Looking for something to do this Labor Day weekend? Check this list to find an event in your area that’s friendly to the four-legged members of family too!

August 30

North Hollywood, CA: Animal Night at Kulak’s Woodshed

St. Louis, MO: Stray Rescue Chip-a-Thon

Garland, TX: Dog-A-Poolooza Dog Swim Day

August 30-31

Harlem, GA: Feathered Friends Forever Open House

Carson City, NV: Agility Ability Labor Day Weekend Agility Trial

Arlington, TX: TICA 2008 Championship Cat Show

Delaplane, VA: Endless Summer Party (Dog-friendly)

August 31

Augusta, ME: Pugusta Pug Club Meeting

Philadelphia, PA: Dog Wash Fundraiser and Adoption Event

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Bladder stones are a common ailment affecting our cats and dogs. Some breeds are predisposed to this condition, however, many pets develop it as the result of incorrect diet choices. There are several ways that we can help prevent this painful condition from occurring in our furry friends.

Listen to today’s podcast to find out how simple diet changes can help prevent bladder stones in your cat or dog. Download Preventing Cat and Dog Bladder Stones.

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Three cheers for Mulan, our Halo Pet of the Week! Mulan is an adorable Shar-Pei, who resides at The Ferret and Dove Sanctuary in Florida.

This wonderful girl hasn’t had it easy, as she nearly lost her life when her former owner was forced to give her up. The local pound had a policy of destroying breeds that were deemed aggressive, and unfortunately, Mulan’s breed would have fallen into this category.

The Sanctuary rescued her though, and she couldn’t be a sweeter girl! They call Mulan the peacemaker-dog, and she is said to be very protective of the doves and rabbits that she lives with. She even wants to go outside to be with her birds when there’s bad weather. We’re proud to present Mulan as our Pet of the Week and hope she enjoys her Halo goodie bag!

Think your pet should be next week’s winner? Just head over the Halo Pets MySpace Page and send us a picture of your favorite kitty or pup.

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You saw them on television these past two weeks: Olympic athletes. They jumped, ran and somersaulted their way to victory. Next to you, while you watched the Olympics, was your dog. He lay there next to you very bored, hoping you would soon take him out for a walk. Secretly your dog was wishing he could be like Nastia Liukin, able to jump and run with amazing speed and agility. Luckily for him, your dog can be just like an Olympic athlete — thanks to the rapidly growing sport called agility.

Agility is a sport for any dog and any dog owner. It is a team sport in which the handler (owner) directs their dog, off-leash, through an obstacle course in a race for both time and accuracy. Both the owner and dog must work together in order to complete the course.

Any dog can be trained for agility (including my three-legged dog Serena), but training takes time and hard work. There are many people who take training classes and who have no interest in competing. Agility, even if you never want to compete, helps to form a stronger bond between you and your dog. If you have a high-energy dog, then agility is definitely for you. Agility teaches your dog how to focus and harness his energy in a productive manner. You will have a better well-behaved dog if you take agility classes. (more…)

Ear infections are very common in pets and can cause pain and contribute to hearing loss. Pets are prone to infection because of the shape of their ear canals and an inability to clean their ears themselves. The routine weekly use of a natural pet product such as Herbal Ear Wash is recommended to help prevent painful ear problems in pets.

Click here for more information on proper ear cleaning in pets.

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