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Our 2nd Annual Vetericyn Loves Animals Charity Giveaway begins today! Nominate your favorite animal non-profit organization through October 8th on our website now: http://vetericyn.com/charitycontest/

This is the first video from the World Vets pilot mission to Arusha, Tanzania. A World Vets team of eight volunteer veterinarians and technicians, along with local partners, delivered much needed assistance to the donkeys of the Maasai, Meru and Arusha people in June. Check out the footage from Day 1:

Photos from our 2nd Red Cross Pet CPR/First Aid Training Class at Kahoots Pet Store

Photos from our 2nd Red Cross Pet CPR/First Aid Training Class at Kahoots Pet Store

Today, we announce our ongoing partnership with World Vets. The pilot mission to Arusha, Tanzania will take place from June 21-29 delivering much needed assistance to the donkeys of the Maasai, Meru and Arusha people. Link to Yahoo article

As we celebrate National Pet Week (Southern California residents!) sign up for our special Red Cross Cat & Dog First Aid/CPR Class at Kahoots Pet Store in Chino Hills, CA scheduled for June 2! Learn practical information and gain Red Cross certification during this 4-hour session. Enter the discount code when you enroll and pay 1/2 the enrollment fee. Visit http://vetericyn.com/petfirstaid/ for more details!

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Heartwarming Tearjerker of the Day: Blair, a year-old black lab mix, suffered a gunshot wound while living on the streets of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She recovered, but remained skittish and nervous from life on the streets, and was living indefinitely at Woodland West Animal Hospital.

Tanner, a 2-year-old golden retriever, was brought to the same shelter when his owner died. Tanner is blind, and also suffers from a seizure disorder that causes him to evacuate his bowels. “His seizure disorder was really, really bad and nothing — no medications — seemed to be helping,” said hospital director Dr. Mike Jones. “Anytime he seizes he expresses his bowels. … It made living in a home very, very difficult.”

Jones said he considered putting Tanner down. Then, Tanner met Blair.

“One day they were exercising in a play yard together and they got together,” Jones said. “Blair all of a sudden seemed to realize that Tanner was blind and just started to help him around.” Now Blair leads Tanner around the playground by his leash — a seeing-eye dog for another dog.

Since the pair became besties, Blair’s timidity has lessened, and Tanner is suffering fewer seizures. “They absolutely have to be adopted together,” Jones said. “But it’s going to take a special home with someone who understands their special relationship.”

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Pet Poisoning and Prevention with About.com Vet Med

To close out Pet First Aid Awareness month, we turned to our friend Janet Tobiassen Crosby DVM, (About.com Veterinary Medicine’s guide), to talk about pets and poison.

Vetericyn: What are some of the most common causes of pet poisonings and how can they be prevented?

Dr. Crosby: Pets are curious and unpredictable, so prevention is the key to a safe environment. Here are three tips to help you avoid common toxins:

1. Read product directions carefully. Not following the usage instructions on shampoos and topical medications is one of the most common causes of pet toxicity. When treating fleas, ticks and certain skin conditions, follow directions to the letter and remember that more is NOT better. Cats accidentally receiving dog “spot on” flea medications is a common mistake, and one that often results in toxicity. Extra caution is advised when applying these medications.

2. Only use medications designated for your pet’s species. Only use products designed for dogs on dogs, cats on cats, etc. As mentioned above, things that are okay for one type of animal can be toxic to another. Likewise, do not use human medications or topical treatments on pets unless advised to do so by your vet.

3. Avoid giving “human” food that is toxic to animals. Never give your pet spoiled or moldy food. Chocolate, grapes, and raisins are also toxic to many animals. Avocados are toxic to birds. Coffee, tea and alcoholic beverages should never be offered to pets.

To learn more about keeping your animal safe from poison, check out Dr. Tobiassen’s About.com article on the Top 10 Pet Poison Prevention Tips: http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/toxicology/tp/TP_poisonprev.htm.

[Pictured: Red Cross Instructor Mike addressing the Kahoots Pet Store Cat & Dog CPR/First Aid Class this past weekend in Chino Hills, CA]

We asked Lulu’s Mom some of the key things she learned from this past weekend’s Cat and Dog CPR/First Aid Class with the Red Cross. The following are some of her take aways.

Did you know?—

1.) Dogs lose heat through panting and the pads of their feet, so if your dog is overheated it is important to remember to keep them off the hot pavement and find ways to cool them down (normal temperature is 100-102.5 degrees Fahrenheit):

Run cold liquid down dog’s spine

Put water soaked towel on head, neck, feet, chest and abdomen

Place dog in front of fan

Rub isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol 70% on pads of feet – but do not use large quantity (more than ½ pint) because it can be toxic if ingested

2.) The three places to take a pulse on a dog:

The inner thigh

Just below the wrist

Just below the hock (ankle)

3.) Pet first aid kits can be different from human kits by containing:

Canine nail clippers

Needle nose pliers

Wire cutters

Syringe

Congratulations to Week 2’s Winner of the Pet First Aid Kit: R. Foxworth!

Camera: iPhone 4
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure: 1/15th
Focal Length: 3mm

Lulu (pictured w/ Instructor Mike) one of our team member’s dog, takes part in a muzzle demo for our Red Cross Pet First Aid/CPR Training at Kahoots Pet Store in Chino Hills, CA. You did great, Lulu!