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TTouch Tip for Summer:
Animals LOVE TTouch all year! Do a little ear work during the summer. Also, doing TTouch through a cool towel
can be very refreshing.
Contact your local TTouch Practitioner to set up a session for you and your beloved pets.
Please note that TTouch, nor any therapy, is not a substitute for qualified
medical or veterinarian care. If you or your pet are injured, ill, or in any distress, seek the assistance of emergency
care or your veterinarian immediately.
MEDICAL CARE for PETS
Don't let summer vacations and plans over-shadow your
pet's health care. Again, be careful of over-heating during these months, make sure your pet has sufficient water and
a way to stay cool at all times, especially when you are out of the house or apartment.
If you suspect that your pet is not feeling well, a
visit to your vet is in order.
And check with your family veterinarian so you know
when they may be closed for their summer vacation time. Always have an alternate veterinarian's number available for
emergencies.
Good idea, too, to have a
dog walker and cat-sitter on call for emergency needs. Doing reference checks before hand makes it easier when you need
a quick helper.
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Summer is a time when many of us want to spend out weekends
at the beach, in the cooler mountain regions, or in an exotic location for an extended holiday. And with our hectic
lives, we deserve the break. So do our pets, so make sure you find reputable boarding facilities or pet sitters to care
for them while you are away.
The other side of this is that adoptions are usually down during
the summer months for these very reasons. Many people don't feel they have the time to devote to bringing a new pet
into their home. But if you are more prone to enjoying spending relaxing time at home, or a teacher with the summer
off, now may be the best time to think about adopting a new member of the family. With shelters at capacity, it means
more animals will be euthanized at kill shelters, and no-kill shelters may not have the extra room to bring in more homeless
animals. Summer months especially mean many moms and baby kittens are filling up cages at all shelters. They all
need a home.
Want a Yorkie? a Maine Coon? a Beagle? other breed of
cat or dog? Check with breed rescue groups before going out to buy a pet. There are so many breed specific rescue
groups that specialize in whatever breed you many be interested in, as well as species-specific rescues (such as for ferrets,
bunnies, birds, etc.)
Think about adopting an adult pet. They are always overlooked,
the last to be adopted, and usually the first to be euthanized. But they make great pets. They already know the
ropes, are usually housetrained, socialized, and WYSIWYG -- what you see is what you get! No surprises and typically
less "work" than with a new kitten or puppy.
Enough said... Enjoy your summer!
Don't forget to ADOPT, not SHOP for pets!
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