http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:34:51 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/logo.gif http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/feed/? http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/hello-and-how-is-your-day-t3.htm Anonymous Just posting a simple hello and good morning for everyone....

Bossman]]> Bits & Pieces Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:29:20 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/hello-and-how-is-your-day-t3.htm#3 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/hello-and-how-is-your-day-t3.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/11-24-happy-birthday-luke-t708.htm Janet ]]> Bits & Pieces Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:34:51 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/11-24-happy-birthday-luke-t708.htm#6004 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/11-24-happy-birthday-luke-t708.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/dog-and-cat-terms-t31.htm Janet Square or cube-like formation of the head.]]> Bits & Pieces Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:39:50 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/dog-and-cat-terms-t31.htm#63 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/dog-and-cat-terms-t31.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/daily-quotes-t29.htm Janet

Well, if I called the wrong number, why did you answer the phone?

James Thurber]]> Bits & Pieces Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:35:40 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/daily-quotes-t29.htm#61 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/daily-quotes-t29.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/thought-for-today-t30.htm Janet I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom.]]> Bits & Pieces Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:37:50 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/thought-for-today-t30.htm#62 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/thought-for-today-t30.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/word-of-the-day-t51.htm Janet rabble > disorderly crowd - mob Bits & Pieces Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:13:50 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/word-of-the-day-t51.htm#192 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/word-of-the-day-t51.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/11-16-happy-birthday-jill-t707.htm Always-The-Boss ]]> Bits & Pieces Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:27:28 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/11-16-happy-birthday-jill-t707.htm#5970 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/11-16-happy-birthday-jill-t707.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/dog-health-nutrition-training-f2/the-puppy-s-first-year-of-life-t631.htm Janet On this thread you will find information describing all about your puppy's first year of life...]]> Dog health, nutrition, training Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:04:32 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/dog-health-nutrition-training-f2/the-puppy-s-first-year-of-life-t631.htm#5260 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/dog-health-nutrition-training-f2/the-puppy-s-first-year-of-life-t631.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/fda-issues-health-alert-for-pig-ear-and-beef-hooves-pet-treats-t706.htm Always-The-Boss November 05, 2009 On November 5 the FDA issued a health alert for pig ears and beef hooves made by Pet Carousel because routine product testing revealed Salmonella contamination. A follow-up inspection of the facility revealed Salmonella in the treats and the manufacturing facility. According to the FDA press release, the affected products are as follows: Pig ear pet treats: Doggie Delight and Pet Carousel Beef hooves pet treats: Choo Hooves, Dentley’s, Doggie Delight, and Pet ... General Discussions Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:01:56 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/fda-issues-health-alert-for-pig-ear-and-beef-hooves-pet-treats-t706.htm#5957 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/fda-issues-health-alert-for-pig-ear-and-beef-hooves-pet-treats-t706.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/ferrets-with-h1n1-virus-t705.htm Always-The-Boss The State Public Health Veterinarian for Oregon has confirmed three more H1N1-infected ferrets. According to the statement: "In late October 2009, a client presented to a veterinarian in the Roseburg area with 3 of 9 ferrets who had become ill with an influenza-like illness. The family had human patients with influenza-like illness about a week prior to the illness onset on the ferrets. Two of the 3 ferrets presented with fevers (temp >103F), sneezing , coughing and had nasal discharge. ... General Discussions Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:00:02 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/ferrets-with-h1n1-virus-t705.htm#5956 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/ferrets-with-h1n1-virus-t705.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/foxes-skunks-spreading-bat-rabies-variant-in-arizona-t704.htm Always-The-Boss Foxes and skunks in northern Arizona are spreading an adapted version of a rabies virus variant associated with bats. The state is also enduring a second consecutive record year for rabies cases in animals. More than 200 animals in the state tested positive for rabies in the first nine months of 2009, including dozens of foxes and skunks that were infected with a bat virus variant that has adapted and spread among those terrestrial mammals. By contrast, only 176 rabid animals were discovered ... General Discussions Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:58:59 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/foxes-skunks-spreading-bat-rabies-variant-in-arizona-t704.htm#5955 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/foxes-skunks-spreading-bat-rabies-variant-in-arizona-t704.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/11-11-happy-birthday-annie-caren-t700.htm Always-The-Boss ]]> Bits & Pieces Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:36:20 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/11-11-happy-birthday-annie-caren-t700.htm#5918 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/11-11-happy-birthday-annie-caren-t700.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/feel-like-venting-t5.htm Admin

Think we need to do sometimes....

]]> Bits & Pieces Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:33:10 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/feel-like-venting-t5.htm#14 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/feel-like-venting-t5.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/1-14-happy-birthday-nonie-t703.htm Always-The-Boss ]]> Bits & Pieces Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:17:18 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/1-14-happy-birthday-nonie-t703.htm#5941 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/1-14-happy-birthday-nonie-t703.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/san-diego-great-dane-named-world-s-tallest-dog-t702.htm Always-The-Boss Only one animal got credit for a record Thursday, the same day Norway registered the world's largest gingerbread man; the most people hugging in one minute were in the U.K.; Italy set the mark for the fastest consumption of a bowl of pasta; Finland had the most nationalities in a single sauna; and a team from Mexico assembled the world's longest paper clip chain. In the midst of it all, Guinness World Records officially named Titan, an ailing 4-year-old white Great Dane from San Diego, ... General Discussions Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:51:19 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/san-diego-great-dane-named-world-s-tallest-dog-t702.htm#5939 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/san-diego-great-dane-named-world-s-tallest-dog-t702.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/dozens-of-pit-bulls-collected-in-massive-dogfighting-sting-find-homes-t701.htm Always-The-Boss Dozens of American pit bull terriers netted in the largest dogfighting raid in U.S. history are finding homes despite some who predicted aggression or trauma would make them unsuitable as pets. More than 120 of the animals have been placed in foster homes or are headed there this week through the efforts of pit bull rescue groups throughout the U.S. An additional 117, like the scarred but smiling Tulip, await their turn. "They are not a vicious animal. They are the victims of abuse," ... General Discussions Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:29:43 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/dozens-of-pit-bulls-collected-in-massive-dogfighting-sting-find-homes-t701.htm#5932 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/dozens-of-pit-bulls-collected-in-massive-dogfighting-sting-find-homes-t701.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/questions-of-the-day-t47.htm Janet
How many times a week do you take your pets in the car?



What one habit your pets have, do you hate?



Do you cook big sunday dinners?]]> Bits & Pieces Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:09:06 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/questions-of-the-day-t47.htm#153 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/questions-of-the-day-t47.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/october-31-happy-birthday-hexie-t695.htm Admin ]]> Bits & Pieces Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:23:03 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/october-31-happy-birthday-hexie-t695.htm#5858 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/october-31-happy-birthday-hexie-t695.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/11-8-happy-birthday-hank-though-late-t699.htm Always-The-Boss ]]> Bits & Pieces Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:21:31 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/11-8-happy-birthday-hank-though-late-t699.htm#5908 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/11-8-happy-birthday-hank-though-late-t699.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/the-great-escape-f18/the-great-escape-t299.htm HexieMystique We just made it.. and what an adventure it has been while you all snored happily (eh? human snores are terrible noisy but while they snored, we kept digging and digging! Hehehehe they never heard us! I don't know who this mysterious "Scottie" is but we think he works for Bernard Matthews. Devious little devil, promised us Best Of Corn but then slammed the door shut behind us! We were trapped in a pitchblack dungeon and now and then they threw some food down the skylatch. Everybody ... ~~~ THE GREAT ESCAPE ~~~ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:57:03 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/the-great-escape-f18/the-great-escape-t299.htm#1541 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/the-great-escape-f18/the-great-escape-t299.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/avatars-missing-t694.htm Admin I haven't been able to see them in over a week. Bits & Pieces Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:36:03 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/avatars-missing-t694.htm#5857 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/avatars-missing-t694.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/accused-animal-hoarder-allegedly-tasers-trooper-t692.htm Always-The-Boss A 65-year-old Maine woman was jailed for allegedly assaulting a state trooper with a stun gun during an investigation into whether she was hoarding animals at her house. The woman pleaded not guilty to multiple charges Thursday in Superior Court in Farmington. The woman was under a court order barring her from keeping animals after nearly 70 animals were found at her home in 2004 and she was convicted of animal cruelty. According to an affidavit, the woman used the stun gun on Trooper Aaron ... General Discussions Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:46:29 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/accused-animal-hoarder-allegedly-tasers-trooper-t692.htm#5830 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/accused-animal-hoarder-allegedly-tasers-trooper-t692.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/los-angeles-moves-to-ban-declawing-of-cats-t698.htm Always-The-Boss The Los Angeles City Council has given preliminary approval to an ordinance that would ban the declawing of cats. The unanimous vote Friday follows a similar action by the Beverly Hills City Council a day earlier. A final vote in both cities is expected Nov. 17. Council members described the procedure as unnecessary and abject animal cruelty. City Council President Eric Garcetti added an urgency clause to the ordinance so it can take effect before New Year's Day 2010, when the ... General Discussions Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:55:13 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/los-angeles-moves-to-ban-declawing-of-cats-t698.htm#5899 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/los-angeles-moves-to-ban-declawing-of-cats-t698.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/herbs-health-f26/any-owners-of-diabetic-pets-t697.htm klcabe http://www.avma.org/aa/vetsulin_091102.asp FDA-CVM issues alert about problems with Vetsulin® porcine insulin zinc suspension November 2, 2009 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine, in cooperation with Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, has announced that Vetsulin® may have varying amounts of crystalline zinc insulin, the active ingredient, in the formula. As a result, use of the product could result in a delay in action of the ... Herbs & Health Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:23:48 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/herbs-health-f26/any-owners-of-diabetic-pets-t697.htm#5886 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/herbs-health-f26/any-owners-of-diabetic-pets-t697.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/a-messagefrom-hexie-t696.htm Gwen hexie left a message on my ansaphone to say her pc is down....i didn't speak to her so i dont know the details,all seemed ok when i spoke to her in IM yesterday,i hope its a fault thats quickly sorted out,she may murder me for saying so,but since that awful fall she hasn't been so well,that damage to her head has left her with gravel still working its way to the surface via her eye,and frequent migraines...i just hope now she's got her 3 score years and ten worked through the hard way ,that the ... Bits & Pieces Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:15:00 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/a-messagefrom-hexie-t696.htm#5870 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/a-messagefrom-hexie-t696.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/missing-puppy-papers-seller-says-it-s-a-courtesy-to-provide-them-t690.htm Always-The-Boss Her first mistake was buying from a pet store.... Janet When Sharon Schulz bought Remmi, a chocolate labrador, she says she was told he is AKC registered. "He said no problem, we never had a problem getting papers before we always get them," says Schulz. Schulz bought Remmi from the Puppy Village in April for $400. She says she's made several attempts to get the properly filled out AKC dog registration application form from the store. "They've just ... General Discussions Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:30:23 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/missing-puppy-papers-seller-says-it-s-a-courtesy-to-provide-them-t690.htm#5805 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/missing-puppy-papers-seller-says-it-s-a-courtesy-to-provide-them-t690.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/dog-attacks-f24/authorities-calif-toddler-mauled-to-death-by-pit-bull-t693.htm Admin MADERA, Calif. — Authorities say a 17-month old boy has died after being mauled by a pit bull. Merced County authorities say the attack occurred Friday, and the boy died after being airlifted to a hospital. Deputy Tom MacKenzie says deputies responding to a 911 hang-up found blood on a doorstep. A few miles away, another deputy pulled over the driver of a car who was driving erratically. Authorities say the woman behind the wheel was the same person who called 911, and she was ... Dog Attacks Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:32:19 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/dog-attacks-f24/authorities-calif-toddler-mauled-to-death-by-pit-bull-t693.htm#5850 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/dog-attacks-f24/authorities-calif-toddler-mauled-to-death-by-pit-bull-t693.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/facts-games-f9/us-cities-t57.htm Janet New York Facts & Games Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:53:07 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/facts-games-f9/us-cities-t57.htm#199 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/facts-games-f9/us-cities-t57.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/facts-games-f9/boys-names-a-z-t60.htm Janet
Adam]]> Facts & Games Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:55:18 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/facts-games-f9/boys-names-a-z-t60.htm#202 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/facts-games-f9/boys-names-a-z-t60.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/10-15-happy-birthday-boo-t691.htm Always-The-Boss ]]> Bits & Pieces Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:08:43 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/10-15-happy-birthday-boo-t691.htm#5812 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/10-15-happy-birthday-boo-t691.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/dog-health-nutrition-training-f2/vaccinations-t486.htm klcabe From: http://healthydogs.org/2005/12/vaccinations.html Vaccinations More and more pet owners understand now that vaccines do not provide immunity. A healthy immune system does. Veterinarians in general don't know much about vaccines, they know little about immunology and even less on canine nutrition. Many are still giving yearly shots, even though research has shown that is an arbitrary timetable. Vaccine companies have also really taken advantage of this schedule that was devised ... Dog health, nutrition, training Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:51:28 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/dog-health-nutrition-training-f2/vaccinations-t486.htm#3493 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/dog-health-nutrition-training-f2/vaccinations-t486.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/max-8-months-t688.htm Always-The-Boss ]]> Bits & Pieces Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:49:43 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/max-8-months-t688.htm#5796 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/max-8-months-t688.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/nevada-man-to-jail-for-killing-neighbor-s-puppy-t689.htm Always-The-Boss A Nevada man has been sentenced to up to 2 1/2 years in jail for killing his neighbor's puppy. Daniel Thomas Wells earlier pleaded guilty to a charge of ``killing an animal of another'' in the beating death of the 6-month-old chihuahua in May. Washoe County Deputy District Attorney Derek Dreiling says the case was elevated to felony status because there was evidence of malice. He says Wells had been drinking, had a bad day at work and ended up acting inappropriately when the neighbor's ... General Discussions Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:59:47 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/nevada-man-to-jail-for-killing-neighbor-s-puppy-t689.htm#5804 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/nevada-man-to-jail-for-killing-neighbor-s-puppy-t689.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/pit-bull-burglar-makes-big-mess-at-home-t687.htm Always-The-Boss HOUSTON, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- A pit bull broke into a house in Houston and spent an hour getting friendly with the homeowner's dogs while destroying the furnishings. Rosie Sanchez, alerted by a neighbor to the burglary in progress Wednesday, got home in time to see the culprit being led away by an animal-control officer, KHOU-TV, Houston, reported. She found rifled dog food, a puddle of urine underneath her dining room table and a stereo knocked over. "It's just a mess," she said. Her ... General Discussions Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:36:57 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/pit-bull-burglar-makes-big-mess-at-home-t687.htm#5795 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/pit-bull-burglar-makes-big-mess-at-home-t687.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/are-you-alright-hexie-t685.htm Georgie600 Is everything well with you Hexie. I haven't seen a message from you for a while so was wondering. Bits & Pieces Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:50:28 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/are-you-alright-hexie-t685.htm#5778 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/are-you-alright-hexie-t685.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/happy-birthday-to-all-t686.htm Jill-K I know I've been busy, but happy birthday to all of those I missed...

Jill]]> Bits & Pieces Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:38:13 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/happy-birthday-to-all-t686.htm#5790 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/happy-birthday-to-all-t686.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/4-arrested-in-dogfighting-ring-at-child-day-care-t681.htm Admin CHICAGO RIDGE, Ill. — A home day care also was the site of a dogfighting ring, authorities said Wednesday, and investigators who raided the house found a blood-spattered garage floor and battered and malnourished dogs not far from where the children played. Police said four people were arrested, and felony dogfighting charges are pending against several of them, including the day care operator's husband. Authorities did not immediately release their names. Nine battered dogs — four ... General Discussions Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:01:14 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/4-arrested-in-dogfighting-ring-at-child-day-care-t681.htm#5739 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/4-arrested-in-dogfighting-ring-at-child-day-care-t681.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/10-8-happy-birthday-hallie-t683.htm Always-The-Boss ]]> Bits & Pieces Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:03:17 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/10-8-happy-birthday-hallie-t683.htm#5774 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/10-8-happy-birthday-hallie-t683.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/77-cats-seized-from-calif-couple-s-home-t684.htm Always-The-Boss SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California animal control officials say they've taken 77 cats from a home in one of the worst animal hoarding cases they've seen in Sacramento County. SWAT team members on Wednesday found cat cages stacked floor to ceiling, animals roaming everywhere and feces caked around the home of Paul and Kathy Franco. Officials say it's a case of animal hoarding. The homeowners say they were taking good care of the cats. The house in Sacramento has been condemned, and ... General Discussions Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:07:12 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/77-cats-seized-from-calif-couple-s-home-t684.htm#5776 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/77-cats-seized-from-calif-couple-s-home-t684.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/stinky-blue-green-algae-blamed-for-dog-deaths-t682.htm Always-The-Boss WAUSAU, Wis. - Waterways across the upper Midwest are increasingly plagued with ugly, smelly and potentially deadly blue-green algae, bloomed by drought and fertilizer runoffs from farm fields, that's killed dozens of dogs and sickened many people. Aquatic biologists say it's a problem that falls somewhere between a human health concern and a nuisance, but will eventually lead to more human poisoning. State officials are telling people who live on algae-covered lakes to close their windows, ... General Discussions Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:21:14 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/stinky-blue-green-algae-blamed-for-dog-deaths-t682.htm#5751 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/stinky-blue-green-algae-blamed-for-dog-deaths-t682.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/herbs-health-f26/interesting-info-from-recent-purdue-vet-conference-t680.htm klcabe Permission to cross post granted. Quote:Wednesday, September 23, 2009 1:33:12 PM Just finished four hours of lecture from Dr Rich Ford from the University of North Carolina. "Vaccines and Vaccination: Issues and Controversies" Thought you might like to hear some of highlights of what those involved in developing vaccine guidelines have to say: Vaccination does not equal immunization. Most common reason for vaccine failure is giving vaccs too early and two many given ... Herbs & Health Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:33:45 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/herbs-health-f26/interesting-info-from-recent-purdue-vet-conference-t680.htm#5734 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/herbs-health-f26/interesting-info-from-recent-purdue-vet-conference-t680.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/9-18-happy-birthday-janice-t679.htm Always-The-Boss ]]> Bits & Pieces Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:16:19 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/9-18-happy-birthday-janice-t679.htm#5720 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/9-18-happy-birthday-janice-t679.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/are-you-sick-of-peta-yet-t579.htm Janet PETA Asks Pike Place Fishmongers To Not Throw Fish SEATTLE -- PETA is urging the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to cancel a fish-throwing demonstration by Pike Place Fish Market fishmongers at an upcoming Seattle convention. In a letter sent to the AVMA, PETA says if the demonstration is to be held then they will provide rubber fish in place of the real fish. PETA says that "fish are intelligent, sensitive animals who deserve better than to be torn from their ... General Discussions Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:24:51 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/are-you-sick-of-peta-yet-t579.htm#4841 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/are-you-sick-of-peta-yet-t579.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/3-guilty-pleas-expected-in-mo-in-dogfighting-case-t678.htm Always-The-Boss At least three eastern Missouri men arrested in a multistate federal crackdown on illegal dogfighting are expected to plead guilty next week in federal court. Documents filed in the case and interviews with the men's attorneys confirmed that Robert Hackman, 55, of Foley; Teddy Kiriakidis, 50, of Leasburg; and Ronald Creach, 34, of Leslie will plead guilty Monday in U.S. District Court in St. Louis. Co-defendant Michael Morgan, 38, of Hannibal is set for trial Monday in the same court. ... General Discussions Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:56:31 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/3-guilty-pleas-expected-in-mo-in-dogfighting-case-t678.htm#5705 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/3-guilty-pleas-expected-in-mo-in-dogfighting-case-t678.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/yellow-labrador-mix-survives-being-shot-4-times-t677.htm Always-The-Boss KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A 2-year-old yellow Labrador mix is recovering at a Kansas City shelter after being shot four times. And workers at Wayside Waifs have dubbed him Bullet. Waifs spokeswoman Ashlee Parker said Bullet was found several weeks ago in Caldwell County, shot once in the head, once in each front shoulder and once in the neck. The Kansas City Star reported that the Cameron-based rescue group Safe Haven took in the dog, paid for his treatments and nursed him mostly back to ... General Discussions Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:01:47 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/yellow-labrador-mix-survives-being-shot-4-times-t677.htm#5702 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/yellow-labrador-mix-survives-being-shot-4-times-t677.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/sept-7-happy-birthday-bailey-carrielynn-t676.htm Always-The-Boss ]]> Bits & Pieces Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:25:18 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/sept-7-happy-birthday-bailey-carrielynn-t676.htm#5689 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/sept-7-happy-birthday-bailey-carrielynn-t676.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/september-5-happy-birthday-caren-t672.htm Always-The-Boss ]]> Bits & Pieces Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:55:02 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/september-5-happy-birthday-caren-t672.htm#5676 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/bits-pieces-f11/september-5-happy-birthday-caren-t672.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/what-you-should-know-about-external-parasites-t675.htm Always-The-Boss At some point in their lives, many pets experience discomfort caused by external parasites such as fleas, ticks, or mites on their skin or in their ears. These parasites can be extremely irritating to pets and can cause serious skin problems or even carry disease. Although this brochure provides basic information about the most common external parasites, your veterinarian is your best source of advice regarding your pet's needs. Modern medicines make treatment, control, and prevention of many ... General Discussions Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:44:41 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/what-you-should-know-about-external-parasites-t675.htm#5688 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/what-you-should-know-about-external-parasites-t675.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/hunters-and-zoonotic-risks-t674.htm Always-The-Boss There is an increasing awareness among hunters that there are medical risks associated with handling wildlife, and certain safety precautions should be taken. Hunters can be exposed to infectious diseases not only from infected animals, but also via insect vectors and contaminated soil and water. Diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans, either through direct contact with the animal or a contaminated surface or water, through ingestion of animal products (e.g., meat and milk) or through ... General Discussions Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:42:52 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/hunters-and-zoonotic-risks-t674.htm#5687 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/hunters-and-zoonotic-risks-t674.htm http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/veterinary-services-legislation-t673.htm Always-The-Boss New legislation addressing the nation's veterinary services needs is under consideration in the House of Representatives. The AVMA played a key role in crafting the Veterinarian Services Investment Act (H.R. 3519), which was introduced July 31 by Republican Adrian Smith of Nebraska and Democrat Leonard Boswell of Iowa and had 17 co-sponsors as of mid-August. The bipartisan VSIA would establish a grant program designed to relieve veterinary shortages while supporting a broad range of ... General Discussions Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:41:02 GMT http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/veterinary-services-legislation-t673.htm#5686 http://caninecottage.forumotion.com/general-discussions-f1/veterinary-services-legislation-t673.htm