Precious Pet Tales

Just got my newsletter from Fresh Step and wondered how  many people knew about the Fresh Step Paw Point Club For Cats.   No, this isn’t an affiliate site.   I used to use Fresh Step cat litter for my cats, Weenee and Baby Boy before  I lost them to age.  My Mother preferred this  brand too.   It’s great for keeping odor down!

I recommend checking the web sites of your favorite household brands  of anything because you never know what kinds of promotions they might be running and you may find coupons or rebates there too.   So anyway, at the Fresh Step Cat Litter web site, they have articles about cat care and adoption and some fun games.

Most importantly, if you buy this product, there’s the Paw Point Club.    When you buy your Fresh Step cat litter, look for the Paw Print mark on the package, cut it out and save it.  Go to the Fresh Step web site and register for the Paw Point club and check out the Paw Point Rewards you can get.

Some examples are a $3 coupon towards your next purchase of any Fresh Step scoopable product, ASPCA Catnip Mice and Play Balls, a DVD of White House Pets, a drinking fountain for kitty and more. It’s certainly worth your time to save the points and turn them in for the gifts if you’re already buying the cat litter, like I was. And the gifts are better now than when I had my kitties! Go for it!

In other news, also wanted to let you know that I’ve updated my Squidoo lenses entitled Homemade Gift Basket Ideas for Cat Lovers and Homemade Gift Basket Ideas for Dog Lovers.  Lots of fun to be had here!  It’s time to start thinking about those Christmas presents, you know.  Don’t know where the time goes, but I think I’m going to meet myself coming back around one of these days ~ from chasing my tail!  LOL

I better go ~ lots more goodies to find out there!  I’ll be back  soon with more!  Blessings!

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According to the Wikipedia, the “Dog Days” refers to the hottest, most sultry days of summer.  As far as I’m concerned here in deep south Texas, they got *that* right!

The Old Farmers’ Almanac times the Dog Days as the 40 days between July 3rd and August 11.   This is when rainfall is at its lowest level.

Here’s some ideas for staying cool with your pet buddy for the rest of the summer:

1.  Get a plastic kiddie pool and put it in the shade.  Let your pet splash around in it.

2.  NEVER leave a pet unattended in a car.   The temperature can rise high enough to kill in a matter of just a very few minutes.

3.  Have outdoor playtimes early in the day or late in the evenings when temperatures are cooler outside.

4.  Keep plenty of water available.  If your pet must be outside,  provide water in a shaded area.

Know the signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion.  Pets with long hair, short noses, pink or light skin, obesity or respiratory problems are particulary vulnerable.   Panting (or sudden cessation of panting), salivating, vomiting, reddened gums and tongue, anxiety, weakness, racing heartbeat, and collapsing are urgent signs of heat stroke.   If your pet should exhibit any of  these signs, immediately move them to a shady area and place their body in cool water and/or wrap their body in cool, wet towels.  Take him or her to your veterinarian as soon as possible to be checked for possible dehydration.

With a little planning ahead, we can keep our  pets safe and heathly in this hot summer heat.  Hope this information helps!

Now how about a cutie?  Check out 10 Signs It’s The Dog Days Of Summer, at PeoplePets.  Toooo cute!

Gotta go!  See you soon!

A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.

He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them.

After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight.

When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side.

When he was close enough, he called out, ‘Excuse me, where are we?’

‘This is Heaven, sir,’ the man answered.

‘Wow! Would you happen to have some water?’ the man asked.

‘Of course, sir. Come right in, and I’ll have some ice water brought right up.’

The man gestured, and the gate began to open.

‘Can my friend,’ gesturing toward his dog, ‘come in, too?’ the traveler asked.

‘I’m sorry, sir, but we don’t accept pets.’

The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog.

After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence.

As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book.

‘Excuse me!’ he called to the man. ‘Do you have any water?’

‘Yeah, sure, there’s a pump over there, come on in.’

‘How about my friend here?’ the traveler gestured to the dog.

‘There should be a bowl by the pump.’

They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it.

The traveler filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog.

When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree.

‘What do you call this place?’ the traveler asked.

‘This is Heaven,’ he answered.

‘Well, that’s confusing,’ the traveler said. ‘The man down the road said that was Heaven, too.’

‘Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That’s hell.’

‘Doesn’t it make you mad for them to use your name like that?’

‘No, we’re just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind.’

The Dog Days of Summer are here and with them, flea infestations! Fleas thrive in the hot, humid areas of the country, making summer miserable for pets and their humans. Did you know that fleas can jump up to two feet, 10,000 times in a row—that adds up to the length of three football fields! Wow! They can really get around!

Fleas can cause serious health problems for your pets too. Anemia, tapeworms, allergies and more can be traced back to flea infestation.

Keep your companion healthy by checking to see whether there is any evidence of fleas. Look for “flea dirt” close to the skin. This looks like dirt, but it’s really flea feces, or droppings. Ewww, nasty! Of course, the obvious clue is if Fido or Fluffy is scratching excessively, too!

Personally, I use Avon’s Skin So Soft in my dogs’ rinse water when I bathe them. It’s works really well as a mosquito and flea repellent! Who knew! I’d seen this tip for years, but didn’t believe it until I tried it.

What’s your favorite flea fighting tip? Share it with us in the comments area & don’t forget to subscribe to receive email updates! We’re just getting started around here, but let’s have some fun & share some tips!

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