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How chocolate poisoning almost killed a poodle

29 Dec 2009

Food poisoning for dogs can come in tempting packages be it during Christmas time, Valentines’ day or any special occasions where chocolates abound. You may want to keep your stash of good ol chocolates away from your pet dog. Read on to know how Marji almost lost her life over eaten dark chocolates under their Christmas tree.

Marji, a four-year-old apricot Miniature Poodle, was a healthy and happy dog ever since its owners first met her as a puppy. Poodles are considered some of the most intelligent canines, and little Marji was no exception. When the holidays came around, her owner thought nothing of stashing presents under the Christmas tree, including a small gift from her neighbor. Debbie went to work one morning and left Marji loose in the house as usual. But when she got home, Debbie sensed something strange: no greeting at the door.

Worried, she went looking for her dog and discovered chewed-up wrapping paper on the floor and an open gold box. It was the gift their neighbor left – a 1-lb. box of fancy chocolates, and one-half of them were missing. Debbie found Marji standing up in her crate, looking shaky and restless. The ten-pound poodle had consumed nearly half a pound of rich, mixed chocolates, and the amount she consumed was dangerous. Chocolate contains a lethal ingredient called theobromine, and the darker the chocolate, the more theobromine it contains.

Marji’s doctor got the panicked call that night and advised Debbie to bring Marji in immediately. Debbie wasn’t sure when the chocolates were eaten, but since Marji was already exhibiting nervous symptoms, we could deduce that the theobromines had already entered the dog’s system. Her vet also knew that they would have to get her to vomit any residual chocolate and give her activated charcoal to help neutralize what was in her intestines. The vet also had to control any seizures, monitor her heart, start IV fluid therapy and observe the poodle for at least 24 hours until the symptoms subsided.

Luckily, Marji was treated in time. She went back to her owners the next evening, and they now keep unknown gifts in a place inaccessible to Marji. Chocolate toxicity is one of the most common poisonings during the holiday season. All dog owners should be careful what you put under the tree this year.

Thanks to Dr. Foster Smith for the news.

Read the article “Foods that poison your English bulldog”.

Things to do when your dog eats chocolate:
Call your veterinarian or emergency clinic immediately. Make sure you know the approximate amount of chocolate, the type, and how long ago your pet consumed it. If the chocolate has been ingested within a short period of time, your veterinarian may have you induce your pet to vomit. The effects of chocolate toxicity may not be apparent right away, but it is best to call your veterinarian right away.

Theobromine in chocolate affects four areas of the pet’s body:
• Increases the rate and force of contractions of the heart
• Acts as a diuretic, causing the pet to lose body fluids
• Causes vomiting and diarrhea
• Causes convulsions, seizures, and even death

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Alleged pet thief sniffed out by police

22 Dec 2009

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Think twice before letting your pets roam around the neighborhood on their own. There is a slim possibility that your pet can be one of those dognapped cases.

Kimberly Wray said she had just let her 3-month-old English bulldog named Clay outside her residence to go to bathroom Saturday.

Minutes later he was gone.

“I started to panic,” she said. “He doesn’t run off, because he’s scared of cars.”

Not only was her dog missing, but two kittens named Obi and Jax had vanished as well. All that was left were the animals’ collars.

After posted a missing pet notice on the Internet, someone contacted her Wednesday saying they had picked up her dog off the side of U.S. Highway 31. The dog appeared headed toward Pulaski.

Wray said she’s glad to have Clay back, but she’s still worried about her two cats.

“It really has put a damper on our Christmas,” she said. “We are relieved to finally have Clay back, but we are still very concerned about the kittens.”

Maury County Sheriff’s Detective Terry Chandler said authorities have charged 47-year-old Laurie Montgomery with theft of more than $1,000 for allegedly stealing the pets.

According to an arrest warrant, Montgomery was seen carrying an English bulldog to the Maury County Animal Shelter, though officials refused to take in the canine.

Montgomery’s home at 3893 Bigbyville Road is about 1 1/2 miles away from Wray’s residence.

Wray has been reunited with her English bulldog while Montgomery is charged with allegedly stealing the pet.

Montgomery was released from custody after posting $2,500 bond.

Several attempts to contact Montgomery were unsuccessful.

Chandler said Montgomery runs a rabbit rescue farm in Columbia. The nonprofit organization “rescues injured and abandoned domestic rabbits, while educating the public on rabbit care and behavior,” according to the Bunny Rescue’s Web site.

Before the dog was found, the detective speculated Montgomery tried giving the dog to a friend.

Chandler said if an animal is seen running loose, the best thing to do is call animal control.

“People will go around thinking they’re doing the right thing, but it turns out they’re just picking up somebody’s pet,” he said.

As for Wray, she said she will keep a close eye on her animals.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the Maury County Sheriff’s Department at (931) 388-5151.

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Catch Dog Whispered in Down Under

21 Dec 2009

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As the sixth season of Dog Whisperer continues, Cesar Millan, the “Dr. Phil for Dogs,” goes down under to the nation-continent of Australia, a country with nearly 400 million dogs, for two special episodes. This passport to the other side of the world is the first time Dog Whisperer has filmed outside the United States.

“I was amazed that even on the other side of the world, many of the dog problems are the same as here in the U.S.,” said Millan. “The owners may have a different accent, but they still need to be trained!”

Dog Whisperer: Cesar Goes Down Under premieres Monday, December 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT (with an encore Friday, January 1, at 9 p.m. ET/PT), bookending National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer Week, which includes back-to-back favorite episodes from 8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT every night, December 28 through January 1.

The following week, Dog Whisperer: Cesar in Oz premieres Friday, January 8, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

In these special Aussie episodes, Cesar spends three weeks traveling across the Australian continent, from Sydney to Perth to Melbourne to Brisbane, seeking dogs of all breeds needing rehabilitation — and finding many owners in need of training. In the land with more than 11,000 beaches, the Great Barrier Reef and exotic animals including alligators, koala bears and 329 mammals, there is also no shortage of dogs in need of Cesar’s help.

In the first episode, Dog Whisperer: Cesar Goes Down Under, Cesar helps tame three dogs, Willow, Bonnie and Jack. The episode begins with Cesar traveling south of Sydney to teach Willow, a massive Great Dane, to stop biting his owner. Willow’s persistent jumping and biting tend to go way beyond “play,” particularly during runs through Australia’s massive sand dunes. Next, Cesar helps 4-year-old bearded collie bonnie. Bonnie’s unpredictable aggression has crushed her family’s dreams of enjoying the dog park. And finally, Cesar faces a true Australian challenge when he rehabilitates Jack, a 17-month full-sized French mastiff weighing a whopping 150 pounds. Jack’s owner fears the aggressive mastiff is going to hurt someone, and is in desperate need of Cesar’s expertise to help her stop Jack from jumping, biting and harassing visitors.
Overview of Dog Whisperer

Video “Dalmatian on the Dunes” – Paul has a hard time keeping his great Dane from jumping all over him when he and his workout buddies fun the sand dunes.

Find out more information here.

Episodes include Dog Whisperer’s first cases taped outside the United States

Cesar Goes Down Under premieres Monday, December 28, 2009, at 8 PM ET/PT
Cesar in Oz premieres Friday, January 8, at 9 PM ET/PT
Dog Whisperer Week runs Monday, December 28, – Friday, January 1

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Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

21 Dec 2009

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“All I want for Christmas is my dognapped puppy”

17 Dec 2009

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A 7 year-old Parker County girl wrote to Santa of her wish for Christmas, the return of her pet puppy.

“I know it will work,” she said.

Brooke Botello’s mother witnessed how their 6 month-old English bulldog got snatched right in front of the family’s home.

“That makes me feel really sad,” Brooke said. “She was like a new-born puppy. She was that cute.”

Life isn’t the same without Brooke’s four-legged playmate, shares her mother.

“It’s really different without her,” she continues. “I used to play tag with her. She used to chase me around.”

With Christmas just around the corner, Brooke knew what to do. She sits at the back of the family’s car after unsuccessfully checking a shelter for Rosita. Brooke expresses her dilemma to writing about it.

“I said, ‘Dear Santa, (what) I really want for Christmas is for Rosita to come home. So please try your best, Santa. I believe you. So please bring her back. Please. Love, Brooke.”

Brooke’s grandmother, Marjorie King, said she doesn’t know what to tell her.

“She’s convinced Santa is going to bring Rosita back to her,” King said.

“The reindeer will track it,” Brooke said. “They have good noses.”

“The toys she wanted, she doesn’t want any more,” her grandmother said. “How do you prepare a child that more than likely, your dog is not coming back?”

She said she doesn’t have the heart to tell her there are some gifts even Santa can’t provide.

Brooke’s family filed a police report, but there is little information to investigate. Her mother only had a general description of a white pickup truck and didn’t get a good look at the driver.

“Santa is a good person, so he’ll try his best,” Brooke said. “I know he will.”

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Christmas treats for your dog

15 Dec 2009

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The spirit of the Christmas season is all about love and spending quality family time. During this season, it is also a time to show beloved pets how much they mean to us through holiday treats. Dress him up in the spirit of Christmas or treat your pet dog with delicious treats. It will surely delight your English bulldog!

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