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03/11/2012

10/10/2012

Poisonous Foods : Below is the list that includes cats too

Alcoholic Beverages: Any type of alcohol can be poisonous to your pet and aside from intoxication, can cause a coma or even death.

Apple Seeds: Can have varied effects on pets.

Apricot Pits: Can cause respiratory difficulties such as breathing, coughing and sneezing.

Cherry Pits: Can cause respiratory difficulties such as breathing, coughing and sneezing.

Candy containing the sweetener Xylitol: Can cause liver damage and even death.

Chocolate: Although pets should never have any type of chocolate, milk chocolate is not nearly as dangerous for animals as semi-sweet or unsweetened bakers chocolate. Chocolate poisoning can cause irregular heart rate and rhythm, restlessness, hyperactivity, diarrhea, vomiting, panting, muscle tremors, abdominal pain, bloody urine, increased body temperature, seizures, coma and possibly even death.

Coffee: Can result in increased breathing and heart rate, restlessness and affects the central nervous system.

Grapes: Large amounts of grapes can be poisonous to pets and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, abdominal pain, lack of appetite and kidney damage.

Hops: May cause panting, elevated temperature, increased heart rate, seizures and possibly death.

Macadamia Nuts: Can cause vomiting, lethargy, hyperthermia, abdominal pain, stiff joints, lameness and tremors.

Moldy Foods: Can have varied effects on pets including vomiting and diarrhea.

Mushrooms: Different types of mushrooms can have varied effects on pets such as, depression, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, tearing, hallucinations, defecation, liver failure, seizures, drooling, urination, kidney failure, heart damage, hyperactivity and in some cases, death.

Mustard Seeds: Can have varied effects on pets.

Onions and Onion Powder: Can cause gastrointestinal problems such as vomiting and diarrhea.

Peach Pits: Can cause respiratory difficulties such as breathing, coughing and sneezing.

Potato Leaves and Stems: Can cause problems with the digestive, nervous and urinary systems.

Raisins: Large amounts of raisins can be poisonous to pets and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, abdominal pain, lack of appetite and kidney damage.

See Snopes Report for Confirmation: http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/raisins.asp

Rhubarb Leaves: Can cause problems with the digestive, nervous and urinary systems.

Salt: In large quantities can cause electrolyte imbalances.

Tea: Can have varied effects in pets.

Tomato Leaves and Stems: Can cause problems with the digestive, nervous and urinary systems.

Walnuts: Can cause gastrointestinal problems such as vomiting and diarrhea, as well as respiratory issues such as sneezing, breathing and coughing.

Yeast Dough: Can be dangerous as it will expand and result in gas, pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.

Are grapes and raisins harmful to dogs?

10/10/2012

A quick way of getting rid if you think your dog has eaten something poisonous..Also salt is the next thing if there's no hydrogen peroxide.Take a look at this video from Expert village..

Learn how to help your dog vomit if he has eaten something poisonous in this free video clip. Expert: Elise McMahon Bio: Elise McMahon has a Ph.D. in animal ...

29/08/2012

UK Pet Owner Statistics

Top 10 pets as per the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) Pet Research

Dogs

Cats

Rabbits

Birds

Hamsters

Horses/Ponies

Snakes

Gerbils

Tortoises/Turtles

Rats

Top 10 dogs as per the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) Pet Research

Labrador

Border Collie

Jack Russell Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier

German Shepard

Rottweiler/ Dalmation

Bischon Frise

Cocker Spaniel/ Sh*tzu

Labradoodle/ Golden Retriever

Geryhound (incorporating Whippets)/ Chihuahua

29/08/2012

Heatstroke in Dogs: Spot The Signs
Published on August 28, 2012 by admin · 0 Comments

When Josh Spiert, canine care assistant at Acme Canine, noticed Rolo wasn’t behaving as he normally does he went to him to check on him. He found Rolo panting excessively. Josh told Autumn Guess, the trainer in charge, and they both brought Rolo inside. Autumn took his temperature and couldn’t believe what it read, 107-degrees. She took it again with the same results.

Being aware of the signs of overheating they took Rolo to the shower area and began a tepid water rinse over Rolo’s feet, neck and head. Josh called mobile vet, Dr. Rose while Autumn cooled Rolo.



By the time Dr. Rose arrived, Rolo’s temperature had gone down 5 degrees. Dr. Rose started an IV and gave Rolo steroids and anti nausea medicine. Rolo’s owners were contacted and told what occurred.



Most dog owners know that heat stroke and heat exhaustion can occur in a greenhouse environment such as a car on a hot summer day, but it can also occur in dogs who overexert themselves in the heat.



Dogs do not sweat through their skin like humans – they release heat primarily by panting and they sweat through the foot pads and nose. If a dog cannot effectively expel heat, the internal body temperature begins to rise. Once the dog's temperature reaches 106°, damage to the body's cellular system and organs may become irreversible.



When a dog is exposed to high temperatures, heat stroke or heat exhaustion can result. Heat stroke is a very serious condition that requires immediate medical attention. Once the signs of heat stroke are detected, there is precious little time before serious damage – or even death – can occur.



Josh and Autumn knew the signs and were able to respond, and help save Rolo’s life as well as prevent damage to his body.



Dog owners should be aware that even with water and shade with the summer we have had this year extra care needs to be taken to make sure their dog doesn’t overheat; particularly dog owners with long or dark haired and dogs with smushed snouts.



Signs of Heat Stroke in Dogs

The following signs may indicate heat stroke in a dog: •Increased re**al temperature (over 104° requires action, over 106° is a dire emergency)

•Vigorous panting

•Dark red gums

•Tacky or dry mucus membranes (specifically the gums)

•Lying down and unwilling (or unable) to get up

•Collapse and/or loss of consciousness

•Thick saliva

•Dizziness or disorientation



What to do if You Suspect Your Dog Has Heat Stroke

If you have even the slightest suspicion that your dog is suffering from heat stoke, you must take immediate action.

1. First, move your dog out of the heat and away from the sun right away.

2. Begin cooling your dog by placing cool, wet rags or washcloths on the body – especially the foot pads and around the head.

3. DO NOT use ice or very cold water! Extreme cold can cause the blood vessels to constrict, preventing the body's core from cooling and actually causing the internal temperature to further rise. In addition, over-cooling can cause hypothermia, introducing a host of new problems. When the body temperature reaches 103°, stop cooling.

4. Offer your dog cool water, but do not force water into your dog's mouth.

5. Call or visit your vet right away – even if your dog seems better. Internal damage might not be obvious to the naked eye, so an exam is necessary (and further testing may be recommended).

30/11/2011

How to Massage a Dog

Massaging a dog is fast and easy. Your dog will love it and you get to have quality time with her/him.

1 Start on the dog's neck and with the tips of your fingers make a circular motion.

2 Slowly work your way down the neck and to in between their shoulders. This is usually the dog's favorite spot, because it is one of the only places he can't reach itself, so spend extra time there.

3 Continuing the circular motion with your fingertips, move slowly to their shoulders. If the muscles are a little tight here, spend a little extra time.

4 After that, work your way down their front legs and around their chest.

5 Work your way back up to between the shoulders and slowly travel down the spine.

6 Continue to around the base of the tail and down their back legs.

7 Repeat as many times you want.

30/11/2011

How to Make a Natural Flea Repellent Powder:

Fleas are fairly tricky to get rid of and a homemade "powder" won't solve the problem by itself but in conjunction with regular cleaning of bedding, vacuuming living areas frequently, letting in lots of sunshine, grooming your pets regularly, washing items that your pets sit, rest and sleep on, this powder will do its bit to scare off the fleas.

Ingredients

1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried fennel leaves, crushed
1 tsp dried wormwood (artemisia)
1 tsp dried rue...

30/11/2011

Ten Tips to Make your Dog's Life Happy & Healthy
by Pam Flowers

Provide adequate shelter
Supply clean, dry bedding
Provide clean, fresh water
Feed a high quality pet food
Maintain proper body weight
Exercise your dog regularly
Play with your dog daily
Take your dog to the vet at least once a year
Keep your dog under control at all times
Give your dog a purpose

26/11/2011

Training a dog isn't that tough after all :-)

Teach your dog new tricks, like the sitting pretty dog trick. Learn how with expert tips on dog tricks in this free pet care and obedience video. Expert: Kim...

26/11/2011

A playful trick.

Want to teach your dog the play dead dog trick? Learn how with expert tips on dog tricks in this free pet care and obedience video. Expert: Kim Amatucci Bio:...

26/11/2011

High Five your pup :-)

Teach your dog new tricks, like how to high five with its paw. Learn how with expert tips on dog tricks in this free pet care and obedience video. Expert: Ki...

26/11/2011

Learn to train your dog to heel in this free dog training video. Expert: Jim Leske Bio: My name is Jim Leske, Animal Behaviorist & Trainer. Filmmaker: Louis ...