Yeah I didn't want to be a **** and rain on your parade on a new puppy day. I just know the loss can be devastating for those that lose it wanted to make sure...
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New Puppy Day!
- Thread starter UncleFluffy
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Yeah I didn't want to be a **** and rain on your parade on a new puppy day. I just know the loss can be devastating for those that lose it wanted to make sure...
Congrats!
If I can step on it when it's an adult, it ain't a dog.
That would be a cat that barks!
Quick update for the puppy fans
Now 4 months old (best guess) and dragging her dad up hills already. 22 lbs so far, and she hasn't stopped growing yet.
Now 4 months old (best guess) and dragging her dad up hills already. 22 lbs so far, and she hasn't stopped growing yet.
PUPPY!!!!! I always enoy it when the customers bring their puppies into the shop....happens rarely but really fun.
Nice doggy!!
Nice doggy!!
And at six months, she's 32lbs and learning to wrestle with her Dad:
Turns out there's no German Shepherd in her after all. We did the DNA test, and it turns out she's Lab, Golden Retriever, Basenji, Cane Corso, Australian Koolie and Malamute. Must have been a good party ...
Turns out there's no German Shepherd in her after all. We did the DNA test, and it turns out she's Lab, Golden Retriever, Basenji, Cane Corso, Australian Koolie and Malamute. Must have been a good party ...
Just a reminder/PSA to all you low-end dog lovers out there...
Grapes can cause kidney failure in dogs.
Zilla got into some grapes last night. Fortunately, we spotted it and got her to the emergency vets in time for them to put her on an IV to flush her system. She'll be caged up and on a drip for 48 hours. The blood work showed that her pancreas was messed up but will recover, her kidneys are fine.
If your dog eats grapes, get them to the vet asap. Some dogs are immune, but you don't know until the symptoms show - but once the symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea) show the damage is done.
We're short on sleep, $900 poorer, but still have our puppy.
Grapes can cause kidney failure in dogs.
Zilla got into some grapes last night. Fortunately, we spotted it and got her to the emergency vets in time for them to put her on an IV to flush her system. She'll be caged up and on a drip for 48 hours. The blood work showed that her pancreas was messed up but will recover, her kidneys are fine.
If your dog eats grapes, get them to the vet asap. Some dogs are immune, but you don't know until the symptoms show - but once the symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea) show the damage is done.
We're short on sleep, $900 poorer, but still have our puppy.
Sorry to hear about your pup I hope everything turns out well.
In these cases having a large and fat dog can actually save their lives (all poisonous substances are weight dependent)
Here's what a rescue that I volunteer for puts in every dog folder:
TOXIC FOOD FOR DOGS
Onions: Both onions and garlic contain the toxic ingredient Thiosulphate, but onions are a greater danger. Many dog biscuits contain *small* amounts of garlic. Because garlic contains less of this toxin, huge amounts would need to be consumed to be toxic. This poison builds up the system; it can be toxic in one large dose or with repeated consumption of small amounts.
Chocolate: Chocolate contains Theobromine, a compound that is a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic. This can be fatal to dogs.
Grapes & Raisins: Grapes are dangerous because of an unknown substance which is toxic to dogs – affects canine’s kidneys.
Most Fruit Pits and Seeds: These seeds contain Cyanogenic Glycosides that result in cyanide poisoning, but the fruit itself is OK. (e.g. apple seeds, cherry pits, peach pits).
Macadamia Nuts: These contain an unknown substance that is toxic to dogs.
Bones: Most cooked bones should *not* be given to dogs (especially chicken bones) because they can splinter and cause laceration of the digestive system and/or become lodged in your pet’s throat.
Potato Peelings, Green parts of Tomatoes or Green Potatoes: All contain Oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems.
Broccoli: Broccoli is only toxic in large quantities.
Yeast Dough: Yeast Dough can produce gas and swell in your pet’s stomach and may lead to rupture of the digestive system.
Beer/Wine/Liquor/ Alcohol: Alcohol of any kind may lead to coma or even death.
Human Vitamins: Vitamins intended for humans, especially those containing iron, can cause damage to the lining of the digestive system as well as cause kidney and liver damage.
Persimmons: Persimmons can cause intestinal blockage.
Raw Eggs and Raw Fish : Raw eggs and fish can cause Salmonella poisoning.
Salt, Baking Soda, Baking Powder: In large amounts these can cause an electrolyte imbalance. Severe electrolyte imbalances can lead to muscle spasm or even congestive heart failure.
Mushrooms: Mushrooms may contain toxins which could cause liver and kidney damage.
Sugar-Free Foods: Sugar-free foods containing Xylitol have been found to cause liver failure in some dogs.
Nutmeg: Nutmeg may cause tremors, seizures, and central nervous system damage.
Avocado: All parts of the avocado fruit and tree are toxic to dogs.
Mustard Seeds
Tea (Caffeinated Blends)
Walnuts
There may be other foods that your dog should not consume;
so always ask your vet when you are unsure.
In these cases having a large and fat dog can actually save their lives (all poisonous substances are weight dependent)
Here's what a rescue that I volunteer for puts in every dog folder:
TOXIC FOOD FOR DOGS
Onions: Both onions and garlic contain the toxic ingredient Thiosulphate, but onions are a greater danger. Many dog biscuits contain *small* amounts of garlic. Because garlic contains less of this toxin, huge amounts would need to be consumed to be toxic. This poison builds up the system; it can be toxic in one large dose or with repeated consumption of small amounts.
Chocolate: Chocolate contains Theobromine, a compound that is a cardiac stimulant and a diuretic. This can be fatal to dogs.
Grapes & Raisins: Grapes are dangerous because of an unknown substance which is toxic to dogs – affects canine’s kidneys.
Most Fruit Pits and Seeds: These seeds contain Cyanogenic Glycosides that result in cyanide poisoning, but the fruit itself is OK. (e.g. apple seeds, cherry pits, peach pits).
Macadamia Nuts: These contain an unknown substance that is toxic to dogs.
Bones: Most cooked bones should *not* be given to dogs (especially chicken bones) because they can splinter and cause laceration of the digestive system and/or become lodged in your pet’s throat.
Potato Peelings, Green parts of Tomatoes or Green Potatoes: All contain Oxalates, which can affect the digestive, nervous, and urinary systems.
Broccoli: Broccoli is only toxic in large quantities.
Yeast Dough: Yeast Dough can produce gas and swell in your pet’s stomach and may lead to rupture of the digestive system.
Beer/Wine/Liquor/ Alcohol: Alcohol of any kind may lead to coma or even death.
Human Vitamins: Vitamins intended for humans, especially those containing iron, can cause damage to the lining of the digestive system as well as cause kidney and liver damage.
Persimmons: Persimmons can cause intestinal blockage.
Raw Eggs and Raw Fish : Raw eggs and fish can cause Salmonella poisoning.
Salt, Baking Soda, Baking Powder: In large amounts these can cause an electrolyte imbalance. Severe electrolyte imbalances can lead to muscle spasm or even congestive heart failure.
Mushrooms: Mushrooms may contain toxins which could cause liver and kidney damage.
Sugar-Free Foods: Sugar-free foods containing Xylitol have been found to cause liver failure in some dogs.
Nutmeg: Nutmeg may cause tremors, seizures, and central nervous system damage.
Avocado: All parts of the avocado fruit and tree are toxic to dogs.
Mustard Seeds
Tea (Caffeinated Blends)
Walnuts
There may be other foods that your dog should not consume;
so always ask your vet when you are unsure.
Thanks 8 Finger! My wife and I just adopted a little Jack Russell and Corgi mix. We don't give him a lot of "people food", but occasionally we'll give him a bit of something we're eating in his dish. I knew about bones, raw eggs and chocolate, but wouldn't have had a clue about some of the other things on the list. Planning to print it and post it on the fridge so we remember.
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Glad your dog should be be ok eventually.
Sometimes I'm glad my dog is too short to get into too much trouble. With him around, I was sure to plant hops in the front yard where he can't get to them.
Sometimes I'm glad my dog is too short to get into too much trouble. With him around, I was sure to plant hops in the front yard where he can't get to them.
Beautiful pup! Sad you found her in such a predicament though..
But on the topic of small dogs.. I'm kind of offended. I have had Schnoodles for most of my life (our first was sadly poisoned by our neighbor on his 6th birthday, and we just got our second over a year ago) and they are damn good dogs, regardless of being under 20 pounds. Saying he "isn't a real dog" is kind of a dick statement, especially when our dog (my best friend, who died a week before my high school graduation) was poisoned with rat poison and fought til his last minute.
Just struck a nerve.
But on the topic of small dogs.. I'm kind of offended. I have had Schnoodles for most of my life (our first was sadly poisoned by our neighbor on his 6th birthday, and we just got our second over a year ago) and they are damn good dogs, regardless of being under 20 pounds. Saying he "isn't a real dog" is kind of a dick statement, especially when our dog (my best friend, who died a week before my high school graduation) was poisoned with rat poison and fought til his last minute.
Just struck a nerve.
Meh, when someone says something isn't real, they're generally compensating for something or another. That's like saying it's not a real car if it gets less than 15mpg. I live near an intersection and these Bozos are the ones peeling out at every $%$%% light.
Hey!!!
I'll have you know my Dachshund is 18 pounds of mole killin' fury!!!
And, as a trivia note, they were bred to hunt badgers. Dachshund is German for "badger dog".
Great little dog, and I have only owned 80+ pound dogs previously.
I'll have you know my Dachshund is 18 pounds of mole killin' fury!!!
And, as a trivia note, they were bred to hunt badgers. Dachshund is German for "badger dog".
Great little dog, and I have only owned 80+ pound dogs previously.
Not a dick statement at all, but rather a preference. Personally, I can't *stand* small dogs. 99.9% of the time, their owners cannot or won't invest the time & effort necessary to train them. They lack self-control, bark all the time, and/or just climb and jump everywhere. Some of them are more nervous (partially due to their size) and even bite!
Bigger dogs are usually calmer and more confident and usually need to be trained and thus a higher number of people go through the process.
It's a shame you lost your buddy the way you did.
