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Monday, August 24, 2009

Meet the world's most gorgeous rottie




Meet Lady Bailey, The Doggie Den's perfect rottweiler. She sports all that the breed standard could desire plus a mega playful personality. She's still a youngster so she may slow down some day but we're beginning to doubt it!
Below, Bailey is playing tug of war with Spike. Spike is determined to win, but Bailey digs in her heels, even if she only has a tiny piece of the tug toy. She can't imagine that Spike could beat her!















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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Sammy's 3rd Birthday




Meet Sam, our min pin mix. Like his brother Gabe (see our post dated January 14, 2009), Sammy loves the window seat and chose it to enjoy his peanut butter Frosty Paws. He actually turned 3 on August 11, but we overlooked him, so he got apologies and lots of hugs to make up for it.

Sam loved his Frosty Paws (would NOT share) but he was not going to eat it wearing his party hat. Once we took the hat off, he tucked into his treat with gusto.

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Friday, August 14, 2009

Confusion about Spot-on Flea and Tick Treatments

In the spring of 2009, the EPA announced that it would increase its scrutiny of spot-on flea and tick medications for all pets. The closer look included all of the popular brands including Advantix, Frontline Plus, and Bio-Spot. They took this step because the number of complaints about pets becoming sick from these applications had increased considerably, and there have even been reports of serious illness leading to death.
As a result people have been wondering whether to stop using these products. Since the spring announcement, additional research has yielded some answers:
1. Cats are more susceptible to becoming ill from spot-on flea and tick treatments than other pets.
2. The vast majority of reported illness has to do with misuse of the products. That is, people did not follow the directions on the packaging. For example, repeated application over a given 30 day period is dangerous.
3. Products intended for dogs must never be used on cats, for they can cause death.
4. A veterinarian must always be consulted before using spot-on flea and tick treatments on very young, very old, sick, or pregnant pets. These groups are more vulnerable to problems than mature, healthy, non-pregnant pets.
5. When dogs and cats are treated according to the package labeling, there are significantly fewer problems.
6. When dogs and cats became ill even though the product was applied according to labeling, the effects were relatively mild. They included skin irritation and stomach upset and usually resolved in 24-48 hours.
The ASPCA Poison Control Center says the basic message is that people should continue using spot-on flea and tick medications and follow the directions on the packaging. If your pet is in any of the above-mentioned risk groups, do not use the treatments until you have checked with your veterinarian.
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Atrayu turns 3!


Atrayu is one of a pair of Icelandic sheepdog brothers who are Doggie Den regulars. Today we sang happy birthday to celebrate his 3rd, and he reluctantly allowed the birthday hat routine in return for a delicious peanut butter Frosty Paws treat. You may be able to tell from the look in his eye that he was not sharing if he had to wear that stupid hat. Fair's fair.

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Tuesday, August 04, 2009

Meet Holly Hound





Meet Holly, one of our most rambunctious girls. She has a hunting dog's energy and will play non-stop. If anyone refuses to play with her - like if they walk away, she stands and barks vociferously! No is just not an acceptable answer. Sometimes when she lies down, we move to cuddle her thinking she's resting. On the contrary, our attention convinces her it's time to play some more!
Holly was 3 years old this week and she enjoyed her peanut butter Frosty Paws immensely. Sharing was not on the agenda!
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