Low Shedding Medium/Large Breeds

Here is a list of medium and large sized dogs that don't shed or minimally shed

Kerry Blue Terrier (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerry_Blue_Terrier)
Bedlington Terrier (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedlington_Terrier)
Wire Fox Terrier (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wire_Fox_Terrier)
Airedale Terrier (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airedale_Terrier)
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft_Coated_Wheat)en_Terrier
Basenji (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basenji)
Irish Water Spaniel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Water_Spaniel)
Greyhound (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyhound)
Standard Poodle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_Poodle)
Standard Schnauzer (http://www.squidoo.com/lifewithstandardschnauzer)

Way to go Watson!

Eileen and her dog Watson have completed the requirements to be a wags for hope team. They will visit nursing homes and assisted living homes. Eileen is very excited about being able to share her sweet dog with other people in need of some canine affection!

Annual Intestinal Parasite Checks

Ever wonder why your veterinarian recommends that you check a fecal sample on your strictly indoor cat? While it is safe to say that your indoor cat is much less likely to be effected by intestinal parasites than a cat or dog that spends time outdoors, your indoor cat is still susceptible to intestinal parasites that can be detrimental to their health. Parasitologists recommend that routine annual fecal checks are a part of every indoor cats yearly check up. Cats are natural hunters and without available prey indoors they sometimes turn to bugs for entertainment and will even ingest them. The picture shows a household cricket that after being immersed in water had several roundworms expel from its abdomen. If ingested by a cat or dog these parasites could ultimately have an adverse effect on that pet.

Unusual Fur

Kitten with the word "cat" spelled out in its fur.

Dr. Meyer's Top 10 Ten Secrets For Well Behaved Dogs & Happy Owners

Your Dog's Friend, a nonprofit group that strives to keep dogs out of shelters by educating and supporting dog owners, will host the following event at the Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac. Participants should not bring their dog. For details call 301-983-5913 or visit www.yourdogsfriend.info.

"Dr. Meyer's Top 10 Ten Secrets For Well Behaved Dogs & Happy Owners" will feature veterinarian Kathy Meyer of the Veterinary Behavior Clinic. She will talk about how wrong information, bad advice or lack of attention can lead dog owners down the path to long-lasting behavior issues that can be challenging to correct. 2pm November 20th.

What will your pet eat??

Top 10 items ingested by pets reported by VPI Pet Insurance

1. Socks
2. Underwear
3. Pantyhose
4. Rocks
5. Balls
6. Chew Toys
7. Corn Cobs
8. Bones
9. Hair Ties/Ribbons
10. Sticks

New Candle Scents

The NEW holiday fragrances for the Pet Odor Exterminator Candle are IN!! They include candy cane, sugared cranberry, and evergreen and berries!! We also still have a few of the older fragrances if you've had a favorite from the past!!