November Celebrates Canine Cancer Awareness

November 3rd, 2009

November Celebrates Canine Cancer Awareness
Pet Cancer Awareness Month promotes early detection of cancer in companion animals.
Posted: November 2, 2009, 5 a.m. EST

To help celebrate its fifth annual Pet Cancer Awareness Month, Veterinary Pet Insurance has partnered with the Animal Cancer Foundation to raise funds for pet cancer research. This will include bi-coastal pet cancer awareness walks in Long Beach, Calif., and Brooklyn and Manhattan, N.Y.

The Brea, Calif.-based company said that it launched the observance after noticing that cancer diagnoses often caught pet owners by surprise. Many either did not know their pets could develop cancer or underestimated the cost to treat cancerous conditions. In fact, cancer is among the most common and costly pet conditions, according to VPI.

In 2008, VPI received almost 30,000 claims for pet cancer. The company’s claims data draws from a population of more than 450,000 insured pets.

The most common form of pet cancer is lymphosarcoma, which made up about a fifth of the claims. Other common forms of pet cancer included mast cell tumors, neoplasia of the spleen, neoplasia of the eyelid, osteogenic sarcoma, neoplasia of the liver, neoplasia of the thorax, neoplasia of the brain or spinal cord, fibrosarcoma and hemangiopericytoma.

Fibrosarcomas stem from connective tissues while hemangiopericytomas is a tumor generally arising on a limb. Neoplasias are defined as a growth or tumor.

To detect cancer early, pet owners should be attentive to any growing lump or sore that fails to heal, drastic changes in a pet’s appetite or weight, unusually strong odors coming from a pet, discharge or bleeding from any body opening, difficulty chewing or swallowing or an unwillingness to exercise.

http://www.dogchannel.com/dog-news/2009/11/02/november-celebrates-canine-cancer-awareness.aspx

For more information on the Animal Cancer Foundation visit- http://www.acfoundation.org/

 

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Manor Lake Jackson

November 3rd, 2009

Here is another nice note and cute photo of one of our chocolate Australian Labradoodle puppies.

jackson shopping

Kim,

I just wanted to thank you for providing me with such a wonderful dog.  He has exceeded my expectations in every way. He is such a great guy, I take him everywhere with me.  Here  is a picture of us shopping at Rite Aid, they let you take dogs in the store as long as their feet do not touch the ground.

Thanks again for such a wonderful dog.

Laura
Washington

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Manor Lake Tucker

November 2nd, 2009

This is a nice quick note we received from one of our wonderful puppy families! Thank you Vicki for the darling photo.

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Hi, Just sending you updated pictures of Tucker.  He has tripled in weight since we got him (only six weeks ago); already 21 lbs. He is an absolutely wonderful puppy; a perfect addition to our family. Thanks, Vicki

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Is Your Dog Begging at the Table?

October 30th, 2009

 

What happens when you walk into a house and encounter the delicious aroma of your favorite home-cooked meal or freshly baked cookies? You probably gravitate toward the kitchen without even thinking about it, especially if you’re hungry. Because most dogs enjoy the same kinds of foods that we do, it’s not surprising that they’re drawn to good smells, too. However, many pet parents don’t like it when they sit down at the table to eat and find themselves under the intense scrutiny of their hopeful, drooling dogs.
You can’t really blame your dog for begging at the table. But if you’d like to change her behavior, you can do so by using one or both of the following tactics:

 

  1. Prevent begging by controlling your dog’s access to the table.
  2. Teach your dog to do something else instead, such as lying down and staying on a mat or bed.

From the ASPCA Website

 

 

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Oak Harbor boy gets peanut-sniffing dog

October 26th, 2009

Oak Harbor boy gets peanut-sniffing dog

Logan peanut

06:21 PM PDT on Saturday, October 24, 2009

By ROBERTA ROMERO / KING 5 News

SEATTLE – For 7-year-old Logan Gonzalez, “Roxie” is not just a pet, she is a lifesaver. And now she’s home.

The 1-year-old Australian Labradoodle just arrived from Colorado with Logan, her new owner.

“Roxie is going to be my newest, bestest friend,” said Logan.

But Roxie is much more than a boy’s best friend; she is a specially trained dog that can sniff out the smell of peanuts.

You see Logan is deathly allergic to peanuts. He is so sensitive to them he has been hospitalized several times just because of the smell of them.

Because of this allergy, Logan’s life was severely restricted and his parents, Derick and Judie, lived in constant fear

“A lot of times when I tell him goodbye in the morning that could be the last time I would see him, but Roxie is going to bring a lot of relief for me,” said Derick.

Relief and finally some normalcy for the little boy who’s lived his whole life with rules and restrictions.

“It means Logan’s little bubble gets to expand a bit, I mean to get to go to a park to a birthday party, to a slumber party, Disneyland, things people take for granted every day he can do,” said Judie.

“I won’t have to go the hospital that much,” said Logan.

The Gonzales’ went to Colorado to pick up Roxie. She is specially trained and the family also had to train with her.

“Usually the training takes anywhere from 11 to 12 weeks of training and here we had two weeks to try and get everything crammed in,” said Derick.

And this all happened because of a caring community. Family, friends and even strangers in Oak Harbor contributed to pay for the $12,000 dog. One veterinarian even volunteered lifetime medical care for Roxie.

And now the Gonzales family is ready to head out into the real world, back home, where a boy and his dog can live a whole new life.

The Gonzales family thanked all who donated and supported them and Roxie.

Eventually Roxie will stay with Logan all day while he’s in school.

http://www.king5.com/topstories/stories/NW_102409WAB-peanut-sniffing-dog-SW.24bc5863c.html

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Amelia’s Red Miniature Australian Labradoodle Puppies

October 21st, 2009

Here are some sweet pictures of Amelia’s red miniature Australian Labradoodle puppies- they love playing outside!

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Diamond Dog Necklaces

October 16th, 2009

diamond dog necklaceDiamond Dog Necklaces

These sparkling necklaces are simple to make with grosgrain ribbon and dangling rhinestone trim.

Tools and Materials
Measuring tape
Grosgrain ribbon
Scissors
Pinking shears
Sewing machine
Needle and thread
Rhinestone trim and dangle
Two 3/8-inch snaps

Dog Necklaces How-To
1. Begin by measuring your dog’s collar size using measuring tape. Cut a strip of 3/4-inch-wide grosgrain ribbon to your dog’s collar length, plus an additional 3 inches. Fray check each end of the cut ribbon. Trim the ribbon ends with pinking shears.

2. Fold under 1 inch of the ribbon at each end. Using a sewing machine, stitch the folded ribbon hem in place.

3. Cut two pieces of rhinestone — one a rhinestone dangle, the other a strip of rhinestone trim — to fit the hemmed collar, minus 1 inch.

4. Using a sewing machine, sew the rhinestone dangle trim to the bottom of the grosgrain ribbon. Then use a needle and thread to hand-stitch a strip of rhinestone trim directly above the dangling rhinestone.

5. Unsnap two 3/8-inch snaps. Hand-stitch the snap sockets (the indented sides of snaps), one beside the other, to the 1-inch hem. Stitch the snap balls (the protruding sides of snaps) on reverse side of other end, so snaps will meet when hems are brought together.

Resources
Rhinestone trim and dangles are available from M&J Trimming, 800-965-8746. On today’s show, Martha used rhinestone trim No. 30472 crystal/silver and rhinestone dangle No. 30967 crystal/silver. Actress Nikki Blonsky used rhinestone trim No. 03603 crystal/silver and rhinestone dangle No. 31851 crystal/silver. Size 3 nickel sew-on snaps, $1.10 for four, by Dritz, from Joann.com.

Marthe Stewart’s Pet Projects
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/diamond-dog-collars-from-living

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Puppies In Action

October 15th, 2009

Here are some fun photos of Dakota’s puppies playing outside.

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Halloween Howl in Edmonds, WA

October 15th, 2009

Halloween Howl, October 17, 2009

Edmonds, WA. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Off-Leash Area Edmonds (O.L.A.E.), 498 Admiral Way. This 5th annual event features reduced-fee micro chipping, raffles and silent auction, pet-friendly vendor booths, and the ever popular Doggie Costume Contest at 2 p.m. olae.org

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Howl at the Moon: Tips for a howlin’ Halloween party

October 15th, 2009

Howl at the Moon: Tips for a howlin’ Halloween party
This Halloween, don’t leave Fido out in the cold! Here are some tips and treats for throwing a doggone good party that’ll have ‘em howling for joy.
Written by Wendy Enden; photography by J. Nichole Smith

Invitations. First impressions count, and in this case, it all starts with the invitation. A fun, creative invitation “from” your dog to his dog park pals and people is a guaranteed attention-grabber. Don’t buy a package of invitations; you can make your own easily. Pick up some stickers, unusual paper and ribbon at any craft store. Our party planner, Lillies and Lemondrops, created a personalized invitation using ribbon, cardstock and a paw-print hole punch. When figuring out who gets an invitation, it’s best to invite dogs that you are familiar with and know can behave well in a group, so pre-approve your dog’s guest list beforehand.

costumeCostumes. Make sure your pup is the belle of the ball. Costumes are a fun way of expressing your furry friend’s inner dog. Does Rover secretly long to be a firedog? Does Bitsy get misty-eyed when you turn on Pirates of the Caribbean? For creative, custom-made costumes you can’t pick up at the local pet store, try etsy.com. Themes are a fun way to go if you can communicate with your guests beforehand; maybe Fido and his friends can play the Wizard of Oz gang, or you could try a farm theme with various farm animals. Consider having a costume contest for the pooches as well as humans, with a prize for the winner; “cutest costume”, “scariest costume”, and “owner-dog look-alike” are just a few of the possible categories. Prizes could include a dozen home-baked dog treats or a Halloween-themed toy.

Decorations. Themed decorations are a must to create a mood. Don’t just think pumpkins and gourds; get creative. Any orange or gold flowers will make for an autumn feel, but you don’t have to limit yourself to mums. Orange gerbera daisies have an elegant look without a hefty price tag, plus a few flowers go a long way. Even orange carnations can jazz up a room if arranged correctly, and a Halloween cup or mug can double as a vase to add to the mood. Cattails, au natural or sprayed black, are a nice addition to an arrangement.

treats

Food. In addition to your edible treats for humans, be sure to provide plenty of snacks and treats for your canine guests. Carrot and zucchini pieces are great healthy treats to have on hand, and it’s fun to have some holiday-themed munchies as well. Pumpkin Muttins topped with non-fat cream cheese will tempt furry friends, but be careful…they smell and look so tasty you may have a few humans sneaking some as well. For a quick and easy doggie drinkable, add some unsalted chicken or beef broth to the water bowls.If you’re expecting trick-or-treaters, be prepared for the four-legged variety, too.

Homemade, healthy treats are an inexpensive way to make sure everyone gets a little something; Bark o’ Lanterns, made with pumpkin, are delicious wheat- and corn-free treats that even sensitive pups can eat.

Chill Time. As it gets close to the witching hour, tired pooches can relax in ghoulish style on a pumpkin dog bed from Gothic Beagle. With a hand-stitched felt jack-o-lantern face and plenty of soft stuffing, this bed is as cute as it is comfortable. You can also purchase a few yards of autumn-print fleece at a craft store to make a few inexpensive guest dog-blankets.

Wrap Up. A good host-dog always makes sure that his guests leave with a party favor; a black bone or skull print baggie holder is a great giveaway. A goodie bag with dog cookies, a ball or a small toy will have your canine begging to come back next Halloween!

http://www.citydogmagazine.com/html/halloweenpartytips.html

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