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It’s about to be a scary time for pets…watch out

Sunday, October 17th, 2010
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We live in an area of the country where people decorate for Halloween as much as they do for Christmas, and that is a LOT of lights and sounds and goings on.  And we happen to live in a neighborhood where there is a lot of trick or treating visitors – hundreds of children knock on our door each year.  It is fun for us, and for them, but it’s not fun for our pets.

Here’s our annual reminder to be good to your pets and keep them safe during this very scary time of year:

  • If you purchase candy for the trick or treaters – make sure you put it in a safe spot, away from hungry, curious dogs and cats (and kids for that matter).  Chocolate is toxic for our pets and can cause death if eaten in enough quantity.
    We’ve listed some signs of chocolate toxicity below.
  • During trick or treat night, keep your pets locked in a room that has some soothing music or the tv on to keep them calm.
  • Even though they are inside, make sure your pets have their id on in the event something happens and they get out, get spooked (pun intended), and run away.
  • If you have your own trick or treaters that come home with candy, make sure they also put their candy somewhere your pets can’t get to it.  Children sorting through their evening’s loot and spreading their candy out is a common way pets can get chocolate candy to eat.

Signs of chocolate toxicity

Pets who consume chocolate can experience vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst and urination, irregular heartbeat, tremors, seizures and even death. These problems are mainly caused by a substance in chocolate called theobromine.

Chocolate can be harmful to dogs (the most common chocolate sneakers), cats, birds, rats and ferrets.  The amount of chocolate and the pet’s own system will determine what effect chocolate has, so if you suspect your pet has ingested chocolate and they are experiencing any adverse effects, get them to your veterinarian to be checked, right away.

We want everyone to have a safe Halloween night.

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Be your pet’s advocate. Speak up for them & don’t be afraid to get a 2nd opinion

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
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Speak up for your pets!

Picture this.  Your dog has had a chronic cough for over a month.

You took your dog to your veterinarian soon after he started coughing and have been dutifully giving him the medicine your vet prescribed, but he does not seem to be getting better.

You call the vet and he asks questions about your dog, how he’s feeling, what’s happening.  You wish your dog could answer the vet directly but, unfortunately he cannot. Your dog is counting on you, as his advocate, to speak for him.

So that’s what you do.

You can’t add anything to what you already told the vet and, while he has some other suggestions for your dog, you’re not feeling too good about what he’s saying.

Should you get a second opinion?

Maybe.

Whether you should get a second opinion depends on several things.  First is your relationship with your vet.  do you feel like you are working together to solve your pet’s health problem?   Is the relationship already suffering from a poor communication level and this is the straw that’s about to break the camel’s back?

So when should you get a second opinion for your pet?

When you’re told something health-related for your pet, you need to use the same kind of judgment you would use in dealing with your own health or the health of your child.

Consider what kind of situation you have (how serious, what you’ve just been told, what the options are, etc.), then think about what you would do if you’d just received similar advice from your physician or your child’s pediatrician.

Would you feel comfortable working with your health provider in trying to work for a better solution or would you feel better asking for a second opinion?

The same advice applies to your pet’s vet.

The decision for asking for a second opinion becomes a lot easier when your vet tells you your pet needs surgery or an expensive treatment in order to fix what’s broken.  In a scenario like this, it is a good idea to ask for a second and maybe even a third opinion.

Here are some questions to answer when considering asking for a second opinion:

  1. Does my vet seem to know about what’s wrong with my pet? Sometimes taking your pet to a veterinarian who specializes in, for example, feline medicine if you have a cat, is a good idea if your general medicine vet is not having success in treating your cat.
  2. Is my pet not getting any better or deteriorating under my vet’s care? This certainly is a good reason to get another opinion, and FAST!  If you are close to your current vet, ask for a specialist recommendation.  Most vets are fine with recommending a specialist and can give you the names of some they trust.  They are on your side in improving the health of your pet.
  3. Has my relationship with my pet’s vet been close up until now? If it is, do I feel like my vet can help us find the right solution for my pet’s health issues? You should be able to answer yes to both of these questions.  If you can’t get a second opinion.
  4. Am I unwilling to take my vet’s advice for tests and procedures because I’m unsure if he/she is right? If your vet has been recommending tests and treatments that you aren’t willing to do because you think they may be unnecessary, you are not working with your vet and this is not helping either of you.  If this is the case, get a second opinion.
  5. Do I feel like my vet has answered all of my questions and I have a clear understanding of what’s wrong with my pet, what my options are and what the costs might be? If the answer is no, then it’s time to either get with your vet and get your questions answered or ask for another opinion.
  6. Does my vet listen to my suggestions when discussing my pet’s condition or does he/she treat me like I’m stupid and my suggestions are without value? Obviously if you leave your pet’s vet feeling like you’re questions and needs have been ignored, it’s time for a second opinion.
  7. Ask your vet “What would you do if this were your pet and you were me?” If you are comfortable with the answer then take your vet’s advice for treatment.  If you are not, get a second opinion.

How do you ask for a second opinion?

If you’ve decided you need a second opinion, here are some suggestions on how to find one.

  • Ask your current vet
  • Use one of VetLocator.com‘s pet pro directories.  Local, House Call, Specialty, Holistic/Alternative and more.
  • Ask for suggestions from friends.  If you are a ‘social web’ person, using Facebook and Twitter can give you some good suggestions from pet owners in your area.

When you take your pet for a second opinion it’s important to come armed with as much information as you can.  Your pet’s medical history, medicines, operations, age, vaccines, etc.  Be up front and honest with the second vet on what your previous vet told you about your pet, what tests were run, etc.  It’s a good idea to let your original veterinarian know you’ll be asking for another opinion because the 2nd vet will need to have access to your pet’s health records.  Staying on good terms with your pet’s original vet is a good idea because most of the time they have a relationship with both your pet and you.

And realize that getting a second opinion and even taking your pet to another vet does not mean you’ll need to switch permanently, especially if you’ve gone to a veterinary specialist.

And then there are those times when we don’t want to accept what our pet’s vet is saying, and we blindly take our pet for other opinions hoping someone is going to tell us something different.

We’ve heard from some vets that say they’ve given ’15th opinions’ to to pet owners who refuse to accept what they are being told about their pet’s health.  That’s not good.  Not good for your pet, not good for you, not good for your pocket book.

So don’t be afraid of being an advocate for your pet and don’t be afraid to get a second opinion if you feel one is warranted.  Your pet will thank you for it.

Linda - VetLocator.com

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Give your pet a voice, literally!

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Nemo - VetLocator's office catThis is Nemo, one of our VetLocator office mascots whose job it is to brighten our days, be our spokes cat and keep the place free of any and all creepie crawlies.

He fulfills his duties faithfully and in exchange we keep his food bowl filled twice a day, keep him healthy, and he gets lots and lots of attention and love.

But there are some days when he fixes us with his big yellow cat eyes and I know he is trying to talk, to tell us what’s on his mind at that particular moment.

Does that ever happen with your animals?

Help them out by giving them a voice.

Just click this link to hear what Nemo had to say when we gave him a voice (and we got to choose what we thought he’d sound like too) and then follow the instructions to give your pets a chance to say what’s on their mind!

Linda - VetLocator.com

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October is fire safety month. We have a plan for you and your pets!

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

My sister called me today to tell me it was 111 degrees in Long Beach California.  111!  Oh, right.  It’s Indian summer right now – it happens every year –  and the temperatures hover in obscene ranges as the dry Santa Ana winds punish region.  Often these dry winds are accompanied by California fires (in fact, I just stumbled across a website that lists all fires in California.  http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents/incidents_current )-  there were 12 major fires just this month!

But no matter where you live, having safety precautions in place in the event of a fire is important.

Recently I wrote about pet fire safety for you and your pets called, oddly enough, Fire Safety for Your Pets.  If you missed reading it, now is a good time to review- it being fire safety month and all….  The article discusses things you can do to make you and your pets safer in the event of a fire.  There is also a link to ADT’s website where, in exchange for your name and address, they will send you a free window decal indicating pets are inside.  These decals are good to have in the event of any emergency where your home is evacuated.  Rescuers will know to check for pets in the event you are not home when the evacuation occurs.  Your pet’s lives just might be saved because of that decal.

Here is the link to get a  free decal for yourself:  http://www.adt.com

The second part of your plan should be to have an evacuation plan in place.  I mentioned California – land of earthquakes and wildfires.  Well now I’m in Florida land of hurricanes.

As a result of living here, we’ve written several articles on hurricane evacuation plans, and those plans work just as well when planning an evacuation for any type of disaster be it hurricane, earthquake, tornado, flood, fire, etc.  You’ll want to have some things handy in the event you have to vacate suddenly and the time to put them together is before you need them.

Here are a couple of articles that you can use as guidelines for putting together your own plan:

Pet First Aid Kit :  It is always best to be prepared for emergencies and this applies to your pet’s health as well as to your own. A good suggestion is to have a Pet First Aid Kit handy located near your own First Aid Kit. We’ve put together a suggestion for what your kit should contain with our Pet First Aid Kit Checklist:

  • A card with your veterinarian’s phone number and the location of the closest emergency pet hospital and the poison hotline (you can find information for both all of these at www.vetlocator.com)
  • A roll of gauze to cover wounds. Gauze can also be used to wrap around the muzzle or beak of a wounded animal to keep them from biting.
  • Non-stick gauze pads for wounds
  • Towels for clean-up, covering the animal while moving or to keep warm.
  • Adhesive tape for bandages
  • 3% hydrogen peroxide for cleaning wounds
  • Eyedropper for giving medicine orally (a syringe without the needle works well too)
  • Saline solution to flush out debris in the eyes
  • A couple of pairs of disposable rubber gloves
  • Tweezers
  • Soap
  • Some extra food and treats
  • Leash or rope
  • Pet CPR reference from www.vetlocator.com

You should call your veterinarian as soon as you can to get advice on what to do in the emergency your pet is going through. If you suspect that your pet has been poisoned, let your veterinarian know, or call the poison hotline immediately. You will be given instructions on how to proceed in the quickest way to help your pet.

Remember, it is important not to panic. If you suspect poison, time is critical so telephone someone right away. www.vetlocator.com has many resources available for maintaining the health of your pet in our resource library, www.vetlocator.com/library.php.

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Pet Anxiety: Waterproofing your pets

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

Please excuse the funny headline.  It’s been raining here and I’ve been dealing with wet everything – including wet cats – so waterproofing is probably something I’ve had attention on more than I should….however…there is a good point to the headline.

During my life I’ve had several animals that had a great fear of water, dogs and horses and cats – (cats – yes – normal to dislike water).  I discovered the horses’ fear while galloping along a trail that had a teensy tiny ribbon of water crossing it.  That horse stopped abruptly and nearly threw me, then stood snorting and prancing, eyes showing lots of white as he stared at the ‘danger’ in front of him.

The dogs fear would show up for baths, trips to the lake, playing with the hose in the yard, normal family stuff.

These pets were not waterproofed and their fear of water caused me a variety of difficulties over time.

Why were they afraid?  I have no clue and I didn’t try and find out.  Determining why your pet is fearful isn’t always essential to treating the fearful behavior, although why they are afraid has a lot to do with the success of any training you use to help them overcome that fear.

Once I realized there was a fear of water, I helped the horse and two of the dogs overcome their  fear in the same way. I desensitized them to what was scaring them.

First I created a very calm and safe space for them and got them calmed down and feeling safe again.  Then I introduced water to them in very small doses – for the dogs a small bowl that I placed near them and then splashed my fingers in, then gradiently increasing the water interaction until they were comfortable swimming in it.  It wasn’t an immediate solution but eventually they both were fine with water.

The horse and I were on the trail when I discovered his fear and I had to get him across that water to get home.  I dismounted and let him look and snort and paw at the small stream, letting him stay on the safe side and then I walked across and gently tugged him to follow.  His leap across that 1 inch ribbon of water was HUGE :).  Then I just repeated the action over and over until he was bored, then I mounted and we walked across together.  After that he was fine with water and grew to love running and splashing in it at every opportunity.  I used that same method for him and his fear of street traffic, barking dogs, bikes, blowing paper, etc. etc. etc.  After awhile he was the safest horse to ride in the stable.  He was great.

However there was a dog that, no matter what I did, never lost his fear of water.  He’d cringe at the site of a body of water and would quiver and shake if I tried to get him close, much like that little dog I mentioned in this week’s newsletter.  His owner finally gave up trying to get him to walk and he scooped him up and held the shivering little guy in his arms as he walked along with the terrified pooch held close.  Poor little dog.  For my guy, just the sight of a large body of water was enough to make him run in the opposite direction.  I was not ever able to make getting in water ‘safe’ for him. He lived his life with that fear and stayed home if we went to the beach or lake.  That was sad for both of us because he missed out on so much fun and I missed out on having my best friend by my side during those water times.

Today I’d do things differently for my friend and today I’d call in a very skilled and wise woman I know – she calls herself a holistic pet life coach – Marlo Kimmel,  to discover what caused the fear in my dog and get that fear handled.

In working with my own and other’s animals over the years I’ve learned that for some pets I can use my knowledge and skill to help and sometimes I need help from someone with more skill in order to help them.  At those times I turn to our veterinarian or other pet professional if it’s health related and today for psychological or training problems I turn to Marlo.  Thankfully she’s local, but she also consults by phone and is flown around the United States, she’s that good. And every time she is asked to help,  she’s able to pinpoint a course of action that brings a good resolution to the problem the animal is having.  She’s wonderful and from the testimonials I’ve read from her other clients, most describe her in just those words. Wonderful.

If you want to find someone like Marlo (trainer, consultant, pet nutritionist & problem solver) you can use our Holistic/Alternative directory and just put in your zip code.  There are many wonderful healers and problem solvers in it.  If you’d like to talk to Marlo directly just click the link to go to her listing.  She’s offering a free initial consultation to 10 pet owners when you mention VetLocator.com or Daily Paws, so if you have a tough pet problem, I’d give her a call to take advantage of her generous offer..(There were 11 openings but I already got the first one 🙂

Oh, and cats?  Yes cats can be desensitized to water too.  You’ll enjoy seeing many examples of this in our pictures and videos feature:  Cats Swim Pictures can be found HERE and at the bottom of the pictures is a link to the videos.

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Weigh in on Massachusetts’ new debarking bill?

Friday, July 23rd, 2010
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Have you ever had to listen to a dog bark for hours and not be able to do anything about it except cover your ears and try and shut it out?

Dogs that have a barking problem are annoying and frustrating and cause problems for their owners and the neighbors who have to listen to them.  Combat the problem, you can find all sorts of leashes, collars, books, experts and devices that are designed to discourage barking.

The solution of last resort has been to ‘debark’ the dog.  And what does it mean to debark a dog?  When a dog is debarked, aka devocalized, a veterinarian cuts the animals vocal cords so it can no longer bark.

Some people think this is inhumane and some feel debarking is theonly way some dogs can live in a community.

Starting this month dogs and cats in Massachusetts can breath easier because legislators have passed a bill that makes it illegal to devocalize a dog or cat.

You can read more here: http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/articles/2010/07/20/law_bans_debarking_of_canines_and_cats/

As for me?  I weigh in on the side of the new law.  Debarking is inhumane, like having an annoying relative ‘silenced’ because they wouldn’t shut up.

That’s my view.  What’s yours?

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The problem with poop

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
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One man’s poop is another man’s profit, and when there’s a poop problem, there’s someone willing to solve that problem, for a fee.

One of the hottest business opportunities around these days is starting a Doggie Pooper Scooper service.  Just a quick check on how many pooper scooper related searches google has (a good way to see how many people are looking for solutions) shows there are over 191,000 page results dedicated to scooping poop, and 246,000 dog poop searches per month.

That’s a lot of poop!

So, besides being a lucrative business opportunity (low start up costs, no need for a college degree, and apparently a lot of people willing to pay someone else to scoop their dog’s poop), this segment of the business world seems to be a gold “mine” in more ways than one.

For example:

Missouri pooper scooper finds $58 in doggie doo

Missouri pooper scooper finds $58 in doggie doo. Posted by Woosk on Friday, June 25th 2010. 25. Jun. In this photo provided by DoodyCalls Pet Waste Removal, Steve Wilson, a worker with DoodyCalls Pet Waste Removal holds a plastic bag of …

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Scoopers even have a week dedicated to educating pet owners as you can see here:

Pooper Scooper Week Starts Today

Special week of educating pet owners on importance of cleaning up after their dogs.

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Their very own association:

The Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists (aPaws)

And in Colorado scooping poop is a bright “spot” in an otherwise dismal economic climate.

Despite Economy Denver Pooper Scooper Turns Land Mines into Gold Mines

Pet Scoop, “Colorado’s Preferred Pooper Scooper” business is actually expanding. The privately-owned company is doing quite well in the economy, despite the current economic downturn. PET SCOOP is picking up…literally. …

Read More…….

So my question for you is:

Have you ever used a pooper scooper service?  If so, what did you think about it?

Linda Ferguson

Editor – Daily Paws
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FDA – 10 Questions to Ask Your Vet About Medication for Your Pet

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
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The following is good advice from the FDA on questions you should ask when your pet is prescribed medication:

To prevent or treat an illness in your pet, your veterinarian may prescribe a medication.

Understanding important information about the medication and how to treat your pet can help your animal’s recovery or continued good health.

“Just as you would talk to your doctor about a medicine prescribed for you or your children, you should talk to your veterinarian about your pet’s medications,” says Bernadette Dunham, D.V.M., Ph.D., director of the Center for Veterinary Medicine at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “And if you have any questions after you leave the animal clinic, don’t be afraid to contact and follow-up with your veterinarian.”

Here are 10 questions you should ask your vet when medication is prescribed.

1. Why has my pet been prescribed this medication and how long do I need to give it?

Your veterinarian can tell you what the medication is expected to do for your pet and how many days to give it.

2. How do I give the medication to my pet? Should it be given with food?

Your pet may have fewer side effects, like an upset stomach, from some drugs if they are taken with food. Other medications are best to give on an empty stomach.

3. How often should the medication be given and how much should I give each time? If it is a liquid, should I shake it first?

Giving the right dose at the right time of the day will help your pet get better more quickly.

4. How do I store the medication?

Some medications should be stored in a cool, dry place. Others may require refrigeration.

5. What should I do if my pet vomits or spits out the medication?

Your veterinarian may want to hear from you if your pet vomits. You may be told to stop giving the drug or to switch your pet to another drug.

6. If I forget to give the medication, should I give it as soon as I remember or wait until the next scheduled dose? What if I accidentally give too much?

Giving your pet too much of certain medications can cause serious side effects. You’ll want to know if giving too much is a cause for concern and a trip to the animal emergency room.

7. Should I finish giving all of the medication, even if my pet seems to be back to normal?

Some medications, such as antibiotics, should be given for a certain length of time, even if your pet is feeling better.

8. Could this medication interact with other medications my pet is taking?

Always tell your veterinarian what other medications your pet is taking, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medicines, and herbs or other dietary supplements. You may want to write these down and take the list with you to the vet’s office.

9. What reactions should I watch for, and what should I do if I see any side effects?

Your veterinarian can tell you if a reaction is normal or if it signals a serious problem. You may be asked to call your vet immediately if certain side effects occur.

FDA encourages veterinarians and animal owners to report serious side effects from medications to FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-800-FDA-VETS. For a copy of the reporting form and more information on how to report problems, visit the Web site, How to Report An Adverse Drug Experience4.

10. When should I bring my pet back for a recheck? Will you be calling me to check on my pet’s progress, or should I call you?

Your vet may want to examine your pet or perform laboratory tests to make sure the medication is working as it should.

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This is good advice to follow.  Just as in humans, mixing medications and doing something that is ‘off label’ (not following instructions, etc.) can compromise your pet’s health.

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Afraid you might be prone to prostate cancer? Get a dog

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
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French study says dogs can detect prostate cancer

There is new research that suggests dogs can sniff out signs of prostate cancer in human urine.

The lead author of this latest study said the findings are promising and could lead to better cancer-sensing technology.

“The dogs are certainly recognizing the odor of a molecule that is produced by cancer cells,” said French researcher Jean-Nicolas Cornu, who works at Hospital Tenon in Paris.

The problem, he said, is that “we do not know what this molecule is, and the dog cannot tell us.”

Still, the report could represent a significant development since cancer often goes undetected until it is too late to treat.

The detection of prostate cancer has been particularly controversial. Some researchers think many patients are treated unnecessarily because existing tests of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) aren’t accurate enough and fail to distinguish between dangerous and harmless cancers.

Urine tests can turn up signs of prostate cancer, Cornu said, but miss some cases. Some types of molecules give a distinct odor to urine, “but today there is no means to screen odors from urine and separate them,” he said, and no way to link them to cancer.

Enter the dog, whose powers of smell are far greater than those of humans.

For this study, two researchers spent a year training a Belgian Malinois shepherd, a breed already used to detect drugs and bombs.

The dog was trained to differentiate between urine samples from men with prostate cancer and men without. Ultimately, researchers placed groups of five urine samples in front of the dog to see if it could identify the sole sample from a man with prostate cancer.

The dog correctly classified 63 out of 66 specimens.

If the findings hold up in other studies, they’ll be “pretty impressive,” said urologist Dr. Anthony Y. Smith, who was to moderate a discussion on the findings Tuesday at the American Urological Association annual meeting in San Francisco.

Skeptical researchers are concerned about factors that could throw off the results, said Smith, chief of urology at the University of New Mexico. Among other things, scientists wonder if the animals used in such studies pick up on subconscious signals from researchers.

Still, in this study, it’s hard to imagine anything “other than the dogs somehow being able to smell something that we don’t smell,” Smith said.

If these findings are valid, they could lead to the development of more accurate tests that don’t require unnecessary biopsies, Smith said.

The next steps are to determine precisely what the dogs are sniffing and to develop an “electronic nose” to detect it, Cornu said. Other dogs are already being trained, he said.

Could doctors and hospitals employ dogs and researchers to detect prostate cancer? Cornu said that’s possible, but it could cost as much as hiring two full-time scientists.

This is a story from HealthDay, a service of ScoutNews, LLC.
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A unique oil spill cleanup solution

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
BP Gulf Oil Spill, 5.20.2010, @40,000 feet.
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There have been many proposed helpful solutions to help clean up the oil that is spreading across the Gulf including oil booms, fires, dispersing agents and several others.

One of the more unique solutions come from hair salons collecting human hair from their hair cuts to be used to soak up the oil.  Now a Dallas pet groomer is doing the same with pet hair.

The Petropolitan is collecting an incredible amount of pet hair that will be shipped south on June 10 to be made into a hair boom which will be placed on shorelines to collect oil that makes it to the shore.

“A hair boom is a piece of pantyhose shoved full of about 20 pounds of pet and human hair. According to Petropolitan co-owner Chris Watts, 20 pounds of pet hair can collect 200 pounds of oil. The bags of hair will be shipped to representatives of the non-profit Matter of Trust, who have been given approval by the Coast Guard to donate booms for the coast.”

How to Make a Hair Boom

Unfortunately, engineers working to clean up the oil spill just announced they will not use hair booms in their efforts as they feel their commercial booms work better.


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