November 2011
17 posts
Who rescued who?
http://www.crozetgazette.com/2011/02/gazette-vet-who-rescued-who/
A few months ago, I saw a bumper sticker that had a paw print next to the words “Who rescued who?” It stuck with me as a profound thought as I had been dealing with what I knew were the last few months of my own rescued dog’s life. Sadly, we lost Kaya just after Christmas. She was an incredible companion and gave us 11...
PTSD- Some tips for dealing with anxiety
http://blog.lifesabundance.com/post/2011/03/24/Parenting-Emotionally-Challenged-Pooches.aspx?realname=
Click on the link to watch the video. It is very helpful and easy to understand.
In the last few months, we’ve been besieged with images and stories of destruction, the magnitude of which is difficult to comprehend: Australian floods, New Zealand earthquakes, and most recently the...
PTSD in Dogs: Signs and Treatments →
PTSD in dogs is becoming more and more recognized as a problem because of war, natural disasters, and other causes. If you know the signs, you can treat PTSD.
Common Sugar Substitute Xylitol Can Be Deadly for...
Veterinary Medicine
Common Sugar Substitute Xylitol Can Be Deadly for Pets
Xylitol used in many human food products
By Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM, About.com Guide
Sugar Dog Loves Me
by D Sharon Pruitt on Flickr Original publish date: October 2006. Updated October 2009.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol — an artificial sweetener created from birch, raspberries, plums and corn.1 This sweetener...
A Dog Walks Into A Fire… saves his owner and dies in the fire…
It’s a sad story, but moving too. Some people who comment on the page say he’s lying, but let’s say for a minute, he’s not. Let’s go with that. In emergencies everyone reacts differently. But, judge for yourself.
Good doggie…
JM