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Volume 82 - October 20th, 2005 Materials in this newsletter are the sole possession of the authors and Dog Company. Please do not copy or use in any fashion without written permission |
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From the Editor's Paw Health Alert from Chinook: I would like to thank my friends Chloe & Zeus MacArthur for sharing this news from their Vets Newsletter (Elk lake Veterinary Hospital) Grape & Raisin Toxicity Alert! Many people don’t realize that dogs can have dangerous reactions to grapes and raisins. Unfortunately sensitive dogs can develop gastrointestinal upset followed by acute kidney failure, which can be fatal. The exact cause of this is unknown. Grapes have been tested for pesticides, heavy metals and mycotoxins, all findings were negative. Is it the skin ? Findings are unclear if it is involved in order to be toxic. Currently grape-seed extract is not considered a threat; only the grape or raisin itself is considered a danger. So far Dogs are the primary species affected. How do you know if you are affected? Vomiting is one of the initial signs. It can occur within the first 2 hours of ingestion. Other initial signs can occur within 5-6 hours, diarrhea, lethargy & excessive thirst. Signs of kidney failure may develop within 24 hours or several days. Signs of Kidney failure include anorexia, lethargy, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, & tremours. All cases of grape toxicity should be considered potentially serious. For more info on this please contact your own Veterinary Hospital or clinic. Tainted treats Alert The Canadian Food Inspection Agency warns that the following per treats have been contaminated with salmonella bacteria and have been recalled by the manufacturers: T.W. Enterprises. Ferndale Wa., and Aron Pet Food Abbotsford, B.C:
People may risk bacterial infection by handling the treats directly or by contact with pets who have used the treats. Everyone who handles treats should wash their hands with water and soap. If you have any of these you can dispose of them by throwing them in the trash.
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Ana Goes To School Well, school is going great! As you can see here Mom and I are braving the cooler weather/rain etc. of the West Coast. I am looking forward to getting a warm jacket. As you can see, I don't have a lot of fur! So far I am doing great on the walking with my parents..staying beside them Sitting & Downing when I am told. I am however resisting the down and waiting for more than 20 seconds. I am finding this very hard for a party girl like me. I like life in the fast lane. I have lots of dog friends to play with and all the people love me. "What's not to love!" My dog trainer Peni is very lovable and loves me up when I get to class. I also love her Border Collie, "Hana". "Hana" loves to run and I love to case her then "Hana" drops to the ground and we have roll about and then up she gets and the chase is on again. She is just like her mom full of fun and surprises. My biggest challenge so far is trying to get one up on my dog trainer. But she is always one step ahead of me and is teaching my parents the same thing, can you believe it. Even the grandparents are in on it. So far I am successful in walking beside my parents, sit & down. Down from a distance, (coming when called 90% of the time) Trainer doesn't think that is good enough...boy she is "tuff". Today at class I did get a chance to learn to "fly"....fly through a tunnel that is. The trick there was if I wanted to "fly" I had to listen and wait for the commands then when I flew out the other end I had to go straight to my parents and follow them to the next obstacle. I know what's going on..I might be just a puppy but my dog trainer is using my love of speed to teach me if I want to fly I have to do something to earn it and I just love the fun of learning obedience that is fun! Tail waggin speedster "Ana"
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Abby's Canine Culinary Corner LIVER TREATS
Pre-heat oven to temperature given in corn muffin directions. Mix liver and garlic in a blender or food processor, then process until liquid. Stir in muffin mix, then scrape onto a baking sheet and pat to approx. 1/2 to 1 inch thickness. Bake until very firm but not burned. Cut into squares and then store in fridge or freezer. Mmmmmmmmm "Abby"
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Poutine's Happy Halloween Safety tips HALLOWEEN SAFETY FOR YOUR PETS! Loud and excessive noise (fireworks & costumed children) usually frighten pets. Many noisy happy people visiting the home in strange attire, even calmest of us pets might over react. Especially dogs, that are easily excitable or threatened by strangers, should be kept from the front door so they cannot unexpectedly lunge at or bite anyone or run into the street. Keep your pets inside in a quiet room where they are insulated from the Halloween noises. Keep pets safely inside on Halloween. I would suggest two weeks prior to and two weeks after. Fireworks start earlier every year and is still going on for a few weeks after. Many animals disappear as pranksters and those with darker intentions tease, abduct, torture, or even kill pets. Cats Be especially watchful of black cats, which are frequent targets of cruel activities on Halloween. Many animal shelters make black cats unavailable for adoption the weeks before Halloween because of black cat abuse. Keep all cats indoors. Candy Candy, especially chocolate, is toxic for animals and can cause vomiting, restlessness, heart disturbances, and even death. Do not share (you won't hear that very often) candy with your pets. Candles Be careful with pumpkins & candles. Pets can knock them over and start a fire. Cats can jump high, and birds can fly. Confine pets from these items as most are "drawn to the flame". If a pet "MUST" wear a costume Avoid costumes held in place by rubber bands, which can be uncomfortable and, Overlooked rubber bands mistakenly left on a pet can quickly burrow into the animal’s skin and cause injury. Please make sure the outfit is not too tight and that your dog or cat can walk properly and vision is not impaired. Do not force a pet to wear a costume if your pet demonstrates discomfort. All of the above can cause undue stress and possibly cause aggression in even the nicest dog or cat. 
Booo…Woof….Poutine ^..^~!
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Monty's Movies At a theatre near you! WALLACE & GROMIT Approx. Time: 1 hour 35 min SUMMARY Wallace of course is that cheerful daft inventor extraordinaire and Gromit is his silent and faithful canine companion. Wallace and Gromit attempt to rehab rabbits from their desire for veggies, and things go horribly wrong when a huge "were-rabbit" begins to attack the gardens Walace is supposed to protect. Displaying his usual technical flair and British wit, this is a fun story for the whole family. We watched it in our local small town theatre and the children and parents alike were rolling in the aisles laughing. Made for T.V. movie MRS. ASHBORO'S CAT Starring: Shirley Knight, Michael Ontkearn SUMMARY A widower & his teen daughter move out of the city back to the small place her mom was from. They buy an old house that seems to be haunted by the spirit of the previous owner's cat, Margaret. They meet Margaret's best friend, a dog named Comfort, and his two teen owners and the fun begins to solve a mystery. Filmed entirely in Charlottetown, PEI (Canadian films have come a long way). It is a must see movie!
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Books by Swift Raise a Reader! "Read to your children, keep reading yourself!" Matilda by Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake It's Not About The Bike: My Journey Back To Life by Lance Armstrong & Sally Jenkins woof..Swift ^..^~~!
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