Jingles – Coldwell Banker Island Living mascot Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by many garden supply stores contains a lethal ingredient called Theobromine. It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. Dogs are particulary attracted to this product and if they eat it they can die. Theobromine is in all chocolate, [...]
Do you know that many people that died during the Katrina disaster died because they would not leave their pets? Most of the pets that were left behind either died or were never reunited with their owners. It is essential that your disaster preparedness plans include all members of your family inlcuding your pets and [...]
This is the time of year when many people bring home a puppy or kitty. Here are tips to keep your pets safe in your home: These are just a few tips to keep your home safe for pets. Making your home safe for pets makes it safer for everyone! Water hazards - Small [...]
The Anacortes-San Juan Islands Red Cross and the Charlie Randal Fund have joined forces to ensure that when disaster strikes you and your pet will have a warm, safe place to shelter. The Red Cross needs donations for the the Pet Emergency Trailor (P.E.T.) which will be a mobile pet shelter serving Anacortes and the [...]
Please make sure to keep your pets safe this Holloween. Keep your dog away from fire so be very cautious of candles. Keep your dog away from candy – be aware that dogs can often reach much higher than you might anticipate so not only do you need to be aware of candy on the floor, [...]
Hopefully everyone is already keeping their homes safe for children, but also think about how to keep it safe for Pets These household objects can cause puncture wounds, choking or internal organ damage to your pets. Please make sure they aren’t left lying around. Balls (specifically balls that are small or have a [...]
Harmful Foods This is a great time of year for a picnic, but if you bring your dog along make sure they don’t eat something that they shouldn’t. These foods can be harmful to pets. Harmful Foods Avocados Chocolate (all forms) Coffee (all forms) Onions & onion powder Garlic Grapes Raisins Macadamia Nuts Alcoholic beverages [...]
Children and pets could be exposed to hazards in your home! Many house plants are poisonous, and since they are often on the floor they are easily reached by pets and children. Do you have an of these house plants in or around your home? If so, make sure they’re in places where your pets [...]
Carolina Prime Pet is recalling four of its dog treats because they could possibly be contaminated with salmonella. In pets, this organism can cause diarrhea, vomiting, fever and abdominal pain. It can be transferred to humans handling the pet treats, and the organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the [...]
Since many of my dog friends travel to Eastern Washington I wanted to let everyone know about this problem. It is a good idea to never let your dog drink from a lake, pond, or puddle. Dog deaths have been reported in from Cyanobacteria Office of Environmental Health Assessments In October 2008, two Labrador retrievers [...]