PetsVentura New Pet Daycare

Dog Daycare includes supervised fun and play. Try not to be envious as you watch your pets having a wonderful time playing on the live web cam while you work. Your pet would do the same for you if they could.

Our program is designed to provide your dog with a socialization experience playing and exercising with friends in a safe, supervised environment. By giving dogs the opportunity to use-up energy mixed with scheduled nap-times while your pet is in daycare, we give the busy pet owner a well-rested, exercised, happy pet in the evening.

US$18.00 for a full day. US$12.00 for ½ day (Valid May 2011)

Any pet attending daycare at PetsVentura Pet Day Care must be up-to-date on inoculations including Rabies and fecal float.

Please present proof of shots at initial check-in. We will be happy to administer your Pet’s medications at minimal  additional charge.

Pet Boarding at Home Environment

When the time comes for the annual holiday travel season more and more pet owners are looking for alternatives to the traditional kennel boarding services. Many dog and cat owners are willing to go the extra mile if it means their furry friends are kept in a comfortable and caring environment. Pet hotels and even doggy holiday resorts are becoming more and more popular and many offer a level of luxury to pets that exceeds what the owners themselves enjoy while away.

Driving With Dogs Can Be Dangerous

About two-thirds of dog owners surveyed by the AAA organization said they routinely drive while petting or playing with their dogs, sometimes even giving them food or water while maneuvering through traffic.

It has been a common sight for many years to see dogs hanging their heads out of open car windows with their ears flapping in the breeze. But in the cocoon that the automobile has become, more drivers are nonchalantly cradling their dogs atop their laps or perching the animals on their chests with the pet's front paws clutching the driver's neck or shoulders.

In-Room Pet Care Services at your Hotel or Resort in Buenos Aires, Argentina

PetsVentura.com is proud to offer our private, in-room Pet Care Services at your hotel or resort.

 
While visiting Buenos Aires your family pet is here on vacation, but can’t always attend the area of attractions. Enjoy your day knowing that your beloved pet is in good hands and having fun!   

Our Pet Care Service gives you the flexibility to create your own hours while on vacation. 

Our professional caregivers provide one-on-one pet care in the comfort of your hotel room. They will ensure that your pet receives on-time feedings, necessary medications, relaxing walks, fun-filled playtime, and potty breaks.

Our caregivers are loving professionals who primarily care for pets at area hotels through our private, in-room Pet Care services.

Rest assured knowing that they will give the same high-quality care to your treasured animal.

How safe is it to ship my pet by air?

A letter written by Senators Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) and Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) calling on Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood to review current regulations concerning the reporting of animal deaths on commercial airlines:

"While concerns about the reporting of pet fatalities voiced by Senators Menendez, Durbin and Lieberman are valid, changing the way airlines report the deaths of pets will not save lives in the long run."

"Our national focus should be on proactive ways to make pet travel safer and acknowledging that professional pet travel companies help pet owners avoid tragic mistakes, like using crates that are not adequately ventilated or booking pets on airlines that are not able to safely accommodate animals."

A special compartment in the cargo section, designed for Live Animals It is fully pressurized and same temperature as the passenger cabin.  This area is VERY carefully monitored by the Captain and staff.  

Yes, it does have some noise..

Pet owners can minimize these risks.  

Major problems resulting in death or serious health issues result from: brachycephalic breeds of cats and dogs; and having the brachycephalic respiratory syndrome.  Also, elderly pets.  And, those having congenital or pre-existing health issues.  These pets often have pre-existing heart disease resulting in pulmonary congestion and edema.  Then, if a death occurs, one is often inclined to blame the airline. 

Kennel construction is most often the problem with escapes, etc.  Many kennels have very poor connection devices.

Many pet injuries occur when some pets scratch and try to escape.  Pet shippers and airlines can NOT be  responsible for highly agitated pets.  If you have a pet that meets any of the above criteria as being a risk factor, just do NOT ship these pets.

Most reputable pet transportation companies are members of a group called the Independent Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA). The association regulates and monitors the pet transportation industry by setting ethics standards and overseeing the performance of their members. As part of their membership, pet shipping companies are given access to a network of pet transportation professionals globally who have guaranteed reputations for the services they provide.

How many pet owners are willing to use the services given by  reputable IPATA members? 

Due to IPATA's exacting standards for membership, affiliates are able to safely coordinate this specialized service for the most precious of cargo. As a way of bridging the gap often found in an international industry, IPATA also offers an annual conference where the members gather to meet and exchange ideas, attend classes on country import requirements and species-specific handling techniques, and attend forums where reps from major airlines come to answer questions in a round-table format. International requirements vary from country to country, so working with a quality pet transport or shipping company who is also up to date on the current import requirements is crucial.


The risk of extreme temperatures affecting the pet's safety is one of the other significant concerns among pet owners, many airlines will even embargo pets during the winter and summer months. But most reputable pet transportation companies work with airlines that have programs in place to keep pets in climate-controlled areas the entire duration of the flight. The pet is never exposed to extreme weather and this allows companies to transport pets all over the world year-round.

Some airlines are not adequately set up to take care of animals in the event that there is a delay or emergency. "Pet friendly" airlines have developed dedicated pet programs to care for their four-legged travelers that keep them in climate control not only while in the plane, but also while waiting to board. These airlines also have kennel facilities at their main hubs, where during layovers, all of the pets pet are checked on, watered and if necessary, served meals.
 
PetsVentura Pet Relocation Solutions ® has been successfully relocating pets since 2003. We are now one of the South America leading providers of animal’s relocation services, with a great reputation built on our professional and friendly service. Because of our extensive experience, we can manage any requirements. Many of our clients have been with us for years: a direct reflection on the quality of our performance

PetsVentura Pet Relocation Solutions® provide expert domestic and international pet relocation services. Working with you, your customer, and our transport agent ensure a safe, reliable and on-time relocation experience for your customer’s special family member.  We provide pet transportation for many animals: dogs, cats, horses and exotic animals. 
 
Each pet transport requires our individual attention to detail, as transporting a dog is entirely different from transporting a horse. Health Certificates, vaccinations, travel kennels, permits and requirements vary from country to country for each species.

Relocation assistance designed specifically for pets is in high demand among the top relocation companies these days. The understanding that many clients are more concerned about the welfare of their pets than the handling of their couch is at the forefront of a relocation specialist mind. But not all pets’ relocation agencies are created equal. Finding one tailor-made for the corporate client will ensure an uncomplicated relocation. Convenience, safety and reliability are key elements required in any successful pet move.

YOUR PET SAFETY IS IN YOUR HANDS!

Introduced compulsory microchipping

Jurisdictions that have introduced compulsory microchipping (such as New South Wales and Victoria in Australia) have found that there’s been a dramatic drop in the number of untraceable stray dogs, with consequent huge financial savings for local authorities and animal charities.

In the New World of compulsory microchipping, this would happen every time a dog was found out on its own, and the local constabulary would give the careless owner something a little more formal and unpleasant than a sharp word from the local vet.

It's said again and again, but it’s so true: this problem is the fault of the humans, not the dogs. How do you make the humans responsible? Forge an unbreakable link between owner and dog with a microchip. If this government is serious about wanting to solve this problem, they should listen to those who work with dogs on a daily basis. Legislation to enforce compulsory microchipping and registration of all dogs should be introduced without delay.

Puppy scam

Animal oxygen masks

Fire Department will have the means to revive pets that are suffering from smoke inhalation or carbon monoxide poisoning.

Losing a pet in a fire can add to the trauma of a family already having to deal with the fallout of the damage caused by a fire. While rescue personnel have oxygen masks meant for humans, these masks do not work well on animals because they do not fit well on their faces.

The cone-shaped masks, which are available in three sizes, can be fitted snugly on the animal's snouts, and have been found to be very effective in resuscitating pets suffering from inhaling smoke. Because of the various sizes they come in they can be used on different types and sizes of pet animals such as cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and even birds. These special oxygen masks are equipped with a rubber ring, which creates an effective seal, thus allowing pure oxygen to be pumped into the noses of the animal. The masks are simple to use as they only need to be placed over the snout of the animal, then hooked to an oxygen tank which forces oxygen into the animal. As long as the animal is breathing, these masks can be very effective.

Pet travel and health tips

When traveling by car, pack a simple pet first-aid kit that includes assorted bandages, antiseptic cream, an antidiarrheal medication that is safe for pets (ask your veterinarian to suggest a product), gauze squares, and the phone numbers of your veterinarian, a national poison control hotline, and a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital.

In addition to a standard identification tag (which should be labeled with your name, home address, and phone number), your pet's collar should include a travel tag with information on where you are staying while away from home. Should your pet become lost, this will allow you to be contacted locally.

Perform a daily "health check" on your pet when away from home. In unfamiliar surroundings, your pet's appetite, energy, and disposition may change. Watch for unusual discharges from the nose and eyes, excessive scratching or biting of any body part, abnormal elimination, or excessive water consumption. Visit a local veterinarian if you are concerned about any physical or behavioral changes.

San Francisco considers a Ban On Pets

In a ridiculous new attempt of the government to act as big brother and control the lives of its citizens, San Francisco is considering a ban on the sale of all pets excluding fish. This proposed ban would include everything from the sale of cats and dogs to hamsters, mice, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles, and snakes.

The proposed ban - believed to be the first of its kind - would require San Francisco residents who want a pet to either go to another city, adopt one from a shelter, or find it in the classifieds.

This ban would prevent persons who do not have the ability to travel from gaining ownership of a pet.



Your input for this ban is welcome by PetsVentura.

El Gato Feliz y Sin Estrés

Hay un nuevo bebé? Un nuevo perro? Otro gato? O puede ser la suegra que se muda a su casa?

Usted se mudó últimamente?

Su rutina ha cambiado? Trabaja en horarios diferentes o está menos tiempo en casa?

Pese su naturaleza independiente – gatos en la vida salvaje solamente se encuentran para tener sus cachorros - gatos domésticos sufren por estar aburridos o estresados. Entonces, si usted piensa que los cambios excesivos son la causa de los cambios en el comportamiento de su gato, déjelo feliz dándole más atención y más de su tiempo cuando está en casa.

Limite el tiempo de interacción entre su gato y la causa del estrés (otro gato o un nuevo bebé), y gradualmente hágalo enterarse de la novedad.

Un gato sin estrés deja la casa feliz y él está feliz.

Consultant Canine

As the Consultant Canine I teach you to live in perfect harmony with your dog. Every dog is unique and its well being and yours is my top priority.

Having studied dog psychology and with a life time’s experience of being around dogs, I use gentle, kind methods to help you train your dog and build a better understanding of canine behavior and language.

Pet-Friendly Hotels

August ‘09
See at the following sites:
http://www.bringfido.com/
http://www.officialpethotels.com/
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HONEY USE WITH ANIMALS

Treatment options other than antibiotics use on pets such as honey. Honey may be a safe, effective and affordable treatment option in many cases.

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MACAW PARROT

The macaw parrot is a type of parrot that originates from 

South America and Africa.

There are many different types of macaws and two of the most popular are the Catalina macaw parrot and the blue and yellow macaw parrot.

Many people will recognize the macaw from pirate movies as being the parrot that sits on the shoulder of the captain. They were of course used by sailors back in those days for sailors who could not speak. They used to train the macaw parrot to speak for them.

OFF-LEASH DOG PARK Avenida de Mayo

Off-leash dog park  that's a popular stopping point for dog walkers in Buenos Aires, Capital (Rivadavia curves into Avenida de Mayo) 

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DOG LITTER ON BUENOS AIRES STREETS

PETITION

We state our frustration with the high level of dog excrement on the streets of Buenos Aires. We want to see dog owners held responsible for their pet’s litter. Accountability means, we want financial fines to be actively issued by the City of Buenos Aires to dog owners who fail to pick up their dog’s litter. The time has come for Buenos Aires police to be more active in enforcing the rules!

 

PET SOUTH AMERICA 2009

Pet South America 2009 will host the world congress for small animal veterinarians.

From July 22nd through the 24th, São Paulo will be the world capital of small pets as it holds two of the largest events aimed at professionals from this area: Pet South America 2009 and the WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinarian Association) congress. Organized by NürnbergMesse Brasil, the events will be held at the Transamerica Expo Center and the Transamerica Hotel respectively.

 
Around 270 exhibitors at Pet South America 2009 will present new products and services to the animal heath, nutrition, equipment, aquarium supplies, veterinary specialties, accessories, publications and services segments in an area that will be 10% larger than the previous year.

Peru offers national hairless dog to President-elect Barack

LIMA, Peru — Completely bald and older than the Incas, the Peruvian hairless dog seems like an odd fit for the White House.

The Friends of the Peruvian Hairless Dog Association responded on Monday, sending a letter to the U.S. Embassy in Peru offering the Obama family a 4-month-old pup that responds to “Machu Picchu,” the name of Peru’s famed Inca citadel.

They were kept as pets during the Inca empire and depictions of the breed appear in 1,200-year-old, pre-Inca artwork.

The hairless dog was long scorned for its appearance before it was recognized internationally as the official Peruvian dog.

WHO GETS THE PETS?

In today’s society, pets are viewed legally as property (no different than a table or chair). People however, view animals as their children, their babies, and their companions. Since there aren’t custody arrangements for chairs or tables, there aren’t any for the family pet either. Written agreements over custody or support of the pet are becoming increasingly popular in courtrooms.

The best thing for the couple to do would be to settle the visitation/custody arrangement between each other - if they are unable to do that, pets will be treated as property in the courtroom. It has been reported that couples are willing to drive upwards of 200 miles to visit their pets and pick them up for visitation.

In the past, pets have usually been given to the adult who has custody of the children, but a large number of childless couples are squabbling over their pet turning it into a major issue. In most cases, it is still in the couple’s (and their pet’s) best interest to have it settled out of court.

More and more pets have been named as beneficiaries in wills - this is covered by law. People will make a will if they have a companion animal to make sure that pet is taken care of by a certain person, and money is even set aside specifically for the care of the pet.

This just goes to show you that pets are being perceived differently now than they have been in the past. I don’t think it will be too much longer before the law recognizes pets not only as possessions, but as living things. That they will take them into consideration and pet custody battles will become more common in the courtroom. People take pride in their animals, and when both people become attached, there has to be a fair way to make both people happy.

I know some of you may identify with this story all too well. I am very interested in your comments on this subject - if you have been through something similar, tell me your story, and tell me how you resolved the problem and how everything worked out.