Take care of your pets over the next few weeks - help them to squash their fears of that loud bang that is a firecracker!

 

 

Want to help a great cat???  Do you remember the beautiful, young Seal Point Himalayan that we had in the store back in August and September 2007?  Well, two of our great customers, Adam and Sydney, adopted her and, unfortunately, 'Ginger' has since been diagnosed with a myriad of health problems that are really breaking her owners' bank.  We at Pets in the City really want to help this couple keep Ginger in their home.  Therefore, since Sydney is a talented artist, she will be selling her wares at Pets in the City to put into the "Ginger Fund."  Sydney paints on window panes...it's very cool!  Take a look at her work and stop in soon to help a worthy cause!  http://public.fotki.com/awoehler/sydneys-projects/artstuff/art/sunbathingcloseup.html

July 4th (Friday):  Pets in the City will be OPEN WITH LIMITED HOURS on the Fourth of July from 11am-2pm.  We will be CLOSING AT 2pm SHARP to make it to a family party!  

 

July 8th (Tuesday):  Nadine's Gin Joint, next door to Pets in the City, will be kicking off a weekly Tuesday night YAPPY HOUR (4pm-7pm) on her spacious porch!  Bring your pooch and enjoy a beer and appetizers.  For those with a dog in tow, Nadine's will offer 1/2 OFF SELECT APPETIZERS and DRINK SPECIALS, inluding 'Hot Diggity Dogs' and a special 'Dog-On Good Martini.'  For canine attendees, fresh water will be available as well as Doggie Treats from Pets in the City.  POOPER SCOOPER RULES APPLY!  Nadine will be doing this Yappy Hour every Tuesday through the Summer and Fall.

 

July 11th (Friday):  Soulard Bastille Day Celebration.  At 6:00 pm, gather at the corner of Russell and Menard to wish farewell to Queen Marie Antoinette & King Louis XVI.  Celebrators will gather at Joanie's, Johnny's & The Bastille to send the King and Queen off to their deserved fate.  6:30 pm - Led by "Joia" percussion group, marching crewes and royalty will storm the streets of Soulard for a walking parade to gather the mob for the beheading of Louis & Marie Antoinette; 7:00 pm - The beheading of the King & Queen in front of Nadine's at 12th and Allen (next to Pets in the City).  We can't say who will be playing the parts of the King and Queen, but we can tell you that it will be two of our favorite customers!
 

July 12th (Saturday):  8:00AM to 5:00PM, Bastille Days Flea Market and Live Music.  8:00 am - Flea market to be held in Soulard Market Park, featuring a variety of art, handmade jewelry & clothing, and other items in up to 75 booths. Noon - Free live music with "The Alley Mutts."  Noon to 4:00 pm - BBQ & Beer booths available.

July 12th (Saturday):  Lil' Pals Mobile Pet Photography will be at Pets in the City from 10am-3pm.  Call Pets in the City now to set up your appointment with Julie. 

 

July 13th (Sunday):  The Boxers are coming!  The Boxers are coming!  Word has it that St. Louis Boxer Rescue may have a couple of babies to show off...Booty and Zach will be at Pets in the City that day *(unless, of course, they get adopted first). 

 

July 19th (Saturday):  Local Rescue, Gateway Pet Guardians, will be here with a bunch of great dogs and a few PUPPIES!  Warning:  Emma is addictive....if you're seeking a new best friend, you must meet Emma! 

This time a year, I spend a lot of time talking to customers about the benefits of neem for fighting fleas and ticks.  Yet, as they say on Television commericals, '...but wait, there's more.'

 

In India, the neem tree is variously known as "Divine Tree", "Heal All", "Nature's Drugstore", "Village Pharmacy" and "Panacea for all diseases."  Products made from neem have proven medicinal properties, including anthelmintic, antifungal, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-infertility, and sedative.  Neem is considered a major component in Ayurvedic medicine and is particularly prescribed for skin disease.

 

In fighting those summer parasites, the unique feature of neem products is that they do not directly kill the pests, but alter the life-processing behavior in such a manner that the insect can no longer feed, breed or undergo metamorphosis.  Neem is deemed very effective in the treatment of scabies although only preliminary scientific proof exists which still has to be corroborated, and is recommended for those who are sensitive to permethrin, a known insecticide which might be an irritant.  Also, the scabies mite has yet to become resistant to neem, so in persistent cases neem has been shown to be very effective. There is also anecdotal evidence of its effectiveness in treating infestations of head lice in humans. A tea made of boiled neem leaves, sometimes combined with other herbs such as ginger, can be ingested to fight intestinal worms.  

 

Neem oil is potent stuff.  Neem is a plant, but that does not automatically mean it is safe. Some of the world's strongest toxins are herbal. Read about neem's toxicity before you take it internally, or give it to a pet internally.  There are situations where neem home remedies are perfectly safe and effective, and there are diseases where you need a diagnosis, and the guidance of a medical practitioner.  Neem can often beat the pharmaceuticals in our arsenal, with none of the undesirable side effects. But neem is not a miracle cure. There are limits to what it can do.  Recognize the limits, and you will find that what's left is still more than enough to make people insist, "It's miraculous!"  Beware the snake oil salesmen, but don't throw out the baby with the bath water. Neem oil works....just do your homework.

 

We saw these toys online a while back and ordered one for Lexi Lu to try out and abuse.  It's been well over three months, and she is yet to make a mark on this toy....and not for lack of trying.  This bright green doughnut-shaped rubber toy passed my Pit Bull test...  At $21.99, the Goughnut may seem pricey, but this is a toy that will last!

 

Party Animal  Organic Canned Dog Food 

We heard about this food from a webgroup that we belong to.  After calling the owner and talking for a while about his great product, we decided to give it whirl in our shop!  Party Animal Organic Canned Dog Food is between a stew and pate in consistency and is certified organic, made and sourced in the US, and passed the three-dog Pizano taste test!

 

Back in January, we took a short vacation to Tampa and scouted out the cool pet stores in town while we were there.  Tampa's largest festival, The Gasparilla Fest, was scheduled that weekend.  Being a pirate festival, every pet store in Tamap was stocked full of skull and crossbone merchandise.  We just loved the girlie and dude-looking skull and crossbones collars that Preston Collars makes.  When placing the order, we noticed a fabulous purple collar with a gold fleur de lis...perfect for Soulard!

 

FIREWORKS and DOGS DO NOT MIX!  With Independence Day upon us, please don't forget how negatively the loud cracks of the holiday fireworks affect your four-legged loved ones.  The kids on our street have been sending bottle rockets flying into the air for over two weeks now (and I hear Albert Cominsky is not faring so well himself).   It's driving Foster totally nuts.  Foster's been drinking the Calming Solution by Pet Essences like his mom drinks Wheach Beer by O'Fallon Brewery!  Read these Pet Safety Tips for the 4th of July by the ASPCA.
 

Take care of your pets over the next few weeks - help them to squash their fears of that loud bang that is a firecracker!