Sponsor |  berrypicker | Jun 26, 2007 5:31pm | I'm not sure what I think of no kill shelters. I watched a show on it a few years back, and I was kinda sad about the over-crowding and living conditions of some of the animals. I hope no kill shelters have made reforms. I am proud of the new S.P.C.A. here in Raleigh. they do kill plenty of animals, but they are a voice for animal well-being as well.
from my understanding, once an animal makes it to the "adoption area" they are not killed unless the animals quality of life becomes a major issue. |
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| | | ChoofMonster | Jun 26, 2007 5:36pm | Here, they get 7 days (if stray/abandoned) after being assessed. 28 days for a 'surrender' - the original owner pays around $30 for this. Mine was surrendered 3 times before I took her.
Another issue: "Free to a good home" is not a good idea - you never know who the animal will end up with, and apparently in America they can be used for experiments or research by unscrupulous people. Even asking for a token amount of money is better than giving an animal to a stranger. |
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Sponsor | | berrypicker | Jun 26, 2007 7:07pm | | yes, puppy mills are a true horror! another issue- breeding your pure bred dog for some quick cash. I have a white German shepherd and friends begged me to let her have some pups. I'm glad I refused! when we took her in to be spayed, her blood did not clot as fast as it should,(not unusual for Shepherds) and she required a blood transfusion. If I allowed my dog to have a litter of puppies, she may have bled to death when the big day arrived. This holds true for family breeders as well. adopt from a rescue if possible! if not, check dog breeders out carefully! make sure they are experienced professionals. If I had it all to do over again, I would have chosen a rescue and not a professional breeder ( who was also a vet). I thought I had a better chance at getting a dog with a lower chance of some genetic problems this breed has-not true! I could have given a dog a second chance at having a great life and I blew it! *kicks self in ass* |
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| |  1052132 | Jul 5, 2007 1:48pm | Ahhhhhhh it never ceases to amaze me...how some PEOPLE treat their dogs!
They're bitchin' and complaining about the heat whilst the dog..is literally dyin'.
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One of the worst heat-related tragedies is when people believe the old myth that long fur insulates a dog and keeps them cool. This is true for a few seconds, but after a minute or so, the coat begins to hold in body heat. Imagine wearing a fur coat in the heat and you will get an idea of what it is like. Long-haired dogs in warmer climates should be trimmed short. Even with air conditioning, these dogs can get ridiculously hot.
Running or hiking is great exercise for dogs, and they love it. If you treat your dog the same way that you treat yourself, it should also be safe. If you are wearing light clothes, keep your dog shaved. If you need to stop to take a drink, so does your dog. If you are feeling hot, your dog probably is also, so pour some water on their head and neck. (The best places to cool a dog down are on the neck, pads of the feet, and belly.)
If your dog wants to slow down, assume that there is a reason and allow it. Try to hike where there are streams along the way to jump in. You know your dog. If they are the type to keep going and never stop, be sure that they jump in that stream. Remember that you are the human, so you need to be the one to anticipate the dangers and not take a chance. If you are far away from help, the results can be tragic.
Smushed-faced dogs, such as bulldogs, should not exercise or be left out in hot weather without the permission of a veterinarian. These dogs often have small tracheas and long soft palates, which decrease their ability to cool themselves. You can also ask your vet about surgeries that can shorten the soft palate and increase the ability to exercise.
All muzzles except for greyhound muzzles are never acceptable on a dog that is hot or exercising. Much of a dog's ability to cool down is based on panting, so eliminating panting can have disastrous consequences.
Dogs left in the yard need shade and preferably a small wading pool filled with cool water. Dog houses do not usually provide true shade, as they are often made to prevent air movement and can get very hot. Outdoor dogs will often rest under the house or deck, enjoy the shade of a large tree, or dig into the cool earth in shaded areas with air blowing through. A simple wood roof on four legs will also provide adequate shade. Again, I would say that if you are not comfortable in your yard, your dog won't be either.
Finally, whether it is hot or cold, every dog should always have an adequate supply of fresh drinking water.
Cesar Millan
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| | | 1052132 | Jul 9, 2007 5:06pm | For cats, taurine is indispensable for the formation of biliary salts, that are necessary for the good digestion of fats in the small intestine. Contrary to other species, the cat cannot use any another amino-acid than taurine for this function. Consequently, the cat has got an important requirement for taurine that cannot be met by the hepatic synthesis from sulphurated amino-acids present in the diet. The cat relies on its dietary intake of taurine. This is an example of the cat's dependence towards animal ingredients, because taurine is not found in vegetable ingredients.
Taurine is indispensable to maintain the completeness of the retina of the eye (the retina is the membrane that covers the fundus of the eye, on which pictures are formed). In the retina, there is 100 to 400 times more taurine than in the blood. A chronic deficiency of taurine induces a progressive degeneration of the retina, leading to a total blindness within 2 years. The correction of the diet allows to stop the evolution but the lesions are not reversible.
Taurine deficiency has multiple consequences on the reproduction function : lack of fertility, fetal resorptions, abortions, abnormalities in new-born kittens, growth diseases in kittens.
It is indispensable for the development and the integrity of the nervous system. One knows also that it has a protective effect on cellular membranes. It plays a role in the blood coagulation mechanisms, immunity's reactions and protection of the respiratory tissue.
A meat-based diet is imperative to a cat's wellness. There are no vegetarian diets for cats.
sorry to preach....that's just for starters. |
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Sponsor | | berrypicker | Feb 28, 5:25pm | don't forget kitty and puppy when in the kitchen!!!!!!!!!!!
Fish pudding
1 cup leftover fish
1/2 cup water
About 1/2 cup bread crumbs
Instructions
Shred fish, warm in water add bred crumbs. Until thick, stir and cook about a minute or two serve warm. May also be put on dry cat food as a dinner treat. yum!!! yum!!!
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