Top Tips to Keep Pets Healthy This Season With Dog Gone Holistic

Pet store gives gift ideas and safety tips for pets during the holiday season

On Dec. 4, Dog Gone Holistic sponsored the third annual Dog Gone Healthy Pet Fest. More than 400 local pet owners showed up to support the event, collecting free samples of holistic foods and treats, and learning how to keep their pets healthy. The health fair comes at a great time of year to remind pet owners the importance of keeping their pets healthy and happy during the holiday season. Kim Tom, who owns Dog Gone Holistic with her husband Chris, says there are several dangers that present themselves during the Christmas holidays, and owners should be informed. "Beware of Christmas tree ornaments such as garland and tinsel which can cause blockages if ingested," said Tom. "Poinsettias are also poisonous if ingested. This can be a …

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Sandy Meyer

12:55 pm on Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Author's Note: The article states that garlic is unsafe for pets. That is only if given in large quantities. Many of the supplements at Dog Gone Holistic do contain garlic and it is healthy when properly dosed.   more ›

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5 Things You Can Do on Christmas Day

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1. Eat and Drink - Enjoy the Christmas specials at J.F. Kicks Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 3345 Lithia-Pinecrest Road, Valrico. J.F. Kicks will open its doors for dinner at 4 p.m. Christmas Day and stay open until 3 a.m. Reservations aren't necessary. 2. Snack - Stop in for gas and a bag of ice for your party at the Bell Shoals Citgo station, 3501 Bell Shoals Road, Valrico, from 5 a.m. to midnight. You also can find a few snacks if you're Christmas party is running low. 3. Eat more - Gorge yourself on pancakes at IHOP, 1270 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas Day. It's not your traditional Christmas meal but breakfast at Ihop could become a new tradition. 4. Keep Eating - Enjoy a sumptuous prime rib dinner at Joel's …

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