A survival Kit...for your pet!

We value our pets for companionship and protection, and we owe it to our pets to be responsible for their care. If we take care of them, they’ll take care of us.

In the case of an emergency or disaster like an earthquake, flood or hurricane, pets can get lost or disoriented. If we’re not properly prepared for an emergency, we may find ourselves helpless. Just like people, pets need food, water and occasionally medication. Similarly, unsanitary conditions promote disease, complicating an already difficult situation. Cats, exotic birds and other pets may develop breeding populations that cause havoc in neighborhoods and further aggravate problems.

The best way to avoid these problems is to maintain a Pet Survival Kit and keep it in an easy to transport container.

What’s in a Pet Survival Kit

The best pet survival kits will contain at least the following items:

• Recent photos or video of your pet placed both in the pet survival kit and on your person, so you can show others in the event your pet is lost or you’re attempting to reclaim it.
• A pet survival collar worn by your pet that contains the pet’s ID, name and address, phone number, rabies tag, and license.
• Up-to-date shots, health and vaccination records.
• Pet medications.
• An extra leash.
• A pet carrier or cage.
• A piece of your clothing, so the pet feels safe.
• Water and food bowls.
• A two-week supply of pet food
• Several gallons of clean drinking water.
• A hand can opener (not electric!).
• A pet waste disposal system including newspapers, cat littler, poop scoop, bleach, and plastic garbage bags.
• A list containing detailed health issues or concerns.
• Grooming supplies and toys.
• Blankets and bedding.

Your pet’s survival depends on you even when times are easy. When survival is at stake, you need to be prepared to continue caring for your pets so that they remain healthy and able to provide you with the companionship or security you’ll need in an emergency. A pet survival kit should be required gear for any pet owner.

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Top Ten Signs You Spoil Your Dog

Top Ten Signs You Spoil Your Dog:

1. You think begging for table scraps is beneath him, so you let your dog eat at the table with you.

2. You take him to the supermarket and let him pick out his own dog food.

3. Your spouse comes home from work, looks at the stew on the stove and asks: "Is this people food or dog food?"

4. You bought matching His & Hers place mats for your dog and yourself.

5. At dinner parties you always have to double-check the butter for visible lick marks, before putting it on the table.

6. Your dog gets to vote on where to spend the next family vacation.

7. You don't care if you or your spouse are comfortable at night, as long as Fido has enough room on the bed.

8. You complain about the rising costs of groceries, but you don't think twice about spending a fortune on doggie treats.

9. Your dog always gets the best spot on the couch and sometimes he even gets to hold the remote.

10. He has his own e-mail address.

Why You Should Date a Veterinarian by Dr. Justine Lee

While reading The New York Times best seller Freakonomics, I was pleasantly surprised to see Levitt and Dubner list female veterinarians as one of the top three most desirable online daters. My ex-boyfriend didn’t appreciate me photocopying the page and mailing it to him, but I thought it was important that he realize the obvious: we are hot commodities. (Why, oh why, did you need me to remind you? And why didn’t I take that as my hint to exit the relationship?) Men are usually "dog" people who love to wrestle with Fido and enjoy some of the hobbies of dog ownership, such as hiking and being outdoors. But men often have a misperception that we women only want a pet so we can fulfill our maternal instincts by grooming it and braiding its hair. Female veterinarians escape that stereotype — guys know we probably have a higher tolerance for dirt, hair, drool, and mud. And considering that men may realize that they have some similar qualities to dogs (dirt, hair, drool, mud, and of course, loyalty), why wouldn’t they want to jump on the love train? Currently, 73 percent of veterinary students are women, and nearly 50 percent of practicing veterinarians are, too. If I can make a broad generalization, female veterinarians are hard working, somewhat anal retentive, and outdoorsy; they love animals and are well-rounded. C’mon guys — what more could you ask for? What do you think? Should the Patty Khulys and Justine Lees of the world get their chance on The Bachelorette, or are we too covered in dirt, bodily fluids, dog hair, and cat abscess fluid to make it? Me? I’ll be cuddling with my more loyal four-legged friends on the sofa tonight … Dr. Justine Lee

All I Really Need to Know I Learned from my Dog

1. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.

2. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

3. When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

4. Take naps and stretch before rising.

5. Run, romp, and play daily.

6. Be loyal.

7. Never pretend to be something you're not.

8. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.

9. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

10. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.

11. Thrive on affection and let people touch you - enjoy back rubs and pats on your neck.

12. When you leave your yard, make it an adventure.

13. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

14. No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout - run right back and make friends.

15. Bond with your pack.

16. On cold nights, curl up in front of a crackling fire.

17. When you're excited, speak up.

18. When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

19. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.