Peppy Pets
November 16, 2009





New Dog Crossbreeds

1. Collie + Lhasa Apso - Collapso, a dog that folds up for
easy transport
2. Pointer + Setter - Pointsetter, a traditional Christmas pet
3. Bloodhound + Labrador - Blabador, a dog that barks incessantly

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Travel Tip - Make a Test Run

Don't take your pet on a long road trip until it is well
used to traveling with you or it may not be a fun journey
for either of you. If your pet isn't used to travel, start
now by taking your pet for a drive around the neighborhood
on a short trip of not more than fifteen minutes.

If there was no panic or car sickness, take it for longer
drives on subsequent days. Most pets, especially dogs but
some cats also, love to travel with you in your vehicle, but
some get carsick (queasy). If your pet gets carsick, your
veterinarian can recommend antinausea medications that may
help. There are both over-the-counter and prescription anti-
nausea medicines for pets.

If your pet is frightened in the car, try confining it in a
carrier with which it is familiar and have another family
member ride alongside it to make it more comfortable. Most
pets will adjust to the experience fairly quickly.






Now Is The Time

As you know Christmas is right around the corner and right
now is a great time to get some of your shopping done, and
do it Quickly and Easily online.

Tippy & Alfred have partnered with some of the best
online shops to bring an Excellent selection of Top Quality
gift items for pets and for pet lovers. We only recommend
to you shops that have a high reputation and that we
have dealt with for the past 5 years so you can rest assured
you will be treated with respect and provided a high
quality product, and that using your credit card online
will be Safe experience for you.

So, forget the hassles of going out and risking being run
over by the crowds and all that waiting in line.


Check out    Tippy & Alfred's Pet Gift Shop Here


They have for you lots of really cool gift items including:

* simply Adorable stuffed dogs, cats, horses and all animals
* calendars for every breed of dog and cat and all animals
* mugs and coffee cups for all dog breeds
* tote and shoulder bags for all dog breeds
* leash hooks, stickers, socks, decals, bobbleheads,
salt and pepper sets, and magnets for most breeds
* figurines for most dog breeds
* pet supplies for dogs and cats
* gift baskets for dogs and cats, and more!


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Influenza Is Now Sickening Pets Too. How Can We Protect Them?

Almost everyone knows at least one person who has had a case
of Type A Influenza this year. But did you know that cats
and dogs are now getting H1N1 from their owners?

According to a recent study by Iowa State University, cats
can get it but they seem to get over it quickly in most
cases. Dogs, however, are at much larger risk.

Along with looking at his patients' teeth and listening to
their heart, Dr. Richard Linn of the Ozark Veterinary Clinic
also informs owners their dog could also be at risk of
getting the H3N8 virus, known as "Dog Flu."

"(Symptoms) can range from a kennel cough to severe
pneumonia," Dr. Linn said, "it can even be fatal in dogs."

The H3N8 virus, the most dangerous flu for dogs, has migrated
from Florida to thirty-six more states in the U.S. recently.
A dog that goes out anywhere that there are other dogs is in
danger, whether it goes to the kennel or to a dog park. If
your dog doesn't leave your house or contact other dogs you
probably don't have to get it the vaccination, but ask your
vet about it to be sure.

"We recommend, if they're getting kennel cough treatment, to
get the flu vaccine," Dr. Linn said.

If a dog is exposed to the virus it will get the infection,
but that doesn't guarantee that it will get sick. Only about
eighty percent of dogs that get this flu will have symptoms,
but around five percent of those will die from
complications.

Symptoms of Influenza in both cats and dogs include
tiredness, fever, poor appetite, runny nose and a cough. But
Dr. Linn said that the flu so far is considered very rare in
cats.

"Dog Flu" isn't believed to be transmissible to humans, and
no case of cat's giving H1N1 to humans has been reported
either.

Please consult your veterinarian for their advice as to how
to best protect your little furry friends.


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"Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot about little puppies."

-- Gene Hill

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Cat Haiku

Grace personified.
I leap into the window.
I meant to do that.

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Blur of motion, then --
Silence, me, a paper bag.
What is so funny?

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Oh no! Big One
has been trapped by newspaper!
Cat to the rescue!

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PET RIDDLE
Q. Why did the poor dog chase his own tail?
A. He was trying to make both ends meet!

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