Free Doggy Delightz Treat

Get your pup a free sample of doggy delightz all natural and organic treats HERE!

Free Sample Purina Dog or Cat Food

Walmart is offering to send you a free sample of Purina One Dog or Cat Food. Hurry, their samples run out quick on the Walmart site!

Preparing your Pets for Halloween

Halloween can be a real nightmare for pets. Just imagine trick-or-treating from a pet's point of view. It's an absolute nightmare of doorbells that never stop ringing, loud scary noises in the night and a constant stream of annoying strangers coming into your home. 

This can be very stressful and dangerous for pets. And it's our job as good pet parents to be aware of the dangers and to keep our pets safe. Bad things happen to good pets also, pets are often teased, tortured, terrorized and even killed at this time of year. 

Veterinary clinics also see a big rise in pet accidents and injuries on Halloween. The most common problems are poisoning, ingestion of foreign bodies, trauma from car accidents and bite wounds. Here are some good tips to keep in mind this Halloween:

1. Hide the candy. Keep all candy (and wrappers) out of your dog's reach. Candy is not good for dogs - especially chocolate. Problems can range from diarrhea and upset stomach to toxicity and even death.

2. Keep your dog on a leash. Don't leave your dog tied up outside. Keep him inside where it is safe. If you take your dog trick-or-treating, keep him on a short leash and hold it tightly to help keep him from fighting with other animals or biting strangers. Frequently scan the ground for dropped candy that your dog might eat.  

3. Make a safe spot for your pet. During trick-or-treating, keep your dog indoors in a separate room that is as far from the front door as possible. This will prevent him from getting spooked by trick-or-treaters and running outside. Give your dog plenty of fresh water, a familiar blanket, and something to take his mind off all the commotion going on in other areas of the house. 


-These helpful tips from Dr. Jon and the Dog Crazy Newsletter.

PAWS: What Vaccines are Really Needed?

Emailed from Dr. Jon & The Dog Crazy Newsletter...

Some people are under the misconception (or they have been given the wrong information) that when they acquire their puppies or dogs they have already been given all the vaccines they need - for life.

This is NOT true. You would not believe how many puppies I've seen over the years that became sick with some preventable disease. They received some vaccines but not everything that they needed.

Some people are concerned about over-vaccination. Is it possible to over-vaccinate? Yes it is. For those of you that want to know more, I have the perfect article for you.
What Vaccines Does Your Dog REALLY Need? This article will tell you. 
Until next time,
Dr. Jon

P.S.  Here is another very good article - The Irreverent Veterinarian Speaks Out - What Vets Don't Want You To Know. 

Free 5lb Bag of Natura Pet Food

HURRY and sign up for a FREE 5 pound bag of Natura Pet Food! Fill out the form HERE to get your Freebie Coupon! It will be mailed within 10 working days. Thanks Common Sense with Money

PAWS: Foods you should NEVER give your dog

Many pet parents are guilty of treating our animals to some human foods, but did you know there are several items that you should NEVER give your furry friends?  Here is a listing of just some of the foods the book Doc Halligan's What Every Pet Owner Should Know by veterinarian Karen Halligan, DVM, director of veterinary services for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles.

Avocados and their pits       Chives
Garlic                                Onions
Chocolate                          Macadamia Nuts
Peach pits                          Apricot pits
Apple Seeds                        Raisins and Grapes
Uncooked dough                 Xylitol (found in gum, sweets)

But there are a couple of items that are ok in moderation for your pets, these foods include:
Eggs (thoroghly cooked)
Meats (well done, boneless and skinless)
Vegetables (carrots and broccoli are full of soluble fiber)

If you suspect that your four-legged friend has consumed something that has mad them sick, contact your vet or the ASPCA's poison control center at 1-888-426-4435.

FREE: Banfield Vet exam

Complete the registration form for a Free veterinary exam from Banfield the Pet Hospital.  Banfield is located inside Pet's Mart. You can also purchase pet insurance from them.

PAWS Freebie: Purina Pro Plan Pouch for PetPerks Members

Petsmart is offering a coupon valid for a free 6oz. pouch of Purina Pro Plan dog or cat food. Or you can get a $3 off coupon for one bag Click the coupon link and register or log in to your PetPerks account on the next page.

PAWS: Encouraging Your Dog To Drink

	TODAY'S PET TIP Encouraging Your Dog to Drink
Proper hydration is crucial in the healing process; however, the ill or painful dog may not be interested in drinking. It is important NOT to force water into your dog, as it could lead to aspiration pneumonia if your dog is not swallowing appropriately. Listed below are several options to encourage your dog to drink. 1. Give your dog an ice cube to lick. 2. Allow your dog to lick water from your hand or your finger. 3. Feed canned dog food, as it has a higher water content. 4. Add warm water or low-sodium broth to your dog's food. 5. With your veterinarian's permission, offer small amounts of Pedialyte. 6. Adding an ice cube to the water bowl can encourage some dogs to drink. If your dog is weak and not interested in food or water, see your veterinarian. This post courtesy of Dr. Jon and the Dog Crazy Newsletter.

Wake County Animal Shelter Website

The Wake County Animal Center has a new website where you can view a gallery of pets up for adoption, search for a lost pet, or report a lost pet. Check it out here:  http://www.wakegov.com/pets/default.htm

FINANCE: Tips on Lowering Vet Bills

Halo Pets.com has an educational article on lowering your pet's veterinary bills. PAWS is currently enrolled under the Banfield insurance plan and it has saved us thousands over the past five years since we adopted her. Banfield is located inside of most PetSmart stores.

Fourth of July by the Numbers

• Quality Health Newsletter has an article on 10 Fourth of July Health Hazards
• At Best Deal Magazines you'll receive 18% additionally off  using promo code JULY4 at checkout 
• Learn 8 Safety Tips for your PAWS during the holiday from the ASPCA
• You can find recipes for 7 Patriotic Desserts from Pillsbury
• Gardens Alive has dropped prices sitewide with 35% OFF EVERY ITEM!
• Get 50% off from Restaurant.com using promo code FREEDOM
• New customers can receive 50 free prints from Kodak Gallery 

HAVE A HAPPY & SAFE HOLIDAY

PAWS: Independence Day Adoption Fees- July 4th - 5th

@SPCAwake Say What??!! $17.76 Independence Day Adoption Fees- July 4th and July 5th! www.spcawake.org/1776

How you and your pets can help soak up oil spill!

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Local pets help soak up oil spill. How you and your pets can help! www.spcawake.org/doghair

Today is National Camera Day

Today is June 29th and it is National "Camera Day" (according to a pet newsletter I receive). We love taking photos of PAWS, although she hates the camera and gives us the "side eye". But, it's still enjoyable to us to capture her picture even without her cooperation each time!

Regardless of whether you want a good action shot, a great picture of your pet "dressed to kill" or just a cute pose - there are some tips that can help. Here is the perfect article just for you: Perfect Pet Photos.

Take Your Dog to Work - Friday, June 25th

Some things to remember if you plan on taking your pooch to work on Friday.  If anyone was thinking of taking PAWS into work, sorry, but she's too busy laying around trying to beat the heat!

COUPON: Free Science Diet Treats at PetSmart

Go to moneysavingmom.com for a link to register for the coupon and information on how to get these treats free from Petsmart!

CONTEST: Win a Snausages T-shirt

Help to raise 100,000 minutes by pledging 5 minutes of play! Go and try your luck to win a Free Snausages T-shirt on facebook where you could instantly win 1 of 1,000 t-shirts.  

Check out Snausages.com for fun treats for your dog! Meet Snocrates the Snausages® pup.

PET COUPONS: all you magazine

Grab these pet coupons from all you magazine for your PAWS to enjoy. 

EVENTS: Free Admission to National Parks

Reminder: national parks are free this weekend...

Submitted by suestock on 2010-06-05 07:00

 Just a reminder that this weekend is the U.S. National Parks' free attendance weekend. 

While some national parks never charge a fee to visit, this weekend more than 100 national parks all over the country are waiving their entrance fees.

In North Carolina, the Wright Brothers National Memorial is the only one participating. But, in case you are in another state or are traveling, here's the full list of locations.

Thanks to Sue Stock of the News & Observer for this information!