Tylenol is dangerous for cats

tylenol is very dangerous for cats. they don't have normal levels of the enzyme glucuronyl transferase and can't metabolize. symptoms include respiratory distress, cyanosis, facial & paw edema, vomiting, hyperthermia and liver failure. never give them any..

Animal Abuse in South Korea

Animal Abuse in South Korea - http://www.idausa.org/campaigns/korea/events_2010.html

A less invasive GDV prevention alternative.

Have You Heard? A less invasive GDV prevention alternative. Listen. http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=667502

Cherry pits are toxic to your pets!

Cherry trees are starting to drop their cherries. If you have a goofy enough dog that would eat them, remember that the pits are toxic. They contain cyanide. Symptoms can include rapid breathing, vomiting, & salivation to name a few. If you suspect your dog has ingested multiple pits get him to your vet immediately.

IAMS CAT, KITTEN FOOD RECALLED!

IAMS CAT, KITTEN FOOD RECALLED! Cats Could Get Sick From Too Little Thiamine in Iams Canned Cat/Kitten Food - http://pets.webmd.com/cats/news/20100610/iams-cat-kitten-food-recalled?ecd=wnl_nal_061010

Stop cruel & illegal roundups of wild horses!

Help organizations stop the cruel & illegal roundups of wild horses -http://humanitythrougheducation.com/

Help stop dolphin captivity!

Dolphins in captivity is cruel. They are way too social and intelligent for this act. Sign the petition or spread the word to stop this in the future. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/5/stop-dolphin-captivity

Spread the info on whales in captivity

Spread the info on whales in captivity! http://www.nowhalesincaptivity.org/

West Hollywood bans most cat, dog sales at pet stores!

West Hollywood bans most cat, dog sales at pet stores! http://articles.latimes.com/2010/feb/17/local/la-me-weho-pet-stores17-2010feb17

AVMA, OVMA condemn abuse in undercover dairy farm footage

AVMA, OVMA condemn abuse in undercover dairy farm footage. http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/671835

Tulane's Deadly Pig Lab!

Help Stop Tulane's Deadly Pig Lab!
http://www.pcrm.org/newsletter/jun10/piglab.html

VIRUS INFO

all living things are cellular except viruses ..

Help Stop California Rabies Bill Ab2000!

Help Stop California Rabies Bill Ab2000! we don't need annual rabies vx's! it s unhealthy. they just want $$. http://bit.ly/9z9qXm

Stop Animal Crush Videos!

has anyone ever heard of animal "crush" videos? neither had i. this is where a gal in high heeled shoes crushes a kitten for the sexual pleasure of her viewers. there are many examples and variations i guess. please take the time to sign the petition against it and spread the news to others. thank you .. http://www.causes.com/causes/482045/about?m=5d8604bf

Feline & Canine blood types

The commonly recognized system of feline blood designates cats as A, B, or AB. The vast majority of cats in the United States are Type A, and over 13 canine blood groups have been described. Eight DEA (Dog Erythrocyte Antigen) types are recognized as international standards.

eform Toxicity Testing Methods Within the Toxic Substances Control Act

Help minimize animal testing. Reform Toxicity Testing Methods Within the Toxic Substances Control Act. http://www.pcrm.org/

New Ballot Initiative to Protect Farm Animals Launches in Ohio

New Ballot Initiative to Protect Farm Animals Launches in Ohio, (gestation crates, veal crates and battery cages).
http://www.farmsanctuary.org/ohio/

How do seabirds filter seawater?

ever wonder where seabirds (gulls, pelicans, penguins, etc.) get their fresh water? they have a pair of salt glands (supraorbital) that filter out the salt and turn this into brine that drips out their noses. ever see a gull tilting his head down and water drips out? that's what's happening. Other animals that also have salt glands, include sea turtles, crocodiles (crocodile tears) and sharks.

Cat uses 1 of 9 lives

Cat Travels 1,300 Miles From New Mexico To Chicago & gets help home by good samaritan! http://bit.ly/9Luvo2

Lily Ingestion

There are dangerous and benign lilies--and the dangerous ones can be deadly. Peace, Peruvian, and Calla lilies contain oxalate crystals that cause minor signs of illness, such as tissue irritation in the mouth, tongue, pharynx, and esophagus, which, in turn, causes minor drooling. The potentially fatal lilies are true lilies, including Tiger, Day, Asiatic, Easter, and Japanese Show lilies. These are all highly toxic to cats. Even small ingestions (such as eating the pollen or just two to three petals or leaves) can result in kidney failure.

Irvine vet tech arrested in case of dog abuse!

Irvine vet tech arrested in case of dog abuse! watch amazing video of recovery. he deserves your time. http://bit.ly/dDoYe0

Canine & Feline Diabetes

Most diabetic dogs are type-1 (not making insulin) diabetics. 80-95% of diabetic cats experience type-2 diabetes (not responding to insulin). Both are very manageable. The main early sign is PU/PD (excessive drinking and urinating). Contact me if you have any ?'s re: your pet..

Rattlesnakes are coming out of hiding

It's rattlesnake time in SoCal. If your dogs are on trails or exposed to snake areas at times, i recommend the crotalus vaccine. ask your vet for more info. Even if your dog is vaccinated, a rattlesnake bite still needs medical attention. It just provides a better immune response and a better chance at survival.http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Clemente-CA/Mikes-Pet-Care/189572726193?ref=nf

Dog's sniffers

The olfactory bulb in dogs is roughly forty times bigger than the olfactory bulb in humans, relative to total brain size, with 125 to 220 million smell-sensitive receptors.[84] The bloodhound exceeds this standard with nearly 300 million receptors.[84] Dogs can discriminate odors at concentrations nearly 100 million times lower than humans can. ref-wikipedia

Victory! Pigs saved in Canada.

Victory! Pigs Saved in Canada. http://www.pcrm.org/newsletter/feb10/atls.html

Voted #1 in pet care in SC Times!

Thank you to everyone who voted making Mike's Pet Care #1 this year. http://www.sanclementetimes.com/uploads/BestOf_20100128.pdf

PROZINC™ (protamine zinc recombinant human insulin) Receives FDA Approval

http://bi-vetmedica.com/news/prozinc-receives-fda-approval

Help Ban The Exotic Pet Trade

Call For The Federal Government to Ban The Exotic Pet Trade. Click and sign. I did. http://bit.ly/8y7dhc

Victory! Puerto Rican Residents Win First Battle Against Monkey Farm.

Victory! Puerto Rican Residents Win First Battle Against Monkey Farm. http://www.pcrm.org/newsletter/jan10/monkey_farm.html

Propylene Glycol Antifreeze is Far Less Toxic

Propylene Glycol Antifreeze is Far Less Toxic (and Less Tasty)

Ideally, consumers should purchase the far less toxic propylene glycol antifreeze products, which are biodegradable, anti-corrosive, and recyclable, and work just as well as the more highly toxic ethylene glycol antifreeze. Propylene glycol antifreeze is less likely to cause fatal poisoning, and it doesn't taste like candy the way ethylene glycol does, so pets and children are far less likely to consume it.

Antifreeze ingestion treatment protocal for your pet

Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) is sweet in taste and is poisonous to your pet. Even a tablespoon of the liquid can be toxic or fatal to a small dog. It progresses in three stages. First symptoms can appear within 30 minutes, and involve an appearance of drunken behavior with stumbling, staggering, vomiting, extreme thirst and frequent urination. It can cause permanent kidney damage and death. If you observe your pet licking anitfreeze get him/her to your vet immediately. If you cannot get your pet to a vet right away you can induce vomiting. In order to induce vomiting, the animal must be fully conscious, breathing without difficulty and free of seizures. Feed the dog blackened toast: This will help neutralize some of the toxins, while also absorbing some of the poison. It’s much easier to induce vomiting when there is substance present in the stomach. Achieving emesis in a dog with only fluids in the stomach is more difficult. Give 3% Hydrogen Peroxide: Within five minutes of feeding the toast, give the dog one teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide per each 5 to 10 pounds of body weight.http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Clemente-CA/Mikes-Pet-Care/189572726193?ref=nf#/pages/San-Clemente-CA/Mikes-Pet-Care/189572726193?ref=mf