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Newark, NJ: Cat and dog owners have filed a series of lawsuits against the makers of anti- flea and tick medications alleging that their pets were made ill by the products.

Five New Jersey Companies are named as separate defendants in the lawsuits, specifically Secaucus-based Hartz Mountain Corp., Summit VetPharm LLC of Rutherford, Morristown-based Bayer Healthcare LLC, Merck & Co. Inc. of Whitehouse Station and Sanofi-Aventis Inc. of Bridgewater.

The most recent lawsuit filed last week by five pet owners against Hartz Mountain and Summit VetPharm, alleges that the flea or tick treatments made by these two companies contained Pyrethrin, or a synthetic version of the chemical Pyrethroids, which are “known to poison animals.”

The products named include Hartz Ultra Guard flea and tick drops and Summit VetPharm’s Vectra 3d. The companies are accused of negligence, violating New Jersey’s consumer fraud law and liability for creating an “unreasonably dangerous product.”

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We’ve all heard a lot about chocolate and anti-freeze being a killer to pets. But here’s a look at some little known toxins that can be killers to your 4-legged family members.

Avocados, macadamia nuts, the sweetener xylitol which is found in a lot of gum and candy, onions, garlic and chives are a few.

Plants that will be coming into bloom this spring that are also dangerous to pets include: tulip and narcissus bulbs like daffodils, amaryllis, azaleas, lilies.

Other items that are on top of the list are grapes and raisins for dogs.

And the cost to treat a pet who has consumed a toxic substance does not come cheap. Treatment for animals can total over $1,000. Now we just scratched the surface on household toxins to pets.

If you go to the ASPCA, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, they have important information and contact numbers for pet poison control centers.

An important phone number every pet owner should have near by.

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This is a funny dog video I found in youtube. I do not know who made this so I just added music to make it more funnier. )

Michael Simms returns to the Sigma Chi  house after class to greet Parks, his prickly roommate. Parks, a hedgehog, is a new occupant of the fraternity house’s third floor.

While residential housing prohibits animals of any kind, some fraternities, sororities and off-campus housing allow students to own pets. In Sigma Chi, residents are merely limited on the type of pets they can have.

“He’s kind of cuddly,” the McCormick sophomore said. “If you’re stressed out, he plays around, and he puts you in a better mood.”

Simms said he wanted a pet because they are fun and add character to his living situation. So far, Simms said he hasn’t encountered problems taking care of Parks.

“My roommate loves him too and takes care of him almost as much as I do,” Simms said.
Parks recently had his picture taken for Sigma Chi’s composite photo and is named after James Parks Caldwell, one of the fraternity’s founders.

Simms said he got the idea to have a pet hedgehog when he visited Thee Fish Bowl, 600 Dempster St., a pet store in Evanston.

Elena Moss, sales manager at Thee Fish Bowl, said Betta fish, hamsters, gerbils and goldfish are among the most popular pets for college students. She said people living off-campus sometimes branch out by getting reptiles such as geckos and corn snakes.

“When they live in their own apartment, people get all sorts of stuff,” Moss said.

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Pet Social networking website petchums.com has been shortlisted for the Impact Media ‘Elevate Awards’ 2009. ‘Now in its fourth year, the award – worth €120,000 was established to recognise and reward start up businesses.’’

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PR Log (Press Release) – Nov 05, 2009 – Social networking site petchums.com has been shortlisted for the Impact Media ‘Elevate Awards’ 2009. ‘Now in its fourth year, the award – worth €120,000 was established to recognise and reward start up businesses who’ve had the courage to take a great idea and run with it.’’

There are already dating and friendship sites for all kinds of niche communities, so it shouldn’t be surprising that someone’s spotted a gap for animals who need to meet up with others of their species. Founded by Barbara Hanly, petchums.com has gained phenomenal response since its launch only last month and is continues to grow in popularity each day.

Petchums was created to allow pet owners coordinate meetings with other animals in their local area for dog walks, pet sitting and even play dates! ‘’Play dates are very important for the social development of dogs and cats’’ explains Barbara. ‘’Besides it being fun for your pets, it is a great way for people to connect’’

Petchums.com is free to use, members can create profiles for their pets, upload photos, videos and make new pet adoring friends.

‘’We’re very thankful to have such a great community and to have the opportunity to know so many super pets through the site. Feedback has been very positive with members creating groups for a whole range of loves and interests including boxer enthusiasts, cat fanatic’s and even a group for fellow rat lovers’’

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SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–February is National Cat Health Month and serves as a great opportunity to evaluate an important factor in the health of a family’s four-legged member – nutrition. A nationwide survey commissioned by 9Lives^®, of feline pet parents across the country, found that an overwhelming 94 percent of American cat owners are confident they feed their felines the most nutritious meals possible. However, nearly half (48 percent) admit they’ve fed their cat table scraps – which do not provide the essential nutrients cats need – on average seven times per month. Additionally, only 30 percent know that milk is not a wholesome choice for cats, which are frequently lactose intolerant. After hearing this evidence that a large portion of pet parents are not aware of proper feline nutrition and are unknowingly feeding their cats unhealthy food and snacks, Morris^® the Cat, spokescat for 9Lives brand, announced his commitment to bring awareness to this issue and affect change for all cats.

“Cats have very specific nutritional needs and, just like humans, each cat is different”

With the 9Lives Advanced Nutrient System, pet parents everywhere can rest assured knowing that the essential nutrients their cat needs are available to them in the food they love, at a price they can afford. With 40 percent of cats suffering from obesity¹ and more than a quarter (26 percent) of felines having never visited the veterinarian, Morris the Cat and 9Lives want pet parents to know that, armed with the right nutritional information, they can give their cats the food they need to live a long and healthy life. This comes as welcome news considering that nine in ten surveyed said they would be willing to switch foods if they knew it would improve their cat’s health (92 percent) or add years onto their pet’s life (91 percent). To receive nutritional advice and information on selecting the right food for your cat with the 9Lives Nutrition Simulator, visit www.9lives.com.

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Purina ONE Tour For Heroes and Martha Stewart Help Pets in Need with Pet Food Bank Events at Animal Shelters Nationwide and Social Network Fundraising

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ — Imagine waking up every morning wondering if you’ll someday be able to find a home to call your own or how you’ll find your next meal. For so many pets, not having enough food in their bellies or a safe home are harsh realities. Fortunately, there are simple ways pet lovers can be heroes in the lives of pets. To help in this important effort, Purina® ONE® has teamed up with Martha Stewart for social network fundraising and the Purina® ONE® Tour For Heroes, a mobile tour visiting animal shelters coast to coast throughout the month of February, providing pet food, supporting pet adoption and helping pets in need.

“My pets are important members of my family and I am deeply committed to helping homeless animals,” said Martha Stewart, founder, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. “I’m pleased to be working with Purina® ONE® to support pets in need because I believe this is a worthy cause that can help so many animals across the country.”

Food for Fluffy and Fido

From February 3-26, the Purina® ONE® Tour For Heroes will travel from San Francisco to New York and stop at local animal shelters in 11 cities along the way to set up temporary food banks and hold adoption events. More than 63,000 pounds of dog and cat food – equaling 11,000 bags of food – will be given out to help pets in need.  Every pet owner who visits an event and is in need of food will receive one 8-lb. bag of Purina® ONE® brand dog food or one 3.5-lb. bag of Purina® ONE® brand cat food while supplies last.

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FORT COLLINS – The Colorado State University Veterinary student Animal Behavior Club is hosting a one-day seminar for pet lovers, veterinary students, and veterinary staff in the community. “Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Creating the (Almost) Impeccable Pet” will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 300 W. Drake Road.

Experts will present four lecturers in the field of animal behavior including “Help for Your Fearful Animal,” “Starting off on the Right Paw,” “The Dangers of Dominance” and “Litter Box Blues.” The club will provide lunch and door prizes, and have training and enrichment products for sale.

The CSU Animal Behavior Club is a student chapter of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. The club offers behavior and training information for a variety of species including dogs, cats, horses, small ruminants, wildlife, pet birds and small mammals. Through community speaking engagements, information on the club website, and the sale of training supplies and books, the Behavior Club also provides the community with opportunities to learn about the behavior of their pets. Problem behavior in pets is a leading cause of relinquishment of animals to shelters

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