Web site is new resource for those caring for older pets

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By Laurie Denger, Staff Writer 6:26 PM Friday, May 8, 2009

All of us hope our pets will live long and healthy lives. And since most pets are living longer, it means we have to look for more ideas to keep their golden years happy.

Senior PetProducts.com, an online resource for owners of older pets, can help with all kinds of resources to help you help your pet.

To launch its new site, SeniorPetProducts.com is holding a contest to develop a new tagline for the company.

The winner will get a $500 gift certificate from SeniorPetProducts.com. Visit the Web site for details. The deadline is May 31.

Among the products available at the site are Nina Ottsson’s Interactive Games to keep a pet’s brain stimulated, waterproof bedliners and portable ramps to help old bones that can’t leap into cars or onto sofas anymore.

And a portion of all SeniorPetProducts.com sales are donated to Grey Muzzle, an organization which improves the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing funding and resources to animal shelters, rescue organizations, sanctuaries, and other nonprofit groups nationwide.

Eye drops help ease cataracts in pets

With pets living longer, more of them have problems like cataracts.

Some breeds are more prone to the eye problems, but it’s estimated that cataracts afflict nearly 12 million U.S. pets. Most of the time, the only option is surgery which can be costly and can end up with side effects ranging from infection, pain and swelling to total blindness.

But now there is a new product that could help a pet when you don’t want to do surgery or take a risk with anesthesia.

PetVision® Lubricating Eye Drops are available without a prescription, and can help ease common cataracts in dogs and cats, according to the company. These drops are supposed to naturally replenish amino acids lost with age.

Alfredo Paredes, president of ADER Enterprises Inc., the maker of PetVision said his company has lots of testimonials.

Still, he said pet owners should first consult a veterinarian and/or pet ophthalmologist to determine if cataracts are the culprit, and treatment. The sooner the problem is diagnosed, the better the outcome.

As with most medical issues, don’t delay treatment or medical care.

PetVision also cautions that the eye drops are not appropriate for nuclear cataracts or cataracts caused by diabetes, or for pets being treated with steroid medications.

For more details and testimonials, visit www.petvisiondrops.com.

Obedience classes begin May 12-13

The Dayton Dog Training Club is starting its next training sessions with weekly Tuesday or Wednesday evening obedience classes beginning May 12-13 with eight one-hour sessions for puppies, beginner, advanced or competition-level dogs for $70. Wednesday evening beginner and advanced classes in AKC “Rally” obedience start May 13.

Agility classes are Monday or Thursday, starting May 18 and 21. Eight one-hour classes are $80.

The club also offers conformation classes, AKC Canine Good Citizen Classes, Attention and tracking classes.

The Dayton Dog Training Club is a nonprofit organization located at 3040 E. River Road in Moraine. For more information, call (937) 293-5219 or visit www.daytondogtraining.com.

Adopt a pet  at SuperPetz

SuperPetz in Miamisburg is holding an adopt-a-thon from 11 a.m. to  4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17. Several adoption agencies will be on-hand with pets needing forever homes. The store is located at 2875 Miamisburg-Centerville Road. For more information, call (937) 435-5448.

Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2248 or ldenger@DaytonDailyNews.com.

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