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[Applewood]

@Applewood

Keep us in the loop about Snowflake

Well, it doesn't look good.  I thought after a day of hiding, Snowflake would come out and be sociable, but it looks like he's gone feral.  He no longer trusts me.  He has taken to hiding under a cedar chest with a narrow opening at the bottom.  I don't know how he managed to squish himself through the opening because I can  barely get my hands through.  He does come out to use the litter and to eat -- I know because some of the food has disappeared and I can see his "deposits" in the litter box.  What I can't tell is whether or not he is drinking.  He has kidney disease and it's important that he stay hydrated.  That's why I was given the IV and some injectable fluids.  But if I can't coax him out from under the cedar chest, how can I possibly treat him? 

I'm supposed to return Snowflake to the vet next Friday for more blood tests to check his progress, but there is no point if I can't get him out from under the cedar chest to give him his treatments.  Cyber suggested having vet techs come to the house to help, but I don't know if this is such  a good idea.  He will probably bite and scratch, and they may have trouble reaching under the cedar chest to pull him out.  I'm afraid trying to treat him will just cause more stress for him and it may do more harm than good.   

I think I'm just going to admit defeat and let nature take its course.  I've had 14 wonderful years with him.  Perhaps it just isn't wise to prolong the inevitable.

[Suppressed]

Well, it doesn't look good.  I thought after a day of hiding, Snowflake would come out and be sociable, but it looks like he's gone feral.  He no longer trusts me.  He has taken to hiding under a cedar chest with a narrow opening at the bottom.  I don't know how he managed to squish himself through the opening because I can  barely get my hands through.  He does come out to use the litter and to eat -- I know because some of the food has disappeared and I can see his "deposits" in the litter box.  What I can't tell is whether or not he is drinking.  He has kidney disease and it's important that he stay hydrated.  That's why I was given the IV and some injectable fluids.  But if I can't coax him out from under the cedar chest, how can I possibly treat him? 

I'm supposed to return Snowflake to the vet next Friday for more blood tests to check his progress, but there is no point if I can't get him out from under the cedar chest to give him his treatments.  Cyber suggested having vet techs come to the house to help, but I don't know if this is such  a good idea.  He will probably bite and scratch, and they may have trouble reaching under the cedar chest to pull him out.  I'm afraid trying to treat him will just cause more stress for him and it may do more harm than good.   

I think I'm just going to admit defeat and let nature take its course.  I've had 14 wonderful years with him.  Perhaps it just isn't wise to prolong the inevitable.

Woukd tuna coax him out and give some hydration?

[verga]

My little boy, Snowflake, is not doing well.  Kidney disease and low blood count.  Was in the vet hospital for more than a week.  Picked him up yesterday, but he has been hiding ever since.  Won't come out.  Won't eat.  I was also given a whole slew of meds to give him, including one in an IV bag.  I have no idea how I'm going to administer these.  Yes, I was given a demonstration, but I'm no nurse.  I don't really have any help.   He's feisty -- bites and scratches, hisses and is good at getting away.  He's strong even though he's sick. Can't possibly hold him down and administer any of these meds.  Maybe it's time for me to let my little buddy go.  He's 14.

Sorry to hear this.

[Applewood]

Thank you all. 

Snowflake finally emerged from hiding late last night, But he's not eating and he won't allow me to "inflict" health care on him.  So right now he's under the bed.  I was thinking of hiring vet techs to come to the house, but honestly, I don't know that I can afford the expense.  Already spent about six grand for Snowflake's  care and who knows how long this care will be needed.  For 7 days a week, the cost is going to be staggering. 

So I'm just going to keep Snowflake at home and wait for the inevitable. I'd rather have him home in familiar surroundings and relative comfort rather than surrounded by strangers poking and prodding him. 

[austingirl]

Well, it doesn't look good.  I thought after a day of hiding, Snowflake would come out and be sociable, but it looks like he's gone feral.  He no longer trusts me.  He has taken to hiding under a cedar chest with a narrow opening at the bottom.  I don't know how he managed to squish himself through the opening because I can  barely get my hands through.  He does come out to use the litter and to eat -- I know because some of the food has disappeared and I can see his "deposits" in the litter box.  What I can't tell is whether or not he is drinking.  He has kidney disease and it's important that he stay hydrated.  That's why I was given the IV and some injectable fluids.  But if I can't coax him out from under the cedar chest, how can I possibly treat him? 

I'm supposed to return Snowflake to the vet next Friday for more blood tests to check his progress, but there is no point if I can't get him out from under the cedar chest to give him his treatments.  Cyber suggested having vet techs come to the house to help, but I don't know if this is such  a good idea.  He will probably bite and scratch, and they may have trouble reaching under the cedar chest to pull him out.  I'm afraid trying to treat him will just cause more stress for him and it may do more harm than good.   

I think I'm just going to admit defeat and let nature take its course.  I've had 14 wonderful years with him.  Perhaps it just isn't wise to prolong the inevitable.

@Applewood

Has the vet injected him with IV fluid subcutaneously? I had to do this with my beloved Yorkie, Heather Quincy MacFeather for her kidney failure. Vet did this every couple of days. If I'd known that she was end-stage, I'm not sure I would have put her through it. She had to be put to rest a few days later. She was fourteen and I didn't want to let her go. She was so close to death that the shot the vet gave her to relax her before the killing shot did the job. She didn't want to leave me, either. I have never been able to get another Yorkie. I adopt small terrier mixes now.

The hardest ting we do is the final kindness. Still miss my girl- since 1991.

[Applewood]

@Applewood

Has the vet injected him with IV fluid subcutaneously? I had to do this with my beloved Yorkie, Heather Quincy MacFeather for her kidney failure. Vet did this every couple of days. If I'd known that she was end-stage, I'm not sure I would have put her through it. She had to be put to rest a few days later. She was fourteen and I didn't want to let her go. She was so close to death that the shot the vet gave her to relax her before the killing shot did the job. She didn't want to leave me, either. I have never been able to get another Yorkie. I adopt small terrier mixes now.

The hardest ting we do is the final kindness. Still miss my girl- since 1991.

Yes, Snowflake was injected subcutaneously and the vets gave me the needles and supplies in addition to the IV bag.   He was in the hospital for about 10 days and of course, they have staff to do these things.  I'm by myself.  My family and friends either still work, have other obligations or they don't know how to do this either and understandably are afraid of being clawed to shreds.

I do understand how hard it is to end our furry friends' lives.  I went through that with my previous cat, Whiskers.  The difference is that with Whiskers, I was told her life might be pronged for a max of 2 weeks.  I knew she was suffering, so I figured why prolong the inevitable.  After she was gone, I second guessed my decision, but then I had a dream about her.  She looked like her normal fluffy self, not the thin, bedraggled mess she had become shortly before the end.  I took that dream to be a sign I did the right thing.  I'd like to think Whiskers is in a happier place, probably doing what always made her happy -- tormenting my previous cat, Peaches.  LOL 

But with Snowflake, I keep thinking if I had known my little boy would have to go through all this "health care," and that it would only prolong the inevitable, I might not have put him through it all.  The vet said his afflictions were treatable, but he did not say that most likely at some point in the not-to-distant future, Snowy would succumb anyway.  I wish the doctor had been more forthcoming as Whiskers' vet had been.

Yes, I still miss Whiskers and Peaches and I will miss Snowflake when he departs this earth.  It's natural.  They are family.

Anyway, thank you for sharing your story about your beloved Yorkie.

[Sanguine]

Yes, Snowflake was injected subcutaneously and the vets gave me the needles and supplies in addition to the IV bag.   He was in the hospital for about 10 days and of course, they have staff to do these things.  I'm by myself.  My family and friends either still work, have other obligations or they don't know how to do this either and understandably are afraid of being clawed to shreds.

I do understand how hard it is to end our furry friends' lives.  I went through that with my previous cat, Whiskers.  The difference is that with Whiskers, I was told her life might be pronged for a max of 2 weeks.  I knew she was suffering, so I figured why prolong the inevitable.  After she was gone, I second guessed my decision, but then I had a dream about her.  She looked like her normal fluffy self, not the thin, bedraggled mess she had become shortly before the end.  I took that dream to be a sign I did the right thing.  I'd like to think Whiskers is in a happier place, probably doing what always made her happy -- tormenting my previous cat, Peaches.  LOL 

But with Snowflake, I keep thinking if I had known my little boy would have to go through all this "health care," and that it would only prolong the inevitable, I might not have put him through it all.  The vet said his afflictions were treatable, but he did not say that most likely at some point in the not-to-distant future, Snowy would succumb anyway.  I wish the doctor had been more forthcoming as Whiskers' vet had been.

Yes, I still miss Whiskers and Peaches and I will miss Snowflake when he departs this earth.  It's natural.  They are family.

Anyway, thank you for sharing your story about your beloved Yorkie.

Out of all the people in the world, you are the one who knows when it's his time.  Hang tough. 

[Applewood]

@Sanguine

Thank you.  I will by God's grace.

[Cyber Liberty]

@Sanguine

Thank you.  I will by God's grace.

We've had to put pets down.  They've been pretty good about telling us when it's time. Still broke my heart.  It's tragic that we always outlive them.

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But with Snowflake, I keep thinking if I had known my little boy would have to go through all this "health care," and that it would only prolong the inevitable, I might not have put him through it all.  The vet said his afflictions were treatable, but he did not say that most likely at some point in the not-to-distant future, Snowy would succumb anyway.  I wish the doctor had been more forthcoming as Whiskers' vet had been.

@Applewood

My thoughts...for what they're worth...

If the vet knew, but didn't tell you, that's awful!

But in any case, you did what you thought was right with the information you had at the time, and it has given you some additional time with him.  Even if he passes, this will have given you some time for goodbye.  Treasure the time you have and don't judge the past. 

[Sighlass]

What a cutie

Thanks @Freya

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@Applewood ... sorry to hear about your little one. I can't believe they would have you try to get an IV yourself, unless it just goes right under the loose skin like a shot. Holding a cat is not an easy thing to do with more that one person, I know, I worked for a vet in my youth.

[Applewood]

Well, guys, this morning, I had my beloved Snowflake euthanized.  I wasn't able to find anyone willing to help administer medications to him and after a couple of failed attempts on my own, I stopped trying.  I was going to just let him live out his last days at home, but he wasn't eating, seemed to be in constant distress and meowed all the time.  He had become so thin, his bones were protruding.  I didn't think it was right for him to suffer just so I could have a few more days or weeks with him, so I decided to end his suffering. 

I had about 14 good years with him.  He came along about the last year of my previous cat's life.  I'd like to think God sent him to me to be a comfort when my prior beloved cat passed on.  I look upon today as returning God's gift to Him.  A friend of mine who believes in reincarnation said when Snowflake passed, he was reborn as a kitten somewhere -- recycled, so to speak.  If true, I hope he is in a loving home. 

Anyway, thank you all for letting me go on about my cat.  God bless you all.

[ConstitutionRose]

Well, guys, this morning, I had my beloved Snowflake euthanized.  I wasn't able to find anyone willing to help administer medications to him and after a couple of failed attempts on my own, I stopped trying.  I was going to just let him live out his last days at home, but he wasn't eating, seemed to be in constant distress and meowed all the time.  He had become so thin, his bones were protruding.  I didn't think it was right for him to suffer just so I could have a few more days or weeks with him, so I decided to end his suffering. 

I had about 14 good years with him.  He came along about the last year of my previous cat's life.  I'd like to think God sent him to me to be a comfort when my prior beloved cat passed on.  I look upon today as returning God's gift to Him.  A friend of mine who believes in reincarnation said when Snowflake passed, he was reborn as a kitten somewhere -- recycled, so to speak.  If true, I hope he is in a loving home. 

Anyway, thank you all for letting me go on about my cat.  God bless you all.

I know that was tough.  You don't want to let them go.  You did the right thing. 

[Gefn]

@Applewood

I'm so sorry to hear about Snowflake. I hope you are ok. I like the kitten reincarnation idea, that's really beautiful.

We are here if you need us, and we care. Bless you and Snowflake, who is now a kitten angel


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@Cyber Liberty
@Slip18

[Cyber Liberty]

Thanks for letting us share, @Applewood.  We know it was difficult, and you did the right thing today. 

[Slip18]

@Applewood

I'm so sorry to hear about Snowflake. I hope you are ok. I like the kitten reincarnation idea, that's really beautiful.

We are here if you need us, and we care. Bless you and Snowflake, who is now a kitten angel


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@Hopalong Ginsberg

I am so sorry.  I know it hurts, @Applewood.

Thanks @Freya
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@mystery-ak
@Cyber Liberty
@Slip18

[RoosGirl]

Well, guys, this morning, I had my beloved Snowflake euthanized.  I wasn't able to find anyone willing to help administer medications to him and after a couple of failed attempts on my own, I stopped trying.  I was going to just let him live out his last days at home, but he wasn't eating, seemed to be in constant distress and meowed all the time.  He had become so thin, his bones were protruding.  I didn't think it was right for him to suffer just so I could have a few more days or weeks with him, so I decided to end his suffering. 

I had about 14 good years with him.  He came along about the last year of my previous cat's life.  I'd like to think God sent him to me to be a comfort when my prior beloved cat passed on.  I look upon today as returning God's gift to Him.  A friend of mine who believes in reincarnation said when Snowflake passed, he was reborn as a kitten somewhere -- recycled, so to speak.  If true, I hope he is in a loving home. 

Anyway, thank you all for letting me go on about my cat.  God bless you all.

Sorry to hear about your loss.

[verga]

Well, guys, this morning, I had my beloved Snowflake euthanized.  I wasn't able to find anyone willing to help administer medications to him and after a couple of failed attempts on my own, I stopped trying.  I was going to just let him live out his last days at home, but he wasn't eating, seemed to be in constant distress and meowed all the time.  He had become so thin, his bones were protruding.  I didn't think it was right for him to suffer just so I could have a few more days or weeks with him, so I decided to end his suffering. 

I had about 14 good years with him.  He came along about the last year of my previous cat's life.  I'd like to think God sent him to me to be a comfort when my prior beloved cat passed on.  I look upon today as returning God's gift to Him.  A friend of mine who believes in reincarnation said when Snowflake passed, he was reborn as a kitten somewhere -- recycled, so to speak.  If true, I hope he is in a loving home. 

Anyway, thank you all for letting me go on about my cat.  God bless you all.

@Applewood I am sorry for your loss.

[Sanguine]

@Applewood, so sorry to hear that.  Sounds like you did exactly the right thing. 

[Applewood]

Thank you all for your help and support.   

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Thank you all for your help and support.   

@Applewood

Sorry I'm late...I was away all day.  But I have nothing to say other that what others have said. I'm so sooty for your loss, and you did the right thing.  Thank you for sharing Snowflake with us.

[Hopalong Ginsberg]

@Applewood

I'm so sorry to hear about Snowflake. I hope you are ok. I like the kitten reincarnation idea, that's really beautiful.

We are here if you need us, and we care. Bless you and Snowflake, who is now a kitten angel


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@Hopalong Ginsberg
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@mystery-ak
@Cyber Liberty
@Slip18

@Applewood I'm very sorry. May you see him again at the Rainbow Bridge.

[Applewood]

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@Hopalong Ginsberg

Thank you both for your kind words and support. 

[austingirl]

Well, guys, this morning, I had my beloved Snowflake euthanized.  I wasn't able to find anyone willing to help administer medications to him and after a couple of failed attempts on my own, I stopped trying.  I was going to just let him live out his last days at home, but he wasn't eating, seemed to be in constant distress and meowed all the time.  He had become so thin, his bones were protruding.  I didn't think it was right for him to suffer just so I could have a few more days or weeks with him, so I decided to end his suffering. 

I had about 14 good years with him.  He came along about the last year of my previous cat's life.  I'd like to think God sent him to me to be a comfort when my prior beloved cat passed on.  I look upon today as returning God's gift to Him.  A friend of mine who believes in reincarnation said when Snowflake passed, he was reborn as a kitten somewhere -- recycled, so to speak.  If true, I hope he is in a loving home. 

Anyway, thank you all for letting me go on about my cat.  God bless you all.

My sincere condolences. I had to make this decision for the ninth time last June. Never easy, but at least, our dear ones are no longer suffering.

[Slip18]

@Freya

Have to tell you this story while it is fresh in my mind.  As a matter of fact it is happening right now!

The cat toy delivery man dropped off a new toy for the teenage boys, Hobbes and Chewy. I opened the package on our bed knowing at least five or six cats would have to check out the new toy.  That is normal. Then I set it on the floor.

The toy is a three-level round roller ball with a ball on each level.  I thought they might enjoy it.  Yeah!  So far they have put this new toy on top of a single level roller ball toy.  Got bored with that, then they covered it with plastic wrap which was in the innards of the box.  Then they scooted it out of our room, all the way down the hallway.  @Cyber Liberty told me they probably wanted to share it with the remaining cats in the house.

They may have, but not for very long because now it is back in its original spot where I opened it and Cyber put it together.

So they have pushed and pushed and pushed. Can you think of a reason why they did this?  I just can't quite figure out kitties.  You just never know what is in the back of their little heads.

These two youngest just make us laugh until we can't stop laughing.  The older cats just love these two.  I can't figure that out either.

You need a kitty or five!

[Gefn]

@Freya

Have to tell you this story while it is fresh in my mind.  As a matter of fact it is happening right now!

The cat toy delivery man dropped off a new toy for the teenage boys, Hobbes and Chewy. I opened the package on our bed knowing at least five or six cats would have to check out the new toy.  That is normal. Then I set it on the floor.

The toy is a three-level round roller ball with a ball on each level.  I thought they might enjoy it.  Yeah!  So far they have put this new toy on top of a single level roller ball toy.  Got bored with that, then they covered it with plastic wrap which was in the innards of the box.  Then they scooted it out of our room, all the way down the hallway.  @Cyber Liberty told me they probably wanted to share it with the remaining cats in the house.

They may have, but not for very long because now it is back in its original spot where I opened it and Cyber put it together.

So they have pushed and pushed and pushed. Can you think of a reason why they did this?  I just can't quite figure out kitties.  You just never know what is in the back of their little heads.

These two youngest just make us laugh until we can't stop laughing.  The older cats just love these two.  I can't figure that out either.

You need a kitty or five!

Send me the link. I sponsor a kitty at the animal shelter. :) I think he and his friends might like,

[Slip18]

You can get it at Amazon, but I ordered it online from Walmart.  About the same price, $12.99.  They were up most of the night playing with it!  Great toy! It is called  Purrfect Feline Titan's Tower.

https://www.amazon.com/Purrfect-Feline-Titans-Tower-Interactive/dp/B01COBEIWS

 

[Slip18]

I just called a place named "Altered Tails."  They are a do good place to have animals that have been born in your backyard neutered.  Not as expensive as our vet who charges about $700 per cat for fixing and shots.  This place costs $65 for everything, but it has to be done at the same time.  They also will put in a microchip if youwant.  All but one of the indoor kitties are microchipped.

I have never had to catch an outdoor kitty before.  These little Beans sleep in the baby basket at night and are always waiting for fresh food and water, too.  When you can see a little tiny bit of the bottom on any one of their six bowls, they are out of food.  Just like the indoor ones.  Sheesh!

Any ideas in here on how I can catch them?  They come up to the sliding back door to let me know they are low on something, but when I open it, they scatter.  I do want to keep them outside.  They have plenty of shelter, and the do "their business" in the back of the yard under the Eucalyptus bushes.  I do not think they would enjoy being inside now.  They have their own set of toys, too.  I just can't help myself...

 

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Any ideas in here on how I can catch them? 

[Slip18]

@Suppressed

Just too good!

I need to catch our Floofy Jelly Beans in the backyard.  I don't think they will fall for the bags and bra trick.  Any other ideas?

[Sanguine]

@Suppressed

Just too good!

I need to catch our Floofy Jelly Beans in the backyard.  I don't think they will fall for the bags and bra trick.  Any other ideas?

The standard live trap and tuna fish?

[Cyber Liberty]

The standard live trap and tuna fish?

You may get away with that for one, maybe two if they're not bright, but you won't catch four that way.  It's a poser.

[RoosGirl]

I just called a place named "Altered Tails."  They are a do good place to have animals that have been born in your backyard neutered.  Not as expensive as our vet who charges about $700 per cat for fixing and shots.  This place costs $65 for everything, but it has to be done at the same time.  They also will put in a microchip if youwant.  All but one of the indoor kitties are microchipped.

I have never had to catch an outdoor kitty before.  These little Beans sleep in the baby basket at night and are always waiting for fresh food and water, too.  When you can see a little tiny bit of the bottom on any one of their six bowls, they are out of food.  Just like the indoor ones.  Sheesh!

Any ideas in here on how I can catch them?  They come up to the sliding back door to let me know they are low on something, but when I open it, they scatter.  I do want to keep them outside.  They have plenty of shelter, and the do "their business" in the back of the yard under the Eucalyptus bushes.  I do not think they would enjoy being inside now.  They have their own set of toys, too.  I just can't help myself...

 

Put a drop trap over their bed area.

[Sanguine]

Put a drop trap over their bed area.

Great idea.  Someone's got a very devious mind.   

[RoosGirl]

Great idea.  Someone's got a very devious mind.   

You have noooooo idea.   ^-^

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Several Brands of Dog Food Have Been Recalled For Salmonella
http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,304314.msg1606684.html#msg1606684

[Applewood]

At the risk of being labeled Debbie Downer -- I have additional bad pet-related news. 

My brother and SIL had five cats --two older girls in their teens and three kittens they acquired last year.  Sadly, one of the kittens has died from a virus known as  Feline Infectious Peritonitis or FIP.  He would have been a year old in May.  Apparently, FIP happens in kittens raised in multi-cat households, or which came from a shelter or a breeder.  Some info on the disease can be found here:

https://www2.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/feline-infectious-peritonitis-brochure

The kittens were all from the same litter and were obtained from a private owner.  The vet told brother and SIL to watch out for signs of the disease in the other two kittens.  They also had to disinfect dishes, cat beds, litter boxes and such.  So far, the other two kittens show no sign of the disease and the vet said maybe they don't have the disease or they have built up some resistance to it. 

Anyway, I thought I'd pass on the information about this disease for what it's worth.  I myself had never heard of it.  The article at the link says it's rare. 

[Gefn]

Thanks @Applewood

I never heard of this either
Poor kitties

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@Applewood
How sad!  I hadn't heard of it.  Thanks for the heads-up!

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Found this on DailyMail

[GtHawk]

Found this on DailyMail

Angry Yoda lives!

[AllThatJazzZ]

Found this on DailyMail

Carville's cat?

[Applewood]

Pit bull hailed hero after saving family from house fire: 'I owe her everything'

An 8-month-old pit bull in California is being hailed a hero after she alerted her family of a fire in their apartment complex – and then saved their 7-month-old daughter by pulling her by her diaper.

When flames broke out at the apparent complex where Nana Chaichanhda lives in Stockton, Calif., her pup Sasha, who was outside, quickly jumped to action, and “began to bang on the back door.”

"I open it and she runs in and starts barking at me like crazy and I was like, 'OK, this is weird. This is not like her,'” Chaichanhda told FOX40.

After seeing the flames begin to ravage part of the apartment complex, Chaichanhda went to get her 7-month-old daughter. When she entered the room, however, Sasha was already trying save the young girl.

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More at:

www.foxnews.com/us/2018/06/09/pit-bull-hailed-hero-after-saving-family-from-house-fire-owe-her-everything.html

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Good dog!

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Something I've never seen before...

my buddy's cat got his claw stuck on his own tail.  As he tried to pull it out, he just drove it in deeper.

What a nut.

[RoosGirl]

FDA Investigating Potential Connection Between Diet and Cases of Canine Heart Disease

July 12, 2018

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about reports of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs eating certain pet foods containing peas, lentils, other legume seeds, or potatoes as main ingredients. These reports are unusual because DCM is occurring in breeds not typically genetically prone to the disease. The FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine and the Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network, a collaboration of government and veterinary diagnostic laboratories, are investigating this potential association.

Canine DCM is a disease of a dog’s heart muscle and results in an enlarged heart. As the heart and its chambers become dilated, it becomes harder for the heart to pump, and heart valves may leak, leading to a buildup of fluids in the chest and abdomen. DCM often results in congestive heart failure. Heart function may improve in cases that are not linked to genetics with appropriate veterinary treatment and dietary modification, if caught early.

The underlying cause of DCM is not truly known, but is thought to have a genetic component. Breeds that are typically more frequently affected by DCM include large and giant breed dogs, such as Great Danes, Boxers, Newfoundlands, Irish Wolfhounds, Saint Bernards and Doberman Pinschers. It is less common in small and medium breed dogs, except American and English Cocker Spaniels. However, the cases that have been reported to the FDA have included Golden and Labrador Retrievers, Whippets, a Shih Tzu, a Bulldog and Miniature Schnauzers, as well as mixed breeds.

Continued - https://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/NewsEvents/CVMUpdates/ucm613305.htm

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[DCPatriot]

[Cyber Liberty]

LOL!  Gonna show this one to Mrs. Liberty!

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[Cyber Liberty]

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Making her home safe for burglars....