Thursday, March 31, 2011
Puppy Kindergarten
Monday, March 21, 2011
Glamour Shot Outtakes
Ginger Greeting Ciobair the same way he was greeting her earlier
Olive was tired of Ciobair being the center of attention so she jumped up too
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Welcome home Ciobair!
Ciobair's first day home after a long day of traveling in the car. He's 9 weeks old and under 10lbs today. He misses his previous home, mom, and his brothers. The first night in the crate was rough with the crying but with consistency and patience (not giving into his cries) he finally slept soundly. Surprisingly he did not soil the towels in his crate. He also did his business exactly when and where I wanted him to. The cat's took to him well and he kept his distance after the first hiss but everyone is able to eat, sleep, and play in peace at home. He is now getting used to wearing a collar and doing some light leash walking.
Thanks Juli for adding us to the family and allowing Ciobair to join ours!
He's actually mid run during his REM
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
A Touching Video:The Pets affected by the Tsunami and Earthquake in Japan
A dog refuses to leave injured canine friend
Original Japanese Version. Translation not necessary.
Original Japanese Version. Translation not necessary.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
That Thing you Forgot to do Last Year (Spring Cleaning)!
If you're like me you may be a little ocd about cleanliness or if you're not and you're a total slob, don't forget your pets actually like a clean home too. There is an endless number of products that will blast away 99.9% of Mold, Bacteria, and Viruses but only a select few are safe for your pets. Traditional chemical cleaning products are both dangerous to you and your pet. You end up inhaling all the airborne particles and whether your pets are around when you clean, the residue can be picked up by their paws, then ingested while they groom themselves. Here are some alternative cleaning products that I use at home.
Seventh Generation
They make a variety of eco-friendly and green product from laundry detergent to diapers. I do recommend also wiping up even after you use their product with a damp cloth with water just in case the 'essential oils' are too strong.
Clean & Green
They specialize in products that clean and deodorizes pet stains. Note. When you think you are just about done cleaning up after your furry friends, think again! Clean with a black light to make sure you don't have lingering stains. I also like to use a black light when staying in hotels or moving to a new home. Sometimes it's best not to know but I just can't help it. I blame the show "Monsters Inside Me." In some ways that show ruined me.
So now that I've told you about some safe cleaning solutions, you know what is even better?
A simple mixture of vinegar and water in a spray bottle. The smell would be horrendous for a few minutes while you scrub but will dissipate shortly after. And you know what is even better than that? STEAM!
Invest your dollars in a good steam mop. You don't need to spend $$$$ on one just make sure that the temperature of the steam exceeds 212°F. Just be sure that your particular floor is compatible with the high temperature of steam. Used distilled water when possible. This is the one I have. It is very lightweight and only takes seconds to heat up which is great since I'm impatient. If you can, buy extra pads so you don't end up boiling your floor with a very wet cleaning pad. Also make sure Mittens and Fido are not close by when you are steam mopping as I don't think they would appreciate a hissing stick monster in their presence. Even if you are the handiest of handy people, please read the manual if you don't want to burn the house down or yourself.
So go on and start your spring cleaning a safer way this year. Comment below and let me know how it goes.
Seventh Generation
They make a variety of eco-friendly and green product from laundry detergent to diapers. I do recommend also wiping up even after you use their product with a damp cloth with water just in case the 'essential oils' are too strong.
Clean & Green
They specialize in products that clean and deodorizes pet stains. Note. When you think you are just about done cleaning up after your furry friends, think again! Clean with a black light to make sure you don't have lingering stains. I also like to use a black light when staying in hotels or moving to a new home. Sometimes it's best not to know but I just can't help it. I blame the show "Monsters Inside Me." In some ways that show ruined me.
So now that I've told you about some safe cleaning solutions, you know what is even better?
A simple mixture of vinegar and water in a spray bottle. The smell would be horrendous for a few minutes while you scrub but will dissipate shortly after. And you know what is even better than that? STEAM!
Invest your dollars in a good steam mop. You don't need to spend $$$$ on one just make sure that the temperature of the steam exceeds 212°F. Just be sure that your particular floor is compatible with the high temperature of steam. Used distilled water when possible. This is the one I have. It is very lightweight and only takes seconds to heat up which is great since I'm impatient. If you can, buy extra pads so you don't end up boiling your floor with a very wet cleaning pad. Also make sure Mittens and Fido are not close by when you are steam mopping as I don't think they would appreciate a hissing stick monster in their presence. Even if you are the handiest of handy people, please read the manual if you don't want to burn the house down or yourself.
So go on and start your spring cleaning a safer way this year. Comment below and let me know how it goes.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Pup Crawl to Help the Pets in Need
The second Brooklyn Bridge Pup Crawl will take place on Saturday April 16 beginning at 5:30 PM in City Hall Park. Hundreds of pups and owners will convene in City Hall Park to mingle and share some puppy love before we enjoy a beautiful nighttime walk across the historic Brooklyn Bridge to take in the Manhattan skyline and help to feed pets in need.
Registration and Suggested Donation
The recommended donation to register for the Brooklyn Bridge Pup Crawl is $25 per human participant, which includes a free Pup Crawl Lights-Up Leash. All proceeds go to our six non-profit partners. You can help the cause by buying additional leashes in advance and encouraging your friends to get some, too. $3 from every leash sale goes directly to a local animal shelter to help pets in need.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Cat Food Recall: Wellness Cat Canned Food
PRESS RELEASE:
WELLPET LLC VOLUNTARILY RECALLS CERTAIN LOTS OF CANNED CAT FOOD
No Other Lots, Products or Dates Affected
Tewksbury, MA (February 28, 2011) - WellPet LLC announced today it has voluntarily recalled certain lots of Wellness® canned cat food.
While recent laboratory testing found that most lots of Wellness canned cat food that were tested contain sufficient amounts of thiamine (also known as Vitamin B1), some of the lots listed below might contain less than adequate levels of thiamine. However, out of an abundance of caution, WellPet has decided to recall all of the lots listed below.
Cats fed only the affected lots for several weeks may be at risk for developing a thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is essential for cats. Symptoms of deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, and weight loss. In advanced cases, neurologic signs can develop, which may include ventriflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, circling, falling, and seizures. If your cat has consumed the recalled lots and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is typically reversible.
The lots involved in this voluntary recall are:
Wellness Canned Cat (all flavors and sizes) with best by dates from 14APR 13 through 30SEP13;
Wellness Canned Cat Chicken & Herring (all sizes) with 10NOV13 or 17NOV13 best buy dates.
Consumers who still have cans of cat food from these lots should stop feeding them to their cats and call us at (877) 227-9587 Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Eastern Time. Consumers with further questions should visit our website at www.wellnesspetfood.com or call us at this same number.
WellPet discovered the lower thiamine levels during independent testing conducted together with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in response to a single, isolated consumer complaint received by the FDA. Although WellPet has received no other reports concerning thiamine in its products, WellPet has taken additional steps with the manufacturer to ensure that this does not happen again.
“As a pet parent myself, I’m concerned for the health and welfare of all pets, and as a company we are committed to delivering the most nutritious natural pet food,” said Tim Callahan, chief executive officer of WellPet, the maker of Wellness products. “Even though the chance of a cat developing a thiamine deficiency is extremely remote, we are voluntarily recalling all of these lots of our canned cat food as an extra precaution.”
WELLPET LLC VOLUNTARILY RECALLS CERTAIN LOTS OF CANNED CAT FOOD
No Other Lots, Products or Dates Affected
Tewksbury, MA (February 28, 2011) - WellPet LLC announced today it has voluntarily recalled certain lots of Wellness® canned cat food.
While recent laboratory testing found that most lots of Wellness canned cat food that were tested contain sufficient amounts of thiamine (also known as Vitamin B1), some of the lots listed below might contain less than adequate levels of thiamine. However, out of an abundance of caution, WellPet has decided to recall all of the lots listed below.
Cats fed only the affected lots for several weeks may be at risk for developing a thiamine deficiency. Thiamine is essential for cats. Symptoms of deficiency displayed by an affected cat can be gastrointestinal or neurological in nature. Early signs of thiamine deficiency may include decreased appetite, salivation, vomiting, and weight loss. In advanced cases, neurologic signs can develop, which may include ventriflexion (bending towards the floor) of the neck, wobbly walking, circling, falling, and seizures. If your cat has consumed the recalled lots and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian. If treated promptly, thiamine deficiency is typically reversible.
The lots involved in this voluntary recall are:
Wellness Canned Cat (all flavors and sizes) with best by dates from 14APR 13 through 30SEP13;
Wellness Canned Cat Chicken & Herring (all sizes) with 10NOV13 or 17NOV13 best buy dates.
Consumers who still have cans of cat food from these lots should stop feeding them to their cats and call us at (877) 227-9587 Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Eastern Time. Consumers with further questions should visit our website at www.wellnesspetfood.com or call us at this same number.
WellPet discovered the lower thiamine levels during independent testing conducted together with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in response to a single, isolated consumer complaint received by the FDA. Although WellPet has received no other reports concerning thiamine in its products, WellPet has taken additional steps with the manufacturer to ensure that this does not happen again.
“As a pet parent myself, I’m concerned for the health and welfare of all pets, and as a company we are committed to delivering the most nutritious natural pet food,” said Tim Callahan, chief executive officer of WellPet, the maker of Wellness products. “Even though the chance of a cat developing a thiamine deficiency is extremely remote, we are voluntarily recalling all of these lots of our canned cat food as an extra precaution.”
Feel free to comment and to discuss alternative grain free natural cat food.
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