Wednesday Pet Roundup- 5-16-13

Hi and welcome to Wednesday Pet Roundup! This is my mother-in-law's neighbor's dog who always greets us when we stop by to visit. Hello!!

* The American Heart Association released a statement claiming that owning a dog is linked to reduced risk of heart disease. Just one of the many perks!

* From Philly.com, two Labradors and a springer spaniel dogs are trained to detect ovarian cancer. Dogs detecting cancer is not new--other dogs can detect lung, bladder and breast cancer.

* And Fox news reports that dogs are being used to detect earthquakes in China.

* Steve Dale reports on an Illinois proposed lemon law for pets sold at pet stores.

* Contests: Still time to enter for free flea and tick comb. Enter until 5/20.
Congratulations to winners of Pawsitively Homemade dog treats: Felicia K, Heather S, and Danielle E!


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Wednesday Pet Roundup- Springing along

Hi and welcome to Wednesday pet Roundup! I hope your day is as relaxing as Kelly's and Brooks's!

* Does your dog receive enough exercise? My SA San Antonio article says that letting your dog out in the yard may not be enough. 

* What do Krypto, Astro, and Muffit have in common? They're all listed among the Top 10 Best Dogs in Science Fiction.

* Hundreds of cats and dogs found refuge in the Nassau emergency shelter after Superstorm Sandy displaced their owner, but now the shelter is closing. What happens to the 30 pets left unclaimed?

* New center helps dogs consumed by fear. This could be a lifesaver for dogs released from puppy mills or hoarders homes.

* Pet food recall- Jones Natural Chews Woofers Beef Patties for Dogs.

* WoofPack giveaway ends 3/17. Enter for an awesome box of treats and toys!

* Kumfy Koatz giveaway ends 3/13. Pet cooling and warming harness.

* Winner of the catnip and HooRag is Daraya. Congratulations!


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Wednesday Pet Roundup -the best for you this week

Hi and welcome to Wednesday Pet Roundup! Kelly and Brooks are waiting for you to come give them a hug!

* Tip for parents: Realize that puppies and babies don't "grow up together." Hire a Nanny blog shares an article, How to Choose a Kid-Friendly Family Dog.

* A dog tongue-scraping brush video channel now has more than 4 million views! What do you think of the videos? What do you think of the product?

* abc news brings a great report about a fat camp for dogs. I hope all of them are reading Dieting with my Dog! You work it, Magic the waffle-chip raiding yellow lab.

* Dogs aren't the only weight-challenged pets. Steve Dale tells us that overweight cats are an epidemic.

* What about people who can't afford pet food? krqe news 10 in Albuquerque reports on a new pet food stamps program.


* Do you like pet product giveaways? I've got 'em! Enter to win Bil Jac liver treats (ends Friday). And check back for upcoming giveaways:
(Friday) Organic cat nip
(Friday) Hoorag bandana
(Monday) PetCake for Dogs
(Monday) PetCake for Cats
(Thursday) Kumfy Koatz warming/cooling harness
and more coming up!


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