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We Wish You, Your Family and Pets a Merry Christmas!

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During this busy  holiday season, as they are almost every year, all of us at Pet Nanny Main Line want to wish you, your family and pets a Very, Merry Christmas and all the best for a Happy New Year. Remember, that if you give a pet for Christmas this years, adopt locally, as they’re are so many wonderful pets waiting for a great home. Plus, adopted pets make the best companions. During this time of year, pet’s are often abandoned, starved, left out in the cold, and are craving and yearning for affection and love; remember to surround your pets with love and be thankful for them, and encourage your family to do the same with their pets. If you have a family member or friend wanting a pet for Christmas, encourage them to adopt and provide them with the benefits of adopting. We will close this post out with a fitting ‘pet-inspired Christmas carol’ featured on TheDailyJournal.com. It’s too cute not to share:

On

the first day of Christmas my sheepdog brought to me

A slimy rawhide she had buried ’neath the white pine tree.

On the second day of Christmas my gray cat brought to me

Two morning doves

He had captured by the Douglas fir tree.

On the third day of Christmas my poodle brought to me

Three mangled ink pens

He had chewed up on the sun room settee.

On the fourth day of Christmas my little calico brought to me

Four crawly bugs

She let go behind the living room TV.

On the fifth day of Christmas my pets brought to me

Five muddy things,

Four crawly bugs,

Three mangled ink pens,

And a slimy rawhide buried ’neath the white pine tree.

On the sixth day of Christmas my sheep dog brought to me

Six goose droppings

She had rolled in ’neath the blue spruce tree.

On the seventh day of Christmas my gray cat brought to me

Seven koi no longer swimming

He stole from the neighbor living next to me.

On the eight day of Christmas my poodle brought to me

Eight mice decaying

That the cat had killed ’neath the Scotch pine tree.

On the ninth day of Christmas my little calico brought to me

Nine bunnies prancing

From the nest ’neath the balsam tree.

On the 10th day of Christmas my dogs brought to me

Ten frogs a-leaping

They had found when the mailman accidentally set them free.

On the 11th day of Christmas my cats brought to me

Eleven handmade ornaments

They had shredded from my Christmas tree.

On the 12th day of Christmas my dear pets reminded me

How much their love and antics make me truly happy.

Source: http://www.thedailyjournal.com/article/20131224/LOCAL/312240007/A-pet-inspired-Christmas-carol

Gifts For Your Pet – A Holiday Guide – Pet Nanny

As the Holiday shopping season rambles on many pet parents are out there searching for last minute gifts to adorn their pet, cozy pet beds, toys and treats! As the pet sized elf hats and holiday sweaters sell out consider these gift options to make your pet’s Christmas a treat! As an added bonus the purchase of these gifts do good on a bigger scale than  your living room on Christmas morning!

Pet Gifts That Give

  • BarkBox – A subscription to this service not only ensures that you and your pet get a monthly box of goodies throughout the year to come, but a portion of the proceeds go toward helping with spay and neuter programs as well as  military dog organizations.
  • Under the Olive Tree Oil – When mixed with your pets food this oil can ensure a healthy coat. It can also help with skin allergies and boost immunity. Think of it as a doggie cosmetic! 10% of their proceeds go to local animal charities in Virginia.
  • Luv-a-Pet Holiday BlanketThis blanket is great for snuggling up with your kitty, keeping a puppy warm or letting a bunny nest around in. Plus PetSmart charities gets 10% of each purchase!
  • DJ Cat Scratching Pad – This awesome kitty toy is offered through ASPCA’s online store and proceeds from it go toward preventing animal abuse across the nation. Not only a blast for your house cats, but a unique idea!

Want to help animals with every gift you buy this year? Download the iGive app and anytime you spend money at one of the over 1500 participating businesses a portion of your purchase goes to your charity of choice, at no extra cost to you!

Also, if you’re giving a pet this year instead of buying for one, don’t forget to shop your local animal shelters first! Give a pet a second chance at a loving home is just about the best way you can give back to the animal world!

Keep Your Pets Safe By Knowing These Holiday Hazards

Pets are curious creatures, like children and some adults, and want to know what everything is, especially if it’s new. That’s why you need to know what is safe and what isn’t safe, for your pet, while unloading and preparing decorations. According to a recent article featuring advice and expertise from veterinarian, Jae Chang with Farr Veterinary Hospital tells us what to watch out for around our pets:

  • Festive plants– holly and mistletoe are highly dangerous for your pet, causing gastrointestinal and cardiovascular issues. Poinsetta’s are dangerous too, but a large amount would have to be consumed as opposed to a smaller amount being ingested with holly and mistletoe.
  • Real and fake Christmas trees– Decorations, including ornaments, can be detrimental for your pet, if they swallow any broken pieces, along with tinsel and ribbon. “Cats love those crinkly sounding things and then when they swallow them, it causes the intestines to plicate or crinkle up, almost like an accordion,” said Dr. Chang. While real trees are safe, it is absolutely necessary to keep your pet away from the standing tree water, because “the bacteria overgrowth that is associated with that stagnant water can cause more GI problems,” said Dr. Chang.
  • Keep table scraps away from your pets– Table scraps also cause stomach issues, because dog and cat food doesn’t contain the same types of fats that human food does, so that requires a dog or cat’s digestive system to work three times as harder, causing “the pancreas to overwork and get inflamed,” also says Dr. Chang.

What else do you keep your pet’s away from during the holiday season? Let us know in the comments!

Source: http://www.kplctv.com/story/24071941/holiday-hazards-for-pets

Give Your Pet a Thanksgiving Feast Too

Did you know that you can feed your pet several ingredients that you’ll eat on Thanksgiving too? Does that make you feel better knowing that your pet can have some of the same foods that often times you think they can’t have, and you feel bad when the aroma reaches their nose and their smelling the air and looking at you like “Why can’t I have any?” Many animal lovers and owners don’t want to feed their pets from the table, or have them making a meal out on the food we eat, but with this Thanksgiving meal for your pet, you can’t go wrong.

According to veterinarian and owner of six dogs, Dr. Jyl Rubin, states that your pet can enjoy their own special meal on Thanksgiving. How easy is it? All you need is:

  • Crockpot
  • Ground Turkey Burgers
  • Lowfat Organic Turkey
  • Salmon
  • Celery
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Butternut Squash
  • Zucchini
  • Cranberries

Why are these ingredients good for our pets? Says Dr. Rubin, “the way we eat is the way our pets should eat — organic, nice and whole fresh foods.” The benefits of some of the ingredients are:

  • Fiber
  • Urinary health
  • Omegas

However, Dr. Jyl does suggest and warn a few notable points; be sure to skin the salmon and meat (ensure skin is off), use low-fat meat in case of any gastrointestinal issues, and pets who have arthritis should not give their pets rhubarb, eggplant or tomatoes.

Do you feed your pets special meals on Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: http://www.boston.com/community/pets/blogs/pet_chatter/2013/11/how_to_cook_a_hot_meal_for_you.html