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What Do You Know About Rabies?

PetSugar — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 07:00:40 -0700

Today's World Rabies Day to raise awareness about the impact of human and animal rabies . . . so I've gathered some facts on this issue. Check yourself in this quiz – you may learn something!

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Do You Always Go to Your Vet for Vaccinations?

PetSugar — Mon, 19 May 2008 08:00:39 -0700

Even though North loves his vet – and I make sure to take him to necessary evaluations – he also spends time around other pups both at daycare or Pet Camp while I'm away. Several boarding facilities require Bordetella vaccinations performed every six months . . . which is more often than he needs to go in for a checkup. Now, North doesn't get that much QT with a vet, and many docs also charge an exam fee per visit (in addition to this shot). When my pooch needs his Bordetella updates, I often take him to a mobile service that will just administer it on a per-shot basis. Do you ever use services like this to get your pets vaccinated?

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To the Rescue: Bordetella Basics

PetSugar — Mon, 19 May 2008 03:00:49 -0700

Ever wonder why it seems nearly impossible (for me, anyway) to get off a long plane ride and not come down with a sniffle the following week? I've heard that it's in part because of the close quarters, shared air, and low cabin humidity that makes germ transmission all too easy. But what does this have to do with pets, you may wonder? Turns out, like the common cold, the same factors can come into play with the canine cough, too.

Sometimes called "kennel cough," this is a complex of infections usually consisting of the bacteria called Bordetella bronchiseptica and two viruses called Parainfluenza virus and Adenovirus and even an organism called Mycoplasma.. And, like the human version of the common cold, the organisms that cause canine cough are airborne and can spread quickly and easily in any closed environment. If you board your dog, you'll see Bordetella on the list of required vaccinations, but not all vets will standardly suggest this shot. Learn more about it when you read more.

While there is a risk of transmission anywhere pooches congregate, kennels, daycare, and boarding facilities often have a similar environment to the airplane – a large number of dogs, or people, in one enclosed spot makes it a germy danger zone! This vaccination can be administered either as a shot or drops in the nose – with the intra-nasal Bordetella vaccine producing immunity slightly faster than the injectable version and lasting between six and 12 months. If your unlucky pup happens to come down with this illness, it's not usually a life-threatening disease but, like reverse sneezing, it's a noisy problem that sounds like something is caught in your pup's throat. The dry, hacking cough can last from 7 to 21 days but the majority of dogs with the ailment continue to eat, sleep, play, and act normally . . . except for that persistent, annoying coughing that is.

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Pop Your Cute Pets . . . Into Our Pet of the Day Group!

PetSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:58 -0800

I don't know about you, but I absolutely love seeing all your cute pets as our Pet Pic of the Day slides. Since we moved this feature to a permanent place on the sidebar, your pets get more face time on the front page of the site. To see all the old pets we've featured, simply click today's picture and then you can scroll through our past honorees. Pretty special, huh? Well, if this sounds like the perfect shot to fame for your furry friend, it's super easy to add him or her (or them!) to our Pet of the Day group in our brand-new community. Curious how to do so? Well, get the full scoop when you read more.
I know this looks like a lot of steps, but once you get the hang of it, it's a breeze!

First of all, join the Pet of the Day group.
Click the "New Post" button on the top right.
Enter a Title - like your pet's name - and click "Insert Image" to upload a picture of your pal.
If you'd like, you can add more details about your animal in the body section.
When you're all done click "Create Post" to submit content.

So join the group and share photos of your adorable pets! They just might end up on the PetSugar homepage.

6 Vaccinations You Should Know Something About

PetSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:20:22 -0800

Shots, shots, shots. It seems like doggies require endless vaccinations, but do you know what they're being safeguarded against? Take these quizzes about six diseases that pups get protected for to see if you're a shot-recognizing expert.

Quiz: Coronavirus	Quiz: Rabies	Quiz: Parvovirus
Quiz: Hepatitis	Quiz: Distemper	Quiz: H3N8

25 Hot Pics From the Life on White Project

PetSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:30:35 -0800

When first hearing about the daunting task of the Life on White Project, aiming to photograph animals with a plain white background, I thought the posing process and sheer number was the trickiest part. That is, until I saw it included animals like lions and hippos and not just puppy dogs and kitty cats. The photographs are all truly stunning, some silly and others serious or straight to the point. Check out 25 lovely shots by Eric Isselée and his team of (human) assistants when you start this slideshow.

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Add Your Lil Superstars to the Pet of the Day Group!

PetSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00:42 -0800

First of all, join the Pet of the Day group.
Click the "New Post" button on the top right.
Enter a Title - like your pet's name - and click "Insert Image" to upload a picture of your pal.
If you'd like, you can add more details about your animal in the body section.
When you're all done click "Create Post" to submit content.

So join the group and share photos of your adorable pets! They just might end up on the PetSugar homepage.

Keep the Pretty Faces Coming . . .

PetSugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:00:34 -0800

I don't know about you, but I absolutely love seeing all your cute pets as our Pet Pic of the Day slides. Since we moved this feature to a permanent place on the sidebar, your pets get more face time on the front page of the site. To see all the old pets we've featured, simply click today's picture and then you can scroll through our past honorees. Pretty special, huh? Well, if this sounds like the perfect shot to fame for your furry friend, it's super easy to add him or her (or them!) to our Pet of the Day group in our brand-new community. Curious how to do so? Get the full scoop when you read more.
I know this looks like a lot of steps, but once you get the hang of it, it's a breeze!

First of all, join the Pet of the Day group.
Click the "New Post" button on the top right.
Enter a Title - like your pet's name - and click "Insert Image" to upload a picture of your pal.
If you'd like, you can add more details about your animal in the body section.
When you're all done, click "Create Post" to submit content.

So join the group and share photos of your adorable pets! They just might end up on the PetSugar homepage.

Can You Tell Which Dog Name Is Wackiest For a Shot at $1,000?

PetSugar — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0800

There's a new faceoff in town and this time we're tackling those dog names. Remember when I shared the top 10 crazy dog and cat names? Well, I already gathered up the top 50 silly calls for kitties and now it's up to you to decide Which Dog Name Is Wackiest? to see for yourself. Need I mention, every time you play you're eligible to win big? We'll be giving away a $1,000 grand prize every month - you must be logged in, and you'll be entered once each time you play. (Check out the official rules here.) While there's no guarantee that you'll win, I'm betting at least one of these names will make you crack a smile. Get started!

Someone's Got a Cuuuute Pet (Hope It's You!)

PetSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:00:33 -0800

I don't know about you, but I absolutely love seeing all your cute pets as our Pet Pic of the Day slides. Since we moved this feature to a permanent place on the sidebar, your pets get more face time on the front page of the site. To see all the old pets we've featured, simply click today's picture and then you can scroll through our past honorees. Pretty special, huh? Well, if this sounds like the perfect shot to fame for your furry friend, it's super easy to add him or her (or them!) to our Pet of the Day group in our community. Curious how to do so? Get the full scoop when you read more.
I know this looks like a lot of steps, but once you get the hang of it, it's a breeze!

First of all, join the Pet of the Day group.
Click the "New Post" button on the top right.
Enter a Title - like your pet's name - and click "Insert Image" to upload a picture of your pal.
If you'd like, you can add more details about your animal in the body section.
When you're all done, click "Create Post" to submit content.

So join the group and share photos of your adorable pets! They just might end up on the PetSugar home page.