Pet News & Updates

Benefits of having Pets:

In studies done by The Delta Society and others, pet owners including, children and seniors have shown the following benefits (these are just a few of the benefits):

1. Lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels.

2. 3 percent decrease in heart attack mortality.

3. Increased positive self-esteem in children and the development of nurturing behaviors in children.

Canine Cancer Update:

The Morris Animal Foundation in Denver is working to raise $30 million for research to help find a cure for canine cancer. To learn more about this wonderful project call 1-877-DOG-CURE or visit www.curecaninecancer.org.  The US Department of Agriculture approved a vaccine for treating canine melanoma. This is the first cancer vaccine for animals or humans ever approved for use in the US.

Summer Travel Tips:

When taking a trip this summer with your dog, don't forget to bring along the following items:

1. Your Vets phone number-It is also a good idea to get the name and number of a local Vet or Animal Clinic for the place your are traveling to.

2. Updated Vaccination record for your dog

3. Crate or pet carrier

4. Food, water and treats

5. Poop bags

6. Extra towels

7. First Aid Kit-  www.peteducation.com  has a very good list of what should be in your dogs first aid kit.

8. Extra collar and leash

9. Your dogs favorite toy or blanket

10. Dog identification-they should be on your dog at all times.

11. If you plan to do any hiking, long walks etc. with your dog, make sure to bring along water for them.

Don't know where to vacation with your pet?  Check out these sites below:

Paw House Inn, West Rutland, Vermont.   At the Paw House Inn, they cater to dogs and their dog owners.   Each room is furnished with its own special touches including a private bathroom, comfortable beds for humans, TV/VCR, wi-fi internet, air conditioning, and a separate cozy bed for your dog.   www.pawhouseinn.com

Stay Hotel:

Stay Hotel for Dogs just opened in Chicago.  Stay has standard and deluxe rooms plus suites for dogs.  The facility has an on-site vet.  They also have a lap pool, grooming room and large play area.  www.staydoghotel.com

AAA Pet Friendly Hotel List:

AAA has added more than 1,000 new pet-friendly AAA approved hotels to their 9th edition of "Travleing With Your Pet: The AAA PetBook", bring the total list to over 13,000.  For more information visit www.aaa.com/petbook

Wag Hotels:

Wag Hotel opened a new 239 room hotel for dogs and cats in San Francisco.  They offer a pool, rooftop lawn and indoor play areas.  They also have a dog and cat hotel in Sacramento, CA.  www.waghotels.com

DogFriendly.com:

A good source if you plan to travel with your pet.  It lists pet friendly accomodations, places to eat, places to visit etc.  Listing include all of the United States.  www.dogfriendly.com