WebVet Wellness for Your Pet / ArthroPet Against Joint Disease

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Hope Schultz, Founder & President/COO, Webvet.com joins hosts Scott Sheppard and Lisa Gorman to discuss the types of information available on this informative new website she founded with her friend Bill Zaccheo. Hope explains that Webvet.com provides the latest news in addition to in-depth articles, written in laymen’s terms designed to educate dog owners on complex medical and other topics. This site isn’t designed to diagnose or suggest treatments or replace taking your dog to the vet but gives a great explanation so dog owners can understand and enjoy better communication with their veternarians for preventative care and treatment. The site covers health issues, emotional and training issues, and has great tools such as a pet sitter directories, and a breed finder to help owners choose the right type of pet for their current situation.

Hope has also been quite active in spreading the word of a growing phenomenon known as "foreclosure pets". The rising cost of homeownership and the current economic times has caused not only families to lose their homes but has also displaced aprox. 1.25 million pets who had to be abandoned as their owners could no longer care for their needs. For more information visit:http://www.webvet.com

This week’s dog news includes an update from the SuperZoo 2008, the National Show for Pet Retailers held September 9-11 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Scott visited the show and provides some highlights of the unique dog items and accessories he saw during the event. They are also one of the largest sources and showcases for Dog Groomers, equipment and supplies. We’ll be featuring some of these items in upcoming programs. For more information about the types of products and exhibitors visit: http://www.superzoo.org

Ahmad Alkayali, CEO of NeoCell, makers of ArthroPet joins The Doggie Chronicles for a discussion about joint health for your pet and how it can help prevent and cure issues such as hip dysplasia. Ahmad describes the key natural ingredients included in ArthroPet which are prepared in a delicious to your dog chicken flavored wafer. Studies have shown that starting these supplements prior to the onset of any symptoms especially for larger dogs can prevent discomfort, it’s safe to begin them as early as age 5. ArthroPet has been on the market and in development for over 30 years, and they also carry a full line of health supplements for humans.

ArthroPet is available in key retailers and health food stores, online, or you can order them over the phone by calling NeoCell at: (800) 346-2922, for more information visit their website at http://www.neocell.com/

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Tips For Pet Rescue Professionals / How to Prevent Parasites

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Susan Daffron, Author & Founder, National Association of Pet Rescue Professionals joins hosts Lisa Gorman and Scott Sheppard to talk about why some pet rescue groups struggle while others successfully save more pets every year? Susan explains how her expertise in working with rescue groups encouraged her to found the organization to better help other folks who are involved in saving potentially homeless pets. The organization provides resources, templates, and tools for marketing, promotion, adoption programs. Susan shares some trends and examples of how the association can help local rescue efforts.

For more information about the group, and to pick up some free fundraising tips visit: http://www.naprp.com

Susan also wrote a book "Happy Hound" about how to develop a great relationship with your adopted dog. For more information visit: http://www.HappyHoundBook.com

Lisa and Scott review current dog news and story highlights of the week.

Lisa delivers the Doggie Chronicles Tip of the Week about plants that are
harmful to your dog. See a full list and find out more information at http://www.aspca.org

Dr. Mike Paul, DVM, and Executive Director, Companion Animal Parasite Council joins The Doggie Chronicles to talk about parasites that can effect your pup and share some tips on how to prevent them. Dr. Mike explains that one of the main reasons we should be concerned about vaccinating your dog against parasites and keeping them on a preventative maintenance program is to keep the parasites from infecting the humans around your family pet. Known issues such as heartworms can be prevented year round, annual testing by your Vet is important to ensure you and your pet remain parasite free.

For more information, and additional tips visit: http://www.petsandparasites.org/dog-owners/

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