Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Halloween Fun And Safety Tips

Halloween Fun And Safety Tips

Halloween Fun And Safety Tips for your pet. Halloween can be a fun and exciting time. This can make it easy to forget about what our pets may be feeling. Fear, anxiety and household dangers can all pose as threats to our pets during Halloween. Below are some helpful tips to keep your pet safe and happy.
PumkinKeep candy, especially chocolate, away from your pets, even the wrappers, such as tin foil, can get stuck in your pet's digestive tract and make them sick or choke. There are plenty of safe, healthy treats you can give your pet on Halloween.

PumkinDon't dress your pet in a costume unless you know they love it. Otherwise, it will put a lot of stress on your pet. Be sure costumes are safe and will not choke your pet. Also, make sure your pet has a clear view and that their nose and whiskers are not covered.

PumkinYour dog or cat can also be a hazard to itself. If your house has a lot of decorations, such as jack-o-lanterns, your dog may knock them over with a wag of the tail and burn themself. Your cat can become tangled up in decorative lights and choke. Be sure that your decorations are not pet accessible, or keep your pet away from them all together.

PumkinKeep your pets inside and away from large groups of people. Pets can become easily frightened, especially with the loud noises and costumes. Pets (especially black cats) can also easily become victims of trick-or-treaters if left outside and unattended.

PumkinWhen you open the door for trick-or-treaters, be very careful your dog or cat does not dart outside. For dogs, it may help to keep them in a separate room and provide a chew toy or a toy stuffed with treats, like a KONG which may help reduce stress. You may also want to crate your dog or try HomeoPet Anxiety, TranQuil Tabs or Composure Liquid for Dogs and Cats to promote a sense of calm in your pet.

PumkinIf you have to take your dog with you outside, make sure you use a short leash for the most control, and that your pet is highly visible at all times. Also make sure your pet doesn’t stop to eat anything off of the ground.

PumkinMake sure pets are wearing current Pet ID Tags. Many pets get spooked and escape. Unfortunately they end up in shelters without identification.

PumkinMake your own treat bags. Have fun by creating a treat bag for your pets. This way your pet is getting safe, healthy foods.


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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Pet Friendly Hotels NYC

Pet-Friendly NY Hotels

Thinking about traveling to New York City and can't bear the thought of leaving your four legged companion behind? Well... think no-more... New York City is one of the pet friendliest cities on the planet! Believe me...They will get the Royal treatment! Here are a list of great hotels throughout the City...Have fun!

Affinia Dumont at 150 East 34th Street, is a distinguished, all-suite hotel located in the Murray Hill neighborhood. Here the bell staff greets your pet with gourmet treats, and rooms are equipped with food and water bowls and information on local pet resources.

Loews Regency at 540 Park Avenue pampers pets with sleep mats, bowls, and a special menu. The hotel can also provide grooming, dog walkers, catnip, and pet videos. The "Loews Loves Pets" program features information on local dog-walking routes, pet services like groomers, and pet-friendly restaurants. The concierge desk can arrange pet walking and pet sitting. The "Did You Forget?" closet includes pet beds, toys, and leashes. And the pet room service menu, developed by a veterinarian, offers nutritious cat and dog specialties (including vegetarian entrées), bottled water and milk.

Le Parker Meridien at 118 West 57th Street pets can enjoy mood music, scratch pads, and a "Feed the Party Animal" menu that features such delicacies as steak tartare. Le Parker Meridien welcomes all pets from aardvarks to zebras.

Peninsula Hotel at 700 Fifth Avenue features a welcome biscuit, in-room toys and dreamy bed, staff dog walkers, and a pet menu with items such as minced meat pies, and home-baked treats.

Hotel Pennsylvania at 401 Seventh Avenue, one of New York’s larger hotels, is across the street from Penn Station and Madison Square Garden, and is no stranger to hosting pets: It is the host hotel for the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Sofitel New York, at 45 West 44th Street, all pets welcome–dogs, cats, birds, even ferrets.

Hilton New York at 1335 Sixth Avenue in Midtown West.

At the below Sheraton, Westin, and W hotels, Starwood’s U.S. brand-wide "LTD (Love that Dog)" program greets pets up to 25 pounds with a welcome goodie gift box, food and water bowls, temporary ID tags with hotel contact info, and custom-designed beds that mirror the human beds and guestroom décor. Other amenities include plush robes, leashes and collars, even turndown treats. New York City’s W properties offer in-room doggie massages by a licensed dog massage therapist. Cats are given special treatment as well:

Westin New York Times Square at 270 West 43rd Street features sleek, stylish, and sophisticated comfort, complete with "Heavenly Rest" beds.

The flagship W New York at 541 Lexington Avenue is both cool and chic.
W New York – The Court at 130 East 39th Street is on a tree-lined street in Murray Hill. The W New York Union Square" at 201 Park Avenue South is just diagonally across the street from an off-leash dog run.
W Hotel Tuscany New York at 120 East 39th Street combines a cozy residential feel with sophisticated style. The
W New York Times Square at 1567 Broadway is an oasis of tranquility amidst busy Times Square.

Sheraton Manhattan at 790 Seventh Avenue and the
Sheraton New York Hotel And Towers at 811 Seventh Avenue (just across the street), are steps away from the lights and drama of Broadway.

St. Regis at 2 East 55th Street welcomes pets and provides grand hotel atmosphere – from the crystal chandeliers to the silk wall coverings. "Heavenly rest" pet beds are de rigueur at the luxurious

Jumeirah Essex House at 160 Central Park South, just across the street from Central Park.

The Benjamin at 125 East 50th Street offers their own "Dream Dog" program, which includes a lush bathrobe, gourmet room service, spa treatments, specially designed dog beds, ceramic food and water bowls, even a consultation with a pet psychic This luxurious program is offered to all pet owners booking at any rate, during any time period.

Tribeca Grand, 2 Sixth Avenue, upon request they can have your guestroom set up with pet bed, food and water bowls, and treats—all at no extra cost. They also loan kennels and pet beds of various sizes, food and water bowls, and kitty litter boxes. Along with complimentary treats at the front desk, they provide a pet food menu through room service, arrange for pet sitters, dog walkers, pet spas (all grooming done off property) and veterinary care through their concierge team.

Ritz Carlton New York Central Park at 50 Central Park South has a "Doggy and Me" weekend package that includes a gift photograph and a "VIP (Very Important Pooch)" program featuring use of ultra-chic pet carriers, 22-karat gold plated identification tags, aromatherapy coat spritz treatments, home-baked dog treats, and in case of bad weather, loan of rainproof trench coats, leather jackets, and cashmere sweaters. At the downtown

Ritz Carlton New York Battery Park at 2 West Street, pets are pampered with special sleeping bags and home-baked treats. Medium-sized pets are welcome at both. Other properties in this category

Hotel 41 at Times Square at 200 West 41st Street


For smaller pets only:

Hilton Times Square at 234 West 42nd Street, room service can help with special food requests; and Concierge Teams can refer guests to dog walkers, pet groomers, and pet sitters. Pets under 12 lbs. are welcome.

Pets under 15 lbs. are welcome at
Millenium Hilton at 55 Church Street across from Ground Zero in the heart of the Financial District. Four-footed guests are greeted with a biscuit

Waldorf Towers at 100 East 50th Street, an this Art Deco landmark that was one of the city’s first "grand hotels."

Buckingham at 101 West 57th Street, located across from Carnegie Hall, accepts small pets only.

The Carlyle at 35 East 76th Street an elegant showcase of great art, a purveyor of privacy, and a sanctuary of refined taste that welcomes small pets.

Dylan Hotel at 52 East 41st Street. Pets under 12 lbs. can enjoy the panoramic views of Central Park from their rooms

Helmsley Park Lane at 36 Central Park South.

Exchange Hotel at 129 Front Street, which has a pet weight limit of 15 pounds. With a curving façade coated in seafoam-colored brick.

Doubletree Metropolitan at 569 Lexington Avenue is a tropical deco-lover‘s dream come true; pet weight limit is 20 pounds.

Millennium Broadway at 145 West 44th Street has a pet-weight limit of 15 lbs.

The Muse Hotel at 130 West 46th Street offers the Pampered Pooch Package, starting at $249* per night. Upon arrival, you'll find a delightful amenity basket in your guestroom, filled with canine treats and food and water bowls and New York's only doggie playground, "Canine Court," with open land and an obstacle course close by. Hotel guests and their dogs are welcome to shop together at Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Tiffany's, Brooks Brothers, Banana Republic and the Gap.

New York Helmsley at 212 East 42nd Street has a pet-weight limit of 10 lbs.

New York Palace at 455 Madison Avenue gracefully blends a landmark 19th-century residence with a contemporary 55-story tower. It boasts some of the largest rooms in the city, but only accepts pets fewer than 5 lbs.

Novotel at 226 West 52nd Street combines European service and the ambience of Broadway and accepts small pets.

The London NYC at 151 West 54th Street, an Art Deco luxury property, accepts pets under 7 lbs.

Shoreham at 33 West 55th Street is pet-friendly and within leash distance of Central Park; pet-weight limit 15 lbs.

Skyline Hotel at 725 Tenth Avenue. Small dogs and cats are welcome at this moderately priced Midtown hotel

Trump International Hotel & Tower at 1 Central Park West in these luxurious rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows will provide dogs with spectacular views of across-the-street Central Park. Dogs under 10 pounds allowed; no cats accepted.

On the Ave Hotel - 2178 Broadway at W 77th St. UWS. there's a $40.00 charge per day above the room rate and 30 lbs limit per pet. Limit 2 pets per room.


For more info on pet friendly NY visit

http://www.nyc.com/visitor_guide/petfriendly_new_york_hotels.703633/editorial_review.aspx

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Monday, May 4, 2009

I C E .. In Case of Emergency

What is an emergency?

Many serious conditions can cause critical emergencies. The best general advice is to seek prompt, specialized, emergency care.

Become particularly concerned when a pet:
  • Collapses or becomes very weak
  • Has severe diarrhea or repetitive vomiting
  • Bleeds
  • Loss of appetite persisting for more than 24 hours
  • Lethargy persisting for more than 24 hours
  • Cannot urinate or defecate
  • Breathes rapidly, shallowly, or with difficulty
  • Develops a severe cough
  • Ingests a poison
  • Sustains trauma (hit by an automobile, jumping from a window, or other cuts or injuries)?

What to do... In Case of Emergency?

  • Seek immediate veterinary care. True medical or surgical emergencies cannot be handled adequately at home.
  • Transport your pet as gently as possible.
  • Avoid putting your face or hands in or near a pet's mouth or feet (pain may cause it to inadvertently bite or scratch).
  • If you believe that the pet has been poisoned, bring the label or container of the suspected substance with you to the emergency room.
  • If your pet is bleeding excessively from a cut, apply a clean cloth or bandage over the cut using consistent pressu
Below is a well researched list of Emergency care facilities for the UWS... Keep them available... I suggest putting them in your cell phones and adding them to your contacts as well... You never know when an emergency could take place and take it from me... "It's best to be prepared"!

NYC Veterinary Specialists
web: www.nyc-vs.com
410 West 55th Street New York, NY 10019
between 9th and 10th Avenues, across the street from the Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre.
212-767-0099
Hours Of Operation
M-Su 24hrs - emergency facility

Business Description
NYC Veterinary Specialists was founded with the concept of providing a superior level of patient and client care through close cooperation with the family practitioner. In addition to referral appointments, the hospital is open 24 hours a day for case transfers by the family practitioner and after-hours emergencies. NYC Veterinary Specialists serves as an extension of the general practice. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Specialties: Behavioral Medicine, Cardiology, Critical Care, Dermatology, Emergency, Internal Medicine, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Oncology & Raditation Oncology, Radiology, and Surgery.

The Animal Medical Center
web: www.amcny.org
510 East 62nd Street,
New York, NY 10065
212-838-8100 or 212- 838-7053
Hours Of Operation
M-Su 24hrs - emergency facility

Business Description
The Animal Medical Center in New York City is a nonprofit veterinary center that has been a national leader in animal care since 1910. As an academic veterinary hospital, The AMC promotes the health and well-being of companion animals through advanced treatment, research and education.
Emergency Care
You can bring your pet in for an emergency, non-appointment visit at any time of the day or night. There are veterinarians in the hospital 24 hours a day to provide immediate care.
Because we handle all types of emergencies, pets with life-threatening problems take priority over more stable patients and are examined first.

Park East Animal Hospital
52 East 64th Street New York, NY 10065
646-871-3594
Hours Of Operation
M-Su 24hrs

Business Description
Park East, an AAHA certified hospital and a leader in the field of veterinary medicine, providing the finest, most comprehensive animal health care services available. Offering of the best expertly trained staff and state-of-the-art equipment. They maintain a technician on duty 24 hours a day to provide around-the-clock nursing care and there is a doctor on call for after-hours emergency situations. Facility provides private examination rooms, an x-ray room, an intensive care unit, comfortable and roomy stainless steel kennels, and an exercise garden. Services: include dentistry, elective and major surgery, digital radiography, dermatology, endoscopy, ultrasonography, and preventative medicine.

Kalvig and Shorter Veterinary Associates
227 E 84th Street New York, NY 10028
646-506-9585
Hours Of Operation

M-Su 8:00am-11:00pm

Business Description
Serving the Upper East Side with over 50 years of experience in veterinary
medicine, the doctors and staff provide caring and personalized attention
to excellent customer service and patient health care.

Lincoln Square Veterinary Hospital
140 W. 67th St. New York, NY 10023
646-506-9967
Hours Of Operation
M-F 8:00am-8:00pm, Sa-Su 8:00am-4:00pm


Riverside Animal Hospital
250 West 108th St. New York, NY 10025
646-871-3040
Hours Of Operation

M 10am-7pm, Tu 10am-9pm, W-F 10am-7pm, Sa 9am-5pm, Su 11am-4pm

Business Description
The ONLY veterinary practices in the Greater New York area that integrates high tech, high quality, cutting edge medicine with Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine and other forms of alternative therapy.

Animal General
558 Columbus Avenue New York, NY 10024
646-506-9475
Hours Of Operation


M-F 8am-8pm, Sa-Su 8am-4pm

Business Description
Animal General is a full service hospital. In addition to everything you might expect at a veterinary hospital, we also provide these services: 24 hour nursing care; Pets with emergency medical needs are accommodated immediately.
Clients and patients of Animal general also have these benefits:
Puppy Play Group twice weekly. Bereavement Counseling bi-monthly.
At-Home Euthanasia, A TLC (Tender Loving Care) Coordinator who stays with your pet, one-on-one, while he/she recovers from anesthesia. Geriatric care for elderly pets

Riverside Veterinary Group
219 West 79th Street New York, NY 10024
646-871-3051
Hours Of Operation

M-F 8am-7pm, Sa 8am-5pm, Su 10am-4pm

Business Description
The ONLY veterinary practices in the Greater New York area that integrate high tech, high quality, cutting edge medicine with Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine and other forms of alternative therapy.

24 Hour Emergency Transportation
Pet Chauffeurs - 718-752-1767
Pet Taxi - 212-755-1757

For a full list of NYC Vets and Dog Services visit... http://downtownpet.com

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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Dogs banned from NYC Housing

Dobermans, Pit Bulls & Rottweilers...

Beginning this Friday May 1st these powerful popular breeds, sometimes trained to be violent are being banned from all apartments run by the city Housing Authority. Housing Authority officials commented that this was brought on by the growing number of concerned residents and their persistant complaints of violent pets.

The Housing Authority regulations also ban residents from owning any dog over 25 pounds. The current policy allows dogs that weigh up to 40 pounds. Residents who already have the breeds will be able to keep them as long as they are registered by this Friday.

The key word here is trained, it has been my experience that if the dog has not been properly socialized or trained to submiss (keeping in check his or her aggression) then it won't matter if it weighs 3 ounces or 200lbs, it will be a threat. There is always various degrees of agression and what is exceptable behavior. What's an even playing field and where do we draw the line?

As in human Life experiences there are the "bully's" and the ones being "bullied". We are taught and expected to be fair and politically correct in our exchanges with one another. It's our resposibility as people to act accordingly and as pet owners to carry and bestow the same principles onto our pets.

Unfortunately law's are put in place when the need for people to obey out weighs the ones obeying... come on, we all rudimentally know what is right and wrong and what's fair or not... Can't we all just keep it simple and stick to the basic " just obey and get along "...

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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Dog Walk for Cancer....Spring is back...Major wags!!


It's back to Spring again...the slight heat wave...was a pleasant surprize...and a nice dry run for dealing with the hot summer ahead... Thankful the water was turned on in Riverside Park and in the runs... Lets keep those bowls full... fresh & clean!

This Sunday May 3rd is the Dog Walk against Cancer in Riverside Park....
When was the last time you and your dog saved a life? Join the American Cancer Society and thousands of fellow dog owners, animal lovers, and New Yorkers, for this truly amazing event. This fun-filled day includes contests, live entertainment, including music and face painters for kids, food, sponsor giveaways, and a free copy of the 2009 Dogswalk Journal!

Lets make a difference in the fight against human and animal cancers and sign up today!
Gracie and I are walking in honor of Jorge Coste who dispite his enormous strength, courage and beautiful spirit has just lost his battle with cancer.

It starts @10am registration is @ 9am @103rd St.
(rain or shine) Current weather forecast predicts high of 55 and SUNSHINE!

for more info visit http://community.acsevents.org/site/TR/CommunityFundraisingPages/CFPFY09Eastern?fr_id=19024&pg=entry

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