Comments for Sunbear Blog Squad http://sunbearblogsquad.org Pet Welfare Issues Wed, 02 May 2012 17:28:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Watch Tip: Learn Your Pets’ Vital Signs by Pet First Aid & Disaster Response Book Review | http://sunbearblogsquad.org/2012/04/22/watch-tip-learn-your-pets-vital-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-9800 Pet First Aid & Disaster Response Book Review | Wed, 02 May 2012 17:28:25 +0000 http://sunbearblogsquad.org/?p=1655#comment-9800 [...] was kind (whew!).  If you’d like to check it out, here’s a link to her post: http://sunbearblogsquad.org/2012/04/22/watch-tip-learn-your-pets-vital-signs/ This entry was posted in Critters, Reviews by Elaine. Bookmark the [...] [...] was kind (whew!).  If you’d like to check it out, here’s a link to her post: http://sunbearblogsquad.org/2012/04/22/watch-tip-learn-your-pets-vital-signs/ This entry was posted in Critters, Reviews by Elaine. Bookmark the [...]

]]> Comment on Watch Tip: Lawn & Garden Chemicals by Joy Ward http://sunbearblogsquad.org/2012/04/29/watch-tip-lawn-garden-chemicals/comment-page-1/#comment-9790 Joy Ward Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:54:30 +0000 http://sunbearblogsquad.org/?p=1661#comment-9790 An excellent post, Anna! There is so much helpful info! And thanks to Ace for more info. I am always alert to what my neighbors are using on their yards. I try to make sure they understand that they need to avoid using harmful chemicals on their yards because they can hurt them and their children. If it hurts my dogs it will hurt them, too. An excellent post, Anna! There is so much helpful info! And thanks to Ace for more info. I am always alert to what my neighbors are using on their yards. I try to make sure they understand that they need to avoid using harmful chemicals on their yards because they can hurt them and their children. If it hurts my dogs it will hurt them, too.

]]> Comment on Watch Tip: Lawn & Garden Chemicals by Ace http://sunbearblogsquad.org/2012/04/29/watch-tip-lawn-garden-chemicals/comment-page-1/#comment-9788 Ace Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:59:52 +0000 http://sunbearblogsquad.org/?p=1661#comment-9788 In addition -- if your Neighbor applies lawn sprays or lawn chemical powders -- keep your pets AWAY from that area for several days -- when the wind blows, the chemicals WILL get on your dogs' or cats' coats and WILL be ingested just by their breathing these poisons. I know of one case where someone's dogs died because of this. I myself have to make long detours in the Spring in order to stay away from areas where I usually catch the bus -- when someone has liberally applied turfbuilder or weed spray to their lawn(s). Remember, our pets are MUCH closer to the ground than we are -- and their foot pads absorb poisons from the ground, as do their mouths and noses and skin. Also- Lawn Chemicals have been undisputably linked to bird deaths as well - never mind what is said about cats killing birds -- the cats could never kill the over 7 - 70 million birds annually killed by these chemicals. "Gardens Alive" is a great website that has successfully been selling alternative methods of lawn and grass and sweed control for years. And as for weeds -- what's in a name? Many weeds are actually edible (use caution -- do your research and they should not have ever been sprayed with chemicals, of course!!). I deliberately grow Dandelions on my balcony so I can enjoy the leaves. In addition — if your Neighbor applies lawn sprays or lawn chemical powders — keep your pets AWAY from that area for several days — when the wind blows, the chemicals WILL get on your dogs’ or cats’ coats and WILL be ingested just by their breathing these poisons. I know of one case where someone’s dogs died because of this. I myself have to make long detours in the Spring in order to stay away from areas where I usually catch the bus — when someone has liberally applied turfbuilder or weed spray to their lawn(s).
Remember, our pets are MUCH closer to the ground than we are — and their foot pads absorb poisons from the ground, as do their mouths and noses and skin.
Also- Lawn Chemicals have been undisputably linked to bird deaths as well – never mind what is said about cats killing birds — the cats could never kill the over 7 – 70 million birds annually killed by these chemicals.
“Gardens Alive” is a great website that has successfully been selling alternative methods of lawn and grass and sweed control for years.
And as for weeds — what’s in a name? Many weeds are actually edible (use caution — do your research and they should not have ever been sprayed with chemicals, of course!!). I deliberately grow Dandelions on my balcony so I can enjoy the leaves.

]]> Comment on Kirkland Canned Lamb and Rice Dog Food May Need Recall by Anna Nirva http://sunbearblogsquad.org/2012/02/29/kirkland-canned-lamb-and-rice-dog-food-may-need-recall/comment-page-1/#comment-9778 Anna Nirva Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:58:44 +0000 http://sunbearblogsquad.org/?p=1559#comment-9778 I am so very very sorry for your loss of your Trixie! I'm glad you didn't send the left over food to a shelter though. Spread the word Kathy. I am so very very sorry for your loss of your Trixie! I’m glad you didn’t send the left over food to a shelter though. Spread the word Kathy.

]]> Comment on Kirkland Canned Lamb and Rice Dog Food May Need Recall by Kathy Vickers http://sunbearblogsquad.org/2012/02/29/kirkland-canned-lamb-and-rice-dog-food-may-need-recall/comment-page-1/#comment-9752 Kathy Vickers Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:48:20 +0000 http://sunbearblogsquad.org/?p=1559#comment-9752 I can’t believe that I just found this. I HAD a boxer named Trixie who was a beautiful Boxer rescue that we loved. We moved and she jumped in the car to go and within 7 days of our move she died. I have racked my brain about this, did they spray the yard, was it the fountain… She was so thirsty in the end and her stomach was so full of water and then she just went too fast to help her. Yet here we go, she ate both the wet and dry Costco Kirkland poultry with rice ONLY! This is because she was intolerant of any corn fillers. Ironic that I fed her what killed her due to allergy’s! I actually upon death didn’t know why but did throw away her food in the end even the can’s. This is HORRIBLE to now find and without the evidence to finally get a recall issued to help others out!!!! UHGGG I AM SOOOOO MAD!!! I can’t believe that I just found this. I HAD a boxer named Trixie who was a beautiful Boxer rescue that we loved. We moved and she jumped in the car to go and within 7 days of our move she died. I have racked my brain about this, did they spray the yard, was it the fountain…
She was so thirsty in the end and her stomach was so full of water and then she just went too fast to help her. Yet here we go, she ate both the wet and dry Costco Kirkland poultry with rice ONLY! This is because she was intolerant of any corn fillers. Ironic that I fed her what killed her due to allergy’s! I actually upon death didn’t know why but did throw away her food in the end even the can’s.
This is HORRIBLE to now find and without the evidence to finally get a recall issued to help others out!!!! UHGGG I AM SOOOOO MAD!!!

]]> Comment on Watch Tip: DEET is Poison for Dogs & Cats by repellent insect http://sunbearblogsquad.org/2011/07/17/watch-tip-deet-is-poison-for-dogs-and-cats/comment-page-1/#comment-9749 repellent insect Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:33:51 +0000 http://sunbearblogsquad.org/?p=1239#comment-9749 Thanks a bunch for sharing this with all of us you actually recognize what you are speaking about! Bookmarked. Kindly also talk over with my website =). We can have a hyperlink alternate agreement between us Thanks a bunch for sharing this with all of us you actually recognize what you are speaking about! Bookmarked. Kindly also talk over with my website =). We can have a hyperlink alternate agreement between us

]]> Comment on Watch Tip: Select Pets for Temperament by Angela Faeth http://sunbearblogsquad.org/2012/02/12/watch-tip-select-pets-for-temperament/comment-page-1/#comment-9747 Angela Faeth Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:24:55 +0000 http://sunbearblogsquad.org/?p=1528#comment-9747 Great article, thank you for sharing! Angela Great article, thank you for sharing!

Angela

]]> Comment on Watch Tip: Dog Park Tips & Warnings by PJ Langhoff http://sunbearblogsquad.org/2012/04/16/watch-tipdog-park-tips-warnings/comment-page-1/#comment-9742 PJ Langhoff Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:09:44 +0000 http://sunbearblogsquad.org/?p=1645#comment-9742 Thanks for the great tips! I found that many people at dog parks are busy doing the socializing thing, and they are unaware of their dogs until they become a problem. Also, cleaning up after your dog is a critical aspect that should be a given, and which when done regularly enhances others' enjoyment, or detracts from same if not done. So PLEASE treat the dog park with respect, and respect other people's enjoyment as well. That way we can all have a great time! Thanks for the great tips! I found that many people at dog parks are busy doing the socializing thing, and they are unaware of their dogs until they become a problem. Also, cleaning up after your dog is a critical aspect that should be a given, and which when done regularly enhances others’ enjoyment, or detracts from same if not done. So PLEASE treat the dog park with respect, and respect other people’s enjoyment as well. That way we can all have a great time!

]]> Comment on Watch Tip: Integrating a New Dog into a Household by Anna Nirva http://sunbearblogsquad.org/2012/03/11/watch-tip-integrating-a-new-dog-into-a-household/comment-page-1/#comment-9695 Anna Nirva Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:51:50 +0000 http://sunbearblogsquad.org/?p=1581#comment-9695 AACK!!! Someone else's trash? Something wrong with it? "Used" dog? I wouldn't adopt a dog to anyone who had thoughts like this. Someone like this should stick with a stuffed animal. I pity the puppy who lands in this house. AACK!!! Someone else’s trash? Something wrong with it? “Used” dog? I wouldn’t adopt a dog to anyone who had thoughts like this. Someone like this should stick with a stuffed animal. I pity the puppy who lands in this house.

]]> Comment on Kirkland Canned Lamb and Rice Dog Food May Need Recall by Anna Nirva http://sunbearblogsquad.org/2012/02/29/kirkland-canned-lamb-and-rice-dog-food-may-need-recall/comment-page-1/#comment-9694 Anna Nirva Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:48:08 +0000 http://sunbearblogsquad.org/?p=1559#comment-9694 Why take chances, Alan? A puppy? They are more susceptible to illness than adults. Be conservative and stick with what you feel certain about. Why take chances, Alan? A puppy? They are more susceptible to illness than adults. Be conservative and stick with what you feel certain about.

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