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Photo Of The Week
Harley
is a five-year-old male Norweigen Forest Cat. He lives in London,
ON., with Gary and Pam Nixon.
Visit our Photo Gallery
to see more Family Album photos.
Visit our Submissions
page for details of how to submit your own pet photos for the
Family Album in upcomming issues of Pets Quarterly.
FROM THE NOSE TO THE TAIL: Thanks
to my Veterinarian, I AM a Healthy PET
This winter, Iams and Yahoo! Pets are asking Canadian pet owners
to share their heart-warming stories about their veterinarians. The
Thanks to my Veterinarian, I AM a Healthy PET online contest
recognizes the essential role veterinarians play in the well-being
of Canadian pets.
“The partnership you develop with your veterinarian is one of the
most important relationships you will have as pet parents,” said
David Kozuch, Veterinarian and Manager Technical Services and Academic
Affairs, P&G. “Veterinarians are pet passionate people that are
dedicated to providing the best health possible for all animals.
Recognizing these professionals through the Thanks to my Veterinarian,
I AM a Healthy PET campaign is a great way for pet owners to
thank their veterinarians for the role they play in their pet’s
happiness.
Checking-In On Your Pet’s Health
Just as it is important for humans to have regular medical examinations,
it is equally as important for animals to have regular check ups
to keep them happy and healthy. A visit with your veterinarian
should include a thorough “nose-to-tail” examination as well as
discussion about your pet’s history and lifestyle. It is recommended
that your pet gets examined annually, and being proactive will help
with the early diagnosis of any potential health problems.
Outside of the veterinarian’s office, it’s a good idea to take a
few minutes every week to check your pet’s eyes, ears and mouth,
skin and paws for any irregularities. Also be aware of any changes
in their daily behaviours, activity levels and eating habits. Actions
taken at home, combined with a nutritionally balanced diet that
is recommended by a veterinarian, are at the core of maintaining
your pet’s health and happiness in between veterinary visits.
“As a leader in pet health and nutrition, Iams encourages pet owners
to talk to their veterinarians about caring for their pet,” says
Lisa Festa, External Relations Manager, P&G Canada “It’s the powerful
relationship and open communication between a pet owner and a veterinarian
that inspired us to create the Thanks to my Veterinarian, I
AM a Healthy PET program. This is our way of saying thank you
to veterinarians for their hard work and dedication to the health
of Canadian pets.”
A Shout Out to Canadian Veterinarians
Canadians who wish to share stories of the bond between their veterinarian
and their pet can visit www.Pets.Yahoo.ca
and the Thanks to my Veterinarian, I AM a Healthy PET contest
page. All submissions will be posted on Yahoo.Pets.ca and will
be entered for a chance to win* an Iams pet care prize pack. The
contest runs from February 5th to March 31st, 2009. All story submissions
will be forwarded onto that veterinarian and his/her staff along
with an Iams certificate thanking them for their positive contribution
to the pet community.
*No purchase necessary. Contest closes
March 31/09.
Enjoy, appreciate and help animals through true stories
The SMARTER than JACK books contain true stories which are submitted
by the public.
The people at SMARTER than JACK want people all over the world to
enjoy and appreciate the animals that they share their lives with,
and they are helping people achieve this through a series of entertaining
books about smart animals.
SMARTER than JACK partners with animal welfare charities around
the world and so far over US$185,000 has been raised for these organizations
by the SMARTER than JACK series.
Click on the image below to purchase SMARTER than JACK books.
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Events
August
August 14, 2009
Alliston & District Humane Society 1st Annual Golf Tournament
Woodington Golf Course, Tottenham, ON
Tel: 705 458 9038
W:www.allistonhumane.com
August 23, 2009
Rabbit Rescue Inc. BunFest 2009
Huron Park recreation Centre,
830 Paislet Blvd. West, Mississuaga, ON
Tel: 905-315-9408
E: michelle@rabbitrescue.ca
W: bunfest.ca
August 29, 2009
Barlee’s Angels Rescue Network Barleepalooza 2009
Milton Fairgrounds, Milton, ON
Tel: 905-315-9408
E: BarleePalooza@hotmail.com
W: www.barlees.org
September
September 13, 2009
20th Annual Hamilton Burlington SPCA Wiggle Waggle
Bayfront Park, Hamilton, ON
Tel: 905-574-7722 ext 427
E: jroth@hbspca.com
W: www.hbspca.com
September 26 - 27, 2009
Island Cat Fanciers Society
Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Sheilds Road, Sooke (Victoria), BC
Tel: 250-216-9442
E: gillhub@shaw.ca
W: http://ghuber-ivil.tripod.com/islandcats
Do you have Event News?
Send your event information to:
Editor, Pets Quarterly,
85 Trowbridge Street West,
Meaford, ON. N4l 1G4.
Fax: 519-538-1418.
Email: editor@capmagazines.ca.
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