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Our Pets Contest was a hit! Due to the overwhelming response, we’ve decided to get some help in deciding the winner…so, this is how this is gonna roll:  We are narrowing the field down to 10 finalists today and letting all you PennySavers out there vote for your favorite via Text message on your mobile phone beginning on MONDAY!

We will be giving you 10 photo choices with a code at the bottom of each that you will send to us. Pretty cool, right? It is free to vote, but standard message rates may apply.

We want to thank EVERYONE who submitted photos, we received 1,104 entries! That’s a lot of cuteness!

The voting period begins October 4^th and ends October 10^th and the winning photo with the most votes will be rewarded with a $250 check. So, be sure to vote, starting Monday!

In the meantime, go to www.facebook.com/PennySaverUSA to see who you think the top ten should be.

Have a great weekend!

We have received nearly 600 entries for the Cutest Pets Contest, it’s hard to keep up, but it’s fun trying! Here is the second round of entries in video-form!

Guess What, Animal Lovers! PennySaverUSA.com is looking for the cutest pet out there to become the PennySaver of the Month for September! We know how much our readers love their cuddly and cute little pals. Here’s your chance to submit a photo of your beloved pet for a chance to win $250!

To enter, just submit a photo of your household pet HERE:

http://www.pennysaverusa.com/contest/63/details/

(Note: Upload your photo in the SECOND PHOTO FIELD, the first is for your profile picture if you want to include one) Only one submission per pet allowed. Photos will be reviewed by the PennySaverUSA.com and a winner will be chosen after the close of the contest on September 30, 2010. All pets submitted will featured on our PennySaverUSA Facebook page as well!

Only .jpg, .png, and .gif files will be accepted. Each file submission has a limit of 10mb per upload and must be under 800×800 pixels.

We’re very excited to see everyone’s pets, so enter today, and you might even win $250!!!!

Here at PennySaverUSA.com, we are animal lovers. Any pet owner can tell you what a nightmare it may be if your pet gets fleas. It is even worse when your pet develops an allergic reaction to fleas, making bites even more miserable. In addition to allergic reactions, both fleas and ticks may lay eggs and you may be battling an infestation for months ahead, not to mention other diseases.

Spring is the time to beef up those preventive measures. First thing you should do is to take your pet to the vet! Make sure your pet is up to date with all annual vaccinations. You can also ask your veterinarian about topical medication to repel and kill fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes.

Although these are safe when prescribed by a licensed veterinarian and used properly, some ingredients inside the topical product may not be safe for long-term use or exposure. Read the ingredients carefully and ask your vet if you have any questions regarding both animal and human health effects.

Home preventive measures will also help keep your pet comfortable and free of any parasites that can harm both your pet and your family.

• Checking for Fleas – Check out this video by Dr. Mike from VetVid who teaches you how to check for fleas so you can ensure your pet is safe and clean.
• Housecleaning – Clean your carpets, curtains, bedding, and everything to help eliminate any eggs or hiding fleas.
• Homeopathic Treatments – Scented oils like eucalyptus, peppermint, cedar, and citrus can be diluted with water to repel fleas from bedding while making your home smell fresh.

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