It has unfortunately become the norm to don a mask, slip into surgical gloves, and use a hand sanitizer. Recently, numerous brands of hand sanitizers have come under scrutiny due to ingredients used other than ethyl alcohol, not to be[…]
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Category: SAFETY
JENNA-RALITIES
Being a good pet parent means being a loving, caring pet parent. Some of this advice is basic and obvious, and you will think, “I know that.” Of course, you do, but despite knowing that, working our busy schedules can[…]
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BONE TO PICK
Every pet parent wants to know if it’s safe to give their dog a bone. The FDA claims to receive reports from veterinarians and pet parents about the following conditions resulting from bone treats. Bone treats are bones that are[…]
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ALERT! NEW RECALL!
Health Canada has recalled Carnivora Fresh Frozen Patties due to a possible E. coli contamination. The recall is for both dog and cat food. Pet parents are advised to stop using the product immediately and be aware that they may[…]
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HOW SAFE ARE PEE PADS?
This is not about the use of pee pads being a good idea or a bad one. This is about how many different varieties of pads are now available and what they are made of. The latter part is what[…]
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RIDING IN CARS WITH DOGS
HEAT Think about the overwhelming heat you feel when you first get in your car after it has been parked in the sun? No matter how many times we hear a warning not to leave our dogs in the car[…]
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FOLLOW YOUR INSTINCTS
The definition of instinct is: to behave in a way characteristic of a species; natural, unlearned, predictable response to stimuli. Instinctual actions are in contrast to actions based on learning. So whose instincts am I talking about here, ours or[…]
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COVID-19 and YOUR DOG
From the Murphdog family to yours… UPDATE April 28, 2020 A professor at Duke University in Durham, NC, and her family including husband, son, daughter, two dogs, and a cat, were tested for coronavirus. The professor, husband, and son tested[…]
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DOGS ARE NOT KIDS IN FURRY SUITS
What is the meaning of “Dog Propensity”? Propensity is the tendency to behave in a certain way. In other words, the tendency to do the thing we do. “Dangerous Propensity” is the tendency of a dog to bite without provocation.[…]
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