THE BIG TEX

Little Lone Stars Club

Big Tex invites your family to be part of the Little Lone Stars Club, a uniquely Texan club designed for your little cowboy or cowgirl under the age of 12. Now, the club is even easier to join, with a one-time registration for the program! That means your child’s Little Lone Stars membership benefits will automatically continue until they turn 13! As a member, your Little Lone Stars get the following: Birthday card in the mail from Big Tex; Postcards from Big Tex mailed twice a year; Access to the Little Lone Stars Online Club House with downloadable Fair-re lated activities; Special discounts for tickets to the Fair and State Fair mer chandise. Ready to sign up your Little Lone Star? Simply fill out the online form. If you are registering more than one child for membership, you will need to submit a form for each child.

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Thrive Pet Healthcare, a leading veterinary service network that uniquely delivers a continuum of care to pet families, announced that it is partnering with Pet Poison Helpline headed into spring, as toxic plant dangers for pets become more prevalent. With the arrival of spring and warmer weather, it’s important for pet owners to be aware of the potential dangers lurking in gardens and homes. There are currently more than 700 plants identified that produce compounds that can be toxic to pets, with effects ranging from mild stomach upset to death. Thrive Pet Healthcare recently partnered with Pet Poison Helpline to provide their more than 10,000 veterinary pros in approximately 400 locations across the country with direct, 24/7 access to animal poison control experts for all species. “It’s important to be aware of which plants are toxic to pets and keep them out of reach. If you suspect your pet ingested a toxic plant, contact your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline immediately.” Symptoms of plant poisoning vary, but common behaviors include vomiting, diarrhea, excessive salivation, difficulty swallowing, lethargy, tremors or convulsions. According to Pet Poison Helpline’s Toxin Trends, Sago Palm, lilies, marijuana, onions and garlic are among the top 20 reported toxins for pets in Texas, with lilies the No. 1 ranked toxin in cats. Types of lilies include Lilium sp. (Oriental, Stargazer, Easter lilies, etc.) and Hemerocallis sp. (daylilies). Other plants, vegetables and planting materials that potentially cause toxicity to pets include: Amaryllis, Autumn Crocus, Azalea/Rhododendron, Castor Bean, Chives, Chrysanthemum, Cocoa bean mulch, Compost and other soil amenders, Cyclamen (root most toxic), Eggplant (leaves), English Ivy, Kalanchoe, Leeks, Oleander, Onion, Pothos, Rhubarb (leaves), Scallions, Schefflera, Shallots, Tomatoes (leaves and immature fruits), Tulip/Narcissus bulbs, and Yew. Should your pet ingest any toxic plants, vegetables or planting materials, or another questionable substance, call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline.

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