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Saturday, July 19, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Pacemakers
Charlie was a busy executive. In charge of a very popular social networking site, he and his partner Opy worked tirelessly to market their site and bring together those with like interests.
As with all successful ventures, sometimes Charlie didn't take very good of himself, didn't get enough sleep or watch his diet. One day Charlie developed a nagging cough. A trip to the doctor, who diagnosed a slight chest infection and prescribed antibiotics didn't seem to take care of the cough. Then one night, Charlie had a seizure. He was rushed to the emergency clinic and was finally diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
Unfortunately for Charlie, he's a dog. While technology has advanced in human pacemaker technologies, and usually covered under health insurance, pacemakers for dogs isn't covered by most pet insurance companies, so its very cost prohibitive for owners, and most dogs aren't good candidates. If you've ever faced the vet who has told you that there is nothing to do but wait for the end, there is another alternative if it is available in your area, the pacemaker.
Luckily for Charlie, his owners were able to offer him this new leash on life.
To find out more about pacemakers and to read Charlie's story, please visit the informative site that Charlie's owners have created to educate others on this technology, and hopefully if faced with a grim diagnosis, there can be another alternative other than just waiting.
If you'd like to learn more about Dogs with Blogs, the social networking site that allows dogs to post their true feelings (even the gimpy ones) please visit their site.
As with all successful ventures, sometimes Charlie didn't take very good of himself, didn't get enough sleep or watch his diet. One day Charlie developed a nagging cough. A trip to the doctor, who diagnosed a slight chest infection and prescribed antibiotics didn't seem to take care of the cough. Then one night, Charlie had a seizure. He was rushed to the emergency clinic and was finally diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
Unfortunately for Charlie, he's a dog. While technology has advanced in human pacemaker technologies, and usually covered under health insurance, pacemakers for dogs isn't covered by most pet insurance companies, so its very cost prohibitive for owners, and most dogs aren't good candidates. If you've ever faced the vet who has told you that there is nothing to do but wait for the end, there is another alternative if it is available in your area, the pacemaker.
Luckily for Charlie, his owners were able to offer him this new leash on life.
To find out more about pacemakers and to read Charlie's story, please visit the informative site that Charlie's owners have created to educate others on this technology, and hopefully if faced with a grim diagnosis, there can be another alternative other than just waiting.
If you'd like to learn more about Dogs with Blogs, the social networking site that allows dogs to post their true feelings (even the gimpy ones) please visit their site.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Help an abused Boston Terrier
The following is posted on behalf of:
Ana-Maria Davies,
Boston Terrier Club of Canada Volunteer
bostonterrier@ dccnet.com
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Davies directly:
I am writing to ask for help with a special dog named Benson.
Benson entered the care of the Boston Terrier Club of Canada this May under the one of the most tragic of circumstances our rescue organization has seen in ten years. Benson's story is heartbreaking –
he was one of many dogs that were seized in a recent puppymill and cruelty investigation by the BC SPCA. It appears that Benson was kept
in a rabbit cage in an outside barn for most of his life and has lost his sight due to untreated congenial cataracts. Until he entered our
care, Benson had never known what it is like to be in a house, feel the grass under his feet, or have the loving touch of a kind hand. Despite this, he is a gentle and forgiving dog with a very sweet nature and a huge capacity for forgiveness. He has been in foster care for almost two months with one of our experienced volunteers and he is
learning and understanding how to live in the world. Despite his gentle personality, he is understandably terrified of the everyday world and spends most of his days in a crate, venturing out for brief intervals as he learns to map out his surroundings.
Benson has been medically assessed by a veterinary opthamolgist and he is considered an ideal candidate for cataract removal surgery.
Unfortunately, the cost of this surgery is estimated to be $4,000 (Canadian funds). It is our most sincere wish to be able to give Benson the gift of sight. This is a young 2 year old dog that really deserves the chance to see the world he is learning about and to enjoy all that it has to offer without fear. After all that he has been through in his short life, the gift of restoring his sight would help him assimilate into the new world that has so much potential for him. It could transform him from the fearful dog that he is to a dog that can integrate fully into his new life and all of its possibilities. It could literally change his life.
The Boston Terrier Club of Canada Rescue Organization is currently providing care for many Boston terriers and mixes across Canada and our financial resources are stretched very thin. Our rescue account is almost depleted. We have many dogs requiring costly medical
rehabilitation and care. Despite this, we want to give Benson every opportunity we can to help him. We are asking interested people to donate money towards his care. We would be most grateful for any kind of assistance that anyone can offer us in regards to Benson's
veterinary care.
Donations for Benson's care can be mailed to our BTCC Rescue Treasurer, Marlene Allott, at:
Marlene Allott
525 Nootka Street
Comox, BC
V9M 2L8
Alternately, you can also make a donation via PayPal using bostonrescue@rogers.com as the recipient. Please be sure to mark your donation "Benson Fund".
Thank you very much for your consideration of our special little dog! Cross posting and forwarding of this email to interested and responsible parties granted, thanks for helping us get the word out!
Sincerely,
Ana-Maria Davies,
Boston Terrier Club of Canada Volunteer
bostonterrier@ dccnet.com
Ana-Maria Davies,
Boston Terrier Club of Canada Volunteer
bostonterrier@ dccnet.com
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Davies directly:
I am writing to ask for help with a special dog named Benson.
Benson entered the care of the Boston Terrier Club of Canada this May under the one of the most tragic of circumstances our rescue organization has seen in ten years. Benson's story is heartbreaking –
he was one of many dogs that were seized in a recent puppymill and cruelty investigation by the BC SPCA. It appears that Benson was kept
in a rabbit cage in an outside barn for most of his life and has lost his sight due to untreated congenial cataracts. Until he entered our
care, Benson had never known what it is like to be in a house, feel the grass under his feet, or have the loving touch of a kind hand. Despite this, he is a gentle and forgiving dog with a very sweet nature and a huge capacity for forgiveness. He has been in foster care for almost two months with one of our experienced volunteers and he is
learning and understanding how to live in the world. Despite his gentle personality, he is understandably terrified of the everyday world and spends most of his days in a crate, venturing out for brief intervals as he learns to map out his surroundings.
Benson has been medically assessed by a veterinary opthamolgist and he is considered an ideal candidate for cataract removal surgery.
Unfortunately, the cost of this surgery is estimated to be $4,000 (Canadian funds). It is our most sincere wish to be able to give Benson the gift of sight. This is a young 2 year old dog that really deserves the chance to see the world he is learning about and to enjoy all that it has to offer without fear. After all that he has been through in his short life, the gift of restoring his sight would help him assimilate into the new world that has so much potential for him. It could transform him from the fearful dog that he is to a dog that can integrate fully into his new life and all of its possibilities. It could literally change his life.
The Boston Terrier Club of Canada Rescue Organization is currently providing care for many Boston terriers and mixes across Canada and our financial resources are stretched very thin. Our rescue account is almost depleted. We have many dogs requiring costly medical
rehabilitation and care. Despite this, we want to give Benson every opportunity we can to help him. We are asking interested people to donate money towards his care. We would be most grateful for any kind of assistance that anyone can offer us in regards to Benson's
veterinary care.
Donations for Benson's care can be mailed to our BTCC Rescue Treasurer, Marlene Allott, at:
Marlene Allott
525 Nootka Street
Comox, BC
V9M 2L8
Alternately, you can also make a donation via PayPal using bostonrescue@rogers.com as the recipient. Please be sure to mark your donation "Benson Fund".
Thank you very much for your consideration of our special little dog! Cross posting and forwarding of this email to interested and responsible parties granted, thanks for helping us get the word out!
Sincerely,
Ana-Maria Davies,
Boston Terrier Club of Canada Volunteer
bostonterrier@ dccnet.com
Friday, July 04, 2008
New Update on Raye
We had a request for an update on Raye, so here it is:
Her current home writes:
“Raye is holding her own. Her cancer did come back though and a month ago she had another surgery. Also her breathing is not the best (especially in humid weather) as she is developing congestive heart failure. She is happy though that the air conditioning is now on in the living room and she still enjoys the back deck on cool evenings.
That may sound pretty negative but really I think the "old gal" is doing very well. She's basically content, knows the yard & enjoys it; also she has a best friend, senior Sibe George (also blind). A few months ago I started putting the 2 out together and found they enjoy each other's company. The vet even remarked that George seems to have gained confidence now that he has a "girlfriend" ☺”
So, Raye has managed to help another blind dog gain some confidence, and is living in comfort with the angel that has given her a place to call her own and live our her life with love and friendship.
Thanks to everyone that helped Raye find a place to bloom and make new friends.
Her current home writes:
“Raye is holding her own. Her cancer did come back though and a month ago she had another surgery. Also her breathing is not the best (especially in humid weather) as she is developing congestive heart failure. She is happy though that the air conditioning is now on in the living room and she still enjoys the back deck on cool evenings.
That may sound pretty negative but really I think the "old gal" is doing very well. She's basically content, knows the yard & enjoys it; also she has a best friend, senior Sibe George (also blind). A few months ago I started putting the 2 out together and found they enjoy each other's company. The vet even remarked that George seems to have gained confidence now that he has a "girlfriend" ☺”
So, Raye has managed to help another blind dog gain some confidence, and is living in comfort with the angel that has given her a place to call her own and live our her life with love and friendship.
Thanks to everyone that helped Raye find a place to bloom and make new friends.
Dog Food Alert: Canidae changing ingredients
It has been brought to our attention that Canidae pet foods is changing the ingredients of their food.
For those of you who have dogs that suffer from food allergies, or have sensitive stomachs, please be advised that Canidae has announced that they will be adding new ingredients to their pet food line.
We have also received word of the following:
1.) Due to the popularity of their foods, they will be contracting with Diamond manufacturers to make their food
2.) Due to rising fuel costs and the cost of ingredients, they will be raising their prices and will most likely make their bags smaller.
Please contact Canidae directly if you have any questions about the changes they are making and how they may affect your dog.
If you receive additional information not listed on this alert, please feel free to post a comment with your additional information so that others may be aware of any other details.
For those of you who have dogs that suffer from food allergies, or have sensitive stomachs, please be advised that Canidae has announced that they will be adding new ingredients to their pet food line.
We have also received word of the following:
1.) Due to the popularity of their foods, they will be contracting with Diamond manufacturers to make their food
2.) Due to rising fuel costs and the cost of ingredients, they will be raising their prices and will most likely make their bags smaller.
Please contact Canidae directly if you have any questions about the changes they are making and how they may affect your dog.
If you receive additional information not listed on this alert, please feel free to post a comment with your additional information so that others may be aware of any other details.
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Laryngeal Issues
Dogs can sometimes choke on food or water, cough after eating or drinking, or have breathing issues. Sometimes these "symptoms" are just a dog eating or drinking too fast, or like most humans, swallow "wrong". Sometimes these symptoms could be due to something more serious.
If your dog has been diagnosed with the laryngeal paralysis or trachea collapse, here are some resources to find out more about these issues:
Laryngeal Paralysis
Trachea Collapse
One Newfie's experience (questions and answers from an owner to their Neurologist)
Megaesophagus
Marvistavet link to Megaesophagus
A cool video of how one dog has learned how to eat with Megaesophagus
If you want to join a support group to find out more:
Yorkie Angel Patrol Collapsing Trachea Support Forum
Collapsing Trachea support group
Laryngeal Paralysis support group
Tracheotomy group
Megaesophagus Support Group
If your dog has been diagnosed with the laryngeal paralysis or trachea collapse, here are some resources to find out more about these issues:
Laryngeal Paralysis
Trachea Collapse
One Newfie's experience (questions and answers from an owner to their Neurologist)
Megaesophagus
Marvistavet link to Megaesophagus
A cool video of how one dog has learned how to eat with Megaesophagus
If you want to join a support group to find out more:
Yorkie Angel Patrol Collapsing Trachea Support Forum
Collapsing Trachea support group
Laryngeal Paralysis support group
Tracheotomy group
Megaesophagus Support Group
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