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The Scoop: Pet Cancer Awareness Month

PetSugar — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:30:11 -0800

Secondhand smoke is dangerous for people and pets, too. According to a study conducted at Tufts College of Veterinary Medicine, kitties face a higher chance of getting certain types of cancer including malignant lymphoma, a cancer that is fatal to three out of four cats within 12 months of developing it. However, simply because of felines natural grooming habits, they also face a great risk of getting mouth cancer. When your pet licks her paw, she is licking up the cancer-causing carcinogens that accumulate on her fur. The study found that more kitties get squamous-cell carcinoma if they live in smoking environments versus those residing in a smoke-free home. The cats are not the only pets in danger, exposure to secondhand smoke can also result in nasal and lung cancer in dogs – pups noses have a greater surface area to be exposed to carcinogens and a shorter nasal passage that allows more carcinogens to reach their lungs. If you're still trying to quit smoking, make sure you don't light up around your pets!

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Give the Dog a Loofa

PetSugar — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 09:30:05 -0700

Think pink and choose special edition Pink Loofa Dog for Breast Cancer this month. These dog and cat toys typically come in different colors and sizes and are über-popular with your pets! Choosing this one has an additional bonus; in an effort to aid Breast Cancer Awareness, Multipet has chosen to donate a percentage of proceeds to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. A minimum of 85 percent of all funds raised by this foundation goes to breast cancer research grants and awareness programs. Same squeaker your pet loves, new packaging, and great message – we're sold!

Sleepypod Blossoms Pink for Breast Cancer

PetSugar — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:20:08 -0700

I've said it before, and I'll say it again – Sleepypods are travel time chic! In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they've just released this new “Blossom Pink” Sleepypod.

In addition to being a fab color, 15 percent of profits from sales of the style will be donated to breast cancer awareness and research charities. Although the donations began in October, they will be ongoing and not limited to just this month. Check out a list of retailers near you or contact Sleepypod to order directly for your lil pets.