Handy guide to being owned by a pug!
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user 3450973Albany, NY |
K9 Amber Alert Website
Amber Alert for Pets The following was previously posted on this worldwide message board: What to do if your pet is lost or stolen Make flyers with the dog's picture, contact information, where he was last seen, and state a reward amount. Don't ask permission to post them. You won't get it. Just post them wherever you can on phone poles in your neighborhood, public areas, etc. One of mine stayed up for three weeks on a hamburger joint drive thru before they found it and took it down. :) At best, you're risking a littering ticket...but do you care if you want your dog back? Make a police report. Yes, I know they will hardly care. My police station did allow me to post a flyer in the foyer. Just don't expect them to look for your dog for you. You have to do that footwork yourself. The reason you even bother with a police report is the simple fact that when you get a hot lead, you will need them to follow up. They will go into action if you have evidence such as a witness who saw something. Go door to door in your neighborhood, or the area the dog was lost. Chances are someone may have seen something. Offer a reward that is higher than the street value of the dog without papers. If you have another dog of the same breed, take it with you while canvassing the neighborhood. You'd be surprised how many people do not know what your breed even looks like. Pictures can be deceiving, especially if the dog is black. Do not publish identifying marks or microchip numbers on your flyers. You do not want the thieves to know how your dog can be identified. But DO give chip numbers to animal control and all area vets. Do not call local shelters...go in person. Someone may tell you your dog is not there, and it could be on its way to the gas chamber. Take it upon yourself to go in person and talk to people. They'll let you post flyers and will take all your identifying information if you go in person. Go the shelter every day and look at the dogs yourself. Notify your postal carrier, and neighborhood kids. Kids are often out more than parents and could possibly know or see more. When you go canvassing to homes where you don't know the people, keep in mind you don't know but a criminal lives there. Take off your jewelry, do not carry a purse, or any money with you. If you state the amount of the cash reward, you will get more people interested in helping you find your dog. The police will try to deter you from this because it invites charlatans who will try to take your money. But what you do is "no dog, no money" and don't carry the reward with you. Write a press release for your local paper. Lost/found ads do not work. A press release will often be printed free of charge if you can make it news. A healthy cash reward will make it "news." You should present it with a typed double spaced story, and a picture of the dog. My newspaper printed it for free on the front page. In the end, it was the one thing that got my dog returned to me. A newspaper can reach more people in one day than you can canvas in a year. Report any witnesses to the police, even children. Although children may not be able to testify in court, a 12 yr old who played with my dog in the thief's yard got me a search warrant on the premises. Don't ignore anything. Follow every lead, and be prepared that well-meaning people will send you on a few wild goose chases. They saw a dog fitting your description, and they call. The wild geese are disappointing if it turns up someone else's dog, but at least you know the word is out and people are trying. Check flyers you have posted to be sure they're still there. If they have been taken down, replace them. I put mine in plastic sleeves to make them impervious to weather. Flyers that routinely disappear is definitely a sign that someone nearby knows something they don't want you to find out. Last, but not least...NEVER give up! |
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Pets in our National Forests
National Forests are managed by the USDA Forest Service. Regulations for national forests come from the Code of Federal Regulations. In short, pets must be on leash or otherwise physically restrained at all times. However, the practicalities of the national forests are that they tend to be much more pet friendly than the national parks. Here, though, are the actual rules: Sec. 2.15 Pets. (a) The following are prohibited: (1) Possessing a pet in a public building, public transportation vehicle, or location designated as a swimming beach, or any structure or area closed to the possession of pets by the superintendent. This subparagraph shall not apply to guide dogs accompanying visually impaired persons or hearing ear dogs accompanying hearing-impaired persons. (2) Failing to crate, cage, restrain on a leash which shall not exceed six feet in length, or otherwise physically confine a pet at all times. (3) Leaving a pet unattended and tied to an object, except in designated areas or under conditions which may be established by the superintendent. (4) Allowing a pet to make noise that is unreasonable considering location, time of day or night, impact on park users, and other relevant factors, or that frightens wildlife by barking, howling, or making other noise. (5) Failing to comply with pet excrement disposal conditions which may be established by the superintendent. (b) In park areas where hunting is allowed, dogs may be used in support of these activities in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and in accordance with conditions which may be established by the superintendent. (c) Pets or feral animals that are running-at-large and observed by an authorized person in the act of killing, injuring or molesting humans, livestock, or wildlife may be destroyed if necessary for public safety or protection of wildlife, livestock, or other park resources. (d) Pets running-at-large may be impounded, and the owner may be charged reasonable fees for kennel or boarding costs, feed, veterinarian fees, transportation costs, and disposal. An impounded pet may be put up for adoption or otherwise disposed of after being held for 72 hours from the time the owner was notified of capture or 72 hours from the time of capture if the owner is unknown. It is always best to check with the forest(s) you are planning to visit for specific information and restrictions for pets. |
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DolceGabbanaAustin, TX |
bump for lindsay. the pet insurance discussion is about midway down on the first page.
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JosieandGirlsWayne, NJ |
Great idea, Valerie!! Hello Linda, Can you please tell me the difference between Heartgard Plus and Interceptor??? My vet wants to put my girls on INterceptor and I am very nervous about changing their meds but after what you posted about Heartgard Plus...Now, I dont know what to do...I am willing to try the interceptor...Any advice would be greatly appreciated. THanks so much... Your friend Josie |
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Rosie-n-MikeyPoughkeepsie, NY |
here's the thread for posting pictures:
posting pictures it gives you a couple of ways to do it if you can understand it. this one's for you, rosa, always gives her a giggle...hehe! |
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Nator-CurleyPhoenix, NY |
Josie, After taking in a worm ridden rescue (not a pug but a bulldog) I had ample oportunity to learn about some of the differences. I have 2 pugs and both are on HeartGuard Plus which i considered a real plus under the conditions I was in. Heartguard plus does not state it will guard against whipworm on the package were Interceptor does. However if your dog does contract whipworm after being on the Heartguard Plus for a year Merial will help differ any costs related to treatment. Also Hookworms...the Heartguard Plus is good for 3 types of hookworms were the Interceptor is only good for one. I actually had to flip my little rescue girl from Interceptor to Heartguard Plus to rid her of the last batch of hookworms. This is my opinion per an experience. Candee, Nator, Curley & Rosie |
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Hello Linda, Hi, Josie, Per my email message to you, IMO, your vet in right on this one. From my studies and the advice of a few holistic vets (including my own), Interceptor (milbemycin oxime) is one of the "safer" products on the market for use in the prevention of heartworm disease caused by Dirofilaria immitis, the control of adult Ancylostoma caninum (hookworm), and the removal and control of adult Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina (roundworms) and Trichuris vulpis (whipworm) infections in dogs and in puppies four weeks of age or greater, and two pounds body weight or greater when administered orally according to the recommended dosage schedule. It is important to remember that all heartworm preventatives are pesticides and thus toxic. But, sometimes we have no choice but to use them, so the next best scenario is to try to use them as safely as possible. Therefore, in general, I advise staying away from any "plus" type product such as Heartgard Plus (ivermectin/pyrantel), instead opting for the plain (one pesticide only formula such as Interceptor) monthly version. Hopefully, most of us do not have a pug(s) with epilepsy/seizure problems; however, during my study, I received an email from one of the "angels" at CANINE EPILEPSY stating "we advise staying away from any "plus" type product such as Heartgard Plus. We also do not recommend Revolution, Sentinel or Proheart 6 (a 6 month injection which is now banned in the United States). An epileptic dog is often more sensitive to chemicals. Through my experience here, taking a dog off the plus version and switching to the plain version has resulted in some dogs having fewer or no seizures. The connection is very real in my experience." For those with pugs that have epilepsy/seizures, and for those whose pugs do not have seizure problems, let this be a word of caution regarding the use of any "plus" type preventative. For More Heartworm Information see: What Is Heartworm Disease? Heartworm Disease In Dogs Natural Heartworm Prevention And Treatment Essential Oils as Flea Deterants (and other pests) Ehrlichiosis There is a blood test that should be done by your vet every 6 or 12 months (minimum) called the HLEA-Test. This tests for Heartworm, Lyme, Ehrlichia equi, and Anaplasma phagocytophilium. Many dogs will be able to fight off an infection of ehrlichiosis. A positive test demonstrates that the dog has been exposed to Ehrlichia, but not that he necessarily is currently infected. See: Canine ehrlichiosis and Ehrlichia Infosheet (These suggestions are for informational purposes only and are not medical advice.) |
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MommyofMacyMilwaukee, WI |
Linda correct me if I'm wrong here, but in the Interceptor there is no Ivermectin correct? I read recently that border collies and other types of collies can have a bad reaction to ivermectin. I'm reading up on it, but I wanted to run that by you also.
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