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The Pet Friendly Canada Newsletter
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JUNE 2009

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PET QUOTES

"The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself, too." (Samuel Butler)

"I've met many thinkers and many cats, but the wisdom of cats is infinitely superior." (Hippolyte Taine)

PHOTOS FROM PROUD PET PARENTS

"This is Luci Lu, a 9 month old Bichon. This is her attempt at getting up on the wicker sofa. She did it after 3 tries and of course has had a problem getting up since." - Rosemary D. of British Columbia

"Sam is a two year old who enjoys riding in the car and has his spot on the parcel shelf where he likes to lay on." - Linda from Abbotsford

A SIMPLE OVERVIEW OF PAIN MEDICATIONS

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories (NSAIDS)

Simply put, these medications control pain by reducing inflammation. Inflammation is a common source of pain (arthritis, post-operative, infection, etc). When the inflammation is reduced, the sensation of pain is often reduced also. These drugs are often capable of reducing fever as well.

Common examples of human NSAIDS are ibuprofen and aspirin. Ibuprofen is merely mentioned here as people are familiar with the name/drug. It is rarely used in veterinary medicine, as it has a relatively high tendency to upset the gastro-intestinal system. Commonly used NSAIDS in veterinary medicine are Metacam, Rimadyl, Deramaxx, Pervicox, Anafen, others.

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MY FIRST ENCOUNTER WITH AN ARGENTINE CON ARTIST

"Today, glorious Friday. I only had a few pesos on me so Julieta (a girl I work with) and I decided to go get a sandwich. As we turn the corner something organish-brown catches my eye. To my horror, a dog is lying on the street - on his side with all four legs outstretched - next to the curb.

"Oh my God Julieta look at that dog!?! Is it dead?!?!"

"It must be sick or dead, a healthy dog doesn't lie in the street like that."

I stand aghast watching people literally walk over the sick dog that blocks their path. I rush to it - I have to get it out of the street, I have to save this helpless animal. Julieta and I call to the dog - veni perro, veni! I whistle, squeal, make every and any annoying sound I can think of but the dog doesn't move. I realize I am literally watching it take its last breath - and tears well up in my eyes..."

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UPCOMING PET EVENTS

• Sunday, June 28, 2009: Winnipeg, Manitoba - the Winnipeg Humane Society's Paws in Motion at Assiniboine Park. More info

• Sunday, June 28, 2009: Walk A Dog's Way 2009 for the Toronto Humane Society, a 5 km walk at Humber Bay Shores Park East. More info

If your non-profit pet organization is holding an event, please send us the details!

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