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Belle,
remember I spoke with you about the problems here with BARC? Below is a news link from our local paper, Houston hired a new chief at BARC, I am not sure if you are going to be able to read the comments but they are very harsh to say the least. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...n/6765474.html |
2 dog disease I hate most,
PARVO and Distemper My best friend is going to have to put her almost 1 year old shih tzu down because of distemper. I know there is no cure and vaccines don't always help. Why if they can cure certain diseases can't they cure these two? |
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I have no idea of why destemper and parvo are not curable yet. It just makes my heart melt when I see this. I have no clue as to why ppl won't get their pets vac. for these because of how horrible the disease itself is. :schnauzer::doghead::playingcat::junesmiley::cat: |
i read the article you posted on barc- and i really am hopeful some positive changes will transpire for houston animals with the new chief . i could not read the comments, although i would have been interested in community feedback.
on topic of diseases such as parvo and distemper, a site that's been round for quite a while: http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/deindex.html :bulldog: hope you are all keeping well. best, belle |
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I don't say this to be an ass but if she did not get the dog his basic shots,--and these 2 are contained in the basic puppy shots, then I would be really pissed at my friend for not being a responsible dog owner. Sorry but I'm an ass about this stuff. http://www.vetinfo.com/puppy-vaccines.html --I'll never be as sweet as Belle! |
I might add that both of those, distemper and parvo, are virus's like the flu. Just like the flu we need to get a shot every year to give us the best chance for not getting it but virus's are not cured in the human population.
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Thanks for the info Kim. I didn't know they were virus's. That makes me even sadder for the pets.
Belle, I can't get into that link. Is it the right one or am I doing something wrong? Let me know. Thanks love. |
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One other thing that just chaps my ass is people who DONT get yearly heartworm checks and DONT use heartworm medicine ALL year long. Its an easily preventable disease with the monthly meds |
Yeah the dog had her shots but I know nothing is fool proof and vaccines are not a cure all.
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I learned a really hard lesson when I had PanLeuk go through my kitten room...the kitties would be playing one minute and then they would vomit and within hours they were dead, it's horrific to watch. It comes out in the dirt around here, some years it's devastating and other years we would see nothing. Once the kittens are exposed they go fast and very rarely do you save one. Once the outbreak is over everything must be sterilized. These kittens are to young to have shots..they say most kittens are exposed in their first year of life.
Also if you've ever seen a cat suffer with an upper respiratory--it's another tough thing to watch--The FVRCP shot is a damn good investment. http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+2139&aid=222 |
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I have seen this while working at the SPCA and such with the kittens as well as other shelters, it's freaking horrible. |
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wishing each amazing soul a gentle weekend - thank you for all that you do in the name of animal stewardship :beachkids:
:cooking: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/pro...ewardship-bill |
Anyone donating to shelters and rescues for the holiday this year?
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Every Christmas I take to the county humane society a case of cat & dog food, treats, toys, blankets, towels, and rawhides. It is the very least I can do. I witnessed first hand what happens. That is why I can't work there. It just tears me up.
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http://www.pasadosafehaven.org/articles/09.12.12/hfth/hfth.html I think for me it will be the best Christmas I've had in years.... Happy Holidays to all of you and to your critters too! |
Same to you Kimbo
I donate to my Texas glider rescue around this time, I up the amount for the holidays, but I try to donate at least 7 times a year (7 is my lucky number). The small amount I donate, not on holidays, goes to get the males fixed and to the other vet funds needed for the sanctuary gliders and for other food and supplies. |
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Thanks Kimbo, yeah it may not seem much but it is HUGE, after I see the aftermath of what people do to these animals and why they ended up in sanctuary care in the first place.
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Last year I adopted a cat for a year for my Dad for Christmas. I hung the picture of the animal on his refrigerator.
This year with the 5 or more ferals and a kitten out back it is costing me a small fortune. Their shelter, the igloo and blankets and beds, wet and dry food, cat milk. They are my financial focus for right now. And I also need to trap them soon and take each to the vet which ranges from 50$ to 85$ dollars a cat to be neutered or spayed, all shots, deworming, any medical care. And god forbid if they have feline aids or leukemia they put them to sleep so they do not infect the rest of the colony. For gifts this is a great site>http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...faces?siteId=3 And just by clicking on their site daily sponsers pay for food and care for a rescued animal living in a shelter or sanctuary. |
I also use GoodSearch, where you can designate a charity and each time you search something, a small donation goes to that charity.
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I have to take patrol over again in my neighborhood now that my critter trapping companion is expecting a baby. |
I finished some shopping up on The Animal Rescue Site and..."Your purchase will give or help:
70.0 bowls of food" How awesome is that!!! More things in this world should be Win Win. |
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if the weather is bad where you are- very cold- a simple and very warm/durable/inexpensive house for outside animals can be made from a large styrofoam cooler turned upside down. cut a hole in one size, and shipping tape/secure the top [which will be on the bottom if this will create a larger inside space]. for easy clean up, place a large liner of some sort on the bottom- tarp, vinyl, or plastic. photo: http://www.our-happy-cat.com/feral-a...or-winter.html |
I am seeing an ungodly amount of animals being sold on craigslist, about 95% of them are from BYB's or people who can't take care of their animals anymore but the other 5% percent are legit rescues and shelters.
This is very unsetteling to me. Anyone else find this appaling? |
NotAnAverageGuy, :stillheart:
I think it is horrible to sell any animal on Craigslist or Ebay or any list for that matter. I just cannot imagine anyone doing something like that. It is just beyond my comprehension. Some people should never get pets. I believe that all animals have souls. I could careless what anyone says about that. I believe that. They are a creation from God, and to be respected as such. Thanks for bringing that to our attention.:dogwalking::bigladybug::playingcat::bal lcat::goat::floatbee: Peace. :dog: |
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You know I don't think this is the first time they've been recalled. This company has had trouble. It's hard to find a good pet food these days. I use to use Wellness Core and switched to Taste of The Wild. It turned out to be better and cheaper. When you have as many dogs as I do it's expensive to feed everyone but its even more expensive to have huge vet bills. I'm thankful I don't have many vet bills. |
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I think it sucks yet at the same time I have found excellent homes for animals I adopt out but i take extra steps and make sure they are going to a good home. I follow up and give them the option to bring the dog back should things not work out. I have 2 adorable kittens that need homes if anyone is looking for sweet indoor cats. |
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I use Taste Of The Wild as well. Works much better for my dog. her coat is so much softer, she sheds less and umm not to be gross but she poops less and more firm. Seems like its easier for her to digest
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It is annoying. I cruise CL every day several times a day looking for ads to flag. People just get smart and dont put a rehoming fee price on their ads they just list what they have and say contact me for more details rehoming fee applies. I have seen people on there too report others they know who just got a dog from them for free or small fee only to resell it on CL. Its hard its annoying but I still go in there several times a day to "police" what I can
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I just don't understand why corporate ppl think it's ok to get away with hurting animals. It isn't. It's wrong. We all know it is.
I just shake my head. What is this world coming too? |
IAMS tests on animals, makes me sick
Belle, how long does change take when it comes to things like BARC? |
Alot of the cosmetics and perfume/cologne companies do so as well.
Medical schools also train doctors on animals. I am not sure if the animals are living at the time. I just enjoy animals. They are my companions in life. I would be lost without them. |
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New Puppy
I got a new puppy on Dec 13th from the aspca. She is 3 months old, a lab/shepard mix. 5 days later she had what I thought was a cold. Took her to the vet, and the vet says she either has kennel cough, or Distemper..but she cant tell which becouse if she tests her now, she will turn up postive since she was just vaccinated. Vet gave her some meds, but she's done with them now, and still sick. Eyes have discharge, nasal discharge,sneezing, occasional coughing still. Her appetite isnt very good, not drinking much water, but eliminating fine..no loose stool. She has a follow up visit tomorrow, but I"m wondering if there is something more the vet can do. I hope it's not distemper..I'll just die.
Advice? How do I get her to eat? I've been fixing boiled chicken and rice for her, which she eats some of..but trying to get her to drink more water. |
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