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Sep 18, 2011

NOT FOR FIDO PLEASE

We all like to pamper our pets and treat them as family members but did you know there are many things they should not have.

Chocolate is the obvious one that we probably all know about. It stimulates the nervous system and the heart. It is poisonous to all animals but because dogs are more likely to eat it that is when we hear about it.
Grapes and raisins will damage the kidneys of dogs and cats.
Garlic and onions cause anemia by damaging the red blood cells of cats and dogs.
Sugarless gum (Xylitol) results in low blood sugar due to increased insulin secretions in dogs.
Alcohol will depress the nervous system in all species and can cause vomiting, lethargy, tremors, comas and seizures to name a few.
Bread dough or raw yeast forms gas in the digestive track. Fermenting yeast causes alcohol poisoning.
Macadamia nuts will cause muscle and nervous system problems in dogs.
Avocados contain something called persin which will damage the heart muscle in animals, especially birds.

Of course there are many other toxins in the house and garage but we are usually very careful with those. It is these seemingly harmless foods are not on our radar.

This post is in honour of our beloved Maxine who lived a long, safe and healthy life.

Oct 30, 2010

These photos will take your breath away. It is a slide show and you can make it full screen by clicking on the word Fullscreen below. You can view it page by page as well if you like using the controls at the bottom of the screen
Amazing Photos

Sep 11, 2010

SUNDAY FAVORITES - HOW TO CLEAN A TOILET

Originally posted in June of 2009 I chose this one to bring a smile to your faces this Sunday for our Sunday Favorites re-post.

How to clean a toilet

This was simply too much of a time saver not to share it with you

1. Put both lids of the toilet up
And add 1/8 cup of pet shampoo to the water in the bowl.

2.. Pick up the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom.

3. In one smooth movement, put the cat in the toilet and close the lid.
You may need to stand on the lid.

4. The cat will self agitate and make ample suds.
Never mind the noises that come from the toilet, the cat is actually enjoying this.

5. Flush the toilet three or four times.
This provides a 'power-wash' and rinse'.

6. Have someone open the front door of your home.
Be sure that there are no people between the bathroom and the front door.

7. Stand behind the toilet as far as you can, and quickly lift the lid.

8. The cat will rocket out of the toilet, streak through the bathroom And run outside where he will dry himself off.

9. Both the commode and the cat will be sparkling clean.

Image by Jess and Colin via Flickr

Sincerely,
The Dog

Please note this is a joke and not to be taken seriously by anyone. Do not put your cat in the toilet to clean either the cat or the toilet. I love animals and would never harm them. Do not allow your dog to roll on the floor laughing either.

Chari at Happy to Design is hosting Sunday Favorites again today. I hope I brought a little humour into your day. Please go and visit Chari. She is fabulous.

Jun 29, 2010

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY - IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE

Susan at A Southern Daydreamer is hosting Outdoor Wednesday. Make sure you say hi to her before you go visit all the other participants, after you say hi here first of course.

I am pretty sure I have chimpanzees living in the greenbelt next door to me. Yup chimpanzees for sure. Well either that or crows. But most likely chimpanzees.
Just a quick clip of what it sounded like on my back deck this Sunday. Let me know if Tarzan swings by.Turn your volume up to hear it.