For serious dog lovers and everyone else!

[Gnarly4X]

Oh no! Proof of climate change! Poison toads in your back yard. Only possible explanation!

Yes... and "Inconvenient Toad" LOL Hahaahhaha!!

Gnarls.

[79coyotefrg]

my velcro dog Skippy

[79coyotefrg]

And my girl Duchess.  I miss her a lot.   She went out to potty one evening and never came back. I searched for a month

[Gnarly4X]

And my girl Duchess.  I miss her a lot.   She went out to potty one evening and never came back. I searched for a month

Oh.... Glen I'm so sorry you had suffer that lose. I would be so heartbroken I would not be able function.

Gnarls.

[79coyotefrg]

Oh.... Glen I'm so sorry you had suffer that lose. I would be so heartbroken I would not be able function.

Gnarls.

I was for a very long time.  She left me with 4 pups.  they were about 5 months old when she disappeared.

[Gnarly4X]

Colorado River Toad also known as Sonoran Desert Toad:

These toads can be deadly to a dog.  The toad releases a highly toxic paralyzing psychedelic toxin called butotenine when threatened.

If a dog sniffs, touches, or bites this toad, there have been reports of full grown big dogs dying in a matter of minutes.

I find these in our backyard mostly during rainy periods.  When I let the dogs out the back patio to go potty, typically their early morning potty is before sun-up, I go out with  them and look around with a flashlight for anything that might harm them – like scorpions, poisonous Arizona Giant Centipede, or poisonous toads.  This morning about 2:30, I was very surprised to find one, with our very dry 25% RH, 109d F temperatures, on the patio where my dogs sniff around.  I've never seen one during daylight hours.

When I find one, I always put on a nitrile glove, put them in a plastic bag, walk across the street to the greenbelt and let them loose. 

Gnarls.

I picked up #10 this morning! Almost all of these guys are from a space of about 20x20!!

Gnarls.

[OVRAROK]

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[Gnarly4X]

Colorado River Toad also known as Sonoran Desert Toad:

These toads can be deadly to a dog.  The toad releases a highly toxic paralyzing psychedelic toxin called butotenine when threatened.

If a dog sniffs, touches, or bites this toad, there have been reports of full grown big dogs dying in a matter of minutes.

I find these in our backyard mostly during rainy periods.  When I let the dogs out the back patio to go potty, typically their early morning potty is before sun-up, I go out with  them and look around with a flashlight for anything that might harm them – like scorpions, poisonous Arizona Giant Centipede, or poisonous toads.  This morning about 2:30, I was very surprised to find one, with our very dry 25% RH, 109d F temperatures, on the patio where my dogs sniff around.  I've never seen one during daylight hours.

When I find one, I always put on a nitrile glove, put them in a plastic bag, walk across the street to the greenbelt and let them loose. 

Gnarls.

I picked up number 15 this morning!

Gnarls.

[Gnarly4X]

About 11 years ago, right after adopting our little Yorkie male, I started studying dogs - every aspect.

I said back then that soon in our civil societies, dogs will become THE most important companion and our closest non-human being on the planet.

They are truly an amazing creature!

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/an-airport-in-finland-is-using-dogs-to-detect-the-coronavirus-and-researchers-say-they-are-close-to-100-accuracy/ar-BB19rzhC?ocid=msedgntp

Interestingly the accuracy of the best two types of tests for the COVID-19 corona virus have a reported rate of false negatives — that is, a test that says you don't have the virus when you actually do have the virus  - is as low as 2% and as high as 37%. The false positive rate — that is, how often the test says you have the virus when you actually do not — should be close to zero. Most false-positive results are thought to be due to lab contamination or other problems with how the lab has performed the test, not limitations of the test itself.

In the above Finland article, an 8 year old greyhound mix took just seven minutes to learn how to detect the corona virus's scent!

There have been billions of dollar and 10s of thousands and man-hours spent on developing just 2 tests for the Covid-19 virus!

If you are interested in learning more about your dog...  https://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/dogs-sense-of-smell-facts#:~:text=I%E2%80%99ve%20seen%20figures%20indicating%20that%20a%20dog%E2%80%99s%20sense,most%2C%20odors%20at%20concentrations%20of%20parts%20per%20trillion.


Gnarls.

[Snowtoy]

Just goes to show how stupid an intelligent being can be when driven by fear, for both tests.  Nearly 12 months into the release of the virus by the Chicoms, it only has only infected a confirmed .49% of the global population with a 3% death rate of confirmed infections or about twice as many that die from the flu each year.  Training dogs to detect a wuhan is "a closing the barn door after the horse has ran away" solution, what we need is to train them to detect the body's chemical/biological reaction to a virus, allowing them to detect both known and unknown viruses.

[Gnarly4X]

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall/salmonella-outbreak-pig-ears/

These are commonly contaminated.

Cow hide and pig ears should NEVER be given a dog.  They are dangerous and can easily become lodged in their esophagus, stomach, or intestines.  They do not digest.

Gnarls.

[Gnarly4X]

Dog food that is contaminated happens way too often!

Sadly it is not usually reported or discovered until many dogs die a painful death!

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall/sunshine-mills-aflatoxin/

Gnarls.

[Gnarly4X]

For those who are always interested in learning about dogs in general, and hopefully their own breed.

Here's a very interesting article from a renowned canine scientist.

https://www.yummypets.com/mag/2014/06/24/39237/stanley-coren-dogs-intelligence-ranking

So what does the intelligence ranking mean?

Well... whatever breed(s) you happen to own, you should consider all aspects of the dog's personality and all training aspects.

Most obedience and training issues and failures is not primarily because of the dog's intrinsic intelligence ranking or its environment - it's the lack owner's knowledge of the breed and the owner's training!

Gnarls.

[Gnarly4X]

UNBELIEVABLE!! 

https://twistedsifter.com/videos/amazing-dog-absolutely-crushes-obstacle-course/

Gnarls.

[Gnarly4X]

This is from DogFoodAdvisor.com

"Dear Fellow Dog Lover,

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The FDA has announced that Midwestern Pet Food is recalling select lots of Sportmix dog and cat foods because they contain potentially deadly levels of aflatoxin.

FDA is aware of at least 28 deaths and 8 illnesses in dogs who ate the affected products.

For full details, please visit the following link:

https://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=NBdnw&m=3dakT5GPQ4O0_1z&b=QWi5bfG66JXBT4oCeEfkoQ


Sportmix Dog and Cat Foods Recalled Due to Deadly Mold Toxin"

Gnarls.

[Gnarly4X]

UPDATE ON DEADLY DOG AND CAT FOOD RECALL:

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall/recall-expands/

Gnarls.

[Gnarly4X]

 
Cut from the dogfoodadvisor.com ...

"Dear Fellow Dog Lover,

You're getting this email because you signed up on our website and asked to be notified. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please click the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of this message.

Midwestern Pet Food has updated its recent recall of multiple brands of dog and cat food... due to deadly levels of aflatoxin.

As of January 21, the FDA is aware of more than 110 deaths and 210 illnesses in pets who consumed the defective food.

The new report indicates the contaminated products were distributed in 35 other countries... including the United States.

For full details, please visit the following link:

Deadly Dog and Cat Food Recall Expands: More Brands and Over 1000 Lots

Best Dog Food for January 2021

The Dog Food Advisor has recently updated the following best dog food pages:
•   Best Dry Dog Foods
•   Best Puppy Foods
•   Best Large Breed Puppy Foods
•   Best Dog Foods for Small Dogs
•   Best Dog Food for Allergies
•   Best Grain-Free Dog Foods
•   Best Dog Foods Made with Grain
•   Best Budget-Friendly Dog Foods
•   Best Senior Dog Foods
Click here to see our Best Dog Foods for January 2021

Please be sure to share this news with other dog and cat owners.

Mike Sagman, Editor
The Dog Food Advisor
Saving Good Dogs From Bad Dog Food

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[mudmaster]

Thanks! Never heard of that brand

[blackdiamond]

I should post a picture of my aunt and uncles Newfoundland happily resting in the snow storm. He looks like he weathered a blizzard being complete covered in snow. They couldn't convince him to come inside initially. Eventually their other dog, that prefers the couch inside, convinced him to come in for the night.  The Newfoundland loves the snow and cold and prefers to be outside no matter the conditions.

[mudmaster]

I should post a picture of my aunt and uncles Newfoundland happily resting in the snow storm. He looks like he weathered a blizzard being complete covered in snow. They couldn't convince him to come inside initially. Eventually their other dog, that prefers the couch inside, convinced him to come in for the night.  The Newfoundland loves the snow and cold and prefers to be outside no matter the conditions.

They're built for it

[Gnarly4X]

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/

Bravo Packing Expands Dog and Cat Food Recall
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March 16, 2021 — Bravo Packing, Inc., of Carneys Point, New Jersey, is expanding its previously announced voluntary recall of two pet food products to now include all pet food and bones in all package sizes... because they may be contaminated with disease-causing bacteria.

During an FDA inspection, samples collected tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes and resulted in a recall due to the potential health risks to humans and pets.

See The Dog Food Advisor's previous announcement here.

[Gnarly4X]

https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/top-10-mistakes-dog-owners-make/?utm_source=klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%20April%2018%20-%20Top%2010%20Mistakes%20%2B%20Blueberries%20%28R23bwC%29&_ke=eyJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIkM0WXlWOSIsICJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJyYW5kYWxscmluZ0BnbWFpbC5jb20ifQ%3D%3D

Gnarls.

[Gnarly4X]

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall/sunshine-mills-june-2021/

[Gnarly4X]

 
Dear Fellow Dog Lover,

You're getting this email because you signed up on our website and asked to be notified. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please click the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of this message.

Sunshine Mills is once again recalling multiple brands of dog food due to the presence of potentially dangerous levels of aflatoxin.

Aflatoxin is a natural poison produced by the overgrowth of mold typically found on spoiled corn.

For full details, please visit the following link:

Six Dog Food Brands Recalled Due to Dangerous Mold Toxin

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall/sunshine-mills-july-2021/


Best Dog Foods for July 2021

The Dog Food Advisor has recently updated the following best dog food pages:
•   Best Dry Dog Foods
•   Best Puppy Foods
•   Best Large Breed Puppy Foods
•   Best Dog Foods for Small Dogs
•   Best Dog Food for Allergies
•   Best Grain-Free Dog Foods
•   Best Dog Foods Made with Grain
•   Best Budget-Friendly Dog Foods
•   Best Dog Food for Shih Tzus, Labs and 8 Other Breeds
•   Best Senior Dog Foods
Click here to see our Best Dog Foods for July 2021

Please be sure to share this important news with other dog owners.

Mike Sagman, Editor
The Dog Food Advisor
Saving Good Dogs From Bad Dog Food

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[Gnarly4X]

FROM THE DOGFOODADVISER...

Dear Fellow Dog Lover,

You're getting this email because you signed up on our website and asked to be notified. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please click the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of this message.

Approximately 51,000 packages of Simply Nourish Dog Food sold at PetSmart are being recalled due to elevated levels of vitamin D.

Excessive amounts of vitamin D in a dog's diet can lead to kidney failure and death.


https://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=NBdnw&m=3mjScWl5qvO0_1z&b=5EQnnm5Qba9XvzZZvsUDmA

Gnarls.

[bordain]

Here's another useful link for dog lovers out there-- https://www.petful.com/recall-lists/dog-food-recalls/

[Gnarly4X]

 

Here's another useful link for dog lovers out there-- https://www.petful.com/recall-lists/dog-food-recalls/

Hey bordain,

That is excellent information!!

Thanks for sharing.

Gnarls.

[Scotty01]

FROM THE DOGFOODADVISER...

Dear Fellow Dog Lover,

You're getting this email because you signed up on our website and asked to be notified. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please click the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of this message.

Approximately 51,000 packages of Simply Nourish Dog Food sold at PetSmart are being recalled due to elevated levels of vitamin D.

Excessive amounts of vitamin D in a dog's diet can lead to kidney failure and death.


https://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=NBdnw&m=3mjScWl5qvO0_1z&b=5EQnnm5Qba9XvzZZvsUDmA

Gnarls.

Nice one


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[Gnarly4X]

Black Poop

Black poop, according to my Vet is not normal.

I will try to make this as close to a reader's digest version as possible.

My little 12-year-old male Yorkie, Teddy Bear, has been on the same prescription can food for several years. It is a Hill's Science diet prescription for weight control and easier digestion.  His last check up was excellent and he has no health issues.

However, I am working at keeping his weight down as over the years he has gained about 2 lbs. from 8 to 10 lbs.

I order a case or two from Chewy's online.  I started on a new case about a month ago.  His poop turned black. I called our Vet and asked if they could do a fecal test on blood in his stool – a melena test.
The test came back negative for blood.

I had 4 cases of food stacked and I unknowingly opened a case from an earlier delivery.  I was feeding him from that case of 24 cans.  His poop turned back to its normal brown color.  I like happy colored poop.

About a month goes by so I opened a new case. His poop turned black within 1 day of giving him food from that case.

I called my Vet and told them that I now suspect it's the food that is causing him to have black poop.

I called Hill's Science Diet company and spoke to a customer service person. He explained that they recently changed the formula and how I could identify the can.  They added 4 ingredients as "pre-biotics".  The changing of formulas is not uncommon in dog food suppliers.

I have experienced a previous change in the formula for my other dog.  I ended up changing to another food.

There has never been a notice to me from Chewy's, the distributor, or anyone else regarding a change in formula.  Since these are expensive prescription foods, it is very disturbing that changes are not announced so the dog owners are alerted.  Obviously, these formula changes could be critical to the dog's health.

The Hills' Prescription Diet food is Digestive Care i/d Low Fat canned. The new formula can is identified with a ½" circle in front of the photo the dog on the can. Inside the circle are red dots and it says "ActivBiome+".  When I did a check on the site that bordain had posted, I discovered that this very same food was recalled in 2019.

My experience with Vet recommended probiotics and prebiotics with my dogs' diet has not been good, and I stopped adding them to their food early after I started.

Here's a link to Hill's site and the food I'm talking about:

https://www.hillspet.com/dog-food/pd-id-canine-chicken-and-vegetable-stew-canned

Please the reviews and comments.

I am researching other brands and options for a similar low-fat formula.

In the past 12 years I have had multiple conversations with dog food suppliers and typically they don't provide very much information about their food and typically do not provide any technical information about the ingredients and why they have created a specific formula.  They too often do not provide critical information, for example, minimum fat AND MAXIMUM FAT.. they provide minimums and not maximums which is absolutely needed in order to understand and control a specific diet for a specific dietary need.

Just in case someone else is interested in my experience, I thought I'd post my experience.

Gnarls.

[mudmaster]

I use First Mate for both dog and cat food. So far I've never seen any recalls or adverse effects. I have no idea if they make prescription food or not.