This March take a break to celebrate these pet themed holidays
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Holidays in March seem endless with Easter
celebrations coming on the heels of a Saint Patrick’s Day party weekend. While
us ‘two-leggeds’ celebrate our furry family members are also honored with these
holidays and awareness weeks.
On March 1st skip the bacon and
celebrate National Pig Day! Pigs as pets are growing in popularity and this day
asks us to respect the meat and pass on the pork!
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This dog went down in history! Alexander the Great
is said to have had a dog equally as great- so great that he founded and
named the city Peritas in memory of his dog.
#DogFact
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A group of grown cats is called a
"clowder." A group of kittens is called a "kindle." A male
cat is called a "tom," a female cat is called a "molly" or
"queen."
#CatFact
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Feline the love this February
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Top dog: AKC most popular dog breed of 2013 has held its title for 23 years
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The
American Kennel Club (AKC) released its annual list of top dog breeds and the
results are the exact same as 2012. The top dog once again is the Labrador Retriever-
holding its title for 23 years. Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC (Pets Best) -
a leading pet insurance agency in the United States- also released a list of
top dog and cat breeds of 2013. The results differ slightly from the AKC but
their database includes mixed breeds and Pit Bulls.
The Labrador
Retriever may have the number one spot but these other repeat offenders are
beloved as well. These are the AKC top 10 dog breeds of 2013. PLUS at the bottom of the page view the
Pets Best list of top dogs and top cats of 2013.
Bella of the ball: the most popular pet name of 2013 pays homage to Twilight
Is your pets name inspired by a vampire- or by a burrito? If so then maybe your pets name made the list. Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) has released its list of the Top Pet Names of
2013 along with an extensive list of some of the wackiest pet names.
Pet Food Recall:February 2014 *UPDATED*
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Pro-Pet LLC Recalls a Limited Number of Dry Dog and Cat Foods Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Contact
Consumer:
1-888-765-4190
Media:
419-394-3374
800-780-0874
PRESS RELEASE- February 5, 2014 - Pro-Pet LLC, St. Marys, Ohio, has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of Dry Dog and Cat Foods for possible Salmonella contamination. A single field test indicated products manufactured during a two-day period, on a single production line may have the potential for Salmonella contamination. Pro-Pet LLC is voluntarily recalling the potentially impacted products made during this timeframe. There have been no reports of illness related to this product to date.
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Only domestic cats hold their tails straight up
while walking. In the wild cats hold their tails horizontally or tucked between
their legs while taking a stroll.
#CatFact
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These pups are tough little wieners. Dachshunds were
bred to fight badgers in their dens.
#DogFact
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Puppy Bowl celebrates its 10th anniversary
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Puppy Bowl-Animal
Planets annual alternative to the Super Bowl-
celebrates its 10th anniversary on Sunday, February 2, 2014 and the games couldn’t be cuter. 36
puppies were chosen for the starting line-up, their age ranging from 12-18
weeks.
The games were introduced by the First Lady herself Michelle
Obama and her dogs pups Bo and Sunny Obama. As a part of her ‘Let’s Move’
campaign Obama and her ‘Let’s Move’ group coached the players at a Puppy Bowl X training camp held on The
White House lawn. Throughout the games the First Lady and the kids in the ‘Let’s
Move’ group danced for touch downs to support the puppies.
February has nothing but love for pets: celebrate these animal-themed holidays
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February is here and it’s time to take inventory of our
lives, celebrate love and warm the frost away in time for spring. February
is always a busy time so it’s fitting that the month would be overflowing with
pet-themed holidays and awareness weeks.
The month of February is dedicated to many furry friends.
Not only is it National Pet Dental
Health Month but it is also Responsible
Pet Owners Month, Responsible Animal
Guardian Month and National Prevent
a Litter Month. If that’s not enough love for the animal kingdom then wait-
there’s more! February is also the ASPCA’s Adopt
a Rescued Rabbit Month and the Humane Society of the United States Spay/Neuter Awareness Month.
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Dogs dislike rainy days because their ears are
sensitive. The sound of rain is amplified and it can hurt a dogs vulnerable
ears.
#DogFact
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