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March already! Time to announce our lucky dogs of the month! The winners are....  Oscar the Terrier cross, Stella the Jack Russell and Cooper the Labrador.
One of every size in this family! These three make the cutest little group and we always love having them visit! Congratulations!
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Level of Toxicity: Generally mild to moderate. What is harmful? A toxin found in the Macadamia nut. Why is this harmful? The toxic mechanism is still unknown, however it can affect nerve function. Some dogs appear very weak, and in some cases paralysed within 12 hours of congesting the nut with reasons still unknown. What symptoms should I look out for? Weakness, increased body temperature, vomiting, fever, panting, swollen limbs, tremors. Macadamia Nuts
Grapes, Raisins and Currants Level of toxicity: Generally moderate to severe.
What is harmful? A toxin is found in all grapes, raisins and most currants. Why is this harmful? Grapes contain a toxin that can cause severe liver damage and severe acute kidney failure in dogs. It is still not understood how or why this occurs, or what toxin causes this, but the toxicity is not necessarily dose dependant and symptoms can occur with even the smallest of ingestions. Even organic, home-grown and pesticide-free grapes, raisins and currants can result in toxicity. What symptoms should I look out for? Vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, not eating, increased drinking, abdominal pain. Your dog should be examined by your vet immediately should you have any concerns about their health. Corn on the Cob Level of Toxicity: This is not a toxic product. What is harmful? Mainly the corn cob itself, however it can also be the corn kernels. Why is this harmful? If swallowed whole or even partially swallowed, the cob is the right shape and size to block the intestines - The corn cobs can cause intestinal obstruction, which is very serious and potentially fatal. On top of this, some dogs are sensitive to the corn itself, and can suffer intestinal effects from that as well as the intestinal obstruction. Food can then block up behind the obstruction, cause perforation and surgical intervention is generally required to remove the corn cob. What symptoms should I look out for? Vomiting, Diarrhea or straining to have bowel movement, lethargic, not eating. Your dog should be examined by your vet immediately should you have any concerns about their health. Chocolate and Coffee Certain food can be fine for us, but can be harmful, and even fatal for our 4 legged family members. Over the next few weeks, we will be providing information about different foods that you should avoid feeding your pooch, why they are harmful and what symptoms to look out for. If you believe your pooch has digested any of the foods listed, contact your vet immediately. Level of toxicity: Generally moderate to severe/life-threatening What is harmful? Theobromine, Caffeine and Theophylline (Methylxanines) Why is this harmful? Chocolate is made from the fruit (beans) of the cacao tree. Theobromine, a component of chocolate, is a toxic compound in chocolate. Caffeine is also present in chocolate and a toxic component, but in much smaller amounts than Theobromine. Both Theobromine and Caffeine are members of a drug class called Methylxanines. Dry Cocoa Powder and unsweetened chocolate contain the most, with white chocolate only containing minor levels of Methylxanines. What symptoms should I look out for? Hyperactivity, restlessness, vomiting, elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, tremors, seizures, collapsing. Your dog should be examined by your vet immediately should you have any concerns about their health. Also known as the ‘Apollo of all Dogs’, the Great Dane is a very old breed with Dogs resembling the Great Dane being seen on Egyptian monuments dating back to 3,000 B.C. In history, the Great Dane has been used as a hunter, and was also used as Estate Guard Dogs. In 1755, the name Great Dane was developed – Before this, the breed had been known as a ‘German Boarhound’, but some German breeders attempted to introduce the names ‘German Dogge’ and ‘German Mastiff’ to make the breed sound like a dog of luxury, and not as a working dog which they had always been used for. The Great Dane is a giant, powerful dog with a good disposition and is often referred to as a ‘Gentle Giant’. They are renowned for how much love and affection they wish to give to their owners and love being around people. The Great Dane does not stay little for long, and for this reason we humans need to re-inforce the correct rules right from Puppyhood, which starts by not allowing them to lean or jump on you! The objective of correct training is to achieve pack leader status and must define that humans MUST be higher up in the order then the dog as this is the best way for the relationship to be successful. You must be firm, confident and consistent when choosing this breed. Due to the Great Danes size, bathing this giant can be a major task, so a daily brush and dry shampoo when required will extend the time between baths. The Great Dane requires a long daily walk and plenty of exercise but make sure you schedule in rest periods through-out the day as they are prone to Bloat, Heart Disease, Mast Cell Tumours and Tail Injuries. They can adjust to living in an apartment as they are very inactive inside dogs, however they do need to have plenty of room to roam outside! Did you know? The world record holder for the World’s Tallest Dog was a Great Dane called Zues who measured 112cm from paw to shoulder! Wow!
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