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Remember Your Pets This Holiday Season


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Summer Holiday Travelling Tips

(Southern Hemisphere)

The Christmas holidays are upon us and this often means leaving our beloved pets behind in a kennel or cattery or in
the care of a pet feeder or neighbour.
If your pet is really part of the family, a growing range of accommodation facilities
permits you to take your pet with you.

Some tips for travelling with your pet by car:
It is safer for you and your pet if he or she is confined to a cage or crate while en-route. A boot separation device is
better for all concerned.
Make sure you secure carriers with a seat belt or bungee cord.
Do not allow dogs to hang out the window – it’s dangerous and may cause head, neck and eye injuries as well as
airborne infections.
For dogs, make pit stops at least every two hours for exercise.
Give only half normal food in the morning and feed the remainder when you reach your destination.
Carry fresh cold water and a drinking bowl.
Do not leave your pet in a hot vehicle. Remember, shade moves.
Keep your leash handy and use care when opening doors in heavy traffic areas.
Be aware of your dog’s behaviour when left alone – barking and whining cause stress both to the animal and passers by.
If the weather is warm use your vehicle’s air conditioning.
Always make sure that air is being circulated frequently.
Pack a sturdy leash and well fitted collar with identification tag carrying your phone number.
Pack waste removal bags and a litter tray and litter for cats.
Pack some of your pet’s bedding and favourite toys.
Pack a Pet First Aid kit, which you can purchase from your local vet. It should contain at least:
Tweezers for removing foreign objects from fur or paws,
Cotton swabs for cleaning wounds,
Antibacterial wash, Telfa pads, Wide crepe bandage, Gloves, Scissors, Vet clinic

Phone numbers for your regular vet and the nearest vet while on holiday.

Congratulations Winners of the Amazon CARES Contest!


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Thank you to the entrants of the photo contest "Pet’s Speak Out," benefiting Amazon Community Animal Rescue, Education and Safety.

This short video features professionally judged winners and peopel’s choice winners!

We will be creating greeting cards and a 2010 calender with these top images and the fun stories that accompany them! Congratulations to:

Professionally Judged Photos:
Top Prize: Sleepy Sunday Splendor by WickedLady
Second Prize: Cozy by liamahal
Third Prize: Rocco’s Singing Carol’s by Julija Art Photographzzz
Honorable Mention: Karate’ by Emery_Way

People’s Choice Overall Winner
Sleepy Sunday Splendor by WickedLady

People’s Choice Photo Winners:
Top Prize: Something to Eat Perhaps? by Lover 1969
Second Prize: Sleepy Sunday Splendor by WickedLady
Third Prize: New Year’s Resolution by liamahal
Honorable Mention: T-Bone with his Rope by SoccerMut
Honorable Mention: Love by Foot AJ

People’s Choice Story Winners:
Top Prize: Listen by Foot AJ
Second Prize: After the Snow Crazy Chase by sutty jane

People’s Choice Resolution Winners:
Top Prize: Berryessa by liamahal
Second Prize: Chief the Rabbit by PookieisaTaurus

To see the Group Photo Pool Visit www.flickr.com/groups/petresolution/

Noah Update 3


Image by Bruce McKay~YSP
Noah’s wound was healing nicely until his drunk owner let him off let him off the lead before leg was totally healed. The idiot was on a weekend binge and then comes over and lets dog off. So much for pet care. It pisses me off but then felt better when Noah came back to my house and laid down and waited for food. So he is on lead again and owner got a lecture.

by quapan

Summertime is right around the corner. It’s that time of year when we jump into our cars and hit the roads for some fun and relaxation. But what about our furry family members? More places are becoming pet friendly, but there’s more to consider. Do we bring them, kennel them, ask a neighbor to look after them or get a pet sitter?

You should always ask yourself if bringing your pet along is what’s best for your pet? Of course, if you’re actually moving, you’ll bring your pet no question. For shorter trips though, you should ask yourself, is it best to bring your pet with you even though you want to? Be sure to take into consideration how your pet handles travel. Do they ride well in dog crates, dog carriers, or cat carriers as the case may be or are they stressed out? Are they in good health? How old are they? Where will you be staying? Are you going into any extreme weather changes? Sometimes answering these questions will cause you to reconsider bringing your pet with you, for their sake.

If you do decide to bring your pet with you after asking the questions above, do your preparations so the trip is enjoyable for all. The worst thing is for your pets to become ill while they’re away from their regular veterinarian and you haven’t made the necessary preparations. Make sure you have all your pet’s medical records and medications with you. It’s always a good idea to have your pet checked out by their regular vet before leaving on any trip. Some airlines require this documentation to show that vaccinations are current.

If your pet requires special food, be sure to pack it. It’s always nice to bring the pet beds they’re familiar with along if possible as well as a toy or two. Don’t forget to pack your pet’s first aid kit, collar, leash, tags, all their regular items. Just consider what their daily needs are as well as the “just in case” items and throw them in a bag.

There’s no reason your four legged family member can’t join you, if they’re up to it, and everyone have a wonderful time. It’s up to us humans to take the time to prepare not only for our travel, but for our pet’s, too.

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Of course we want to be prepared if our animals seem sick or unhappy, and one way to make sure that we are is to look into putting together a natural first aid kit. Your pets are going to be as prone to accident or injury as the people in your household, with the only difference being that they cannot talk about it! When you are interested in moving forward and making sure that your pets are going to stay in tip top shape, think about what you can throw into your first aid kit. This can be something that travels with you, and you can be sure that your pet will appreciate it.

One important tool that you can use when you are looking at how to take care of your dog or cat is a thermometer. Checking your animal’s temperature can give you a good idea of what is going on, and it can tell your veterinarian a lot. If your dog has had a marked lack of appetite, has been dealing with diarrhea or has seemed listless or fatigued, check their temperature. If you notice that they are hotter than they should be, you may find that they are dealing with a fever that has been brought on due to an infection. This can mean that they are going to be dehydrated, so make sure that they get all the water that they need. Electronic thermometers are safer and easier to use, so consider stocking one in your first aid kit.

Another important thing to throw into your first aid kit is a heating pad. If your dog seems chilled or seems to be shock, a heating pad can help them regulate their temperature to a place where they are safe again. If your dog is just feeling generally down or if he is recovering from an illness or an injury, a heating pad can be something that is quite important as well. Do not simply give him a heating pad that is meant for people as they might chew it open. Instead, look for one that is designed for animals and that has an electrical wire that is covered over and which will prevent chewing. Towels that you can microwave or warm in the dryer can also be an important part of your natural first aid kit.

If you want to be ready for any kind of emergency, also look into how pedialite can help your dog. This is essentially water mixed with electrolytes and it can keep your dog from the worst effects of dehydration. This can be given to your dog if he is in shock or if he has having issues with dehydration. You may also want to make sure that your first aid kit is going to be stocked with bandages and with antibiotic cream.

Take some time and think about the situations that your dog is likely to find himself in. This can be something that you need to look into and it is always better to be safe than sorry. Make sure that you have a well stocked natural first aid kit and you will be much more secure.

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