“A prescription drug is a licensed medicine that is regulated by legislation to require a prescription before it can be obtained. The term is used to distinguish it from over-the-counter drugs which can be obtained without a prescription….In the United States, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act defines what requires a prescription. Prescription drugs [...]
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Punish the Deed not the Breed!
Scotland get’s it right ! Finally a governmental organization that realizes; it is not the breed of dog that is dangerous it is human owner and particular dog, regardless of breed!
While bloggers are ranting about specifics in the bill they don’t like, all seem to agree that it is a move in the right direction; [...]
New Natural Care Pet Magazine
Dogs…Naturally! is an exciting new magazine dedicated to delivering the latest information on raw feeding, vaccinations, holistic health care, behavior and training.
Dogs…Naturally! is for dog owners, breeders, trainers, health professionals, and anybody who wants to learn about the best in alternative care for their dogs.
The Goals of the new magazine are:
Promote Natural Rearing of dogs. [...]
Breeder’s Clinic March 7th
Steamboat Animal Hospital is hosting it’s Breeder’s Day again this March 7th! I have attended for several years now and it is really a wonderful event, I really appreciate Steamboat offering this valuable event to dog breeders around the Pacific Northwest!
Below is a summary from their website:
Breeder Day March 7th 2010
Steamboat will once again be [...]
Don’t Mess With My Pet!
PIJAC The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council just unleashed it new “Don’t Mess With My Pet” campaign:
“You love your pet. You take good care of your pet. How would you feel if the government tried to limit your ability to have pets in your life? …Angry? …Scared? …Betrayed? …Well, it’s happening.
Each year, local, state and [...]
New iPhone App for Pets
Paw Card: Pet Tracker for Your Dog and Cat
I recently downloaded the Paw Card App for my iPhone and I must say it is a very nice app! It allows for you to track multiple pets, customized fields for items you’d like to track, along with built in vaccine tracker, weight graph and much [...]
The Grove Goes Green
Big change this week at The Grove, we signed up with Cintas ! We have used the old fashioned kennel cleaning system of Pine sol and Bleach (safely diluted of course) for the last 17 years!
Last July, I attended the American Veterinary Medical Association conference in Seattle and attended a seminar about the use of [...]
January 2010 Golden Retriever
Ms. Willa is long time visitor to Friendly Grove Boarding and Daycamp. She is a beautiful Golden Retriever, a mature female who is nurturing to younger puppies and playful with all dogs. Ms. Willa enjoys her spa days, especially the scrubbing part!
We really enjoy having the pleasure of Willa as a guest, she [...]
After Doggie Daycare
Here lies Coffy at home, pictured on her 2009 Christmas card, after a great day at Doggie Daycare at The Grove!
Coffy is a regular here and loves playing with Taz and Maddy! She is running like a crazy terrier the minute she arrives till the minute she goes home!
We can hardly believe she actually does [...]
Holiday Safety
The holidays are a busy time, with family and friends coming into the house and good food just laying around on counters and coffee tables!
If your dog is apt to running away, be sure to put a sign on the front door reminding visitors to shut the gate and/or close the door securely.
Consider purchasing some [...]
