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Fleas can be such a nuisance to our pets, not to mention us as well. There are so many flea myths that a lot of people believe to be true. This can be harmful to your pet and the rest of your household. I wanted to help debunk a few of these myths so that
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Is it seriously October already? This week's edition of the BlogPaws Wordless Wednesday blog hop is dedicated to October Pet Holidays.
CK here. This is a very exciting post for me. It's about our friends at Royal Canin, whose representatives will be visiting NY area stores with free samples of their product. At the end of the post, I'll give everbuddy a chance to win Royal Canin cat food. In the hood, where I come from, they didn't have good food like Royal Canin. I had to live off anything I found on the streets. I didn't know about pet nutrition; I only knew survival. That could be disastrous to your health if you have to live like that for any length of time. Fortunately, if you're reading this, you have a forever home with a staff looking to spoil you and your fursibs. Meow to them about what you're about to learn from Professor Keisha. Even though Royal Canin makes many different formulas, depending on factors such as your cat's breed, age, whether they're spending all their time indoors, as well as special health concerns, I'm going to talk specifically about Indoor Adult 27, Indoor Light, Indoor Intense hairball, Special and Kitten formulas. More specifically, you'll learn how they pertain to your feline's health. Pay attention to the blackboard and I'll explain the features that makes these Royal Canin formulas so unique. Did you get all that? Hope you were taking notes. If you weren't, Royal Canin is doing some in-store meet and greets in the New York metro area where you can talk with their representations and pick up a sample bag of their specialized cat and dog food. Dog formulas they're giving out include Mini Puppy, Mini Adult, Yorkshire Terrier Puppy, Yorkshire Terrier Adult, Chihuahua Puppy and Chihuahua Adult. Give a listen to Professor Keisha and I'll give you the 411 where to get the free samples and meet RC representatives. 32 stores will be giving away free samples, but only the four listed below will have a Royal Canin representative there to answer your questions. There's a special website where you can enter your zip code and find the store nearest to your location. Even if you don't live near any of the participating stores, the site will create a coupon for $3 off that can be printed that will list the stores that sell Royal Canin close to your zip code. You can get free Royal Canin samples at the following days, times and locations. TW may even put in an appearance with Plush CK, schedule permitting. Saturday, November 2nd Hoboken Pet 11-3p 524 Washington St Hoboken, NJ 07030 Beasty Feast 10-2p 630 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014 Saturday, November 9th Corrado's 12-4p 600 Getty Ave. Clifton, NJ Petopia 29 10-2p 29 Avenue A New York, NY 10009 GIVEAWAY TIME! Now for the rest of my readers, I have the authority, with the blessings of the folks at Royal Canin to give away approximately 20 lbs of RC cat formula. You can choose from any of the formulas mentioned above. They could be for your use or if you want to donate it to a shelter. This is for U.S. residents only but those outside the U.S. can enter and donate the food to a 501c3 shelter in the U.S. Use the Rafflecopter to enter. Make sure I have your e-mail address so I can get in touch with you if you win. a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclaimer: I am blogging on behalf of BlogPaws Pet Blogger Network and Royal Canin. I received compensation for my time from Royal Canin for sharing the information in this post, but the views expressed are solely mine. A kitteh has to eat.
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Hey everyone! This is Princess Pony, Rockett's best friend reporting to you on a very important event! First I'd like to thank Blogpaws and Pet360 Media for giving our Humans, Care and JJ, the pawesome opportunity to help promote the Royal Cani [...]
When I was little we had dogs and cats, but there were not such great options to get rid of fleas. We lived in the mountains in California and there was no avoiding fleas. I remember lying on the carpet watching T.V. one day and when I got up, my pink sweatpants were covered in little […]
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From our previous post, we discussed the Importance of Annual Veterinary Visit for cats and dogs. Taking your pet to the vet is the best love you can give. With the guidance from your vet, it helps identify an illness that can be a threat to your pet’s health. Being consistent with your pets’ checkups […]
My love for Tractor Supply Company almost borders on obsession. Up until a couple years ago my nearest store was a couple hours away, but now that there's a store just 15 minutes down the road from me, Tractor Supply is my first stop whenever I need something for a home or yard project, or animal supplies for either Truffles or the birds and squirrels that I feed because Truffles demands her Bird TV :) Tractor Supply makes its home in rural communities all across America and is your one stop shop to help you care for your animals. They carry an extensive line of pet food and supplies including premium brand food, treats, flea & tick control, beds, wireless containment, crates, kennels, collars, leads, bowls, grooming supplies, toys and more. For the 4th year, Tractor Supply is having their annual Pet Appreciation Week (P.A.W.) event from September 17th through September 21st. The store will celebrate our furry friends with five days of savings, plus a special one-day main event in stores Saturday September 20th. Come in with your leashed pet (where allowed) - stores will be hosting local pet rescues, and you can register for your chance to win $200 in pet products from Tractor Supply Co. (given as a gift card), $100 towards your next vet wellness checkup courtesy of Hill's Science Diet, or a doggie bag worth over $35! In honor of this special event I was challenged to create a project or craft for my local shelter that would have an impact on the health or well-being of the animals in the shelter, their ability to get adopted, the communities' desire to adopt from the shelter, or the shelter staff’s ability to care for the animals, using supplies purchased with a $25 gift card from Tractor Supply. I've written before about the Red Shed™ covered wagon planter that I purchased at Tractor Supply that sits in my living room holding my cherished collection of Little House on the Prairie books. About a month ago, just prior to my being chosen for this campaign, I went on a short road trip into New York State and stopped into the few Tractor Supply stores that I passed. In one store I was stunned and delighted to find another of those precious planters, and I instantly purchased it with the intention of using this one in my yard one day. Being end of summer it was even on clearance along with many other cute planters, including one shaped as a wheelbarrow and another as a hollowed-out log. I just love cute, unique decor like this, and that's one of the great things about TSC...you just never know what you're going to find when you walk in the door! Now while I don't consider myself a "make something from scratch" crafter, I do like to find unique ways to repurpose items, so when I learned about this campaign I instantly starting thinking of fun ways that I could repurpose the planter into something that my shelter could use. (After all, what are the chances that I would ever use the planter to grow anything? I have such a black thumb that I once bought a chocolate mint plant on Mother's Day and it was dead by Father's Day!) So here's what I came up with: of course, it can be used the way it was intended. I had enough money left over to pick up some cat treats and supplies that I am going to donate along with the planter. After it's unloaded it can be put outside in their yard and filled with some of the beautiful fall flowers that we are currently enjoying. People sometimes think of animal shelters as sad places, so why not beautify the outside with something fun and colorful to make it look more inviting? It could also be used inside the shelter to carry grooming or cleaning supplies. Since it's on wheels and has a handle it can easily be rolled around to dog kennels and other areas that need to be cleaned up. The last idea I come up with is my favorite, though. My shelter has a large room that allows the cats to come out of their cages and play among themselves. It is also the place where volunteers go to socialize the cats, and the room where potential adopters can visit and watch the cats "in action". So I created a "Kitten Korner". While at TSC I picked up a four-pack of cat balls with bells inside. Using sisal twine I tied them to the bars of the planter, along with an extra feather from one of Truffles' wand toys. I also added a soft blanket for extra coziness. (Since this project is geared more towards kittens and smaller cats, Truffles was a bit too big to demonstrate, so she enlisted a little outside help.) This is going to look SO adorable sitting in one corner of the cat room. Can you think of anything cuter than a kitten or two inside the planter batting at the toys, then cuddling up into a kitten pile for a nap? It's a total win-win: a project that adds something cute and inviting to the shelter setting, and enriches the lives of the felines waiting for their forever homes. While I used the wagon planter, this exact same project could easily be reproduced using a simple round planter or metal bucket. The next time I visit TSC I'm going to pick up one of these to make another Kitten Korner <==== Simply stuff cozy blankets inside for a unique cat bed, and add sturdy cording to the top to hang some toys from to create a kitty play center! Gardening season is coming to an end so many of these containers are on sale too! I hope I've inspired you to think outside the box and create some fun projects of your own to help out your local shelter without breaking the bank. I encourage you to visit Tractor Supply and think of ways to create your own projects. I have a feeling your creative juices will begin to flow as soon as you walk in the door! Visit Tractor Supply on Facebook, Google+, Twitter and Pinterest. This post is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and the Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Tractor Supply Company, but Mochas, Mysteries and Meows only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Tractor Supply Company, Inc. is not responsible for the content of this article.
This post is sponsored by Virbac® SENTINEL® SPECTRUM® and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network™. I am being compensated to help create awareness about protection against common parasites found in dogs but we only share information we feel is relevant to our readers. More information about SENTINEL SPECTRUM. Virbac is not responsible for the content of this article. Recently, we shared some great reasons why it's so important to protect your pups year-round from parasites like heartworms, fleas and more. Not only does it help protect your dog from health problems caused by parasites, but it also helps keep these nasty bugs from setting up camp in your house. In a recent survey conducted by Virbac® SENTINEL® SPECTRUM®, dog owners like you were asked about parasite protection and what it means to you. The findings were encouraging AND eye opening. While an overwhelming majority of you said that protecting your dog from heartworms and fleas is a high or very high priority, 20 percent said you only protect against fleas in the spring and summer months. THAT can be a big problem and here's why. Year-round parasite protection is super important and not just for heartworms. Fleas can set up camp in your house and survive for up to year before every finding a host. So don't let them find a suitable host. Protect your pup year-round! You might only see fleas during the warmer months, but the thing is, the fleas you see are only a small portion of the population. It's those unseen fleas that can cause BIG problems down the road. And once you have a flea problem, it can take months to get it under control. So protect your pup! Tapeworms are another parasite that dogs can get as a result of ingesting fleas during self grooming, in response to a flea bit or from ingesting a dead animal. Tapeworm infections are usually diagnosed by finding segments which appear as small white worms on the rear end of your dog, in your dog's feces, or where you dog lives and sleeps. Uck! Sentinel Spectrum can help by controlling fleas, tapeworm, heartworms and other parasites. Lufenuron, a unique ingredient found in Sentinel Brand products, prevents fleas from developing into adults, preventing infestation before it starts. It's not light sensitive, and, since it's a chew, it can't be washed off... perfect for active dogs and long-haired dogs like Rocco! Rocco's protected with Sentinel Spectrum year round! The results of the Sentinel Spectrum Parasite Survey are in! The great news is that most of you who took the survey are diligent about protecting your pups from parasites and you know your stuff when it comes to fleas and heartworms. However, there's always room for more awareness when it comes to protecting our pups and keeping them healthy and happy. Here's a look at some of the survey results: 80% of respondents said that heartworm protection was either a high or very high priority to them as pet parents. 84% of respondents said that flea protection was either a high or very high priority for them as a pet parent. 79% of respondents said that they provide their dog flea prevention all year long whereas 20% said that they only provide flea prevention during the spring and summer months. 70% of respondents said that a dog can contract tapeworms from ingesting just one infested flea. 90% of respondents said that tapeworm segments can be found near a dog's anus, in feces and/or where he lives and sleeps. Want to know more about protecting your dog from parasites? Learn more about parasites and what to do about them here, and then ask your veterinarian if Sentinel Spectrum is right for your dog. Rebate and a Reminder! Save some money on your Sentinel products with this rebate and then sign up for this handy reminder and Sentinel will text or email you a monthly reminder so you never miss a dose. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Virbac® SENTINEL® SPECTRUM®. The opinions and text are all mine.
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Is your cat pleasingly plump, portly or pudgy? There is a growing weight epidemic in our pets here in the US, with 55% of cats considered overweight. In fact, according to the Banfield Pet Hospital's State of Pet Health, over the last five years the number of overweight cats has increased by an astonishing 90%!!! Recognizing that your pet has a problem is the first step, but then what? Anyone who has ever tried to help their cat lose weight know it's extremely hard. After all, how do you get a cat to exercise? They aren't going to play if they don't feel like playing! Or they get sneaky and bat their toys around while they're laying down! Trying to control portions and cutting back on treats is just as hard for pet parents. How do you say no to those eyes when they're begging you for just one more little snack? They don't understand that depriving them of food is for their own good. I think everyone can identify with the poor cat owner struggling to help her cat lose weight in this adorable video, One Big Kitty: I'm extremely lucky with Truffles. She is not food motivated at all. She only eats when she's hungry, and she stops eating as soon as she's satisfied. She is a total treat junkie, though, so that's something I'm going to have to monitor because I want her to always remain sleek and svelte. Tara, on the other hand, was addicted to food. She was overweight the day I adopted her and try as I might, she was never able to shed the pounds, and her health suffered because of it. What would you say if I told you there was a new food on the market that could transform your pet's weight simply by changing WHAT you feed, not HOW you feed? Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Metabolic Advanced Weight Solution is clinically proven nutrition that activates your pet's metabolism to burn fat and regulate appetite. Pets lose weight while at the same time still feel full and satisfied. The product line includes wet food, dry food, even treats, making it easy to achieve weight loss success without depriving your pet of a thing. Does it work? An at-home feeding study was recently conducted with over 300 overweight pets. Without strict protocols or precise measuring, 88% of the pets lost weight in just 2 months in the comfort of their own homes, and 8 out of 10 pet parents said they would recommend the Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic Weight products to others. As if that wasn't enough, 10 pet bloggers are on their way to the vet this month for authorization to start feeding the Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic Advanced Weight Formula, and they will be sharing their journey with us! For your pet’s opportunity to try Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Metabolic Advanced Weight Solution for free we’re giving away 10 Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Metabolic Advanced Weight Solution trial kits with your veterinarian’s authorization (winner’s will have to have their Veterinarian sign off before you can recieve the food). It’s a $70 value! Feline Metabolic Starter Kit • 1 Weight Loss Success Tote Bag • 1 Weight Loss Success Guide • 1 4lb bag of Metabolic dry cat food • 2 (5.5oz) Metabolic cans • 1 (2.5oz) Metabolic treats • (2) $25 coupons Canine Metabolic Starter Kit • 1 Weight Loss Success Tote Bag • 1 Weight Loss Success Guide • 1 6lb bag of Metabolic dry dog food • 2 (13oz) Metabolic Wet Food cans • 1 (16oz) Metabolic treats • (2) $25 coupons To enter this giveaway, please leave a comment and tell us about your pet who can benefit from Hill’s® Prescription Diet® Metabolic Advanced Weight Solution. Be sure to include all of the required information below: * What is your pet: dog or cat * Pet’s age * Pet’s current weight or close guess * Your name * Your email address Just like us, before starting a weight loss program a doctor should be consulted. Your veterinarian’s authorization is required before starting Hill's® Prescription Diet® Metabolic Advanced Weight Solution food. This giveaway is limited to one winner per household and is for U.S. residents only. Be sure to use a valid email when leaving your comment so we can contact if you are chosen as a winner. This post is sponsored by Hill’s through the BlogPaws Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Hill’s Prescription Diet Metabolic Food, but Mochas, Mysteries and Meows only share information we feel is relevant to our readers. Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. is not responsible for the content of this article.
