Bayer study reveals deficiencies in the perception of veterinary attention among veterinarians and pet owners

SHAWNEE, Kan., July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- While much has been reported about an end to the ongoing recession in the U.S., the impact is still being felt in the veterinary community. Fifty-one percent of veterinarians reported a net decrease in patient visits over the last two years, while 42 percent said that revenues decreased in 2010 as compared to 2009. This decline continues a trend that has been documented over the last decade, even while the number of dogs and cats has increased in the U.S.
Yet in spite of these issues, there are steps veterinarians can take to reverse the trend and improve pet health, according to a new study regarding the demand for veterinary services announced today at the annual convention of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Called the Bayer Veterinary Care Usage Study, the research was conducted by Bayer HealthCare LLC, Animal Health Division in cooperation with Brakke Consulting and the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues (NCVEI). Results announced today were from the second major phase of the research, a national study among veterinarians. Results from an earlier stage national study of pet owners were announced in January.
Keeping Pets Healthy
The study confirms that there is a gap in knowledge between pet owners and veterinarians when it comes to providing for the long-term health of companion pets. Nearly all (95 percent) veterinarians surveyed believe that dogs and cats require at least one well-visit, or physical examination, annually and that 72 percent of veterinarians believe wellness exams are the most important services they can provide. However, the study also found that 65 percent of veterinarians believe their clientele doesn't value annual wellness examinations, which reinforces findings from the study's first phase.
"Our initial findings from pet owners established the misperception that regular veterinary check-ups were not vital to the ongoing health of their pet," said Ian Spinks, president and general manager of Bayer Animal Health North America. "What we are now being told by veterinarians is that they believe the development of an annual wellness program for their patients is likely the single most important service that they can provide."
Vet 2.0 - Providing New Services
The study found that 83 percent of veterinarians believe that running a veterinary practice is as much a people business as it is a medical service.
"There is no doubt that what drives veterinarians is the opportunity to help pets," said Ron Brakke, president and founder of Brakke Consulting. "Yet, by focusing more on pet owners, veterinarians are realizing that many opportunities exist to grow their practices."
For that reason, a number of veterinarians are implementing marketing programs, including an online presence and use of social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter, as key components of their practice's business strategy.
Within that strategy, veterinarians have embraced the opportunity to meet the changing needs of pet owners. The study identified a number of services desired by pet owners that veterinarians indicate they currently are or are willing to offer to enhance the pet owners' experiences. These include the development of an individualized full-year wellness program and monthly billing for routine wellness services.
In addition, the study identified that the care of cats may account for up to 80 percent of all practice growth opportunities and recommends that veterinarians provide more cat-friendly reception areas that are quiet and dog-free and to maintain a high level of cat-related training among clinic staff.
Pet owners have also made it clear to veterinarians that they are looking for individualized care when visiting the clinic and want to work with the same veterinarian each time they visit the clinic, a practice that veterinarians embrace.
"Pet owners want their lives to be made easier as they find ways to keep their pets healthy," said Karen Felsted, CPA, MS, DVM, CVPM, and CEO of NCVEI, a professional organization dedicated to improving economic conditions in veterinary medicine. "What this study shows is that veterinarians are hearing the calls of their clientele and are working to adapt their practices."
About the Bayer Veterinary Care Usage Study
The first phase of the study focused on the decline in veterinary usage from the pet owners' perspective, identifying six root causes: the economic impact of the recession; fragmentation of veterinary services; the use of the Internet vs. office visits; feline resistance; perception that regular medical check-ups are unnecessary; and cost of care.
The objectives of the second phase of the Bayer Veterinary Care Usage Study were to identify any correlation between clinic revenue and pet visits, to identify the use of successful practice tools and to establish the degree to which veterinarians are utilizing services identified in phase one of the study. Results are based on a nationally representative quantitative online survey of 401 companion animal veterinarians.
Bayer HealthCare LLC, Animal Health Division, Brakke Consulting and NCVEI conducted the study, and collaborated with several university experts. Brakke Consulting and NCVEI are also assisting Bayer in developing solutions to increase veterinary visits.
About Bayer HealthCare LLC, Animal Health Division
The Bayer Group is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of healthcare, nutrition and high-tech materials. Bayer HealthCare, a subgroup of Bayer AG with annual sales of EUR 16.913 billion (2010), is one of the world's leading, innovative companies in the healthcare and medical products industry and is based in Leverkusen, Germany. The company combines the global activities of the Animal Health, Consumer Care, Medical Care and Pharmaceuticals divisions. Bayer HealthCare's aim is to discover and manufacture products that will improve human and animal health worldwide.
With sales of EUR 1,120 million (2010), Bayer's Animal Health division is one of the world's leading manufacturers of veterinary drugs. The business manufactures and markets approximately 100 different veterinary drugs and care products for food-supplying animals and companion animals. U.S. Headquarters for Bayer HealthCare Animal Health Division is located in Shawnee, Kansas. Find more information at www.bayerhealthcare.com.
About Brakke Consulting
Brakke Consulting is the leading consulting firm specializing in the animal health and nutrition markets. Headquartered in Dallas, the firm also maintains offices in Chicago, Omaha, St. Louis and Stuart, Florida, and has affiliate offices in Osaka and Sydney. Established in 1986, Brakke provides a full range of consulting services, including General Consulting, Strategic Planning, Mergers and Acquisitions, Market Research Studies, Technology Licensing, Communications Strategies and New Business Development. Please visit www.brakkeconsulting.com for more information.
About NCVEI
The National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues (NCVEI) was founded in January 2000 with a mission of raising the economic base of veterinary medicine. A wide-ranging group of benchmarking, pricing and communications tools as well as other resources are available, free of charge at www.NCVEI.org. The Commission is a not-for-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors including members from the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges and other organizations. Funding is provided by members of the NCVEI's Sponsor Council that includes Merial, Veterinary Pet Insurance, Bayer HealthCare LLC, Animal Health Division, CareCredit, Abbott Animal Health, MWI Veterinary Supply, Webster Veterinary, CATalyst Council and Simmons Educational Fund.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Bayer Group or subgroup management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. These factors include those discussed in Bayer's public reports which are available on the Bayer website at www.bayer.com. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.
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Pets of high society events announces "Christmas in July" Pet Product Showcase

Preview of gifts more recent for pets and pet lovers on July 26 in New York City

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 08, 2011

Tis the season. The gifts are not just for Christmas. Treat your pet Favorite and lover of animals to the best of the best of the year. Mascot of the high society of events is pleased to present its second annual "Christmas in July" product mascot showcase, Tuesday, July 26, 2011 11: 00 am-6: 00 pm at the InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel. For businesses a national day, unique pet product will travel to New York to show their new lines of products for pets to the media, invited VIP and celebrity.

The host for the day is national pet and lifestyle expert Charlotte Reed gifts that will share the latest ideas for holidays, birthday gift for pets, puppy and kitten shower & gifts grandpet. "There are some gifts really to buy pets to loving animals including packages monthly gift, formation and set classes, books of thematic pet tickets for dogs of sample, custom furniture and other accessories and gear," says Reed.

Guests are demo last holiday gifts for pet lovers, including practical products for pets for the months of autumn and winter of pets.

Highlights include:

As a special gift, guests will also visit an exclusive "Pet product gift Suite" where you can pose for a portrait of pets on vacation with Santa, get a preview of the latest pets costumes and Halloween party fashion, Thanksgiving and Christmas and demonstration of the top 10 fall and winter gift takes to pets & animals parents. Current participants include: brilliant Pet, DenHaus, FURminator, Inc., Hartz, honest Pet products, Kitty cases, Pup cases, P.L.A.Y., Premier Pet protection 1, life Unleashed, wellness Pet food, Pet products throughout the world and more!

Admission is free for members of the press, pet stores and buyers of products for pets. Pets are welcome. Samples of products and press kits available on the site.

For more information, visit: http://www.petsocialiteevents.com

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Catering only to the industry of the mascot, mascot of the high society events connected to professionals in the pet industry with specific media in an effort to advance the lifestyle pet & culture, promote the human animal bond and increase the awareness of one of the fastest growing industries in the country. Received as national meet and greet events of a day in New York, mascot of the high society events highlights best best pet products, companies and trends to national magazines, talk producers show, newspaper reporters and bloggers an easy and fun opportunity to experience new products, meet new sources and was inspired to write stories of reflection. For more information, visit: http://www.petsocialiteevents.com

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Increasing temperatures correlate in pets insolation

Pet Sitters International offers 5 tips for the survival of insolation to pet owners.

King, NC (PRWEB) July 13, 2011

As the temperature rises, so do Fido and Fluffy possibilities of experiencing problems related to the heat. As the scorching summer days fall on us, Pet Sitters International (PSI) outlines what steps will be taken if a pet is suffering from heat stroke.

According to the program of certification of the Animal first aid chapter of PSI, which was created in conjunction with Thom Somes, the pet safety Guy ?, pets can easily suffer heat stroke.

"Stress and high temperature can cause a dog in the sunshine," said Ellen price, academic administrator of PSI. "Sunshine most often occurs when pets are left in a space with little or no ventilation during periods of warm temperatures and high humidity".

The symptoms of heat stroke include:

PSI suggests the following five survival if a pet is suffering from heatstroke.

1 Hold the pet. Mouth only if absolutely necessary. If muzzled, cool pet because it will be

cannot pant and cool himself.

2. Bathing or hose pet with fresh water (not cold) until its temperature of subsidies. You can also place your pet in a cool, well-ventilated space and wrap it in a cold, wet sheet or towel.

3 To prepare for the shock treatment. This includes placing the mascot to his side with extended head. If the pet is not gagged, he opens his mouth and throw caution the language passed their teeth with your fingers. Keep the language to keep the airway open. Raise slightly hindquarters of the mascot.

4 Monitor the temperature of the mascot with a digital thermometer.

5 Transport to the veterinarian or emergency animal hospital.

For more information about PSI, PSI's certification program or to locate a professional pet sitter in your area, visit http://www.petsit.com.

Pet portrayed International

Established in 1994, Pet Sitters International (PSI) is the world's largest educational Association for professional pet, which represents almost 7,000 companies in United States, Canada professional pet-sitting and abroad portrayed. PSI provides members access to education resources and affordable link and liability insurance including a comprehensive program of certification, world of Pet Sitter magazine and annual Convention to search for the PSI. For more information, visit http://www.petsit.com, official Pet Sitter Locator ? home, or visit PSIStoreOnline, the largest retailer of specialty products for pet sitters and pet sitter business.

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# 1 Pet Lover sites network United States held on July 4 with a new look

USAPetCONNECT ? introduces the new design of its 50 us been loving Pet resources Web connect parents pet professionals and businesses related to the pet.

Tallahassee, FL (PRWEB) July 04, 2011

It is located at http://www.USAPetCONNECT.com, the online service gives animals and human beings a comprehensive resource for everything related to the pet. To unlike most national pet websites that dedicate a page for each State, USAPetCONNECT dedicated a Web site for lovers of pets in the 50 US States.

"USAPetCONNECT team chose July 4 as the official relaunch date of our new design 50 State network because it is a proud patriotic it lends itself to the celebration, as well as future annual events," said Andrea Barrett, President of sales & marketing

As with most successful companies, USAPetCONNECT was created to satisfy a need, passion and the desire of service. After years of helping companies along the United States and Canada have success with your online marketing, the three founders decided to build a business on the Internet where to combine his passion for animals, his understanding of the pet lovers and their business and marketing knowledge. Today, they manage to "Best in Show" Pet Lover sites designed to be simple, most affordable way for companies related to the pet or professional to connect with the growing number of online pet-loving consumers.

"The new sites were designed to give pet lovers an easy way to find best pet-related services, a video, read informative articles, search for a park for dogs, give to a charity or find his friend always, all in an easy-to-navigate Web site. Now visitors can search anywhere in the State for local pets or professional services by your city or zip code, "said Michael Bunton, President of technology development &"

Pets are now part of the family, and when a pet parent you need to care for their loved ones who want to know that they are getting the best products and services available. Now anywhere in the State USAPetCONNECT can find a pet parent occupied a local animal hospital, pet sitting or dog professional cleaning, dog training, dog rooms or boarding kennel dog. Even services such as cleaning of carpets, containment for pets and fencing, dog doors, elimination of waste, transport of pets in a site, pets bird supplies and services of Aquarium. In addition, visitors can find your friend forever through a local human society, SPCA, animal shelter or Petfinder. Once you are be able to locate new visitors puppy or kitty pet shops and pet supply stores close to everything you need for this new addition to the family. Visitors can download a helpful list of names of dog and cat right from the resources page.

More and more pet parents are opting to take the furry that during holidays, so that all State USAPetCONNECT sites give visitors an easy way to find friendly shelter pets nationwide. You can also purchase traveling pet owners for a safe pet plan credited in case of an unfortunate accident away from home. Visitors will find useful information for emergency and rescue and shelter resources. And the best is USAPetCONNECT gives to the community by partnering with local human societies and rescue groups to build relations, awareness and consumer interaction.

The network has also been receiving attention from State and national associations, as well as pet industry franchises, chains and dealer groups. "As the only network of 50 Pet State resource sites, USAPetCONNECT has a unique competitive advantage which gives groups from industry and national advertisers a powerful new marketing channel," says Steven Bailey, President of operations & sales

There are over 10 billion online searches performed each month in the United States, and about 40% of searches are for products, businesses and local services. More are the days of the use of the old book of phone dusty to find local businesses. Today, the majority of consumers looking for local services on your computer or from a mobile device. The 50 USAPetCONNECT sites are favorable to the phone and each site as http://www.ColoradoPetCONNECT.com offers users quick access to products and services right in their local areas.

When asked why decided to USAPetCONNECT update your network 50-sitio, Bailey responded: "We wanted to offer more and the similar right with pet ownership is its highest level in two decades and pet industry spending expected to exceed 50 billion dollars this year." In addition, more 74% of households now use the Internet the purchase of products and services. It therefore took the opportunity to update the sites and also our brand as the # 1 network of Pet Lover resources United States sites. "

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Founded in 2009 USAPetCONNECT manages a national network of "Best in Show" Pet Lover sites designed to be simple, most is affordable for companies related to the pet or service to connect with the growing number of consumers love pets online. Learn more at: http://www.USAPetCONNECT.com

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Dog magazine pays homage to canine heroes of the year

Upper police honor of the United States, the dog teams of search and rescue and military for the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks, magazine dog Fancy is recognizing three top dogs as winners of their hero canine to work from the contest year, sponsored by Natural balance pet foods.

Winning dogs are:

Air force dog Lucky is on her fourth deployment in a battle zone. Not only detected bombs but survived the bombings and shootings, and at the age of 10 years is still protecting troops in Afghanistan. Search dog Hunter has risked injury and worse on the dangerous front of some of the most terrible worldwide disasters, including earthquakes in Japan and in Haiti, where he and Bill Monahan driver dug for 19 hours to rescue three children. Canine police A Renzo has helped keep the streets of Shreveport, Louisiana. insurance by breaking down more than 30 suspected criminals with his partner, Dan Sawyer out. It also makes the detection of drugs and has made large drug busts.

The winners will receive $3,500 by September 11 Natural balance pet foods in a ceremony marking the beginning of the construction of the first training centre in Santa Paula, California national search dog.

Grove Park Inn rolls of red carpet for pets

ASHEVILLE, The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa - North Carolina is now accepting the variety of four-legged guests for the first time in its nearly 100 years of history.

A new section of "pet friendly" rooms in the wing of Vanderbilt of the Resort will come with special amenities. The Inn offer guests bring pets on vacation a variety of paths and walking routes for the financial year, as well as a special area of foot for pets near the new rooms pets allowed.

The complex will provide guests information on local pet stores, veterinary clinics and other services related to the pet to help other companies accept local animals. There's even a menu of dining room in the special room for pets.

In public areas, pets must be kept on a leash or in a chariot. Restrictions on locations in the resort for pets access include the points of sale great Hall Lobby, food and beverages, sports complex, spa and swimming pool areas. This exclusion does not apply to service dogs.

For more information, please contact The Grove Park Inn at 800-438-0050 or 828 252 2711 or www.groveparkinn.com.

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PET program offers job training for prisoners

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TULSA County - is a new impetus in life for some are and a new leash on life of dogs that bathe.

The program "Pets helping people" nonprofit graduated ten women on Monday night.?The program is designed to help women move from prisons in society, something the voice of women would not be possible without the unconditional love of dogs.

Pets and women have similar histories: past harsh and second chances.

"Drugs." Drugs. Meth. I've been a drug user for nearly 20 years. "This is my third imprisonment, said Lea Ann Eastteam."

"I had to really sat to learn some lessons to teach." Re-evaluate myself ", added."

Lea Ann Eastteam methamphetamine habit landed him in prison.

If it were not for the programme "Pets helping people", Eastteam would have never found to Tanner, who came from a Puppy Mill.

Eastteam and nine others were selected to participate in the program. Director of the programme specifically says seeking strong in his recovery from drug people.

"Commit themselves to work with us as an employee and in return, we teach them to work in the industry of dog maintenance," said Christy VanCleave.

Women learn and learn the skills necessary for careers in the industry of dog, once released from prison.

"We have had 100% placement for our girls," VanCleave, said. "We have people who call us want to recruit our employees.""And it is good that they are criminals."

"This will give me the opportunity to begin again." To "be able to take care of myself the right way and not have to resort to medications as I did before, said Eastteam."

The stories may have had rough beginnings, but the women say that the program has given them and their furry friends as a chance in a happy ending.

"Am gonna get out there and being a mother and grandmother that supposed to be." I can do it now! There is no doubt in my mind, "said Eastteam."

Including graduates of the Monday night, pets helping people has had more than 30 graduates. Program Director said that the majority of people are still working in the maintenance industry and has remained drug-free.

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Role of pets: goes beyond great Dane

New GLOUCESTER, can be difficult to find a home for the average pooch ill-treated, abandoned or neglected.

For dogs that grow with the size of small horses, sometimes suffer from serious health problems and may have problems of behaviour out of control? It has been beyond great Dane rescue.

"We try to focus on the most sick," Group President Stephanie Cattabriga, said. "Who else wants".

As Lady of 3 years of age, who has a condition that causes debilitating formations of calcium around their joints and Hannah 5 years of age, who became overweight, suffering from arthritis and so afraid of humans and other animals that are cowered and barked when they came near her.

Beyond taking 10 to 12 great Dane a year, rehabilitation, training and search for new homes to one of the world's largest dog breeds. Dogs come from a length of of the Northeast, often owners who cannot afford the medical needs of your dog, cannot handle behavior problems or can not deal with the care and feeding of an animal that can weigh anywhere between 100 and 200 pounds.

Cattabriga helped found the group in 2007 after the dissolution only another great Dane rescue of Maine. This group had existed for more than one dozen years, and his operation fell largely to a woman.

Based in Lewiston, the non-profit beyond has some 10 volunteers who serve as including foster homes. Cattabriga herself is promoting to Hannah, a dog Puppy Mill whose skittishness led her to try to bite a baby in his old House. Hannah was also treated harshly by the previous owners, which is a problem for sensitive dogs as a great Dane.

"For big dogs, are babies fair," said Carol Grover, who serves as beyond the Vice President and has fostered great Dane for the group. She and her husband had been passed to Lady last year.

Beyond Hannah in medicines for arthritis and gave him a complete diet. Cattabriga took Hannah to Vermont for a three-hour evaluation by a veterinary behaviorist, and she and her husband have worked with Hannah in their behaviour in the past three months.

It is the type of treatment that the rescue provides all their dogs. Some, such as Lady, also need surgery, acupuncture, chiropractic care and various treatments to overcome physical problems. The rescue pays for, also, until that dog is adopted. Beyond spends an average of $1,000 per dog for medical care only, all donations.

For dogs that care is worthwhile. Recently Hannah allowed his nails cut, something she used to fight so vehemently that their former owners brought her to the vet for the procedure, gagged. And spent an hour around a small group of strangers and other great Dane without barking or trying to hide. It is improving the behavior that will help her land in a foster home at some point, although she will still have to go to a family with children and other dogs.

"I'll be a difficult start to find," said Cattabriga. "It will be to rescue long."

In contrast to an animal shelter, beyond has no building of its own and no kennel. The rescue is concerned about five or six great Dane at a time in foster care. Looks the same in potential adoptive homes than what is in their homes: experience, kindness, and the ability to take on a very large but very sensitive and loyal animal.

More than volunteers say great Danes are unusual for something more than its size.

"There is a different link," said Grover as Lady supported it. "It's special."

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Pet pointers: choose appropriate for your family pet

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If your child is asking for a pet and is about to give up, there are many things to take into account before making a pet.

First of all, take into account his style of life. They are and on almost all the day long after school activities? Can you afford the needs of a pet? Can veterinary care & food quality afford? Before you decide, make sure that all the members of the family want a pet and all agree help care for them.

Then what kind of pet is appropriate for your family?

A dog of any size requires at least five hours of their time on the day. Rides, training, and much human interaction is the key to a happy healthy dog. If you and your children are busy, a dog is not for you.

Some larger birds also need human contact to be happy so be sure that you understand the commitment of time with any pet.

Cats need food, fresh water, a box of clean sand and entertainment. Teach their children of pet and play with cats gently. Keep children extremely active mind can frighten a cat, and forcing them into hiding.

With fish, the biggest challenge is to keep the tank clean. An inch of fish per gallon is a guide to using peacekeeping forces for many fish, not about food and frequent water changes can help maintain healthy fish. Fish in a small tank beta is a good start.

A soft sensitive child could enjoy a Guinea Indies, hamster, rat or rabbit. Perhaps even a bird or a reptile. Everyone can make great pets with appropriate supervision. Remember, always gently treat your pets and wash your hands after handling them.

Add a pet to your family can help teach children patience, caring, responsibility, and new studies suggest can even help prevent pet allergies as they grow.

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CAT toilet training kit makes evils of the sand box go bye-bye

Kristine Hansen, contributing writer, Monday, July 18, 2011, 7: 13 am EDT

The days of smelly garbage boxes could be coming to an end.

Seven years ago, rescue Rebecca, 32, assembling a kit that helps to train cats to use the toilet called CitiKitty. Now your company - which has made $700,000 in sales, and so far - is projected at $ 1 million in revenue by yearend.

Talk of a royal flush.

This week, rescue will appear in the program of ABC "shark tank" for the second time.

The program, produced by Mark Burnett, known for "survivor" and "The apprentice" has entrepreneurs trying to persuade five wealthy businessmen, called "sharks" to invest in their business.

During his appearance on May 13, Kevin Harington invested $100,000 in CitiKitty for a return of 20% of the shares. But the publicity caused its sales to spike - bringing in $350,000 that same month. Demand forced recruitment of six temporary workers, part-time with orders rescue.

CitiKitty, which sells for $24.98 helps transition from litter box cats. The product - which consists of a series of trays - is full of garbage and inserted under the toilet seat and at the mouth of the convenient. The first tray is solid; but follow-up trays have holes of increasing size in the center of them, which means the tray and disappears from the litter over time. In the end, the cat is using the toilet without a basket or garbage.

Most people were introduced to a cat with WC in "Meet the parents," the 2000 comedy starring Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller. In this film, the character of Niro owned a cat of the Himalayas called "Mr. ash" that squats in the toilet and relieves himself.

The image was surprising but intriguing to many owners of cat litter box cleaning.

"Cats are the animal companion number one and that there is a big market", said Jason Merithew, a spokesman at the American Hospital Association in animals, who admits that he believes about springing for a toilet-training kits for your cat, especially to avoid cleaning the litter box.

"Pet-health perspective is very important to clean the litter box daily." "If it is a dirty litter box, it could cause some problems where the cat can not go there and start to relieve themselves elsewhere."

A toasted bread from the trash

To share a small apartment in Manhattan with her husband, rescue had the idea of CitiKitty.

"As soon as you have enough space for your winter jacket, and much less a box of sand," said the rescue. So she got rid of his box of sand, filled with a pan roasted cat litter and was placed inside its toilet. Soon, Samantha, her 11 year old cat, was jumping into the bathroom to do their business.

"I knew from the outset that Samantha tinkled that millions of people who want to do this," he said.

Two similar products - one costs $100 and the other lacked clear instructions - left plenty of room for adaptation, said. Videos about procedures are published on CitiKitty.com.

He always enjoyed rescue, who studied business and graphic design at the University before working in a software development, product design company. While his high school classmates read novels on the beach, rescue had stuck her nose in books about corporate branding.

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Even so, wasn't easy transition to being an entrepreneur. "No I launched a product before and felt that he had much to learn," said the rescue. "I was very fortunate in having one of the head-turning, 'wow' factors".

After quelling the $20,000 of his own money - mainly used for web design and graphic design while his family loaned warehouse space: CitiKitty was profitable within 30 days with low overhead. This summer moved the business from his home north of Philadelphia. She also hired its first employee last fall. He chose a company close to the House to monitor the process.

"The last thing you want is to make this great execution in China, signing him, and when it gets here in a container is wrong," said ransom. "My manufacturer is located 30 minutes from me, and everything that is going on I know."

Will soon sell the kit at select Walgreens retail outlets; It is now available through CitiKitty.com, Walmart, close to 200 stores of pets nationwide and several markets dedicated to pet products online.

She did not stop there. In "meet the parents", Mr. Jinx didn't know how to empty. And rescue - always in search of other business opportunities - happened a complementary product to its toilet-training kit to solve this problem: a BALDEADORA automatic toilet activated by a sensor movement ($189).

She recently left a line of candies for cat: striped tuna tuna flakes fished in Asia.

"I've never seen a cat go crazy as a pleasure," said.

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TORONTO summer camp season is here and though many boys were sent field nothing, trips, canoe and roasted marshmallow, a small group of children at a Toronto animal shelter is experiencing a practical education in training man's best friend.

For Justine Bystram, a decade in the Pawsitively training program pet dog junior camp children, the more difficult in the first morning of the camp is getting to Zoe, a well fed pug, to do what coach Margaret Pender called "pushup doggie".

Pender, Center of dead standing in a small courtyard behind the Toronto Humane Society shelter at the eastern edge of the city, repeats itself so it can listen to all 11 children and dogs in five homes.

"Sit, sit, down, down, stand."

Zoe white hair, the dog's age one group antique, plops and stays there, despite the request of Justine and fellow classmate Jez Vanrooy, 11.

"She only do one," admitted Justine.

The dog training session is the most recent program offered by Pawsitively pets, a company began three years ago in a small hospital in Toronto that animal is with camps in southern Ontario, Ottawa and Delta, b.c., teaching hundreds of children in summer classes.

It offers camps weeks sessions, mainly outside school year, giving to children aged five to 15 lessons on animal medicine and training. There is even an camp giving the opportunity to touch the creatures over 40 young children.

Me, find homes for unwanted dogs, says the camps increase children's knowledge of animals and exotic Founder Jennifer Ego, director of K9 rescue, snakes, reptiles and crawly bugs - and hammers that owning a pet is a big commitment.

Knowledge acquired in the camps can help children decide whether spending her life working with animals is suitable for them.

"I think it gives a good chance, instead of going to a general camps or sports field which perhaps exceeding in their years more children". "These camps give children the opportunity to do something really take much of."

Some aspiring veterinarians are among the Group of Toronto refuge camp attendees.

One is Meghan Bowman, who attended Camp mini-veterinarian of the Group last year. She is back this year to help the animals at the shelter and some suggestions on your Yorkshire terrier's 11 weeks of age, pipe of training.

15 Years is sure that wants to be a veterinarian after launch shelters and a veterinary clinic.

"I love animals and I really want to help them," said Meghan.

The camp also provides access to the world of pet care that most children do not have the opportunity to see, since many shelters and clinics do not take volunteers under the age of 18 years, says the Ego.

Bobbi Venier, it was the wild rabbits in the suburb of Vancouver Delta inspired to take Pawsitively pets to British Columbia.

Venier, a friend of Ego, said that it all started when someone leaves your bunnies go free resulting in a significant population of wild rabbits.

Hopes that the guys at his camp of not make similar mistakes with their pets.

The camp has a range of ages and gives children a guide to the animals in the province, from the very common bunnies for dogs, raccoons, and other urban wildlife.

Like me, said she expected many participants of the camp are intended for careers in animal medicine.

"Many of them want to be veterinary, know this." "(Still) are, like seven years of age".

She said she was "amazed" by the knowledge of animals for the children, as a young girl who taught Venier that owls cannot move their eyes.

"At the end of the summer we all know a lot, the children and adults."

The Canadian Press

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