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We believe that pets are important family members
and want to provide them the very best.
We offer a wide selection of dog toys and cat toys
that will provide hours of safe fun for your furry pets.
Many dogs are sensitive or allergic to chemical products such as insecticides and synthetic perfumes.
We offer a line of Pet Aromatherapy products that are 100% earth derived.
We now have a wide selection of Ebooks for both dogs and cats.
Are you planning a dog birthday party?
Visit our Activity page for party planning
tips and a free dog birthday cake recipe.
Visit our bakery for a selection of free gourmutt treat recipes.
Recipe ingredients are healthy and all-natural ... stuff
you would feel great about eating yourself.
Homemade treats are sure to put a smile on your pet's face.
We also carry airtight treats jars so
can store your treats.
Cherish the lasting impression of your 4-legged family member with one of our Paw Print kits.
Each Paw Print kit comes with a Certificate of Impression and a small bottle of Gentle Paw Wash. Complete "How-To" instructions
and tips are also included.
With the convenience of stress-free, 24/7 online shopping you can purchase your favorite dog and cat supplies at your own convenience and we will deliver them right to your door.
There is something for the
fluffiest puppy or the cuddliest kitty.
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Roundworms, Hookworms, and Tapeworms
As the number of pets in the United States increases, so does the likelihood that both pets and pet owners
will be exposed to parasites. Recent surveys indicate that parasites in dogs and cats remain surprisingly high.
Roundworms
Roundworms in dogs and cats are large worms that live as adults in the small intestine. Adult roundworms can
produce up to 85,000 eggs per day. This rate of egg production, combined with the long survival rate of the eggs,
can increase the risk of exposure and infection for both pets and people. Roundworms cause diarrhea, lethargy,
and weight loss in dogs.
Hookworms
Canine and feline hookworms are small whitish or reddish-brown worms that are hooked at one end. As adults, they
also live in the small intestine of dogs and cats. Adult hookworms produce up to 20,000 eggs per day, which can result
in substantial numbers of eggs and larvae in the environment in a rather short period of time.
Tapeworms
Tapeworms are thin, segmented parasites that can grow up to several feet long. Currently, intestinal tapeworms are
underdiagnosed in pets. This may be partly because tapeworm infections do not usually cause detectable disease in
dogs and cats.
Help Prevent These Diseases
1. Purchase or adopt pets from reputable breeders and shelters that maintain only healthy animals.
2. Take your pet to your veterinarian at least twice a year for vaccinations, fecal testing, and wellness examinations.
3. Ask your veterinarian about the use of parasite control products, particularly those used for heartworm prevention.
4. Consult with your veterinarian regarding all cases of diarrhea in your dog or cat.
5. Feed pets only a commercially prepared, complete diet, and prevent them from hunting and consuming prey animals.
6. Support fecal removal and leash policies in pet exercise areas and public places.
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