Who you calling little Albino?

I will show you by making mad, passionate love - Chulo to Papi

Please. Get. Off. - Papi

I can't nap with your butt touching me.

Buddy to Buster, left to right

(But I can't sleep unless I am touching someone - Buster thinking out loud)

If I could drive, I would have so left without you.

What takes you so long? - Shanti Baby

Alerts@dogfoodadvisor.com- Nylabone- Salmonella- in Puppy Starter Kit

(Resharing. Your pet can die from Salmonella poisoning so watch for the signs if you have purchased the Puppy Starter Kit with nylabone dog chews):

Dear Fellow Dog Lover,

Because you signed up on our website and asked to be notified, I'm sending you this special recall alert. 

On April 22, 2015, the FDA announced that Nylabone Products of Neptune, New Jersey, is recalling one lot of its Puppy Starter Kit dog chews due to possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria. 

To learn which products are affected, please visit the following link: 

Nylabone Dog Chews Recall 

Please be sure to share the news of this alert with other pet owners. 

Mike Sagman, Editor
The Dog Food Advisor 

P.S. Not already on our dog food recall notification list yet? Sign up to get critical dog food recall alerts sent to you by email. There's no cost for this service.

I stepped in something mom.

I think it was your new flower garden.  - Buddy Love

(my toes feel funny)

I LOVE this middle seat in the new truck.

I can see so much better.  Watch up ahead. - Buddy Love

He sleeps. I guard.

Why should it be any different?  He has been lazy since the day we got him.  - Sam I am

I love this new truck...

But can we leave Shanti home next time? - Buddy Love

 She always calls "shotgun".

I wonder if this is the same kind of bee that stung me last week in the face and sent me to the vet...

- Buddy Love

Toss out your retractable leashes.

I have had them before and they stopped working, jammed up, smacked back, etc. I don't like them and don't use them anymore.  Please read below to learn more.

Feel free to add comments if you have used them or still do.  Thanks.

Retractable leash injuries are a serious problem 

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The pollen count is high.

And so are you. Achoo baby.  - Shanti 

Run along side the golf cart.

"It will be fun" they said. - Samson

Well, "they" lied. That's why their asses are still in the cart.

What? You lied.

Auto Bell is not the same thing as Taco Bell?- Buddy Love

Lamby pie is not feeling well.

Thus I am also not feeling well - Sam I am

Uh? Ok. Freak.  -Shanti

You won't be sitting here with me, will you?

There are other places to sit - Shanti Baby

Now that the sun is coming up...

 I guess I can stop barking and let mom go back to sleep- Shanti Baby

Boy am I tired.

Because I ran and ran. And barked and growled. And jumped and howled.

All in my dreams - Sam I am

Anything on your side Shanti?

Nope. Whatcha got over there little Buddy?

(If we keep watching, something is bound to happen. If not, we can just bark like crazy anyway. Mom likes that)

I feel naked without my collar.

And I LIKE it - Samson

Shhhh. Don't break my concentration.

I am trying to poop - Buddy Love

I knew a ride in the woods was too good to be true.

Well, I am locking the doors and not getting out. - Lulu, my foster then adopted out.

Someone is standing on mom's hot tub cover again, dang it.

I can hear mom yelling about it- Buddy Love

(I will help her find the culprit with my keen eyesight and intellect)

Please don't say "get up". Please don't say it.

I don't know why I have to wake up. I am not in school.  - Buster the Foster

Buster is a love bug. A snuggle bunny. He needs a permanent home with fenced yard, alpha parents to work with him and be the only dog.  Please contact me for more details or BTRTOC.  Thank you!!!

Shiba Inu has it made. And lady helps other dogs not so lucky in Japan. Go visit! :)

 MSN: Canine shopkeeper in Japan becomes international sensation http://a.msn.com/09/en-us/AAayLLu

I wonder if mom left the hot tub running for a reason.

I will just slip in for a few minutes- Samson

I am Chico. I live I the streets getting love and handouts when I can to survive.

 I kid I kid. I love in a mcmansion, have my own baby buggy, and my name is Pebbles for God's sake. I am ok.

Yes I had onions.

Kiss me anyway - Mylo to Zia

(Both rescued dogs now in their permanent home getting lots of love and care. And from each other!)

And it hurts when you call me fat...

Samson to Shanti

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT- LEPTO in our area.

 (Note:  I am not promoting a drug co or their drug per se; I believe in inoculations for people and animals as it saves many more lives and prevents outbreaks than the few complications/deaths that occur in comparison)

My vet today (shout out to Dr. Redden as she is AWESOME like so many vets) told me about a new deadly bacteria in our area.  She said a small INDOOR dog she treats tested positive recently. My dogs are getting the shots asap.  Here are some facts:

Indoor or outdoor dogs can get it. Can be deadly. Watch for the signs listed below.
Common to warmer and wetter climates. New to North Carolina.
Get from contact with wild animal urine, including squirrels and mice.
Can get from dogs drinking standing water. What dog doesn't drink that?
Please Google Lepto to see if prevalent in your area if not from NC or warm/wet climate.
Cost for me was $12 for first shot, booster needed in month.  Annual shot.

More Facts from American Vet Medical Association (AMVA):

Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is a disease caused by infection with Leptospira bacteria. These bacteria can be found worldwide in soil and water. There are many strains of Leptospira bacteria that can cause disease. Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, which means it can be spread from animals to people. Infection in people can cause flu-like symptoms and can cause liver or kidney disease. In the United States, most cases of human leptospirosis result from recreational activities involving water. Infection resulting from contact with an infected pet is much less common, but it is possible.

Leptospirosis is more common in areas with warm climates and high annual rainfall but it can occur anywhere.

Risk factors for leptospirosis

Dogs are most commonly affected. Leptospirosis in cats is rare and appears to be mild although very little is known about the disease in this species. Common risk factors for leptospirosis in dogs residing in the United States include exposure to or drinking from rivers, lakes or streams; roaming on rural properties (because of exposure to potentially infected wildlife, farm animals, or water sources); exposure to wild animal or farm animal species, even if in the backyard; and contact with rodents or other dogs.

Dogs can become infected and develop leptospirosis if their mucous membranes (or skin with any wound, such as a cut or scrape) come into contact with infected urine, urine-contaminated soil, water, food or bedding; through a bite from an infected animal; by eating infected tissues or carcasses; and rarely, through breeding. It can also be passed through the placenta from the mother dog to the puppies.

Signs of leptospirosis

The signs of leptospirosis in dogs vary. Some infected dogs do not show any signs of illness, some have a mild and transient illness and recover spontaneously, while others develop severe illness and death.

Signs of leptospirosis may include fever, shivering, muscle tenderness, reluctance to move, increased thirst, changes in the frequency or amount of urination, dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, lethargy, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes), or painful inflammation within the eyes. The disease can cause kidney failure with or without liver failure. Dogs may occasionally develop severe lung disease and have difficulty breathing. Leptospirosis can cause bleeding disorders, which can lead to blood-tinged vomit, urine, stool or saliva; nosebleeds; and pinpoint red spots (which may be visible on the gums and other mucous membranes or on light-colored skin). Affected dogs can also develop swollen legs (from fluid accumulation) or accumulate excess fluid in their chest or abdomen.

Leptospirosis may be suspected based on the exposure history and signs shown by the dog, but many of these signs can also be seen with other diseases. In addition to a physical examination, your veterinarian may recommend a number of other tests such as blood tests, urine tests, radiographs (x-rays), and an ultrasound examination.

Treatment and prevention

Leptospirosis is generally treated with antibiotics and supportive care. When treated early and aggressively, the chances for recovery are good but there is still a risk of permanent residual kidney or liver damage.

Currently available vaccines effectively prevent leptospirosis and protect dogs for at least 12 months. Annual vaccination is recommended for at-risk dogs. Reducing your dog’s exposure to possible sources of the Leptospira bacteria can reduce its chances of infection.

Although an infected pet dog presents a low risk of infection for you and your family, there is still some risk. If your dog has been diagnosed with leptospirosis, take the following precautions to protect yourself:

• Administer antibiotics as prescribed by your veterinarian;
• Avoid contact with your dog’s urine;
• If your dog urinates in your home, quickly clean the area with a household disinfectant and wear gloves to avoid skin contact with the urine;
• Encourage your dog to urinate away from standing water or areas where people or other animals will have access;
• Wash your hands after handling your pet.

If you are ill or if you have questions about leptospirosis in people, consult your physician. If you are pregnant or immunocompromised (due to medications, cancer treatment, HIV or other conditions), consult your physician for advice.

HAPPY EASTER!!!

I would like to share a couple of my favorite images, in honor of Buddy Love for Easter.

Easter Boston

Boston Rabbit

Please enjoy today, as with each day. Smile and find good humor wherever you go.

Funny of the day....

Truck full of love.

I get a lot of attention when I ride around with 3 to 5 dogs at any given time in my white pickup truck.  We have the extended cab so everyone has room (I mean ME).  I take my dogs on errands, trips, anywhere and anytime I can.

So today after a vet trip, we stop for a breakfast beverage and I leave my dogs in the truck, windows half down.  As I come out a nice older man tells me "you have beautiful dogs there".  I say "thank you".  Then he said "you have a truck full of love".  I smiled big.  Never heard that comment before- it was very sweet and true.

So I roll my windows up to drive down the road with my fresh beverage and smell at least 2 different dog farts at once. I laugh out loud as I think to myself..."what I have is a truck full of dog farts".

Enjoy your rides this weekend.
Karla

Living like a rock star is not so bad.

Everyone wants to hold me.  I let them. - Chloe

Uh oh. I hear mom coming.

She will see what I have done so I better run - Buddy Love

 Hiding here on the couch is not working. Maybe if I hold real still.

It's getting a little crowded.

And I like it- Buddy Love with Sam and Riley

I am looking everywhere and I don't see Shanti.

Where did you see her go under? - Sam to Buddy

April Fool man. She is still sleeping on the couch. - Buddy Love