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Animals & Environment

Animal Communication Lagniappe

July 13, 2008

My first teaching job out of college was in Cut Off, Louisiana: an hour and a half south of New Orleans (pronounced NewAwlins), a tad north of the Gulf of Mexico, thirteen hours south of my hometown Springfield, Illinois, and, culturally speaking, a million and seven miles away from anything I had ever encountered in [...]

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What You Don’t Know About Plastic Bags

July 3, 2008

I have been blogging since February ’08, so I view myself as at old hand at it by now. I’ve even reached the point where I don’t stop what I’m doing simply to respond to a comment. When I first started blogging, I promised myself I would not use the blog as a soap box. [...]

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Listen to the New Podcast!

July 1, 2008

Big purple button = new podcast. Check it out and hear more tips about creating a soothing soundscape for your dog over the 4th of July holiday. Harmony, Janet Roper Back to the Blog

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Dog Safety on the Fourth of July

June 30, 2008

It’s coming up – our nation’s birthday. A time for celebration, community, and merrymaking. And what better way to enjoy the celebration than by watching fireworks with friends and family? While most people I know enjoy the sounds and festivities of the 4th of July, this is not necessarily true of my pet partners. This [...]

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Preparing Yourself and Your Pets for Disaster

May 15, 2008

I am usually a Pollyana personality: the glass is not only half full but it’s overflowing. But one situation that always gives me the willies is how I would care for my pet partners in the face of a disaster like Katrina. I experience these particular willies every spring when the severe weather season comes [...]

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Flea and Tick Prevention Part II: Natural Methods

May 8, 2008

In the last posting we discussed the chemical application of flea and tick products on your pet. Today’s post covers natural methods to control the parasites. Natural Ways to Control Fleas and Ticks In your search to discover ways to help your pets through the flea and tick season, there are natural remedies that are [...]

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Circle of 6 Auction Tidbits: More things Equine

May 1, 2008

I’m excited! I just checked and the Circle of 6 Auction is listed by two celebs: Amanda Beard’s listed it on her site and Chyna, the wrestler, listed it on her blog. It does my heart good to see the celebs pitching in to help the animals. Here’s a couple of more equine auctions for [...]

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Pets and Toxic Chemicals

April 24, 2008

Toxic chemicals – they’re everywhere. Not only are they affecting us and our children, they are affecting our pets. The Environmental Working Group, a DC based research and advocacy group, has released a study on the effects of chemicals on our pets. Read the report; also meet Eddie, a dog on a mission, who in [...]

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Pet Poisonous Plants

April 9, 2008

The following is a partial listing of common plants which are poisonous to varying degrees for your pets. If you think your pet has ingested this, call your vet, emergency vet or the poison hotline immediately. Amaryllis Avocado Azalea Buckeye Buckthorn Bulb flowers Burdock Buttercup Clematis Cocklebur Coffee Coffee Bean Daffodil Delphinium Dieffenbachia Eggplant English [...]

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