Remember Military Service Dogs Too
November 11th is the annual Veteran's day observance. Though people do try to remember the humans who have served, they often forget about the four legged soldiers.
full article »published on November 11 2016 Categories: medical, news
Gunner Kennels Video: A Smashing Response
This article is part two of two looking at the claims made in a Gunner Kennels video advertisement. Photo credit JuneauEmpire
In this segment, IMPS looks at how other manufacturers responded to the Gunner Kennels video linked in part I. IMPS learns a bit more about pickup truck beds as well as US NHTSA strength testing of vehicle roofs.
full article »published on October 21 2016 Categories: medical, news - Tags: crashtest, crates, gunner, mim, petmate, rufftough, rollover
Halloween: Not Just Spooky For Pets!
Bat clipart by Eady
Last year around this time, IMPS posted information about keeping your pets safe during the Halloween holiday. ("Kids Treats Are Dangerous Pet Treats")
This year, besides re-reading that post, jump to the next page and download our special Halloween Infographic. We have provided three sizes so pick the one right for your monitor or phone and use that fancy color printer to make a copy to help explain to your children how to keep the pets safe!
full article »published on October 19 2016 Categories: medical, news - Tag: halloween
Drugs: The Danger To Our Pets
Nearly tragic news out of Denver this week as reported by the local ABC affiliate, 7 NEWS Denver. A suspected drug dealer, while trying to escape the police, threw his stash of heroin over the fence of a doggy daycare center. A number of dogs thought those baggies must contain something tasty and one almost died as a result of ingesting the contents.
full article »published on September 16 2016 Category: medical - Tags: drugs, heroin, meth, cocaine, oxy