Little Doggie Lovers on Long Island Unite!

Little Doggie Lovers on Long Island Unite!

Doggie Nanny News:
We recently joined Yorkie 911 Rescue as a foster family and we helped in the adoption of 3 dogs so far and we are fostering one little rescue at the moment. His name is Rascal --a shy little Chihuahua, Pomeranian mix. He came from a local home that was found to have 115 dogs living in squalid conditions. The news reports said that the dogs were fighting over food and water-- but I wonder if the reports were exaggerated. From what I understand, none of the dogs had to be put down. I was told that the vet who did the initial evaluations of all the dogs was surprised-- usually they loose about 30% if dogs taken in a seizure. I am still working with Rascal. He is not at all aggressive, just very shy. He is coming around slowly. Last night he slept close to me for the first time. Hopefully Rascal will find his new forever home soon.

Belly Bands
Over the past 5 years, I have met many naughty little doggies and their frustrated doggie parents.  I found a solution for leg lifters that I have shared with the owners of these little pee pee boys.  I recommend using Pampers on the naughty little boys wrapping them around their body. They worked fairly well as long as your little guy doesn't decide to tear apart the diaper. A shredded disposal diaper can create an enormous amount of dust in your home. Even though disposable diapers usually do the trick with little leg lifters--I thought there had to be a better solution.

Then I discovered the belly band concept. A belly band holds a feminine napkin or Poise type pad in place on a male dog's body. I started sewing my own and through trial and error-- and real life application-- came up with a design that really works. I am now in the process of investigating the cost of having them manufactured. Many of my Doggie Nanny clients have seen my belly bands and purchased them for themselves or a friend with a naughty dog. They really work and save your rugs and furniture!!!

For little girls with a peepee problem, I purchased Puppy Panties. Though they work, I think they could be designed better. I will be working on designing a better Puppy Panty next!

Cleaning
Do you have a problem with pet smells in your home or yard? I have discovered a great solution for removing urine smell from the yard, as well as in your home. While bleach works great for removing urine smells from floors, you wouldn't want to use it outside where it could destroy grass or plants. There is a wonderful product called "Simple Green" (sold at Home Depot, Kmart, Staples, etc.) that will solve your pet odor problems inside and out!
For outdoors, I purchased a sprayer that can attach to the hose and filled it with a diluted solution of about 50/50 of Simple Green. I spray our deck, outdoor rugs, and anything the dogs might have lifted their leg on and the odors are gone!

For indoors, I keep a spray bottle filled with a 50/50 diluted solution for cleaning the floors after an accident. It is also a great product for removing soap scum in the bathroom and grease in the kitchen.
Give it a try, I am sure you will be pleased.

Mulch can kill pets!!!! What you need to know about Spring Gardening

This info was originally posted on the Suffolk County Yorkshire Terrier and Small Dog Meetup Group message board.

Please tell every dog or cat owner you know.
Even if you don't have a pet, please pass this to those who do.


PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT FOR USE IN YOUR GARDENS. YOUR PETS AND YOUR NEIGHBOR'S PETS COULD DIE.

Over the weekend, the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. The dogs loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden

Their dog (Calypso) decided the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso out for her morning walk . Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.

This product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs and cats

Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores contains a lethal ingredient called 'Theobromine'. It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells li ke chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks.

If you use mulch in your garden make sure it is natural and not treated with chemicals harmful to animals.

Walk your dog on St. Patrick's Day!

Come out and join us on Sunday, March 14th at 2pm for the 76th Huntington St. Patrick's Parade! It's a great day to dress up your little dog in Irish attire and get out for a walk! Over the past 76 years, the parade has grown to become the oldest and largest on Long Island. While there are only a few folks around who remember that first St. Patrick's day parade, they will tell you that it is the day Huntington puts her best face forward and everyone has a wee bit of Irish in them. Each year up to 50,000 current and former residents jam Huntington Village for this wonderful family and community event. Hope to see lots of dog lovers there! PARADE ROUTE: Starts just North of the Huntington Rail Road Station on NY Avenue (Rt 110) and continues to Main Street where it turns West and ends at St Patrick's Church. long island dog boarding with the doggie nanny

Poisonous Plants for Dogs- Cause for concern

ASPCA alpabetical list of plants dangerous to dogs--CLICK HERE

If you already have dogs or if you have just brought a new puppy or cat into your home, be sure you don't have potentially lethal plants any where near your pets. The heart break of loosing a pet this way is a terrible price to pay for some green decorations in your home.

Also-- if you receive a floral arrangement from someone, the bouquet could contain plants that are toxic to your pets.  A friend of mine lost his cat after a vendor sent him a bouquet of flowers that included lilies.  He found his precious kitty dead the next day in his apartment. The cat had eaten one of the lilies in the arrangement.

My Mother's Story:

I received a call from my mother. She has a dog 
that is absolutely the center of her life.  She was very concerned because Bailey threw up the night before and pooped in the dining room--something he never does.

Upon inspection she discovered that he had been chewing on a house plant that she has had for many years. In a panic she called me and I went on line to do some research. What I discovered was not good. I want to share what I found because this particular plant is a common house plant-- one I have seen in many homes. 

Click here for the list of Plants Poisonous to Dogs

I found this website to be a great source for information. They had descriptions of the toxic effects of the plant to the dog's system, organs and advice on immediate treatment and veterinary care.

This is the plant that Bailey chewed on:

Schefflera Is Poisonous To Pets

Name: Schefflera

Toxins: Oxalates that bind with calcium in the blood to form calcium oxalate crystals

Symptoms: Intense sensation of burning in the mouth, throat, lips and tongue, excessive drooling, choking and swelling, inability or difficulty swallowing, Ingestion of larger quantities, can result in severe digestive upset, extreme difficulty in breathing, rapid shallow gasps, if to much is consumed the symptoms become much more severe and can include any of the above with the addition of convulsions, renal failure, coma and death. It is possible to recover from severe calcium oxalate poisoning, however in most cases permanent liver, and kidney damage may have already occurred.

Additional Information: Hypocalcaemia (the presence of low serum calcium levels in the blood) and/or Oxalate Nephrosis ( Kidney disease that is characterized by the formation of lesions of the epithelial lining of the renal tubules), can also occur. Upon ingestion of Schefflera which contains oxalates, the oxalates will be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract to bind with the serum calcium in the blood forming calcium oxalate crystals and depleting the blood of its normal calcium levels causing hypocalcaemia. This lack of unbound body regulated calcium in the blood stream will impair the function of the cell membrane causing muscular tremors, lethargy due to weakness, collapse and quite possibly death. It is the formation of these insoluble calcium oxalate crystals and the bodies attempt to process them that causes irreversible kidney damage, that may lead to eventual renal failure.

First Aid: Upon ingestion of plants containing oxalates, the mouth should be rinsed and flushed thoroughly with water. The dog can then be given yogurt, milk, cheese or any other source of calcium to prevent the onset of hypocalcaemia by precipitating soluble oxalates. You should also begin fluid therapy to promote urination and assist the body in removing the non soluble oxalate crystals. Oxalate Nephrosis is not reversible, leaving supportive care as the only available treatment option. Seek Veterinary Attention.

This information posted on: http://www.pawsdogdaycare.com/Start-Up-Services/Plants-Poisonous-To-Pets.htm