For those of you that use Rescue Remedy for your dogs, please be advised that they have changed the ingredients in their Pastilles (the candy version) to include Xylitol.
For those of you who don't know, Xylitol is an artificial sweetener that is being added to more products every day. Xylitol is POISONOUS to dogs.
Bach now has a Web site specifically for pets, so please use this site to order your Rescue Remedy.
If you purchase Rescue Remedy from any other source, read the ingredients carefully! Xylitol is an INACTIVE ingredient, so read ALL of the ingredients, not just the active ingredients.
Also check the ingredients of any over the counter medications, such as children's Benedryl, cough medicines, etc. for the ingredient before giving it to your dog.
For more information on the toxicity of Xylitol:
Snopes
ASPCA
Mar Vista Vet
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Iams Homes 4 the Holidays
Felicity Huffman, Iams and thousands of others are on a mission to save the lives of 1 million pets this holiday season.
Please join us in supporting the Homes 4 the Holidays drive to give 1 million deserving pets a loving home for the holidays.
Visit their Web site and learn how you can help!
Please join us in supporting the Homes 4 the Holidays drive to give 1 million deserving pets a loving home for the holidays.Visit their Web site and learn how you can help!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Amputation
If your pup is facing an amputation, or you just need help and advice from those experienced in amputation and what it means for your dog, the BEST resource around is the Tripawds site.
A lot of people consider amputation to be worse than death for their active pup, but trust me, dogs are better able to adapt a LOT better than humans when it comes to amputation because they have three other legs to support them.
The majority of dogs who have an amputation adapt amazingly well to life on three legs and can do what they use to do with four.
For some inspiring stories of dogs that don't know they lost a leg, or two, visit the sites below:
Tripawds (support, advice, and inspirational stories)
Faith the two-legged dog
Dominic the two legged greyhound video below
A lot of people consider amputation to be worse than death for their active pup, but trust me, dogs are better able to adapt a LOT better than humans when it comes to amputation because they have three other legs to support them.
The majority of dogs who have an amputation adapt amazingly well to life on three legs and can do what they use to do with four.
For some inspiring stories of dogs that don't know they lost a leg, or two, visit the sites below:
Tripawds (support, advice, and inspirational stories)
Faith the two-legged dog
Dominic the two legged greyhound video below
Monday, November 17, 2008
Chinook could use your help (updated)
To donate to Chinook's medical expenses, you can donate through Southern Ontario Animal Rescue (SOAR), or send funds to:
Southern Ontario Animal Rescue (SOAR)
c/o Jan Paquete,
14 Bingham Rd.,
Brampton, ON Canada L6V 2K1
See below for Chinook's story, scroll toward the bottom for updated pictures of Chinook after his surgery.
Some good samaritans came across a Siberian Husky that had been laying on the side of the road in Ontario Canada. He had been hit by a car and lay on the road overnight in the cold, but despite his injuries, was a calm darling, accepting water from the strangers. More good samaritans came and the Animal Control took him to a shelter.
The shelter staff were not prepared to treat this stoic pup, who needed surgery to treat his injuries, nor did they have the funds to pay for the surgery or subsequent care. Amazingly enough, his owners were found.
Chinook is the beloved 13 year old companion to a couple, who escaped when workers moved his tie-out and failed to re-secure him properly.
His owners' story is about as amazing and sad as his. The wife used to be a nurse and was hit and run by a drunken driver. She's had 9 surgeries and is in wheel chair. The last surgery was a two weeks ago and they called her today for spinal fusion surgery tomorrow in Toronto. She canceled it. Her husband worked at the practice of law but is now disabled as he had a brain aneurism two years ago. While he was in hospital, his mother died. Not long after, they both lost their fathers.
Chinook has been their Rock of Gibralter and instrumental to them both in getting them through their own difficulties. They adore him and have had him since he was a pup, when the wife saw him being beaten, intervened and saved him. They are new to our area and have no support network.
The good samaritan who found the first couple giving him water by the side of the road has offered to help them as liason and called her own vet for more information on treatment of Chinook's injuries. Her vet generously donated 34 minutes of her lunch hour to give her the skinny on who could do this and what the procedure was, etc.
The owners do NOT want to surrender him. Their particular concern is that he's so bonded to them he won't do well in Rescue. They want to proceed and have a local vet who does do orthopedics do the surgery for the dislocated hip. He's scheduled to be transferred to the Animal Hospital that does the surgery. My vet said they are the best for this in our area, so he should be in good hands.
By the way, this couple have been active in caring for and advocating for abused animals. Before his medical problems, the husband did legal work for Rescues.
Chinook had surgery to amputate 1/3 of his tail, remove a broken molar and had a femoral head ostectomy (FHO). He came through with flying colors, but is still having some pain on his left side, which will be looked into and may be nerve damage from being hit by a car. He was released to recover at his home with his loving owners and is recovering and trying to learn how to walk again. His progress has been remarkable and his owners are thankful for the caring and outpouring of support they and Chinook have received.
We are working with the samaritan to provide people who want to donate with a place to do so. All funds will go toward Chinook's vet care and recovery. Please check back for updates and pictures of 
Chinook and tales of his recovery and the recovery of his owners. Together, they can make miracles happen.
Southern Ontario Animal Rescue (SOAR)
c/o Jan Paquete,
14 Bingham Rd.,
Brampton, ON Canada L6V 2K1
See below for Chinook's story, scroll toward the bottom for updated pictures of Chinook after his surgery.
Some good samaritans came across a Siberian Husky that had been laying on the side of the road in Ontario Canada. He had been hit by a car and lay on the road overnight in the cold, but despite his injuries, was a calm darling, accepting water from the strangers. More good samaritans came and the Animal Control took him to a shelter.
The shelter staff were not prepared to treat this stoic pup, who needed surgery to treat his injuries, nor did they have the funds to pay for the surgery or subsequent care. Amazingly enough, his owners were found.
Chinook is the beloved 13 year old companion to a couple, who escaped when workers moved his tie-out and failed to re-secure him properly.
His owners' story is about as amazing and sad as his. The wife used to be a nurse and was hit and run by a drunken driver. She's had 9 surgeries and is in wheel chair. The last surgery was a two weeks ago and they called her today for spinal fusion surgery tomorrow in Toronto. She canceled it. Her husband worked at the practice of law but is now disabled as he had a brain aneurism two years ago. While he was in hospital, his mother died. Not long after, they both lost their fathers.
Chinook has been their Rock of Gibralter and instrumental to them both in getting them through their own difficulties. They adore him and have had him since he was a pup, when the wife saw him being beaten, intervened and saved him. They are new to our area and have no support network.
The good samaritan who found the first couple giving him water by the side of the road has offered to help them as liason and called her own vet for more information on treatment of Chinook's injuries. Her vet generously donated 34 minutes of her lunch hour to give her the skinny on who could do this and what the procedure was, etc.The owners do NOT want to surrender him. Their particular concern is that he's so bonded to them he won't do well in Rescue. They want to proceed and have a local vet who does do orthopedics do the surgery for the dislocated hip. He's scheduled to be transferred to the Animal Hospital that does the surgery. My vet said they are the best for this in our area, so he should be in good hands.
By the way, this couple have been active in caring for and advocating for abused animals. Before his medical problems, the husband did legal work for Rescues.
Chinook had surgery to amputate 1/3 of his tail, remove a broken molar and had a femoral head ostectomy (FHO). He came through with flying colors, but is still having some pain on his left side, which will be looked into and may be nerve damage from being hit by a car. He was released to recover at his home with his loving owners and is recovering and trying to learn how to walk again. His progress has been remarkable and his owners are thankful for the caring and outpouring of support they and Chinook have received.
We are working with the samaritan to provide people who want to donate with a place to do so. All funds will go toward Chinook's vet care and recovery. Please check back for updates and pictures of 
Chinook and tales of his recovery and the recovery of his owners. Together, they can make miracles happen.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SLED DOG RESCUE AUCTION HAS STARTED!
The Northern California Sled Dog Rescue eBay auction is starting, and they have tons of great stuff, including an ipod!
Please bid often and high! Their adoption coordinator takes all Northern Breed dogs regardless of age or medical problems, unless they are vicious, so we need lots of money to make them well and find their forever homes :-)
They will be adding stuff for the next week or so, but most will be up by tomorrow night. Great source for Christmas gifts! Thanks in advance for your generosity! PLEASE CROSS POST!
Click here to go to the auction and begin bidding for a good cause!
Please bid often and high! Their adoption coordinator takes all Northern Breed dogs regardless of age or medical problems, unless they are vicious, so we need lots of money to make them well and find their forever homes :-)
They will be adding stuff for the next week or so, but most will be up by tomorrow night. Great source for Christmas gifts! Thanks in advance for your generosity! PLEASE CROSS POST!
Click here to go to the auction and begin bidding for a good cause!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Hydrocephalus in Pets
There's a wonderful new Website created by Baby Love's mom that gives wonderful and educational information on Hydrocephalus in pets.
If you need to know about this condition, I highly recommend this site, from someone who lived and loved a very special dog with the condition.
Hydrocephalus in Pets
If you need to know about this condition, I highly recommend this site, from someone who lived and loved a very special dog with the condition.
Hydrocephalus in Pets
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Special Needs Husky needs home or foster spot
Hi everyone, my name is Balto, yes, like the famous sled dog. I'm 8 years old and have a small problem... like some humans, I'm a diabetic. My former family couldn't take proper care of me when they found out that I will require two shots of insulin a day. Its not that big of a deal really, just a poke in the morning and poke at night, I don't mind them at all, but it was just too much for my old family at the moment.
I'm only 54 pounds, and I'm hungry and thirsty all the time because I just started my insulin shots, but I feel a lot better already and pretty soon I'll just be a normal dog that needs shots every day and a caring person to monitor my sugar levels. Oh, and did I mention that because of my diabetes, my eyes don't work as well as they use to. Yeah, I'm a bit of a mess, but trust me, if you give me a nice warm house to live in, and just give me two little shots a day and a good balanced meal, I'll make a nice foot warmer for you, and probably give you some kisses.
Even if you can only take me in temporarily, just until my new family finds me, I would appreciate getting out of this uncomfortable shelter.
If you think you'd like to care for me forever, or if you can keep me for a while until someone else falls in love with me, why don't you contact The Center for Animal Health & Welfare and ask for Barb. Tell her Balto wants to hang out with you.
Thanks in advance, hope to sniff you soon.
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