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Oh yeah. We can see our crew really going for some of these ideas!
Next Tuesday: "If dogs could design"...!
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
'Toon Tuesdays
Cartoonist Molly Bradenburg, author of The Truth About Cats recently posted this ideabook in the "Fun Houzz" section of houzz.com entitled "If Cats Could Design."
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Oh yeah. We can see our crew really going for some of these ideas!
Next Tuesday: "If dogs could design"...!
(click the arrows on the left size of the black bar to scroll through all images)
Oh yeah. We can see our crew really going for some of these ideas!
Next Tuesday: "If dogs could design"...!
Monday, February 4, 2013
Monday Medical: Pet Dental Health Month
As you may have already heard, February is Pet Dental Health Month.
Did you know that many experts believe dental disease is the number one disease seen by veterinarians? Almost all adult dogs and cats have some form of it.
Over 75% of cats who have their teeth cleaned suffer from tooth resorption and over 80% of dogs over age 5 have periodontal disease. And tartar buildup is common to both.
Why cats are prone to tooth resorption while dogs are more impacted by periodontal disease is a mystery.
Tooth resorption sounds almost like an autoimmune disease: the cat’s own cells attack and wear away at his tooth until it is destroyed. The cause is unknown.
Periodontal disease in pets is the same as it is in humans: inflammation around the tooth where the gums pull away and form infected pockets that begin to break down the bone and connective tissue that holds teeth in place.
Needless to say…both are bad for your pet!
There’s this odd phenomenon that occurs when talking about tooth care – and it happens to both humans and pets. People tend to place less importance on dental care than they do basic medical care.
Why is this so? It’s odd, but we tend to forget that our mouth is connected to our body. Most people don’t consider that bacteria thriving in tooth decay can enter the bloodstream and infect critical organs such as the heart, liver or kidneys.
That’s true both for people and for pets.
In older cats especially, oral infections can have a damaging impact on the kidneys. And by the way, renal failure (kidney disease)? It's irreversible. Unlike humans, dialysis is not readily available as a treatment option for failing kidneys, and it's very difficult to administer. And though there have been successful kidney transplants in cats, it's expensive and comes with its own set of complications. Bottom line: help keep your cat's kidneys healthy by keeping his teeth healthy.
Good dental care isn’t that difficult if approached properly, and Dr. Jean Hofve of Little Big Cat has outlined a good five-step plan to get your cat used to daily brushing that works – if you commit to sticking with it. And there are additives you can put in your pet's drinking water that help fight plaque and are Veterinary Oral Health Care approved.
In addition, annual (and depending on the breed, sometimes twice-annual) professional cleaning can work to prevent major dental catastrophes down the line as your pet ages.
Have you ever scheduled a dental cleaning for your pet? Now might be an excellent time to do so, as many veterinarians offer discounts on routine cleaning during February, in honor of Pet Dental Heath Month.
Ours does, and Faraday and Maxwell both have appointments this month.
Next week: One DVM goes
dental (that's dental, not mental!)
over your pets and their teeth.
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Sources:
Little Big Cat: Dentistry for Cats
Animal Medical Center: Dentistry
Trupanion Insurance: Breeds that commonly suffer Respiratory Distress
Ped Meds Online: Tonkinese Health Issues
Underlying Causes of Tooth Resorption
National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research: on peridontitis
Did you know that many experts believe dental disease is the number one disease seen by veterinarians? Almost all adult dogs and cats have some form of it.
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| Inflamed gums around fang & molars from plaque Photo: Marco d'Itri via Creative Commons 2.0 |
Tooth resorption sounds almost like an autoimmune disease: the cat’s own cells attack and wear away at his tooth until it is destroyed. The cause is unknown.
Periodontal disease in pets is the same as it is in humans: inflammation around the tooth where the gums pull away and form infected pockets that begin to break down the bone and connective tissue that holds teeth in place.
Needless to say…both are bad for your pet!
Why is this so? It’s odd, but we tend to forget that our mouth is connected to our body. Most people don’t consider that bacteria thriving in tooth decay can enter the bloodstream and infect critical organs such as the heart, liver or kidneys.
That’s true both for people and for pets.
In older cats especially, oral infections can have a damaging impact on the kidneys. And by the way, renal failure (kidney disease)? It's irreversible. Unlike humans, dialysis is not readily available as a treatment option for failing kidneys, and it's very difficult to administer. And though there have been successful kidney transplants in cats, it's expensive and comes with its own set of complications. Bottom line: help keep your cat's kidneys healthy by keeping his teeth healthy.
Good dental care isn’t that difficult if approached properly, and Dr. Jean Hofve of Little Big Cat has outlined a good five-step plan to get your cat used to daily brushing that works – if you commit to sticking with it. And there are additives you can put in your pet's drinking water that help fight plaque and are Veterinary Oral Health Care approved.
Have you ever scheduled a dental cleaning for your pet? Now might be an excellent time to do so, as many veterinarians offer discounts on routine cleaning during February, in honor of Pet Dental Heath Month.
Ours does, and Faraday and Maxwell both have appointments this month.
Next week: One DVM goes
dental (that's dental, not mental!)
over your pets and their teeth.
____________
Sources:
Little Big Cat: Dentistry for Cats
Animal Medical Center: Dentistry
Trupanion Insurance: Breeds that commonly suffer Respiratory Distress
Ped Meds Online: Tonkinese Health Issues
Underlying Causes of Tooth Resorption
National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research: on peridontitis
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Pet Dental Health Month: 5 Myths
The folks over at Nutro and TRONE Research conducted a study on Oral Health Myths in November, 2011.
Some of the results in this infographic surprised us!
Faraday and Maxwell are scheduled to have their teeth cleaned this month.
Many veterinarians offer discounts during February in honor of Pet Dental Health Month, so we're taking advantage of that.
Are you planning to clean your pets' teeth?
Some of the results in this infographic surprised us!
Faraday and Maxwell are scheduled to have their teeth cleaned this month.
Many veterinarians offer discounts during February in honor of Pet Dental Health Month, so we're taking advantage of that.
Are you planning to clean your pets' teeth?
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Saturday Photohunt: Daub
We're using The Free Dictionary Online's definition in transitive verb form:
Scroll down for our second post of the day (yup, you get a Two-Fur!).
We're sooo excited about thees one!
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| "Why yes, as a matter of fact, I do have a daub of sawdust on my paw. How observant of you to notice!" |
daub (dôb) v. To apply with quick or crude strokes.
Scroll down for our second post of the day (yup, you get a Two-Fur!).
We're sooo excited about thees one!
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We're also participating in the Weekend Cat Blogging blog hop...
...and the Saturday Pet Blogger Hop, hosted by Baby Patches, Life with Dogs and Two Little Cavaliers.
Wayside Pup does Star Turn...Tomorrow at 2!
Pups, Kittens. Lend me your ears. And your remote controls.
Do you know what tomorrow is? Why yes! It's Game Day!
Grab that remote and paw on over to Animal Planet tomorrow at 3 PM Est/2 PM Central for Puppy Bowl IX, starring...
This adorable Wayside Waifs alum enjoys puppy biscuits, belleh rubs, and a good toy tussle.
We know where our wet noses will be planted when the players come running out onto the field.
Pre-Game Day Trivia:
Did you know? Over 250 pee pads were used during the filming of this epic match-up!
Do you know what tomorrow is? Why yes! It's Game Day!
Grab that remote and paw on over to Animal Planet tomorrow at 3 PM Est/2 PM Central for Puppy Bowl IX, starring...
Aurora!
This adorable Wayside Waifs alum enjoys puppy biscuits, belleh rubs, and a good toy tussle.
We know where our wet noses will be planted when the players come running out onto the field.
Go Team!
Pre-Game Day Trivia:
Did you know? Over 250 pee pads were used during the filming of this epic match-up!
Friday, February 1, 2013
"Fun Finds" Friday
If you have a fun find you'd like to share, send us a shout-out by clicking on the Contact Us tab above. Today's tip came from the Catster facebook page!
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We love it when we find a cool pet-themed product that's also green! Every Thursday, Fab.com features a Pet Store, where great products for your pet - or pet themed products for your human - are on sale.
Right now, Fab is featuring recycled leather desk caddies by Vacavaliente. You can buy cat caddies, dog caddies, even a ladybug caddy!
This adorable Black Cat is only $29. (Regular price: $42 - now only 5 left!) The kangaroo is $28 (reg. $38) and the dog is $49 (reg. $69).
If you're interested, you need to act now - the sale ends today, February 1st!
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