The HAPPY Act Needs Our Support!
November 11, 2009
On July 31 of this year, Representative Thaddeus McCotter, fourth-term Republican from Livonia, MI, introduced the HAPPY Act (HR 3501). That’s the “Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years” Act. This is a very good tax deduction bill for pet owners needs all of our support now, and it is especially vital for those of us who have older dogs and are living on a tight budget..
What Exactly is It?
This bill would amend the Internal Revenue code way back from 1986 in order to allow annual income tax deductions of up to $3,500 in pet care. Read more
Organic Dog Food Helps with Allergies and Other Illnesses in Dogs
November 11, 2009
If your aging dog is experiencing allergies, is becoming overweight, or is suffering from diabetes, it may be the food you are using, and in many cases it may be the difference between organic and inorganic food choices. Diet has a huge impact on the health of any living organism, and organic dog food is always better than the conventional “junk food” available in your local store.
Not only does it help eliminate allergies in dogs but many other health-related issues as well. Read more
Water Treatments: Dog Rehabilitation Through Hydroptherapy
November 6, 2009
It may seem too good to be true, but hydrotherapy for dogs really does bring better results and in a shorter amount of time than other forms of rehabilitation. And why is that?
Well, through hydrotherapy, your dog’s rehabilitation process is unhindered by unnecessary stress placed on the dog’s area of injury and uses the fantastic exercise of swimming to get the results you and your dog want. And for older dogs whsoe bodies are suffering from a lifetime of ailments and injuries, these are the kinds of solutions they need. Read more
Using a CT Scanner to Diagnose the Source of Lame Rear Legs in Your Dog
November 3, 2009
Our world at present is filled with marvel upon marvel when it comes to new medical innovations and technology, and this is even becoming true concerning medical practices for pets and what your pet insurance can cover. The amount of medical treatment available to your dog has skyrocketed as more and more pet owners expect the same options available for their dogs as they have received themselves.
One such example is the Charlie-SPS, a CT scanner which was first put into use to quickly diagnose the unknown source of lameness in the rear legs of a beagle named Ralphy. Read more
“Amber Alert” for Missing Pets
November 2, 2009
I have caller ID and I use it to screen calls. Three times in one day I got a call from “FIND TOTO”. Who is that I wondered? Given the persistence of the caller, I finally answered. I was greeted by a recorded message that was informing me about a male cat named “Nicky” lost in my area and referred me to www.findtoto.org for more information. So I checked it out. Sure enough I saw the posting for “Nicky” when searching for lost pets in my zip code.
I hope to never lose a pet again. It has happened before and it is a time filled with worry. Running around posting lost pet signs is time-consuming and it is hard to know for sure where best to post them. Time can make all the difference between a happy or sad ending. Read more