Pet Poisonings Due To Human Medications..Over The Counter or Prescription

Pet owners who are serious about pet-proofing their home should start with their own medicine cabinet. Pet Poison Helpline™ is a 24-hour service available throughout North America for pet owners and veterinary professionals who require assistance treating a potentially poisoned pet. Nearly half of the calls received by Pet Poison Helpline involve human medications – both over-the-counter and prescription. Whether Fido accidentally chewed into a pill bottle or a well-intentioned pet owner accidentally switched medication (giving their pet a human medication), pet poisonings due to medication are common and can be very serious.

Pet Poison Helpline is the only animal poison control with board-certified internal medicine specialists, emergency critical care specialists, and human pharmacologists on staff. With expert staff in both animal and human medicine, Pet Poison Helpline provides a unique advantage since more than 50 percent of all pet poisonings involve human drugs.

Below is a list of the top 10 human medications most frequently ingested by pets, along with some tips from the veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline on how to prevent pet poisoning from human medications.

1. NSAIDs (e.g. Advil, Aleve and Motrin)
Topping our Top 10 list are common household medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), which include common names such as ibuprofen (e.g., Advil and some types of Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve). While these medications are safe for people, even one or two pills can cause serious harm to a pet. Dogs, cats, birds and other small mammals (ferrets, gerbils and hamsters) may develop serious stomach and intestinal ulcers as well as kidney failure.

2. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol)
When it comes to pain medications, acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) is certainly popular. Even though this drug is very safe, even for children, this is not true for pets—especially cats. One regular strength tablet of acetaminophen may cause damage to a cat’s red blood cells, limiting their ability to carry oxygen. In dogs, acetaminophen leads to liver failure and, in large doses, red blood cell damage.

3. Antidepressants (e.g. Effexor, Cymbalta, Prozac, Lexapro)
While these antidepressant drugs are occasionally used in pets, overdoses can lead to serious neurological problems such as sedation, incoordination, tremors and seizures. Some antidepressants also have a stimulant effect leading to a dangerously elevated heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature. Pets, especially cats, seem to enjoy the taste of Effexor and often eat the entire pill. Unfortunately, just one pill can cause serious poisoning.

4. ADD/ADHD medications (e.g. Concerta, Adderall, Ritalin)
Medications used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder contain potent stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate. Even minimal ingestions of these medications by pets can cause life-threatening tremors, seizures, elevated body temperatures and heart problems.

5. Benzodiazepines and sleep aids (e.g. Xanax, Klonopin, Ambien, Lunesta)
These medications are designed to reduce anxiety and help people sleep better. However, in pets, they may have the opposite effect. About half of the dogs who ingest sleep aids become agitated instead of sedate. In addition, these drugs may cause severe lethargy, incoordination (including walking “drunk”), and slowed breathing in pets. In cats, some forms of benzodiazepines can cause liver failure when ingested.

6. Birth control (e.g. estrogen, estradiol, progesterone)
Birth control pills often come in packages that dogs find irresistible. Thankfully, small ingestions of these medications typically do not cause trouble. However, large ingestions of estrogen and estradiol can cause bone marrow suppression, particularly in birds. Additionally, female pets that are intact (not spayed), are at an increased risk of side effects from estrogen poisoning.

7. ACE Inhibitors (e.g. Zestril, Altace)
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (or “ACE”) inhibitors are commonly used to treat high blood pressure in people and, occasionally, pets. Though overdoses can cause low blood pressure, dizziness and weakness, this category of medication is typically quite safe. Pets ingesting small amounts of this medication can potentially be monitored at home, unless they have kidney failure or heart disease. All heart medications should be kept out of reach of pets.

8. Beta-blockers (e.g. Tenormin, Toprol, Coreg)
Beta-blockers are also used to treat high blood pressure but, unlike the ACE inhibitor, small ingestions of these drugs may cause serious poisoning in pets. Overdoses can cause life-threatening decreases in blood pressure and a very slow heart rate.

9. Thyroid hormones (e.g. Armour desiccated thyroid, Synthroid)
Pets — especially dogs — get underactive thyroids too. Interestingly, the dose of thyroid hormone needed to treat dogs is much higher than a person’s dose. Therefore, if dogs accidentally get into thyroid hormones at home, it rarely results in problems. However, large acute overdoses in cats and dogs can cause muscle tremors, nervousness, panting, a rapid heart rate and aggression.

10. Cholesterol lowering agents (e.g. Lipitor, Zocor, Crestor)
These popular medications, often called “statins,” are commonly used in the United States. While pets do not typically get high cholesterol, they may still get into the pill bottle. Thankfully, most “statin” ingestions only cause mild vomiting or diarrhea. Serious side effects from these drugs come with long-term use, not one-time ingestions.

Wendt Worth Corgis...Keep kids and pets safe!

Always keep medications safely out of reach and never administer a medication to a pet without first consulting your veterinarian. The following are some tips from Dr. Justine Lee and Dr. Ahna Brutlag at Pet Poison Helpline to help prevent pets from getting into over-the-counter or prescription medication:

• Never leave loose pills in a plastic Ziploc® bag – the bags are too easy to chew into. Make sure visiting house guests do the same, keeping their medications high up or out of reach.
• If you place your medication in a weekly pill container, make sure to store the container in a cabinet out of reach of your pets. Unfortunately, if they get a hold of it, some pets might consider the pill container a plastic chew toy.
• Never store your medications near your pet’s medications – Pet Poison Helpline frequently receives calls from concerned pet owners who inadvertently give their own medication to their pet.
• Hang your purse up. Inquisitive pets will explore the contents of your bag and simply placing your purse up and out of reach can help to avoid exposure to any potentially dangerous medication(s).

It is also important to note that while a medication may be safe for children, it may not be safe for animals. Pets metabolize medications very differently from people. Even seemingly benign over-the-counter or herbal medications may cause serious poisoning in pets.

If your pet has ingested a human over-the-counter or prescription medication, please call your veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline’s 24-hour animal poison control center at (800) 213-6680 immediately.

Pet Poison Helpline

About Pet Poison Helpline
Pet Poison Helpline is a service available 24 hours, seven days a week for pet owners, veterinarians and veterinary technicians that require assistance treating a potentially poisoned pet. Staff can provide treatment advice for poisoning cases of all species, including dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, large animals and exotic species. As the most cost-effective option for animal poison control care, Pet Poison Helpline’s fee of $35 per incident includes follow-up consultation for the duration of the poison case. Pet Poison Helpline is available in North America by calling 800-213-6680. Additional information can be found online at www.petpoisonhelpline.com
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Thanks for spreading the word on pet safety! I also wanted to make people aware of another animal poison control: Pet Poison Helpline based out of Minneapolis, MN. They are a 24/7 animal poison control and are more cost effective ($35/case vs. ASPCA’s $60).

I also wanted to inform you of their more frequent calls – 50% of their calls come from human medications – help spread the word on this too!

Thanks again,
Dr. Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC
Associate Director of Veterinary Services

Joana Krupa enrages Catholic Church with almost naked PETA campaign

Model Joanna Krupa upset the Catholic Church by posing as a nude angel covering her parts with a crucifix in a campaign promoting the adoption of homeless animals, reported USA Today.

She the appears in the new “Be an Angel for Animals” PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) campaign, naked with a pair of wings and a cross which strategically covers only parts of her body.

In another ad for the campaign a topless Krupa holds a dog in one arm and a rosary hanging from the other.

The Catholic Church think PETA have gone too far this time, calling the advert “inappropriate”.

Catholic League President Bill Donohue said: “The fact is that cats and dogs are a lot safer in pet stores than they are in the hands of PETA employees.”
To read the full article click here

What do you think? Should the Catholic Church grow a thicker skin? Did PETA and Krupa go too far? Why is religious iconography off limits?
Here’s another article on wondering if the Catholic Church went to far with a video of Krupa, 30, who has been in playboy magazine speaking out, saying she is a practicing Catholic. Click here to read more
WWC Note: In the video Krupa states everyone should get involved! I didn’t know taking your clothes off constitutes as helping out. I know sex sells but mixing the two I feel is pretty low class and why doesn’t she really get involved and put her clothes back on! She also in the interview starts a statement with “I think PETA does alot of good for the animals”. You either know or you don’t know and before making such a statement as she has in those posters. She gives us blondes a bad name. Money buys again! I’m proud of the Catholic Church to see through all the hype of PETA for who they really are.

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A FAITHFUL DOG

A Faithful Dog Will Play With You
And Laugh With You -Or Cry-
He’ll Gladly Starve To Stay With You
Nor Ever Reason Why,
And When You’re Feeling Out Of Sorts
Somehow He’ll Understand
He’ll Watch You With His Shining Eyes
And Try To Lick Your Hand.
His Blind, Implicit Faith In You
Is Matched By His Great Love -
The Kind That All Of Us Should Have
In The Master, Up Above.
When Everything Is Said And Done
I Guess This Isn’t Odd
For When You Spell “Dog” Backwards
You Get The Name Of God.

Kathryn Brashier

Canine churchgoers: Dogs attend services at Westchester’s Covenant Presbyterian Church

February 2, 2010 | 4:08 pm

Recently, a local church made news when it began allowing an unusual breed of worshiper — namely, dogs — to attend services. Our colleague Jeff Gottlieb recently attended a dog-friendly church service and wrote about the experience for The Times’ Out There series; here’s an excerpt:

As the Presbyterian service was about to start, one of the congregants was being disruptive, making a spectacle of himself once again on a Sunday. But that’s what other members of the Westchester church have come to expect from Mr. Booby.

At Covenant Presbyterian Church in Westchester, dogs like Mr. Booby are welcome congregants at the Sunday night services, where howling and sudden bouts of scratching may interrupt prayers, and the collection plate holds treats for poodles and golden retrievers alike. And the Rev. Tom Eggebeen said he fully understands if some of the congregants need to step outside now and again.

The idea behind the service, Eggebeen said, was to make it more comfortable for people to attend the church, which has 120 members, not counting up to a dozen dogs that generally attend services. Cats and other animals are not permitted, perhaps out of a belief that of God’s many creatures, dogs probably need more ministering.
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God – Spelled Backwards

When God had made the earth and sky,
The flowers and the trees.
He then made all the animals,
The fish, the birds and bees.
And when at last He’d finished,
Not one was quite the same.
He said, “I’ll walk this world of mine,
And give each one a name.”
And so He traveled far and wide
And everywhere He went,
A little creature followed Him
Until its strength was spent.
When all were named upon the earth
And in the sky and sea,
The little creature said, “Dear Lord,
There’s not one left for me.”
Kindly the Father said to him,
“I’ve left you to the end.
‘ve turned my own name back to front
And called you dog, my friend.”

Author Unknown

Importation of Strays from Other Countries

This article makes a lot of good points regarding the importation of strays from other countries. Although we feel sorry for those dogs, we should also feel sorry for the dogs in this country that need homes. And the threat of disease is not good, either. I do disagree with the ‘puppy mill’ term used in the article. There is no legal description for a puppy mill. I wish they would just use the terms ’substandard’ for the places that are substandard. Numbers don’t define a puppy mill. The old great kennels had tons of dogs and they were well kept. This is a long read but well worth it.

EXOTIC PETS by Julia V. Mcdonough from www.fortunatek9.com

Human Pacemakers Offer Hope to Ailing Dogs

The surgically implanted devices can add years to a hound’s life

By Maryann Mott
HealthDay Reporter

FRIDAY, Feb. 5 (HealthDay News) — Pacemakers made for humans are giving older dogs a new leash on life.

The medical devices — about the size of a quarter — are often implanted to speed up a slow heart rate in dogs brought on by disorders such as heart block and sick sinus syndrome that, if left untreated, drastically shortens their lives.

Guiedo, a 12-year-old hound mix, recently received a pacemaker after getting diagnosed with heart block, a condition in which the electrical signal that makes the organ contract and pump blood is disrupted.

“It didn’t even enter my mind not to do the surgery,” said Maxine Mager, founder of Creative Acres Animal Sanctuary in Brighton, Colo., where Guiedo and 400 other companion, farm and exotic animals reside.

Guiedo’s condition put him at risk of sudden death. So the day after the diagnosis, Mager drove the elderly canine nearly an hour to a veterinary cardiologist, one of only 230 in the United States and Canada, trained to do the intricate surgery.

The procedure is similar to the one done in humans. Under anesthesia, pacemaker wires are threaded through a dog’s jugular vein to the correct place in the heart. A small incision, made in the back of the neck, then allows for insertion of the pacemaker under the skin and connection to the wires.

The hour-long procedure requires an overnight hospital stay.

Implanting the lifesaving devices in dogs isn’t new. The first surgery took place in 1967 and has since become fairly common in veterinary medicine, with hundreds of pets receiving pacemakers each year.

Still, many owners are surprised to learn of it, said Dr. Henry Green, a board-certified veterinary cardiologist and an associate professor of cardiology at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind.

About 20 pets are outfitted yearly with pacemakers at the university’s veterinary teaching hospital. A few cats undergo the procedure, but most patients are older dogs, around 6 to 10 years of age, says Green.

A pacemaker extends an otherwise healthy dog’s life about three to five years, although Green has had patients live almost twice that long.
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House OKs Bill to Provide Pet Buyers with Information

The bill requires pet stores to put information about the animal on its cage in the store. That includes the animal’s medical history, the name of the breeder and any congenital disorders.

Customers could get other information, including the address and size of the breeding operation, upon request or when they buy an animal.
To see an article written on this click here

****WWC Note*****
My Experience with 2 Pet Shop Corgis

I wrote this back in July 2009 to try and make more people aware of pet shop puppies and why one should not buy a pet shop pup or at least be more aware of the breed your looking to purchase.

This started when on 2 occasions I had puppy buyers inquire on my pups because they fell in love with a Corgi pup at a pet store. The first pet store was at the corner of Lorain Rd. and Rocky River Dr. in Cleveland. The other was a franchise in North Olmsted. I was asked to look these puppies over and give my honest opinion. I warned these people that I do not condone the selling of pups in stores, specially when buyers are not screened and impulse buying is promoted.

In Cleveland, the pups were not on wire but well bedded clean large pens with other pups for socialization. Regularly the pups were allowed out to roam the store. The owner of the store was friendly and more then willing to answer my questions and show me paperwork. This Corgi pup on the other hand didn’t seem healthy. He was not very social for a 3-4 mo old puppy, pot bellied, and skinny. The quality of this pup was lacking. The price was more reasonable then most pet store pups with discounts on many additional needs the pup would need for $650.00. BUT….I was told the pup was AKC and came from a reputable breeder. After that being said I asked to see the paperwork to learn this pup wasn’t AKC and came from Missouri. I am in noway suggesting that Missouri only homes puppy mills but when a pup travels this far with no AKC paperwork to a pet store, well if it walks and quacks like a duck…then I see it as a duck.

The franchise pet store in North Olmsted earns a big fat F. They are misleading, deceiving, and in noway screen buyers anymore then the credit they hold by promoting puppy sales and monthly payment plans. Considering the price of this Corgi pup on sale for $1299.00, I would say they’d need to offer a payment plan for most impulsive pet buyers. The pups were kept on wire bottoms with smaller breeds having their paws slipping through. Even with being on wire bottoms to keep pups out of feces, the pups hair coat was grimmey and a lot of shedding which tells me they are not groomed or bathed regularly. His weight was good, nails short, good bite, eyes clean, but horrible docking job. Very happy pup that was out of control with biting anything his mouth could be laid on without any concern of retaliation that they learn from litter mates or their mother. He had no idea how to behave amongst humans and had been allowed this behavior and fear that someone who is a novice or has a young child is not going to be a good combination. When walking away he seemed cow hocked and weak in the back legs for a 12 week old pup but with the small limited space provided for viewing and the slippery service and overly excited pup it was hard to evaluate.

I asked if he was AKC registered and was told he was. Was also told he had Champions in his pedigree and when asked to see his pedigree was denied not once but several times. I asked where the pup came from and who was the reputable breeder and was denied over and over again as well. WHY??? This is my right!!!

If I’m going to buy this pup for $1299.00, I want to see the paperwork. I wouldn’t buy a car without test driving it, seeing the title, or having a carfax report. The blond who was trying to keep her cool with me went in the back to get me some of the information I was persistently requesting to only come back with vet records and to say she learned the pup had no AKC papers, only ACA and no Champions but still failed to tell me this reputable breeder. OH WAIT..that’s right, pet stores feel USDA approved kennels are reputable. We all know whats been found in some of these USDA approved kennels. If not, open your eyes and google for some links on these so called reputable approved USDA kennels. You be the judge.

She then tried to sell the pup by saying they guarantee the pup against diseases for 3 yrs. They will pay all vet bills. Such a guarantee when they know nothing on the pedigree and no testing on parents but for $1299.00, I guess they could afford some vet bills. The question is, what hoops do you need to jump through for them to approve the diagnosis and receive payment? Puppies have died just days after going to their forever homes to have the pet store turn their backs. Not a guarantee I’d trust. Needless to say, with them hiding information that I am rightfully to know and misleading some of the information, they are hiding something and this pup is not worth no where near $1299.00.

This is where you as the buyer need to learn more about the breed you are purchasing and be patient to wait for the right pet puppy from someone who has the sire and dam and can easily be reached for the life of that pup to answer your questions and guide you when something is troubling you or the pup. Talk to other breeders and compile the information but don’t buy pet store dogs. Your only helping the problem to persist in the long run. Your not saving all the other pups who will follow because you felt you needed to save this one.

~Wendy Wendt & The Low Riders

Here is another article on the pet store bill that could fish out substandard kennels

Pet Tips, Pet Ideas, Pet Homemade Treats and Remedies

Yummy Dog Treats

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3½ Cups Whole Wheat Flour
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2½ Cups Oatmeal
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3 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
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2 Cups Warm Water
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1/2 Cup Peanut Butter

Mix all dry ingredients together and separately mix wet ingredients together. Blend dry and wet ingredients together a little at a time alternating between wet and dry. Mix until dough becomes stiff. Shape the dough into an oblong roll. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 300º. Slice dough roll into 1/4″ slices and place onto a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour. Make approximately 2 dozen treats.

*Tip: Exchange peanut butter for 2/3 cup finely grated cheddar cheese for a different treat!

Homemade Shampoo for Dogs

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4 oz. Ivory Liquid Dish Soap
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4 oz. Water
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4 oz. Apple Cider Vinegar
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1 oz. Glycerin

Mix ingredients together and it’s ready to go! Lather dog well and rinse thoroughly. No need for conditioner, the glycerin will give your dog a silky coat plus the vinegar eliminates odor! The ingredients can be doubled or tripled with good results for those with multiple or larger dogs.

Tip: Save an old shampoo bottle to put the mixture in. Then just shake and wash!

Is your pet left alone quite a bit? Here are a few suggestions that could help cure their blues.

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Hide a few snacks around the house: Finding an unexpected treat in an odd corner can brighten a pet’s day.
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Find a companion: They don’t have to be two of a kind. A cat and a dog will get along just fine.
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Break the Silence: Turn on the radio or set the answering machine on high and call your pet once in awhile.
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Please, Please, Please don’t leave them in the dark: Either leave on a light or, if you have them, set timers to turn on lamps.
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Rotate their toys: After they’ve been out a day or two, substitute others.

Kill fleas instantly. Dawn dishwashing liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog’s bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations and good-bye fleas!
Rainy day cure for dog odor. Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.

Eliminate ear mites. All it takes is a few drops of Wesson corn oil in your cat’s ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat’s skin, smothers the mites and accelerates healing.

Vaseline cure for hairballs. To prevent troublesome hairballs, apply a dollop of Vaseline petroleum jelly to your cat’s nose. The cat will lick off the jelly, lubricating any hair in its stomach so it can pass easily through the digestive system.

*****Five Star Puppy Tip!*****

If you’re housebreaking a new pup, try this! To remove odor and wetness from carpeting, blot up urine with paper towels and cover the soiled area with cat-box litter. After the litter has absorbed the liquid, vacuum it up – your carpeting will be odor-free. This really works!

If you have a litter of puppies, place the same number of cloth strips as you have puppies in the bed with their mother. Then send a cloth strip with each puppy to its new home. The puppy will feel more secure with the scent of its mother nearby.

To give your dog a fresh smell and a cleaner coat, try sprinkling it with baby powder. Rub the powder into the pet’s coat, wait a few minutes and brush it out.

Doggy Treats

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup multigrain oatmeal or quick cooking oats, uncooked
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1/4 cup honey-crunch wheat germ
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1/4 cup chunky or smooth peanut butter
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1/4 cup salad oil
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1/4 cup honey
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1 tsp baking powder

About three hours before serving, in a large mixer bowl at low speed, mix 1 cup flour with remaining ingredients and 1/2 cup water until well blended.. With spoon, stir in remaining 1/2 cup flour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. With floured hands, on well-floured surface, knead dough until dough holds together. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick. With a 5″ by 2 1/2″ bone shaped cookie cutter (or any cookie cutter for that matter) cut out as many bones as possible. Reroll scraps and cut as above. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake on large ungreased cookie sheet for 20 minutes; turn oven off. Let cookie sheet remain in oven 1 hour. Remove bone from cookie sheet to wire rack When cool, store in airtight container or freeze if not using right away. Makes about 20 dog bones.

Skunk Problems? If your pooch got into a scrape with a skunk, try this. Use a commercial vinegar and water douche to cover up the smell. Pour it over your dog and rub it in. Sponge it carefully on the face. Make sure you wear rubber gloves or you will get skunk odor on your hands. Do not rinse out. Repeat as necessary.
Need to Repel Fleas? Avon to the Rescue! Avon’s bath oil Skin-So-Soft has been shown to be an effective repellent for fleas. Add 1..5 ounces of Skin-So-Soft to one gallon of water and use a sponge to coat the dog. Apparently, fleas don’t like the smell.
For natural flea control, add garlic and brewer’s yeast to your to your dog’s diet daily. You can try rubbing the yeast onto the fur for extra protection.
Mite Helper – Mix 1/2 ounce of almond oil and 400 IU of Vitamin E in a dropper bottle. Once a day, for 3 days, put a dropper-full in each ear and massage the ear well. Let your pet shake its head and then clean out the opening with a Q-tip. Refrigerate the unused portion but warm (not hot) it up before each use.Stop any treatment for 3 days. Then add one slightly rounded teaspoon of yellow dock to 1 pint of boiling water. Cover tightly and let soak for 1/2 hour. Strain and let cool. Put the mixture in a clear bottle and refrigerate. Begin another 3-day treatment with the same directions as above. Be sure to warm (not hot) the yellow dock solution before putting into the dog’s ear. Do not begin this second treatment if your pet’s ears seems irritated. If the ears are inflamed or very sensitive, used bottled aloe vera gel instead of the oil until the inflammation subsides.
Hot Spots – Use the juice from an aloe vera plant or bottled 100% aloe vera gel to dab carefully on the hot spot. Aloe vera will soothe and dry the irritation. Use only the 2 versions of aloe vera stated above. Products with aloe vera in it may contain a lot of alcohol which may aggravate the hot spot.

Valentines Day Litter Announcement

Wendt Worth Corgis Valentines Day Litter Announcement

Kiara and Baron are expecting a litter of puppies around Valentines Day. Their litter announcement picture was taken at Lilly Handmade Chocolates in Cleveland whose owners are a Wendt Worth Corgis puppy owner from a winter litter of 2009.
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“Lilly Handmade Chocolates is a local artisnal chocolatier that specializes in pairing fine wine & craft beer with their handmade, fresh chocolate confections. Lilly is owned & operated by Amanda & Joshua Montague, who are both classicaly trained chefs. Their chef backround is reflected in their creations by straddling the sweet & savory line. The chocolate flavors include items like smoked bacon, tartufi mushroom truffles & cayenne pepper just to name a few! Traditional, they are not, but delicious they are! Stop in and visit when you’re in the Tremont neighborhood. Psst..They are also doggie friendly! The only rule is “You lick it, you buy it!” www.lillytremont.com

Sincerely,
Amanda ” Lilly ” Montague
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Clever People Prefer Cats To Dogs…pffttt

Clever pet-owners prefer cats to dogs, a study claims.

Researchers say people with degrees devote more time to their careers and find a cat easier to care for.

The survey reveals pet ownership in the UK has almost doubled since 1989 – with 10.3 million cats and 10.5 million dogs.

Around 26% of households have cats and 31% dogs, figures show.

Dr Jane Murray, of the University of Bristol, said: “The level of education seems to be a factor in which pet people choose.”

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WWC Note: I may be biased but I don’t believe it!!!

Today’s Irony: HSUS Marketing New Dog Food

February 6, 2010

New to the dog food business: The HSUS (an animal rights organization, not to be confused with the Humane Society of old). Their product contains no animal protein. The protein source is soy, while the rest of the content is vegetable. The food is being produced in Uruguay from local vegetable sources.

So because the HSUS is against humans eating meat, now they are pushing for dogs to also be vegetarians?

The Humane Society of the United States is in the Pet Food business
Humane Choice is the new dog food developed by the Humane Society of the United States; the food will be sold at Petco, Whole Foods and other stores. The new vegetarian dog food is NOT made at a US company; it’s made in Uruguay.
http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/the-humane-society-of-the-united-states-is-in-the-pet-food-business.html

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