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08/08/2021

Canada is loving their cats today. Let us show our love as well and make it International.

03/17/2021

Happy St Patrick's day to my furry friends and their people.

02/14/2021

Happy Valentine's Day to my furry friends and their families!

12/25/2020

Merry Christmas to my furry friends and their families!

08/15/2020

Stay safe, stay healthy! Your human and pet family and friends love you and do not want to lose you!

05/10/2020

04/12/2020

Happy Easter to my furry friends and their family!
Enjoy the day!

02/22/2020

12/23/2019

Merry Christmas to my furry friends and their families. Have a joyous time. I hope you get loads of treats!

12/20/2019

12/20/2019

09/27/2019

In honor of National Coffee Day, although I am a tea drinker, I decided to make a coffee and put a pretty design on top. Obviously my design did not work. Happy National Coffee Day anyway!

05/27/2019

Memorial Day: remembering that animals serve in war and many lost their lives. http://www.animalsinwar.org.uk/index.cfm?asset_id=1375

The histroy of animal involvement in wars, dogs horses pigeons WW2

05/11/2019

To all pet Mommies, Happy Mother's Day!

05/01/2019

A beautiful, though windy, beginning for May!

03/31/2019

March...goes out like a lion!

02/20/2019

It's National Love Your Pet Day! Celebrate the four-legged loved ones in your life by pampering them and giving them attention. One way is to give your pet a treat; just one 😉

02/14/2019

Have a great day furry friends! Have a great day pet moms and dads.

12/29/2018

Looking forward to seeing all of you, my furry friends, in 2019. Wishing a Happy New Year to you and your humans.🥳

11/07/2018

What Pet Owners Need to Know About the FDA Alert on Flea Medications

These medications are FDA-approved and, in general,
they are very safe for pets.Only a very small percentage
of dogs and cats are having adverse reactions to these medications.

By Dr. Ashley Mitek

The FDA recently alerted the pet-owning and veterinary public about the potential for neurologic adverse events in dogs and cats treated with drugs that are in the isoxazoline class. Most dogs and cats receiving these medications have not had neurologic adverse reactions.

Dr. Ashley Mitek at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine spoke with veterinary neurologists and parasitologists to prepare this update for pet owners.

What medications are involved in this alert?
• Only medications in the isoxazoline class of flea and tick medications are under investigation at this time. This includes Bravecto, Nexgard, Credelio, and Simparica (brand names for fluralaner, afoxolaner, lotilaner, and sarolaner).

What should I do if my pet is currently receiving one of these products?
• Dr. Kari Foss, a veterinary neurologist at the University of Illinois, recommends that, “If your pet has not shown any side effects, such as muscle tremors, incoordination, or seizures, no action is recommended, and you can continue to use these products.”
• If you notice any of these side effects, stop using the product, and speak with your local veterinarian.
• If you have a pet with a history of seizures, talk to your veterinarian about which flea and tick preventative product is the best for your pet.

As a pet owner I am concerned about all of this. Why should my pet be on a flea and tick preventative medication?
• Remember that although side effects have been reported with using these preventative products, they are very rare.
• Fleas and ticks carry diseases that can be life-limiting and/or life-threatening for your pets and for people.
o Fleas can transmit tapeworms and are a very common cause of skin disease.
o Ticks can transmit infections such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, and other infections.

How common is it for a dog or cat to have an adverse reaction to these medications?
• These medications are FDA-approved and, in general, they are very safe for pets. Only a very small percentage of dogs and cats are having adverse reactions to these medications.
What is causing the adverse reactions?
• Dr. William Witola is a parasitology expert at the College of Veterinary Medicine. He explains that, “Isoxazoline class medications bind to chloride channels in nerve and muscle cells, which blocks the transmission of neuronal signals, causing parasites to become paralyzed and die.”
• This mechanism of action occurs not only in insects, but also in mammals and other vertebrates to a lesser extent. Although, isoxazolines are significantly more potent in insects, Dr. Witola explains that, “they can still cause toxicity in mammals, depending on the animal's physiological state, health, and history.”

Are the adverse reaction and neurologic side effects common in pets using these products?
• No. According to the FDA and studies performed on these products, any side effects using the isoxazoline class of medications are very rare.
• The FDA and veterinary health community considered these medications safe and effective for most pets.

What should I do if my pet has an adverse reaction?
• First, consult your veterinarian.
• To report a suspected adverse drug event, you can contact the manufacturers at the below numbers:
o Merck Animal Health (Bravecto): 800-224-5318
o Elanco Animal Health (Credelio): 888-545-5973
o Merial (Nexgard): 888-637-4251
o Zoetis (Simparica): 888-963-8471
If you prefer to report directly to the FDA, or want additional information about adverse drug experience reporting for animal drugs, see How to Report Animal Drug Side Effects and Product Problems

07/03/2018

I hope all of my dog and cat friends, and their owners have a safe and happy 4th of July!

02/14/2018

To all my finned, feathered and furry friends and to their people!

09/17/2016

September 17, 1884- The American Kennel Club started in Philadelphia.
Dog Shows, Trials and Field Events give dogs and owners the ability to have fun, show off their training, and experience teamwork. More than 22,000 annual AKC events, gives an abundance of opportunities to get involved.
Saturday, September 17, 2016 today and many of these tomorrow
Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club, Inc - Solano County Fairgrounds - 900 Fairgrounds Drive - Vallejo,CA

Toy Dog Club of Central Florida - International Palms Resort - 6515 International Drive - Orlando,FL

Greater Lafayette Kennel Club - Boone County Fairgrounds - 1300 E 100 S - Lebanon,IN

South Shore Kennel Club, Inc. - Cape Cod Fairgrounds - Cape Cod Fairgrounds 1220 Nathan S. Ellis Hwy - Falmouth,MA

St. Clair Kennel Club - Goodells County Park - 8345 County Park Drive - Goodells,MI

Rochester Minnesota Kennel Club, Inc. - Olmsted County Fairgrounds - Olmsted County Fairgrounds 16th Street SEand 3rd Ave SE - Rochester,MN

Three Rivers Kennel Club of Missouri - Purina Farms - Purina Farms 200 Checkerboard Drive - Gray Summit,MO

Mississippi State Kennel Club - Mississippi State Fairgrounds - Trade Mart Building Greymont & High Sts - Jackson,MS

Moore County Kennel Club of North Carolina - Pinehurst Harness Track and Polo Field - Pinehurst Harness Track and Polo Field NC Highway 5 - Pinehurst,NC

Licking River Kennel Club - Fairfield County Fairgronds - 157 East Fair Avenue - Lancaster,OH

Lehigh Valley Kennel Club, Inc. - Macungie Memorial Park - Macungie Memorial Park Route 100 - Macungie,PA

Chattanooga Kennel Club - Tri-State Exhibition Center - 200 Nature's Trail SW - McDonald,TN

Dallas-Ft. Worth Toy Dog Club - Mesquite Convention Center - 1700 Rodeo Dr. - Mesquite,TX

Panhandle Kennel Club of Texas, Inc. - Amarillo Civic Center - 401 S. Buchanan St. - Amarillo,TX

Bonneville Basin Kennel Association - Davis County Legacy Events Center - 151 South 1100 West - Farmington,UT

Timberland Valley Dog Fanciers Association - Southwest Washington Fairgrounds - 2225 North National Ave. - Chehalis,WA