tales from straydom . . . . . . tips, stories and resources for pets
Deep wounds that cut through the skin and into the flesh will need stitches within 2-4 hours to heal most effectively. Shallow wounds and minor cuts may only require home treatment, but will heal best with first aid.
Posted on May 29th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet First Aid | 1 Comment »
Due to the rising costs of fuel, food and housing — and the rising tide of foreclosures – there has been a surge in requests for pet food from traditional food pantries. When faced with feeding their families or their pets, families are surrendering their pets to the county shelter, or releasing them out right in public spaces.
Posted on May 29th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet Assistance, Pet Food Pantries | No Comments »
A dog can be plagued with any type of infection on any area of the body, but usually yeast infection affects a dog’s ears more than any other part of the body. Dogs that have floppy ears don’t get enough air circulation and dogs that do not get enough sunlight are susceptible to dog ear yeast infection.
Posted on May 28th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Dogs, Pet First Aid, Pet Illnesses | No Comments »
Veterinary expenses can put a huge strain on a family’s finances. We have provided some links to other assistance organizations which may be able to help you, if you are having trouble affording needed care.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet Assistance | 1 Comment »
Research has shown time and time again that a dog having a litter does not help her in any way. In fact, unaltered dogs are actually more susceptible to cancer and urinary tract infections and unaltered dogs are known to have shorter life spans than altered dogs.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 by isak
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I am happy to report that the dog found laying in the ditch after being hit by a car has been returned to the woman who originally owned him more than eight months ago.
Posted on May 27th, 2009 by isak
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Ideas on how to make providing care more affordable, including resources for obtaining food and for helping you cover emergency veterinary costs.
Posted on May 26th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Pet Assistance, Pet Food Pantries, Pets and Foreclosure | 2 Comments »
This morning, I received a link to a petition demanding an end to the practice of using dogs and cats as shark bait. Geez, that we even need to object to such heinous behavior is an atrocity. This behavior should not even exist.
Posted on May 26th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Activism, Animal Cruelty, Cats, Dogs | 2 Comments »
Throughout the country, there are canine underground railroads at work transporting dogs (and cats) from one side of the country to another, often from shelters/rescue homes to forever homes.
Posted on May 24th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet Assistance, Pet Transport | No Comments »
Last year, Washington banker Joel Armstrong watched a mother duck sit on her nest of eggs on an overhang outside his office window. A little over a month later, the eggs hatched and there were now several ducklings perched high above the sidewalk and a couple blocks from the Spokane River. As they leapt off the overhang, Joel caught them
Posted on May 20th, 2009 by isak
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