Archive for January, 2009
Phoenix Pet News Examiner: Dog Poisonings in Mesa
Add comment January 31, 2009
Breed Ban Alert: Hawaii
This was just released from the WWPIA. If you’re in Hawaii or can write a note to their local government, please do so. It’s not the breed – it’s the owners that create problems with these dogs. ————————————————————————
PIJAC Pet Alert: Hawaii Introduces Pit Bull Ban
and Dog Tethering Restrictions
Hearing For SB 30 Set For Friday, Jan. 30Two pieces of legislation affecting the pet industry have been introduced in Hawaii. Senate Bill 79 would make it a misdemeanor to own, possess or sell a pit bull in Hawaii, and Senate Bill 30 restricts the tethering of a dog to certain structures, and provides a list of acceptable tethering devices, standards and exemptions.
PIJAC finds breed-specific laws such as this inappropriate and unnecessary, and pet tethering legislation such as this is popping up in many states.
For more information from the Pet Information Joint Advisory Council, click here or visit the Breaking News page at www.pijac.org.
Add comment January 29, 2009
Worlds First “Commercially” Cloned Dog Arrives in FL
Now we’re cloning dogs? It’s bad enough it’s been done with cats. I wonder how many cloned animals are running around out there – I guess that’s the nature of the beast, though – if they’re cloned, we’ll never really know…
http://www.examiner.com/x-2113-Phoenix-Pet-News-Examiner~y2009m1d28-Now-were-cloning-dogs
Comments, anyone?
Add comment January 28, 2009
AZ Walk N Roll – for PowerPaws
AZ WalknRoll
Register now!
http://www.walknrolldogwalk.org/
Bring your well-behaved dog for a silent auction, live band, lots of food, vendors, free pet-related items and a great time! This event is to raise donations and awareness for Power Paws Assistance Dogs, a Non-Profit organization whose mission is to provide highly skilled assistance dogs to adults and children with disabilities, education and continuing support for working assistance dog teams, and to be a resource in the community for people with disabilities.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
10:00am – 2:00pm
Registration/Check-in opens at 9:00 am
Tempe Town Lake
Tempe, AZ
Add comment January 28, 2009
Stem Cell Therapy for Pets
Elissa, 23, received regenerative stem cell therapy because of osteoarthritis in both of her elbows. (Cat Channel, 2009)
If you have a dog or cat in your life, you probably have a working knowledge of the many degenerative diseases that can cause severe pain, and even cripple your pets. You also know that treatment options are often limited to pain relief, NSAIDs, alternative medicine or surgery. What you may not know is that there is a new technology providing some very promising results.
It’s estimated that one in five dogs in the U.S. has chronic arthritis, and recently the Winn Feline Foundation released a report about the high frequency of osteoarthritis in cats. But there is hope on the horizon with a promising new treatment option that does not rely on daily medications or extensive therapy.
It is Fat Stem Cell Therapy and it’s a unique option available from Vet-Stem.
Fat Stem Cell Therapy uses the pets’ own stem cells (from fat tissue, not embryonic tissue) to treat this common problem. The process, created by VetStem, is relatively new on the market, but appears to be a remarkable process that has set the pet industry abuzz with some inspiring results.
The process is simple. Your veterinarian extracts a few tablespoons of fat from your pet, overnights the sample to VetSTem, and then receives the extracted stem cells back within a day. The stem cells are then injected into the affected joint. The entire process takes as little as 48 hours, and the
And it should be noted that the pet would need to be anesthetized to obtain the sample. As with any anesthetic procedure, there is a risk of problems. The benefits and risks should be carefully considered, and will vary according to patient. However, risks associated with the reinsertion of the cells are low. Since the vet is using your pet’s own cells, there is little to no risk of rejection.
The results thus far, speak for themselves. See for yourself by watching a video created by a woman who had the surgery done on her dog, Sacha. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8ZUKNE69tg)
Vet-Stem has been performing this procedure on horses for several years, but has only expanded their services to the companion pet industry over the last year. To date, more than 1,200 dogs have been assisted using this revolutionary product and more than 1,100 veterinarians are certified in the procedure.
The extensive costs and dangerous side effects of treating pets with prescription drugs such as Rimadyl have created a need for new treatment solutions. Vet-Stem is one of the more amazing procedures we’ve seen to help our pets overcome the debilitating pain of arthritis and dysplasia. Now, when will it be available for people?
Stay tuned as we bring you more updates on pets who have undergone this procedure, several interviews with pet guardians, and the long-term results on the progress of these animals.
About VetStem
Vet-Stem from a Vet
Mountain Lion Receives Cell Therapy
PetsWeekly
Add comment January 24, 2009
Phoenix Pet News Examiner: Top 10 dog breeds
Phoenix Pet News Examiner: Top 10 dog breeds
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Add comment January 22, 2009
Pet Treat Recall – Jan 20, 2009
PetSmart has voluntarily recalled seven of its Grreat Choice Dog Biscuit products. See the official press release below. We do anticipate more of these recalls to follow as we learn the extent of the peanut butter contamination.
Please take a moment to review the ingredient list of your current pet treats and pet food to ensure that peanut butter or peanut butter paste is not included. If it is, contact the manufacturer or store where you purchased and learn if it is was manufactured at the Blakely, Georgia facility.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — PHOENIX, AZ, January 20, 2009 — PetSmart is voluntarily recalling seven of its Grreat Choice® Dog Biscuit products that contain peanut paste made by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation into potential salmonella contamination of peanut butter and paste made at its Blakely, Georgia facility.
Although PetSmart is not aware of any reported cases of illness related to these products, it has removed these products from its store shelves and website and is conducting the recall as a precautionary measure.
The recalled products include only the following types of Grreat Choice Dog Biscuits sold between Aug. 21, 2008 and Jan. 19, 2009:
* Small Assorted 32 oz., UPC 73725702900
* Small/Medium Assorted 4 lb., UPC 73725700601
* Small/Medium Assorted 8 lb., UPC 73725700605
* Small/Medium Assorted 10 lb., UPC 73725702755
* Large Assorted 8 lb., UPC 73725700638
* Extra Large Assorted 8 lb., UPC 73725700779
* Peanut Butter 4 lb., UPC 73725700766
Customers who purchased the recalled dog biscuit products should discontinue use immediately and can return the product to any PetSmart store for a complete refund or exchange. Customers can visit www.petsmartfacts.com for more information or contact PetSmart Customer Service at 1-888-839-9638.
No other products or flavors are included in this recall.
For more information: Contact PetSmart Customer Service at
1-888-839-9638.For additional FDA warnings, visit www.fda.gov
Add comment January 20, 2009
Mexican Wolf Fatalities Still Problem in AZ
Wolf and cub
The Arizona Game and Fish department released their weekly update today and it has been discovered that the fatality level in Mexican Wolf program continue to be a problem.
Unlawful killings of Mexican wolves continue to be a significant concern. A summary of all wild mortalities (natural and unnatural) will be included in the Project’s 2008 Annual Report, which will be completed by late April 2009. Suffice to say for now that several unlawful killings were documented in 2008, and another possible killing in January 2009 is being investigated right now. Earlier this month, USFWS announced that a lengthy and painstakingly careful investigation in New Mexico culminated in early January 2009 with the US Attorney in New Mexico agreeing to prosecute a ranch caretaker in southern New Mexico for illegally shooting a wolf. Hopefully, confirmation that the wheels of justice might grind slowly but they do grind to a conclusion will serve as a disincentive for future killings, although it apparently did not for the most recent incident.
Learn how you can help save this noble creature that we have all but ravaged from our existence. If you know of anyone who has injured or is threatening to injure, a wolf, please report the incident immediately to 911 and the AZ Game and Fish department. Shooting, injuring or harassing a wolf is ILLEGAL in Arizona and the person(s) responsible will be subject to prosecution and/or heavy fines.
For more information, visit: http://www.fws.gov/southwest/es/mexicanwolf/
Add comment January 20, 2009
Puppy Pics
Well, the pups are almost 8 weeks old now and they are getting BIG! Jake has an eye problem that will be corrected soon (entroption?). See below for the most recent pics.
Jake (the red one) and Jasper (the brown one)
Jake and Jasper Relaxing
This is Jake - becoming more "Shar-pei-ish"
This is Jasper
It looks worse than it is...
The Cog likes to lord over them from the walls. Now she sleeps in there with them - when they are "behaving properly".
1 comment January 16, 2009
