Dog Walk for Cancer

8th Annual Community Medical Center Dog Walk for Cancer

When: September 11, 2011
When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Lake wood Blue Claws Stadium
2 Stadium Way, Lakewood, NJ

Lace up your sneakers, put a leash on your best friend and join us for a day of tail wagging fun for you and your entire family. Ask your family, friends, and co-workers to sponsor you and your dog. Minimum donation is $15.00 per registration. The participant with the highest pledges will win a prize.

For more information or to donate contact:
Tracie Barberi-Matthews 732.831.0203 -or- Renee Shriver 732.673.1848
dogwalkforcancer@yahoo.com or visit Dog walk for Cancer

Donation forms available in the office.

Doggy Yappy Hour

5th Annual Doggy Yappy Hour

It is an event sure to delight our canine friends and their owners. More than 300 dogs attended last years program.

On Friday June 10th from 6pm to 8pm, the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will host a "Doggy Yappy Hour" at the Ocean County Park, 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood. An informal dog walk, demos, and displays are being planned.

Dangers of Xylitol

FDA is warning pet owners of the dangers of Xylitol ingestion in pets

The FDA is cautioning consumers about the risks associated with the accidental consumption of xylitol by dogs and ferrets. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol approved for use in many common products, including sugar-free baked goods, candy, oral hygiene products, and chewing gum. Xylitol can be found in many over-the-counter drugs such as chewable vitamins and throat lozenges and sprays. It can also be purchased in bulk bags for use in home baking. These products are intended only for human use.

FDA is aware of complaints involving dogs that experienced illness associated with the accidental consumption of xylitol. Xylitol is safe for humans but it can be harmful to dogs and ferrets as well as cats. FDA is advising consumers to always read the label on products and to not presume that a product is safe for humans is safe for your pet.

The FDA reports included clinical signs such as a sudden drop in blood sugar (hypoglycemia), seizures and liver failure. If you suspect your pet has ingested xylitol, some signs to look for are depression, loss of coordination and vomiting. The signs of illness may occur within minutes to days of ingesting xylitol. Owners should be advised to consult their veterinarian or pet poison control center immediately for advice if they know or suspect that their pet has ingested a human product containing xylitol.

Please visit the links and resources page for animal poison control numbers.

CONSUMERS WHO WISH TO REPORT ANIMAL ILLNESS MAY CONTACT THE FDA CONSUMER COMPLAINT COORDINATOR IN THEIR STATE. CONSUMERS IN NJ MAY CALL (973) 331-4917.