.rachaelsrescue.org ), which is
dedicated to helping at-risk animals through adoption, medical care and
educational programs, along with training and outreach initiatives.

Rachael Ray Nutrish includes two varieties of all natural dog food
featuring real meat as the first ingredient -- Real Chicken and Veggies and
Real Beef and Brown Rice. There are no by-products, fillers, artificial
flavors or preservatives; and each recipe contains:


-- Antioxidant nutrients like vitamin E and selenium to support a healthy
immune system

-- A healthy fiber blend including oatmeal for easy digestion

-- Omega Fatty Acids, with a dash of EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) to
support healthy skin and a shiny coat

-- High quality proteins to support healthy organs and lean muscle mass
-- Calcium for strong bones and healthy teeth
The launch also includes both crunchy and chewy treats named after
Rachael's best friend, her dog Isaboo. Isaboo Booscotti crunchy treats come
in two flavors -- bacon and peanut butter; and Isaboo Grill Bites chewy
treats come in beefy burger and bacony burger flavors.

"I love my dog Isaboo and as a member of my family I need to make sure
that she eats as well as the rest of us," says Ray. "With the launch of
Nutrish, I now have the opportunity to share with other pet lovers some of
her favorite meals, flavors and special treats."

"We worked closely with Rachael on the recipes to ensure that the
formulations included natural, high-quality ingredients," explains Doug
Lang, EVP, sales and marketing, Ainsworth Pet Nutrition -- manufacturer of
Rachael Ray Nutrish. "Pet parents will receive the best of both worlds -- a
delicious recipe and a highly nutritious formula with meat as its first
ingredient and no by-products."

Rachael Ray Nutrish is available almost everywhere you shop for pet
food. The Nutrish dog food line retails anywhere from $8.99 - $16.99,
depending on the package size. Isaboo dog treats retail for $3.99.

About Rachael Ray

Rachael Ray is best known as the host of the hit syndicated Emmy Award
winning daytime television show "Rachael Ray" produced by CBS Television
Distribution in association with Harpo Productions, Scripps Networks and
Watch Entertainment. Rachael's warmth, energy, and boundless curiosity also
reaches scores of fans through her popular Food Network shows, bestselling
cookbooks published by Clarkson Potter, her own line of Rachael Ray
cookware created by Meyer, knives by Furitechnics, signature food
ingredients by Colavita and lifestyle magazine Everyday with Rachael Ray.
In 2007, Rachael launched the Yum-o! organization, a nonprofit organization
dedicated to empowering kids and their families to develop healthy
relationships with food and cooking. For more information, visit
http://www.rachaelray.com .

Sunday, July 27, 2008

What: Dogs Getting Married


Yes you read right, PETCO has put on a wedding for four sets of dogs by the Sandra Van Scott over in Reno, NV yesterday.

When I read this it made me laugh, Ok we now pronounce you Dog & Woof…LOL. .

Read the article here.

Friday, July 25, 2008

Warning: Dog Flu: Canine influenza Strikes New Jersey

Already a dog Kennel in West Windsor, NJ has been shut down some two weeks ago with some confirmed cases and State Vet. Colin Campbell has said that several hundred dogs have fallen ill to the dog flu called Canine Influenza.

The Canine influenza virus mimics kennel cough so to be safe, and if your dog shows any signs it might be smart to have your dog check out to be safe.

Read the article here.


Here is an article by T. J. Dunn, DVMDirector, ThePetCenter.com

Here is an article by the AVMA

Here is an older article from the CDC that goes into more detail of the flu by some well know people of the veterinary community named Dr. Ruben Donis from, the Centers for Disease Control; Dr. Nina Marano from the Centers for Disease Control; Dr. Cynda Crawford from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine; and Dr. Ed Dubovi from Cornell University Animal Health Diagnostics Center.
Read the article here.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

So You Think It’s Safe To Let A Dog Lick You, Maybe Not

A woman named Julie McKenna from Mildura, Australia didn’t think twice when her dog who is a Terrier licked her superficial burn that she had.
Julie wound up going into a septic shock that had not only sent her to the hospital it also made her lose all of her fingers, a leg and the toes on the other foot.
This is pretty scary when you read something like this, but there is even more.
A man named Yorke Mountforde from Tasmanian was bit by a dog that resulted in only a nip that didn’t even draw any blood and within twenty four hours Yorke was in the hospital comatose.
Now with Yorke having a greater risk for an infection from having his spleen removed when he was a kid made maters worst in contacting the infection called capnocytophagia bacteria that dogs and cats carry in their mouths. So five months later Yorke had lost his two legs and later his fingers.

So this is getting to a point that kinder makes you wonder if this is a fluke or is this something we should watch out for. I know that I always let my two dogs lick me especially when I just get home from a road trip from work.

Read the article here.


Two Articles on Capnocytophagia Bacteria
Read Randy A. Taplitz article here.
Read Ronald G. Nahass article here.