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  1. Dangers in your Garden
    Whether bringing your pet to a bed and breakfast or resort that has its own garden
    (or just beginning your own spring gardening), be careful when you're letting your pet "smell the roses". Always watch for groundskeepers spraying pesticides or other materials. Let your pets on to the
    treated area only after sprays have dried -- or even the next day, suggested the Professional Lawn
    Care Association of America, based in Marietta, Georgia. Dry granular pesticides being used?
    Wait until the dust has settled to let your pet roam. Beyond that, even some common plants are toxic to most animals, according to the American Animal Hospital Association, a Denver-based professional organization for veterinarians. The organization suggests keeping your pets away from several plants, including:
    * Avocado
    Fatal to birds, this plant's leaves, seeds, stems and skin are considered a cardiovascular toxin. It also can cause kidney or organ failure.
    * Amaryllis
    A showy flower, whether striped or solid white. Yet, its bulb is considered a gastrointestinal and neurological toxin.
    * Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale)
    These pretty, petite flowers are considered very poisonous, not to mention a cardiovascular and gastrointestinal toxin.
    * Azalea
    A lovely bush filled with flowers. Yet, it's a cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and neurological toxin for animals.
    * Begonia
    A pretty flower to people, but potentially fatal to pets. Can cause kidney or organ failure.
    * Castor bean
    A shrub-like plant with clustered seed pods, this African native is potentially fatal if chewed.
    * Foxglove (Digitalis) One of its nicknames -- Dead Men's Bells --
    is a clue that this bell-shaped, tubular flower can be fatal.
    * Hydrangea
    A hardy, showy shade-loving flower, the plant contains cyanide.
    * Jack-in-the-pulpit
    Usually found in the woods, this flowering plant can cause kidney or organ failure.
    * Lantana
    Its clusters of tiny flowers attract butterflies, yet the plant can cause liver failure in pets.
    * Lily of the valley
    Known for sweet-smelling flowers, yet potentially fatal to pets.
    * Oleander
    Its pastel flowers make it a popular bush, yet it's very poisonous and can be fatal to pets.
    * Philodendron
    Big, leafy, green and showy, this plant can cause kidney or organ failure in animals.
    * Poinsettia
    The famous Christmas plant can bring on dermatitis in animals. It's also a gastrointestinal toxin.
    * Rhubarb leaves
    Can cause kidney or organ failure in animals.
    * Rosary Pea
    A slender vine with pea-shaped pods, this plant can be fatal if chewed.
    * Scheffelera (a.k.a. umbrella plant)
    This leafy green -- and often indoor -- plant can cause kidney or organ failure.
    * Yew
    A tree or ornamental plant with needle-like foliage, it is fatal to most animals.
  2. Summer air travel
    The start of the summer air travel season is upon us. To make sure your air travel plans involving your pet go smoothly, you should always understand the airlines' current policies. We've assembled the links to the major airlines' pet policies below. Take a quick look at your favorite airline before you make your reservations. AirTran Airways (ONLY SMALL PETS ALLOWED ?| CABIN ONLY)
    http://www.airtran.com/faq/q/can_i_travel_with_a_pet.aspx Alaska Air
    http://www.alaskaair.com/as/www2/help/faqs/Traveling-With-Pets.asp American Airlines
    http://www.aa.com/content/travelInformation/specialAssistance/
    travelingWithPets.jhtml

    American TransAir
    http://www.ata.com/traveler_resources/before_you_fly/pets_guide_animals.html Continental Airlines
    http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/travel/animals/default.aspx Delta Airlines
    http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/special_travel_needs/pet_
    travel_information/pet_travel_options/index.jsp     Frontier Airlines (NO IN-CABIN, CARGO/BAGGAGE ONLY)
    http://www.frontierairlines.com/frontier/plan-book/travel-info-services/family-pets/traveling-with-pets.do

    Midwest Express
    http://www.midwestairlines.com/MAWeb/travelPlanner/travelPrograms/
    petTravel.aspx

    Northwest Airlines
    http://www.nwa.com/services/shipping/cargo/products/ppet.shtml Southwest Airlines ** DOES NOT ACCEPT PETS **
    http://www.southwest.com/travel_center/animals.html Spirit Airlines
    http://www.spiritair.com/welcome.aspx?pg=policies#pets     US Airways
    http://www.usairways.com/awa/content/traveltools/specialneeds/pets.aspx United Airlines
    http://www.united.com/page/middlepage/0,1454,1047,00.html
  3. Easter and your Pet (provided by TakeYourPet.com)
    Easter baskets can deliver a fatal blow to your pet. Chocolate can be fatal,
    says Steve Hansen, DVM, director of the National Animal Poison Control Center affiliated with the New York-based American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Watch out also for sugar and macadamia nuts we hear…they can cause stomach upset. If your pet ingests anything it shouldn't, call your veterinarian
    or poison control center immediately. (You can reach the non-profit NAPCC at 888-4ANI-HELP). Beware, too, of the artificial grass in Easter baskets, which can cause digestive blockage. Happy Easter!
  4. 40% of dogs who are overweight are obese:
    To help Fido slim down, feed him on a lowfat, healthy diet and take him on a long
    walk several times a week. He'll be grateful for the attention, and you will be more motivated to stick with your own exercise program, says Robert Kushner, MD, co-author of Fitness Unleashed!
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Favorite Links for Your Pets:
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www.dogmaticproducts.com - for hands free leash
www.fleximat.com - for pet and owner to stay hydrated
www.kongcompany.com - for pet frozen treat
www.farnam.com - Shed Solution
www.molor.com - Umbrella for your pet
www.puphut.com - restraint that shades
www.animalwellnessmagazine.com - Animal Wellness Magazine
www.adorabledogclothes.com - Adorable dog clothes
www.anythingdogs.com - Anything Dogs
www.bargainpetstuff.com - Bargain pet shopping

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