June is a busy month for us at Only Natural Pet Store! Be sure to check out our events calendar to the right and register for our upcoming events! Additionally, June is Pet Safety month at Only Natural Pet Store, and to keep you prepared in the event of minor emergencies, we’ve included some information below that can help tackle some common situations. Of course, these remedies are only appropriate if the problem is mild and not directly life-threatening and our opinion is never a substitute for a certified veterinarian. Always contact your vet in a serious emergency.

Insect Bites and Stings: Remove stingers, if present. Dab a mixture of baking soda and water or milk of magnesia on the spot to help reduce discomfort. To support the healing process, try Dr. Harvey's Healing Cream or Homeopet Healing Cream.

Cutting a Nail Quick: When you've cut a nail too short, stop the bleeding by pressing the nail in styptic powder or flour and tapping the powder into the nail.

Poison / Foreign Object Consumption: To induce vomiting in pets, give the animal household hydrogen peroxide 3% USP by mouth, using a syringe. Pull the animal’s lips away from the side of the mouth to make a pocket, in which you will deposit the liquid. It is suggested to use 1 teaspoon per 5 pounds of the animal's weight, to a maximum of 3 to 4 tablespoons. Before dosing, first give the animal a little bread or other soft food so there is something to bring up along with the stomach contents. If he has not vomited after 15 minutes, repeat the dose of hydrogen peroxide one more time.

Choking: Signs include pawing at the mouth, gagging, gasping, breathing difficulty, odd neck posture, abnormal gum color (blue, gray, white). Open the mouth and try to pull out the tongue to check for an obstruction. Sweep inside with a finger if you cannot see anything. If you see or feel the object, remove it if you can without causing throat trauma. If you are unable to remove the obstruction, get to a vet immediately.

Heat Stroke Prevention and Treatment: Heat stroke can be brought on by activity as well as long term exposure to high heat. The effects can be devastating. Be prepared with plenty of water during outdoor activities and stay cognizant of your animal's behavior. Be aware of the following signs of heat stroke:

• Excessive panting
• Labored breathing that may signal upper airway obstruction
• Bright red mucous membranes in the gums or eyes and/or bright red tongue
• Lethargy and weakness -High body temperature
• Collapsing and seizures, and coma

Emergency Treatment 24-Hour Hotlines:

• ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center:
  1-888-4-ANI-HELP (888-426-4435)
• National Animal Poison Control Center :
  1-900-680-0000 or 1-800-548-2423

Saturday, June 6th
12:00-4:00 pm
Rocky Mountain Lab Rescue consists of a small group of volunteers that find and re-home rural and some local Labrador retrievers and Lab mixes. They find their Labs through shelter volunteers out of state who will alert them to dogs that are about to be put to sleep. Most of these labs are in "High Kill Shelters" that are almost always full because they are located in rural areas where the dogs run stray, mating easily. Please join us in the fight to get more and more dogs adopted and fewer put to sleep!

Saturday, June 13th
1:00-3:00pm
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cats (But Were Afraid to Ask!) with Dr. Jean Hofve Finally, the cat health, nutrition, and behavior secrets will finally be revealed! Dr. Jean Hofve will bring her years of holistic veterinarian experience and her adoration for cats to our store in order to illuminate and alleviate some of your feline frustrations! Please register for events by completing the event registration form.

Monday, June 22nd
Anesthesia-Free Teeth Cleaning for Dogs & Cats by appointment only. Register early and reserve a time slot for your pet to get a teeth cleaning with holistic veterinarian, Dr. Turie Norman, of Healing Touch Veterinary and her pet dental partner, Cindy Lloyd, trained hygienist of Natural Pet Products. Cost of the cleaning is $145. To reserve your spot, call our store at 303-449-5069.  

Wednesday, June 24th
Boulder’s Bike to Work Day Only Natural Pet Store will join the rest of Boulder County in putting down the car keys and pedaling into high gear! Close to 35,000 people got out of traffic and enjoyed the fresh air and exercise on Bike to Work Day 2008. Be sure to join them this year and find out what all the fuss is about! Boulder's Bike to Work Day

Saturday, June 27
Only Natural Pet Store Spring Saturday Sale! The final Saturday of June is a special day wherein Only Natural Pet Store will be giving a money-saving “thank you” to our customers. We will have several free food and treat samples, special sales, food preparation demos, raffles, once-in-a-lifetime discounts, surprise bonuses, and more!

Check out what's on sale this month...