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Pets also suffer  and die in house fires but it’s comforting to know that some non profit groups are equipped with special animal oxygen masks to aid pets in the event of a fire and smoke inhalation. More than 40,000 pets are killed in house fires every year.  Most die from smoke inhalation. Unfortunately most fire departments are not allowed to spend tax dollars on equipment that’s not intended to save human lives.

The mask for pets comes in three sizes to fit over the noses of animals and provide a flow of oxygen. The masks also come with tubing and an instructional video. It’s good to know that someone is looking out for our best friends.

Remember pets are family!

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The Gift of Pets

Thursday, September 29, 2022
posted by Jim Murphy

You wake up in the morning and your dog or cat is right there waiting for you. They are always happy to see you no matter what has happened. Even if you were apart for just a few hours, they make you feel that you are the most important person in the world. Your dog is wagging his tail and jumps up to give you hugs and kisses. You put on his dog leash and take him out for a walk and all of the stress from your day seems to melt away.  Your cat is a little more subtle but always show their affection by rubbing up to you and purring.

How is this for a gift, your pets give you undying loyalty, unconditional love, and everything good, honest and loving all wrapped up in a ball. It makes you appreciate your life and are glad that our pets are a big part of our lives.

Remember, pets are family!

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The Best Time To Adopt a Puppy

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
posted by Jim Murphy

The best time to adopt a puppy is when they are between eight and sixteen  weeks old. It’s a great time to introduce him to new places and people. If you have small children, I would wait until the puppy is five months old. You may ask why not adopt sooner? When a puppy is part of a litter, he learns all sorts of valuable lessons. This is the time to learn important life skills from his mother, such as eating and grooming. It’s important that he spends this time with his mother. Being with other pups will help him learn how to socialize. If he’s taken from his mother too soon, he may not thrive or socialize well with people or other dogs. Also, the first month he will be on a milk-only diet. At 3 to 4 weeks, he starts to be weaned from his mother and by 8 weeks he will be completely weaned, eating just puppy food. You don’t want a young, un -weaned puppy as he’s harder to feed and care for.

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Diagnosing a Yeast Infection in Your Dog

Tuesday, September 27, 2022
posted by Jim Murphy

Yeast infections in dogs are usually found in the skin and ears. They are caused by an organizm called Malasezzia pachydermatis. This condition only appeared on the dermatology scene about ten years ago but it may have been around much longer. Yeast infections exist in many dogs but sometimes never does any harm. It’s considered a secondary pathogen if it’s in the dogs ears but is considered a primary pathogen if it’s in the dogs skin. A predisposing cause will change it from a harmless condition to an itchy, relentless problem. Many times dogs suffering from Malasezzia will have skin lesions or sores. They can be isolated or all over the dogs body. The sores are usually red and are accompanied by areas of increased pigmentation, scaliness or greasiness. This scaliness and greasiness with a yellowish tint indicates that malasezzia is probably the problem.

If you notice any of these symptoms, take your dog to the vet who will prescribe medication to help control and eradicate the condition.

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Should You Worry About Your Older Cat Eating Less?

Monday, September 26, 2022
posted by Jim Murphy

My cat Millie is 17 1/2 years old. She sleeps more and eats less than she did when she was younger. As your older cat’s metabolism slows down, they may eat less. I have given myself some guidelines to follow to give me peace of mind that she fine and eating enough. I give her a specific amount of dry food per day and a small amount of wet food. If she eats a consistent amount each day (I don’t expect her to finish everything) and eats her snacks at night, I feel confident that she is fine. She also poops every other day. If she’s doing this and her poop is normal and she’s drinking throughout the day then this further confirms that she is doing OK.

So look for consistency in your cats eating, drinking and bathroom habits.

“Askmycat.com” says this about this topic.

A senior cat’s metabolism slows down, and they spend more time inside and is less active. All of this might happen as a result of their increased weight.

Similarly, when ageing cats approach their senior years, a decrease in their appetite and sickness can influence their lifestyle and, in turn, their general health.

Your cat may eat less or more as it gets older, depending on its individual health. If a senior cat is in good health, it will require between 280 and 360 calories per day.

An elderly cat’s specific requirements are determined by their regular lean weight. Some elderly cats require more cat food than others, which may surprise you.

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Feeding a Cat, My Recommendations

Sunday, September 25, 2022
posted by Jim Murphy

I would never recommend giving a cat table food. Once in awhile, a lean piece of turkey or beef would be OK for a treat only. Cats need lots of protein. Make sure that you buy a quality cat food and read the label to ensure that it contains the proper nutrients. I have two cats and feed them once per day. Always make sure there is lots of fresh water on hand. Cats eat very small amounts at a time so I leave the food out all day even though some vets   recommended to take it away. You have to use your own good judgement. In this case, I don’t agree with vets that tell you to remove food during the day because cats unlike like dogs  go back and forth to their dish all day. So I would always recommend leaving your cats food out all day. If you’re feeding both wet and dry food, I recommend leaving the dry food out all day but take the un -eaten wet food away after a few hours  because leaving it out too long can cause it to go bad.

I feed my cat one half can of wet food each and a handful of dry food. I buy several kinds of dry food and mix them for variety. In the evening, I give her some treats1each to enjoy. She  seems to do very well on this diet. The key is try to vary the food a bit. Don’t switch brands. Stick with one good brand but vary the flavors. Include some wet food  and you’ll have a healthy, happy cat!

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The Charming Miniature Schnauzer

Saturday, September 24, 2022
posted by Jim Murphy

The last weekend of Oct. here in Rehoboth Beach is the annual Sea Witch Festival. One tradition is that many people dress their dogs  in all sorts of great costumes. There lots of Miniature Schnauzer’s dressed as everything from princesses to Joe Biden.  I thought that I would provide some information about the Miniature Schnauzer today.  The Miniature Schnauzer is a small sturdy dog with a square head. They are very intelligent, active and happy dogs. They get along great with children and really enjoy being around “their” people.  The are loving, affectionate and docile animals. The Schnauzer makes a very good family pet.  They cannot sense that they’re stronger minded than their owners or they won’t  listen. So you must be firm with them.  These dogs are easy to travel with as they love to go on trips with you.  Don’t  overfeed them because they tend to gain weight easily.

The Miniature Schnauzer makes a good apartment dog. They will be calm indoors as long as they get plenty of exercise.  Take them for long walks on their leasg but be sure that you’re the leader and that they get enough exercise.

Their life expectancy is about 15 years and they usually don’t show signs of old age until late in life.

Their wiry coat  isn’t hard to groom. Comb and brush them daily with a short wire brush to prevent matting.

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There’s Blood in Your Pet’s Stool

Friday, September 23, 2022
posted by Jim Murphy

One of the more common problems that present at the animal hospital is a bloody stool. Don’t take this lightly. Anytime you see blood in your pets stool, it’s time to take him to the vet right away for an evaluation. Bloody stools can range from a serious illness to gastrointestinal parasites,colonic irritation, irritable bowel syndrome to cancer. An important thing to remember is you must determine if your pet is passing digested blood or frank blood. Digested blood occurs in the upper gastrointestinal tract and it is a black tar color when it’s passed. This is called Melena. Frank blood is a bright red and indicates bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. In general melena is more serious than frank blood. In either situation a veterinarian must evaluate the seriousness of the situation.

A frequent condition often seen in smaller dogs is hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, or HGE. This is when dogs a voluminous amounts of bloody stools usually along with vomiting. This stool is characterized as frank blood. HGE can be life threatening and often requires the pet to be admitted to the hospital.

Any blood seen in your pets stool must be analyzed by your vet.

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Pets Should Have Their Daily Dose of Exercise

Wednesday, September 21, 2022
posted by Jim Murphy

Most pet owners would agree that cats and dogs require entirely different levels of human commitment. For one thing, dogs require much more attention than cats, and they need to be outdoors to get a regular dose of exercise. It’s unfortunate, then, that a busy owner’s work schedule can come into conflict with these doggie demands. The typical dog can grow bored while sitting in solitary indoor confinement.

On the other hand, the outside world presents dogs with plenty of unique sights and smells. By setting up a dog exercise pen in the backyard you can ensure that your four-legged friend gets plenty of stimulation. Just be sure to stock the pen with plenty of food and water. When you get home, your dog will be slightly less hyper and more willing to practice some patience before insisting on going for a walk.

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Prepare Your Pets for Disaster

Tuesday, September 20, 2022
posted by Jim Murphy

When Hurricane Sandy hit in 2012, many people who owned pets were not properly prepared. You should always provide for the safety and well being of your pets as you would with other members of your family. Pets can become disoriented, frightened, or be injured during a time of a disaster and being ready can avoid a tragedy. Be aware that the way your pet reacts in time of disaster is based on instinct and fear.  Loud noises, moving ground if you live in an earthquake prone area , flashes of lightning and thunder,rising water levels, etc., can cause your pets to  abandon their usual places of safety to find new ones. For this reason, it is important to increase the chances of your pet being located and returned to you as the disaster event eases:

Here are some things that your should start doing right now!

  • Ensure that your pets are tagged or microchipped to make ownership clear.
  • Always keep your pets’ ID tags current with their name, your phone number, and your current address, including your email. Add both a landline and a mobile phone number.
  • Take digital photos of each of your pets. Print a copy for each pet; this will help you to ask others if they’ve seen your pet if you’re separated. It is also recommended to include a photo of yourself with your pet, in case you’re separated and people need to match you to your pet.
  • You can purchase a flashing collar or id tag. This can help locate your pet at night.
  • Always be aware of your pets hiding places. These should be checked first. You may find that your pet is in one of his common hiding areas.
  • Keep your pets immunization up to date. This is essential for protection of disease during an emergency situation.
  • Make a list of your pets’ medications. Write down the exact names of the medications.
  • Prepare a pet first aid survival kit.  It should be ready to grad at any time. The kit should include any medication, at least three days of food, water. When planning for emergencies, always include the amount of water for your pet as well as your family.
  • Harnesses and safety leashes.
  • Travel bowls for food and water.
  • A can opener for canned foods.
  • Photos of you and your pet in a plastic bag.
  • Emergency contact numbers.
  • Litter trays or bags for your dog.

Disasters are stressful for both us and our pets. Some come on without warning such as a fire. Be prepared. It could save your pets life.

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