Archive for August, 2009

Island PET SOURCE - "Where DogAboutTown.ca members SAVE 15% every day!"

Bruce and Tim, Owners of Island Pet Source, are honoring their clients with really BIG SAVINGS on their “Customer Appreciation Day” coming up this weekend (Saturday, August 29th from 9:00am to 6:00pm).

Bring your best friends and enjoy 25% OFF your entire purchase, plus other in store specials.

As well, all donation proceeds for hot dogs and pop will go toward supporting the Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders.

Mark your calendars for this Saturday and head to  Island Pet Source at #106 – 751 Goldstream Avenue where you can stock up and SAVE a BIG 25% OFF your entire purchase!

Also, don’t forget that when you become a DogAboutTown.ca individual member (just $30/yr) your membership helps homeless dogs on Vancouver Island, and you will enjoy savings at many locations, including 15% savings at Island Pet Source EVERY day.

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Thanks to everyone who sent in their questions (keep them coming). The most asked Vet-related question for the month of July 2009 was:

“Why should I have my dog vaccinated against rabies?” and McKenzie Veterinary Services Vet Technician, Nicolle Lejeune, has kindly provided us with the following very thorough and helpful answer (thanks Nicolle!)

“The primary reason to have your pets vaccinated for rabies is to prevent the transmission of the disease to you or your pets.

Rabies is a deadly disease  caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system. The virus is secreted in saliva and is usually transmitted to people and animals by a bite from an infected animal. Rabies is transferred when a rabid animal comes into contact with an open cut on the skin, eyes, nose or mouth of an animal or person.

Any animal that is suspected as a carrier of rabies will be quarantined for no less than 10 days after the bite or euthanized.

If a pet has been bitten by a carrier of rabies (typically bats or sometimes racoons) and is vaccinated, the transmission of rabies is less likely and symptoms of the disease are unlikely to appear.

If an unvaccinated pet is bitten by a rabid animal and is infected, the disease is almost always fatal.

Is it also important to place the rabies identification tag (good for 3 years) on collars of any pet that goes outdoors. If your pet is picked up by local by-law officials and is suspected of having rabies, the tag will prevent your animal from being euthanized or quarantined at your cost.

Also, if you are traveling to other countries including the US, your pet will NOT be permitted to enter the county without being vaccinated and having the proper documentation.” – Nicolle Lejeune, Vet Tech

The above are all very good reasons for making sure that YOUR best friends are always up to date with the rabies vaccinations. Check your rabies tags and make sure your pet gets regular boosters every three years.

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K-9SuperHeroes.com Dog Whispering

The Goldstream Nature House hosted their first “Dog Days of Summer” this last weekend and if you weren’t there, you missed out on a fun time.

There was a little free dog whispering on the Saturday with K-9SuperHeroes.com, then a naturalist guided hike with dogs and their humans reminding all us dogs about how important it is to stay on the trails and not upset the sensitive ecosystems, followed by a hot dog barbecue and then a fun for all doggy talent show.

If you missed out this year, check out some of the cute characters that attended with their humans below, and make sure to mark your calendar for sometime next summer and get yourself and your humans to the Goldstream Nature Park for the Dog Days of Summer Event.

Hudson

Talent Show Participants

Roo

Boris - winning "Best Tricks"

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