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January 2010
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PET QUOTES
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"I used to look at (my dog) Smokey and think, 'If you were
a little smarter, you could tell me what you were thinking,'
and he'd look at me like he was saying, 'If you were a
little smarter, I wouldn't have to.'" (Fred Jungclaus)
"If you yell at a cat, you're the one who is making a fool
of yourself." (Unknown)
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Featured Story: AVERY - TO LOVE, HONOR, AND PROTECT
Source: PawFriendly.com - Pet Stories
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"I am sure you receive many letters regarding special
pets. However, not many dogs are smart enough to know
what to do to save a life. My dog, Avery, saved the
lives of my brother and nephew; and, I can tell you
that they will never forget that day or that dog.
I live downtown. My wife and I had been out of town for
the weekend when my brother and nephew were staying in
our home. My nephew lives in the area; and, my brother
comes through here for monthly meetings. It is during
these visits that my brother, Chris, spends time with
his son, Ramsey. Sometimes they stay at our house.
This Saturday morning, during the drought of 2006,
Avery woke my brother and somehow convinced him -
mostly by his urgent manner - that he should get up
and follow him. Chris followed Avery to the back door
where Avery was barking. Looking out, he could see that
the wooden fence was in flames; and, that the row of
twenty-foot cedars behind the fence was also burning..."
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PHOTOS FROM PROUD PET PARENTS
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"These pics are of our White Shepherd (Lord Gunner) opening presents, which he NEVER eats the
paper, and Akira - the black/tan shepherd who doesn't like her pics taken and beats up on poor Gunner!
Have a woof day!" - Kara & Paul
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"This February 2009 picture is of my Dingo, Foxy Girl, at the BX dog park in Vernon, BC.
She is a rescue dog from my daughter in Taiwan. Last winter was her first in Canada and she loved the snow!!!!"
- Christine K.
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"This is my Border Collie, Cody. He is a very active, excitable dog. Loves to play frisbee and ball.
He will be 7 years old in May."
- Donna B.
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COMMON DOG INJURIES
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Accidents happen everyday. Even the best pet owners can
make a mistake, or a set of circumstances can lead to dog
injury problems. In most cases you will want to take your
dog to the vet immediately rather than taking a
"wait-and-see" approach. Remember, although the dog may
appear to be okay, there can be inside trauma that
requires diagnosis by a vet. Some dog injury problems
include:
- Dog fights can result in bite wounds, punctures, torn
flesh, and worse. Although some fights sound worse
than they really are, many are serious. Contact the
vet for instructions and get your dog there as soon
as possible. If your dog does not appear too
traumatized, you may wish to carefully check him for
wounds. Use caution - even the most mild-mannered,
well-behaved pet may bite if he is in pain.
- A run-in with a car (or other vehicle). Dogs will
typically either get up shakily or continue to lie
where they are. Either way, get your dog to the vet
right away. Even if your dog gets up and is able to
walk away from the accident, he may have internal
injuries or bleeding that need treatment.
Try to minimize movement by placing your dog on a
firm surface, such as a sheet of plywood. If that's
not available use a blanket. The goal is to transport
your dog to the vet with as little motion as possible.
- Dogs that participate in dog sports such as agility may
experience soft tissue injuries or lameness. While it
might be as benign as a pulled muscle, it's better to
be safe than sorry. Stop your dog from continuing the
sport and ensure he rests. Contact the vet for advice.
- Eye injuries can occur any time. Snub-nosed breeds
such as pekingese and pugs are particularly susceptible
because their eyes protrude slightly. Look for signs
such as: squinting; watery eyes; unequal pupils;
excessive blinking; or severely bloodshot eyes.
Prompt attention from a vet may be able to prevent
serious injuries from leading to blindness (or least
help to preserve some sight). Not all eye injuries are
serious - sometimes it's just a bruised eye, but again,
you want to be sure.
(Did you know that eye injuries can result from dogs
riding with their heads outside open car windows?
Although many dogs love this, bits of debris can
enter the dog's eye and even lodge itself in the eye)
- Foot and leg injuries. This is one type of injury that
you may be able to wait a bit longer before taking action,
depending on the situation. Dogs romp around all the time
and if they jump or step the wrong way, it could result
in a sprain or pulled muscle. Watch for signs of
continued lameness. If it doesn't show signs of
improvement contact your vet.
Dogs may also get foreign objects stuck in their paws.
If you notice your dog limping, the first thing to do
is carefully check his paws including in between the
toes. Gently remove burrs, seeds, dried mud, or other
substances that could be causing him discomfort (in
the winter, ice balls that form between the paw pads
are very uncomfortable).
If your dog has a cut, wash it out and bandage it.
Call your vet if it's a particularly large or deep
cut that may require stitches.
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Article courtesy of ScamperingPaws.com,
a collection of tips and articles on dog training,
health, and behavior.
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