Pet Health: January 2009 Archives

Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance will offer a low-cost vaccine and microchipping clinic for cats and dogs from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Superpetz, 2420 Eastern Blvd., Springettsbury Township.

Vaccines offered are rabies, distemper and bordetella (kennel cough) for $10 each. AVID microchipping will be available for $25, which includes registration. Deworming and flea treatment will also be available.

Appointments are not necessary. Dogs should be on short leashes (no chains), and cats must be in secure pet carriers. Breeders cannot participate in this clinic.

Veterinarian will be Sardar Tariq, DVM, of Tri-County Animal Hospital in Dillsburg.

For details, call 938-1191 or e-mail pdravk@yahoo.com.

For more information on CPAA and future low-cost clinics, visit www.cpaa.info.

PetSmart is voluntarily recalling seven of its Grreat Choice Dog Biscuit products that contain peanut paste made by Peanut Corp. of America.

PCA is the focus of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigation into potential salmonella contamination of peanut butter and paste made at its Blakely, Georgia, facility.

From Puppy Tails - Jorvik in York Township:

1. Protect your pet from burns. Winter is the time of year when house fires are more likely to occur. Take special care to monitor wood stoves, space heaters and other heating sources to protect pets from being burned. Burning ambers can get into your pet's coat, or he may be curious and touch hot surfaces. Make sure your smoke detectors have fresh batteries and include your pets when you develop a house fire evauation plan.

2. Use care with candles. Candles are often part of the winter ambiance. Candles are also one of the leading causes of house fires. They can be knocked over by jumping cats, running dogs and wagging tails. Ensure the candle is well weighted with a dome to protect pets. Do not leave the room where there is a lit candle.