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“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be
judged by the way its animals are treated.”
Mahatma Ghandi

Be a Hero—say “no” to unplanned pet pregnanacies

Imagine if the parks and streets of Cusco (and the world) were not filled unwanted puppies and kittens!  Sterilisation is good for your pet and great for the community!

  • Sterilisation saves lives. Each year in the United States, for example, an estimated 6 million to 8 million pets are killed each year because there aren’t enough people to provide them with safe and loving homes. While we don’t have these statistics for Peru, clearly, there are many, many homeless animals. Please don’t add to this number by letting your pets breed freely.
  • Sterilisation helps your pet be healthier.  It prevents or greatly reduces the risk of some cancers and other diseases.
  • Sterilisation reduces aggressive behavior.  Whether your dog seems to have a naturally aggressive temperament or is aggressive when in heat or nursing, sterilisation typically results in a friendlier, more mellow animal.
  • Sterilisation reduces roaming. If your cat or dog is frequently wandering through neighborhoods in search of a mate, sterilisation will reduce or eliminate that behavior.
  • Sterilisation reduces scent-marking (marking territory with urine) in cats and some dogs.

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Some People Foods Are Not Good for Your Pets

Some of your favorite foods can be harmful to your pets.  Yes, dogs and cats are scavengers and hunters, but certain foods that are fine for humans are hard to digest–or dangerous–to the animals you love.

These foods are not good for dogs

  • Alcohol
  • Avocado
  • Bones that are cooked (raw bones are okay, but cooked bones can splinter in a dog’s stomach and cause injury)
  • Candy and chocolate
  • Chewing gum
  • Coffee and tea
  • Corn on the cob
  • Garlic
  • Grapes and raisins
  • Onions
  • Soda pop

For more information, visit www.caninejournal.com/foods-not-to-feed-dog/

These foods are not good for cats

  • Alcohol
  • Avocado
  • Bones that are cooked (raw bones are okay, but cooked bones can splinter in a cat’s stomach and cause injury)
  • Candy and chocolate
  • Chewing gum
  • Coffee and tea
  • Corn on the cob
  • Dog food
  • Garlic
  • Grapes and raisins
  • Milk
  • Onions
  • Salt
  • Soda pop

http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/libertyville/community/chi-ugc-article-foods-that-can-make-your-cat-sick-2013-05-07-story.html

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Best Choices for Keeping Your Pets Clean

 

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