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SALE!
10% off all toys!
Due to my laziness during the summer, this issue is happening mid-July and the next issue will be early September.
GREAT DAY AT
GYRO PARK
The weather was perfect, the families had a great time, and so did our four-legged friends who visited the Chez Terry's Booth. We handed out coupons, treats, a special Chez Terry tennis ball and many also went away with a sample of Royal Canin dog or cat food.
We had lots of pictures and the winners have all been notified. They were:
Dogs on the Beach
1) The Jack Pack
2) Guido in the sun
3) Keisha
Sleepy Cats
1) Cats in the bathroom sink
2) & 3) Sarah's precious cats
Wildest, Wackiest & Weirdest!
1) Hoover's 8th Birthday Party
2) Timber enjoying a sleep
3) Pixie, the mighty rock climber
Chez Terry's next contest -
Saturday, September 10:
The Fairfield Store will be taking part in the Fairfield Plaza's annual customer appreciation day. This
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year, it's a special event for Cancer Fundraising and Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness.
Drop by the store and check out our sheets on what you need to do to ensure your pet is safe in an emergency.
Also, enter the Fairfield store's photo contest (to be judged during the day by our customers).
1) Pets at Sunrise
2) Pets at Sunset
3) Pets dressed up
Get your photo in to the store and they'll be on display. You can also e-mail it to Vanessa at terry@chezterry.com. Please keep the pictures under 5" x 7".
PET ALERT!
What to look for - grass spears
Dogs like to run in fields and like to chew grass. Up until this time, the wild grasses have been succulent and moist. Now that they are ripe and dry, they latch on and hold tight. If swallowed, the spear will stick in the throat, especially in the tonsillar region and create inflammation and infection. Symptoms would be gulping and swallowing with coughing, retching, and gagging - typical symptoms of a sore throat.
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Other locations that you can commonly find spears are between the toes, in the ears, and in "armpits" and in the groin. The dog will lick at the area compulsively and sometimes the lump is easy to find.
Dog owners need to be diligent as spear grass can travel through the body in the blood stream. Keep your dog well groomed, especially if it's a long coated breed. Daily inspection while grooming will often allow you to remove unwanted objects. After a run outside, carefully inspect between your dog's toes, in the armpits and groin, and look into his ears.
Try to discourage him from chewing the grasses late in the summer and into fall. If you see a seed or barb stuck into the skin, carefully pull it out making sure not to break it off. Don't hesitate to call your local vet if you suspect any problems. Spear grass can cause serious problems and your vet will know best.
While checking your dog, also check for tics. This is the time of year and they too can be extremely hard on your pet. Tick Twisters (available at Chez Terry's) are a safe & effective method of removal.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
September 10: Fairfield Plaza Community Appreciation Day (Cancer Fundraiser and Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness)
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