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"Of all the things I miss from veterinary practice, puppy breath is one of the most fond memories!"
 ~ Dr. Tom Cat
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MaddieZ's Critter Quotes

"Animal lovers are a special breed of humans. Generous of spirit, full of empathy, perhaps a little prone to sentimentality and with hearts as big as a cloudless sky!" ~ John Groganwww.santacruzpets.com
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MaddieZ's Critter Quotes:

"It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog that comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog and I will become as generous and loving as they are."--C. Zuccaro

Pet Sitting News: End Fireworks Anxiety. How? Through a Dog's Ear

After many years of pet sitting I have come to dread the 4th of July and New Years Eve. Why? Because of all the stress and fear the fireworks cause to our pets. The LOUD noises occurring at irregular and unpredictable times send many of my pet sitting clients into states of acute anxiety. Many end up shivering uncontrollably, hiding under the bed or running panicked around their house while  panting; all sure signs of severe stress.

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What Can You Do?
Until recently, the only options pet owners had available  were sedation, taking their pets out of town, using Thundershirts or  trying  to calm them using what ever tools they had at hand. My pet sitting experience has shown me that often none of these methods are enough to calm a frightened pet. Now there's another option clinically proven and very effective in relieving our pet's anxiety weather caused fireworks or something else.

The Answer is Through a Dog's Ear
Dr. Susan Wagner, board-certified veterinary neurologist,  Joshua Leeds, a sound researcher and authority in the field of psychoacoustics and Lisa Spector, a concert pianist and Julliard graduate have teamed up to provide relief from anxiety through music designed specifically for that purpose.

The music produced by Through a Dog’s Ear is summed up in just two words— simple sound and refers to the process of minimizing the complex auditory information present in most music. Through a Dog's Ear is intentionally selected, arranged and performed to provide calming auditory assimilation.

A great deal more information regarding the research behind and production of this music is available on their website: www.throughadogsear.com   where you can also obtain CD's and downloadable tracts.

Whether you're a pet owner or pet sitting, Through a Dog's Ear has developed an invaluable tool to help reduce and alleviate  our pet's stress and anxiety.

Written by Nickie Zavinsky, Old friends Pet Support

Pet Food Recalled: Natura Recalls Innova, EVO, California Natural and other brands yet Again

On June 18, 2013 Natura Pet Products recalled six different brands of dog, cat and ferret food, biscuits, bars and treats because of potential Salmonella contamination.

The pet food was recalled after a U.S. Food and Drug Administration test returned positive for Salmonella bacteria. All of the products recalled were packaged in the same production facility.

Natura Pet Products manufactures pet food and pet treats all of which are marketed as “natural” and “holistic.” Products included in the recall are dry dog food, dry cat food, and biscuits and treats branded Innova, EVO, California Natural, Healthwise, Karma, and Mother Nature. The expiration dates of the products are prior to June 10, 2014.

Natura has released a statement through its website apologizing for the contamination and states that additional testing procedures have been implemented for its products. 

For further information on the recall or for product replacement or refund, call Natura toll free at 800-224-6123, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM CT.

To receive email alerts about current dog food recalls visit the Dog Food Advisor site and sign up for their email alert.

MaddieZ's Critter Quotes—SantaCruzPets.com

"Some people don’t understand why I let a dog sleep on my bed. When a dog is family they can sleep anywhere."
~ Anthony Douglas Williams
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