What is
Tri-Heart®Plus?
It is proven
protection
for dogs.
Dogs of any
age, even
older dogs,
can become
infected
with
heartworms,
roundworms
or hookworms
- but it's
easy to
protect your
dog.
Tri-Heart®
Plus
flavored
chewable
tablets
contain
ivermectin/pyrantel
- a proven
combination
to protect
your dog and
ensure your
complete
piece of
mind.
Tri-Heart®
Plus is an
affordable
prescription
and all it
takes to
prevent
parasitic
infestations
that can
literally
rob your
pets'
vitality and
shorten
their
lifespans.
Tri-Heart®
Plus is
available in
3 dosage
strengths
with easy to
recognize
color-coded
packages.
New Comfortis - the latest breakthrough in
flea protection
Comfortis is
the first
FDA-approved
chewable,
beef-flavored
tablet that
kills fleas
and prevents
flea
infestations
on dogs
for a full
month.
Here are
just a few
of the
features
that set
Comfortis
apart from
other flea
products you
may have
used in the
past:
Beef-flavored, palatable, chewable
tablet
Easy to give with no mess
Starts to kill fleas in 30 minutes
Lasts a full month
Kills fleas before they can lay eggs
Approved by the FDA
Demonstrated safe for dogs and puppies
14 weeks and older
Spinosad, the active ingredient, is
environmentally friendly
Dogswell Natural Treats with Added
Nutrients for Your Dog's and Cat's
There are five unique, functional
formulations to benefit your dog and cat.
HAPPY HIPS®
contains glucosamine and chondroitin to
help maintain healthy hips and joints
VITALITY™
contains flaxseed and vitamins to help
maintain healthy eyes, skin and coat
BREATHIES®
contains mint and parsley to help
maintain fresh breath and healthy teeth
MELLOW MUT®
for a happy and healthy lifestyle
HAPPY HEART®contains
taurine and flaxseed to help maintain a
healthy heart
Bartonella
This is a bacterial infection, and most
commonly associated with "Cat Scratch
disease." Cats can transmit it to
other
cats when a flea bites an infected cat and
then moves on to another one. Symptoms
of bartonella can include
persistent upper respiratory infections,
loss of appetite, mouth sores and ulcers,
and lethargy. Bartonella can also
transmit to humans through contact with an
infected cat, particularly to young,
elderly, or immunocompromised
individuals. When tested, 1 in
3 cats tested positive with no visual signs.
Talk to us about testing your cat today!
Superchem Blood Profile for Long-Term
Medications
If your pet is on a long-term medication, we
strongly encourage running a detailed blood
panel to monitor their health.
This is very important because it helps to
keep a close eye on your pet's other organs
as well. While they may be
taking a medication to improve one thing, it
could in turn, be affecting something else
in a negative way. Therefore,
we run a Superchem Blood Profile once a year
to monitor all organs, and to ensure your
pet stays happy and healthy.
Recognizing and Preventing Animal Cruelty
Animal cruelty is defined as acts of
violence or neglect perpetrated
against animals. Examples of animal
cruelty include overt abuse; dog and
cock fighting; and companion animals
being neglected or denied
necessities of care, such as food,
water or shelter. Here are ten
things you can do to help prevent
animal cruelty.
1
Be
aware.
Get to
know and
look out
for the
animals
in
your neighborhood.
By
being
aware,
people
are more
likely
to
notice
the dog
next
door who
has lost
a lot
of
weight,
etc.
2
Learn
to
recognize
cruelty. The
following
are some
signs:
wounds
on the
body;
owner
striking
an
animal;
dogs who
are left
alone
without food
or water
and are
often
chained
in the
yard;
dogs who
are hurt
and have
not been
taken to
a
veterinarian;
dogs
that are
kept
outside without
any
shelter
from
extreme
weather;
and
animals
that
cower
in fear
or act
aggressively
when
approached
by their
owners.
3
Know
who to
call to
report
animal
cruelty.
4
Provide
as much
information
as
possible
when
reporting
animal
cruelty.
5
Call or
write
your
local
law
enforcement
and let
them
know
that investigating
animal
cruelty
should
be a
priority.
6
Know
your
state's
animal
cruelty
laws.
7
Fight
for
passage
of
strong
anti-cruelty
laws on
all
levels.
8
Set a
good
example
for
others.
9
Talk to
your
kids
about
how to
treat
animals
with
kindness
and
respect.
10
Support
your
local
shelter
or
animal
rescue
organization.
Information
provided by the
American Society
for the
Prevention of
Cruelty to
Animals (ASPCA).
Winter Tips
1
Although the weather is cold, flea and heartworm prevention is very important and should be continued
throughout the fall and winter season.
2
It is best to keep your pets
indoors during the winter
months. If this is not possible,
outdoor pets must be
provided
with shelter. Shelters should be
elevated off the ground to prevent
moisture, well insulated and have
a
door of some kind to keep out winter
winds, sleet and snow. Outdoor pets
should also be given extra calories
to
keep warm.
3
Long-haired pets should remain well
groomed. Hair that is matted will
not protect properly. Long-haired
pets
and
adult pets should be brought indoors
when temperatures reach 20
degrees. Short-haired pets, puppies
and
kittens
should be brought indoors at 40
degrees.
Foods to
Avoid
Q.
A.
Which
foods
could
be
dangerous
to
my
pets?
Some
foods,
which
are
edible
for
humans,
and
even
dogs,
can
pose
hazards
for
cats
because
of
their
different
metabolism. Some
may
cause
only
mild
digestive
upsets,
whereas
others
can
cause
severe
illness,
and
even
death. The
following
common
food
items
should
not
be
fed
(intentionally
or
unintentionally)
to
cats. This
list
is,
of
course,
incomplete
because
we
cannot
possibly
list
everything
your
cat
should
not
eat.
Items to Avoid
Reasons to Avoid
Bones
from
fish,
poultry,
or
other
meat
sources
Can
cause
obstruction
or
laceration
of
the
digestive
system.
Canned
tuna
(for
human
consumption)
Large
amounts
can
cause
malnutrition,
since
it
lacks
proper
levels
of
vitamins
and
minerals.
Chocolate,
coffee,
tea,
and
other
caffeine
Contain
caffeine,
theobromine,
or
theophylline,
which
can
be
toxic
and
affect
the
heart
and
nervous
system.
Citrus
oil
extracts
Can
cause
vomiting.
Fat
trimmings
Can
cause
pancreatitis.
Grapes
and
raisins
Contain an unknown toxin, which can damage the kidneys.
Human
vitamin
supplements
containing
iron
Can
damage
the
lining
of
the
digestive
system
and
be
toxic
to
the
other
organs,
including
the
liver
and
kidneys.
Large
amounts
of
liver
Can
cause
Vitamin
A
toxicity,
which
affects
muscles
and
bones.
Macadamia
nuts
Contain
an
unknown
toxin,
which
can
affect
the
digestive
and
nervous
systems
and
muscle.
Milk
and
other
dairy
products
Some
adult
cats
and
dogs
do
not
have
sufficient
amounts
of
the
enzyme
lactase,
which
breaks
down
the
lactose
in
milk. This
can
result
in
diarrhea. Lactose-free
milk
products
are
available
for
cats.
Moldy
or
spoiled
food,
garbage
Can
contain
multiple
toxins
causing
vomiting
and
diarrhea
and
can
also
affect
other
organs.
Mushrooms
Can
contain
multiple
toxins,
which
may
affect
multiple
systems
in
the
body,
cause
shock,
and
result
in
death.
Onions
and
garlic
(raw,
cooked,
or
powder)
Contain
sulfoxides
and
disulfides,
which
can
damage
red
blood
cells
and
cause
anemia. Cats
are
more
susceptible
than
dogs.
Garlic
is
less
toxic
than
onions.
Persimmons
Seeds
can
cause
intestinal
obstruction
and
enteritis.
Potato,
rhubarb,
and
tomato
leaves;
potato
and
tomato
stems
Contain
oxalates,
which
can
affect
the
digestive,
nervous,
and
urinary
systems. This
is
more
of a
problem
in
livestock.
Raw
eggs
Contain
an
enzyme
called
avidin,
which
decreases
the
absorption
of
biotin
(a B
vitamin.) This
can
lead
to
skin
and
hair
and
coat
problems.
Raw
eggs
may
also
contain
Salmonella.
Raw
fish
Can
result
in a
thiamine
(a B
vitamin)
deficiency
leading
to
loss
of
appetite,
seizures,
and
in
severe
cases,
death. More
common
if
raw
fish
is
fed
regularly.
Salt
If
eaten
in
large
quantities,
it
may
lead
to
electrolyte
imbalances.
String
Can
become
trapped
in
the
digestive
system;
called
a "string
foreign body." Although
this
is
most
common
in
cats,
plush
toys
and
socks
and
other
fabrics
should
be
avoided
for
dogs. Supervision
is
recommended
for
easily
destructible
toys
sold
at
many
pet
stores.
Sugary
foods
Can
lead
to
obesity,
dental
problems,
and
possibly
diabetes
mellitus.
Table
scraps
(in
large
amounts)
Table
scraps
are
not
nutritionally
balanced. They
should
never
be
more
than
10%
of
the
diet. Fat
should
be
trimmed
from
meat;
bones
should
not
be
fed.
Tobacco
Contains
nicotine,
which
affects
the
digestive
and
nervous
systems.
Can
result
in
rapid
heartbeat,
collapse,
coma,
and
death.
