I hate waiting for my sheets to come out of the dryer! What's up with that!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Don’t forget your puppy during hurricane preparations
Since we're here in Fort Lauderdale, FL forcasts say tropical storm Faye may be a catagory 1 hurricane and may hit Fort Lauderdale next week. So here are some reminders to stock up on your puppies/dogs needs just in case. Always better safe than sorry.
#1 Food – Make sure you have at least a weeks supply, and some canned food - Keeps longer even if can gets wet.
#2 Wee Wee pads – Your dog may not be able to go out for a while due to debris in yard and downed power lines.
#3 Carriers – If you may evacuate with your puppy.
#4 Chew toys/treats – You may need to keep puppy occupied if no power, and unable to go outside.
#5 Collar/harness and leash – many times fences are damaged, make sure you can control your puppy and keep them close.
#6 Meds/vaccines – Check with your vet before a hurricane and make sure puppy is up to date on all shots, and you have enough meds if needed.
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#1 Food – Make sure you have at least a weeks supply, and some canned food - Keeps longer even if can gets wet.
#2 Wee Wee pads – Your dog may not be able to go out for a while due to debris in yard and downed power lines.
#3 Carriers – If you may evacuate with your puppy.
#4 Chew toys/treats – You may need to keep puppy occupied if no power, and unable to go outside.
#5 Collar/harness and leash – many times fences are damaged, make sure you can control your puppy and keep them close.
#6 Meds/vaccines – Check with your vet before a hurricane and make sure puppy is up to date on all shots, and you have enough meds if needed.
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Pet Insurance Questions
I have been researching the different pet insurance companies, until my mouse finger cramps up, on almost a daily basis.
There is so many companies, and all have different protection levels, emergency only, partial maintenance, full coverage etc.
Does anyone with pets have personal experience with any of the companies. I have two dogs, so not too crazy on the rates.
Please leave a comments with your experience, especially if they pay claims in a timely manner and their customer service.
Thanks for any help you can offer
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Petalive OralHealth Mouth Spray For Dog and Cat Bad Breath
Click here for More Info!
There is so many companies, and all have different protection levels, emergency only, partial maintenance, full coverage etc.
Does anyone with pets have personal experience with any of the companies. I have two dogs, so not too crazy on the rates.
Please leave a comments with your experience, especially if they pay claims in a timely manner and their customer service.
Thanks for any help you can offer
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Petalive OralHealth Mouth Spray For Dog and Cat Bad Breath
Click here for More Info!
Monday, August 11, 2008
The Yorkshire Terrier
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: England.
SPECIAL SKILLS: Historically a rat-catcher but nowadays usually a family pet.
WEIGHT: The weight is about 2 - 3kg (4 1/2 - 6 1/2 lb).
COAT: This breed has very long, silk-like hair, colored golden-brown with steel grey. As puppies the grey hairs are black.
CARE REQUIRED: The Yorkshire Terrier needs intensive daily grooming with brush and comb. If you do not have the time or the inclination to do this, you should have the coat trimmed by a professional. The hair is normally kept out of the eyes with a rubber band or a ribbon tied in a bow. Show dogs' coats are usually protected to keep their condition by being rolled up on curling papers. Check the ears regularly and remove loose hairs from the ear passages.
CHARACTER: This is a lively, intelligent, sometimes too-brave dog, which is loving, vigilant, and becomes attached to its family. Yorkshire Terriers are very alert and bark whenever they sense danger.
TRAINING: The Yorkshire Terrier is a fairly quick-learning pupil. Provided you are consistent in your approach and ensure the lessons are positive, enjoyable and varied, it will soon learn to obey.
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR: Provided children do not treat them as a toy and do not invade their territory, these dogs will not cause any problems with them. Some of this breed can be rather foolhardy in their courage towards other dogs but usually get along very well with cats and other household animals. Strangers will always be announced by loud barking.
EXERCISE: This breed adapts its exercise needs to the family circumstances and the dog can readily be kept in an apartment.
SPECIAL REMARKS: The beautiful long hair of this breed is much admired at dog shows but to keep such a coat in good condition requires considerable work. Most Yorkshire Terriers which are kept as pets go through life with shorter clipped coats. Although purists may find this upsetting, it is better for the dog than an unkempt coat with tangles which hurt and bother the dog.
Source: www.aca.com
SPECIAL SKILLS: Historically a rat-catcher but nowadays usually a family pet.
WEIGHT: The weight is about 2 - 3kg (4 1/2 - 6 1/2 lb).
COAT: This breed has very long, silk-like hair, colored golden-brown with steel grey. As puppies the grey hairs are black.
CARE REQUIRED: The Yorkshire Terrier needs intensive daily grooming with brush and comb. If you do not have the time or the inclination to do this, you should have the coat trimmed by a professional. The hair is normally kept out of the eyes with a rubber band or a ribbon tied in a bow. Show dogs' coats are usually protected to keep their condition by being rolled up on curling papers. Check the ears regularly and remove loose hairs from the ear passages.
CHARACTER: This is a lively, intelligent, sometimes too-brave dog, which is loving, vigilant, and becomes attached to its family. Yorkshire Terriers are very alert and bark whenever they sense danger.
TRAINING: The Yorkshire Terrier is a fairly quick-learning pupil. Provided you are consistent in your approach and ensure the lessons are positive, enjoyable and varied, it will soon learn to obey.
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR: Provided children do not treat them as a toy and do not invade their territory, these dogs will not cause any problems with them. Some of this breed can be rather foolhardy in their courage towards other dogs but usually get along very well with cats and other household animals. Strangers will always be announced by loud barking.
EXERCISE: This breed adapts its exercise needs to the family circumstances and the dog can readily be kept in an apartment.
SPECIAL REMARKS: The beautiful long hair of this breed is much admired at dog shows but to keep such a coat in good condition requires considerable work. Most Yorkshire Terriers which are kept as pets go through life with shorter clipped coats. Although purists may find this upsetting, it is better for the dog than an unkempt coat with tangles which hurt and bother the dog.
Source: www.aca.com
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Xylitol (sugar substitute) Danger for Dogs
LARHIndy76 recently shared a heart-wrenching story about how he lost his dog to xylitol poisoning. Here's a quick definition of xylitol from its Wikipedia entry: "Xylitol, also called wood sugar or birch sugar, is a five-carbon sugar alcohol that is used as a sugar substitute. It can be extracted from birch, raspberries, plums, and corn and is primarily produced in China."
Our dog died this morning from Xylitol poisoning. Xylitol is a 5 carbon sugar alcohol derived from birch, raspberries, and corn. It is used as a sugar substitute in lo-carb, sugar-free, and diabetic products. It is completely non-toxic to humans. However, it is very toxic to dogs. This is a new problem because xylitol has only recently begun being used in America. It has been used in Sweden and Finland since the 1960?s. However, it is fast becoming the number one sugar substitute in this country because of its health benefits. I want to make people aware of the danger it posses to their dogs. Initially it can cause potentially fatal hypoglycemia and can lead to liver failure. It does not take much to cause these effects. The hypoglycemia was first noted in 2003 in dogs that got into their owner?s purse and ate sugar free candy or Trident gum that contained xylitol. In 2004 animal poison control made the connection between xylitol consumption and liver failure. There is no antidote. The reaction can take place as quick as 30 minutes. My 60 lb. Shepard/Lab mix ingested ½ cup in a cake he dug out of the garbage. This was 10x?s the known toxic level for a dog his size. We began treatment within 24 hours, but he died just over 48 hours after consumption anyway.
As a new puppy-dad, this really got to me. Here's some information on xylitol to help all of you pet-parents stay informed:
Xylitol Toxicity:
A Warning to All Dog Owners
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is used in sugar-free products such as gum and candy, as well as for baking and is used in the production of certain low-carbohydrate products now on the market.
As early as the 1960's, experiments indicated a link between the ingestion of xylitol and hypoglycemia in dogs. However, it has only been recently that the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has begun to receive reports of xylitol toxicosis in dogs. It is believed that this recent rise is likely due to the increased use of products containing xylitol in the United States.
Effects of Xylitol Ingestion
In both humans and dogs, the levels of blood sugar are controlled by the body's release of insulin from the pancreas. In human xylitol ingestion does not cause any significant changes in insulin levels or, therefore, blood glucose. However, in dogs, xylitol causes a fast release of insulin, which results in a rapid decrease in blood glucose (hypoglycemia).
Clinical Signs
Clinical signs of xylitol toxicity can develop in as few as 30 minutes after ingestion. Clinical signs may include one or more of the following:
* Vomiting
* Weakness
* Ataxia (uncoordinated movements)
* Depression
* Hypokalemia (decreased potassium)
* Seizures
* Coma
* Liver dysfunction and/or failure
Treatment
After ingesting a xylitol-containing product a dog may receive one of more of the following treatments, depending on the amount of time that has lapsed since the ingestion occurred. The induction of vomiting is recommended if performed very soon after ingestion of the xylitol-containing product but before clinical signs develop. Frequent small meals or an oral sugar supplement may be used to manage dogs that have not yet shown clinical signs. Following the appearance of clinical signs intravenous dextrose can be used to control hypoglycemia. It may also be necessary to treat the patient for low potassium levels (hypokalemia), if indicated. Treatment should be continued until the blood glucose levels return to normal levels.
For more information on this and other poison control questions the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center can be reached at 888-426-4435 or on the web at www.apcc.aspca.org.
Source: Knowles Animal Clinic
For more information and links, visit the xylitol Wikipedia page.
Our dog died this morning from Xylitol poisoning. Xylitol is a 5 carbon sugar alcohol derived from birch, raspberries, and corn. It is used as a sugar substitute in lo-carb, sugar-free, and diabetic products. It is completely non-toxic to humans. However, it is very toxic to dogs. This is a new problem because xylitol has only recently begun being used in America. It has been used in Sweden and Finland since the 1960?s. However, it is fast becoming the number one sugar substitute in this country because of its health benefits. I want to make people aware of the danger it posses to their dogs. Initially it can cause potentially fatal hypoglycemia and can lead to liver failure. It does not take much to cause these effects. The hypoglycemia was first noted in 2003 in dogs that got into their owner?s purse and ate sugar free candy or Trident gum that contained xylitol. In 2004 animal poison control made the connection between xylitol consumption and liver failure. There is no antidote. The reaction can take place as quick as 30 minutes. My 60 lb. Shepard/Lab mix ingested ½ cup in a cake he dug out of the garbage. This was 10x?s the known toxic level for a dog his size. We began treatment within 24 hours, but he died just over 48 hours after consumption anyway.
As a new puppy-dad, this really got to me. Here's some information on xylitol to help all of you pet-parents stay informed:
Xylitol Toxicity:
A Warning to All Dog Owners
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is used in sugar-free products such as gum and candy, as well as for baking and is used in the production of certain low-carbohydrate products now on the market.
As early as the 1960's, experiments indicated a link between the ingestion of xylitol and hypoglycemia in dogs. However, it has only been recently that the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has begun to receive reports of xylitol toxicosis in dogs. It is believed that this recent rise is likely due to the increased use of products containing xylitol in the United States.
Effects of Xylitol Ingestion
In both humans and dogs, the levels of blood sugar are controlled by the body's release of insulin from the pancreas. In human xylitol ingestion does not cause any significant changes in insulin levels or, therefore, blood glucose. However, in dogs, xylitol causes a fast release of insulin, which results in a rapid decrease in blood glucose (hypoglycemia).
Clinical Signs
Clinical signs of xylitol toxicity can develop in as few as 30 minutes after ingestion. Clinical signs may include one or more of the following:
* Vomiting
* Weakness
* Ataxia (uncoordinated movements)
* Depression
* Hypokalemia (decreased potassium)
* Seizures
* Coma
* Liver dysfunction and/or failure
Treatment
After ingesting a xylitol-containing product a dog may receive one of more of the following treatments, depending on the amount of time that has lapsed since the ingestion occurred. The induction of vomiting is recommended if performed very soon after ingestion of the xylitol-containing product but before clinical signs develop. Frequent small meals or an oral sugar supplement may be used to manage dogs that have not yet shown clinical signs. Following the appearance of clinical signs intravenous dextrose can be used to control hypoglycemia. It may also be necessary to treat the patient for low potassium levels (hypokalemia), if indicated. Treatment should be continued until the blood glucose levels return to normal levels.
For more information on this and other poison control questions the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center can be reached at 888-426-4435 or on the web at www.apcc.aspca.org.
Source: Knowles Animal Clinic
For more information and links, visit the xylitol Wikipedia page.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The IRS Finally Acknowledges The OTHER Family Members
Got this in an email, and thought it was too funny not to share! It's hard to see here, but if you click on image it will show larger
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Carrapato
This is carrapato's picture the pet store had on their website before we bought him. He was purchased at:
Tiny Treasures Puppies
2043 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
954-630-1751
http://www.tinytreasurespuppies.com
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