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admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:04:19 +0000

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The Dangers of Bloat in Dogs

wrcahess — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:09:10 +0000

Bloat is the distention of the stomach, caused by a build-up of gasses. No one knows why it happens, only that it’s more common in the large or giant breeds. Bloat is a serious condition that can be deadly and every dog companion should know the signs of bloat. PETS FIRST has an excellent article on bloat that is worth reading. If any of the signs of gastric distress (as described below) are noted in your dog, run, don’t walk, to your vet. Quick action is necessary to save your dog’s life.

One type of bloat is gastric dilatation. The signs are excessive salivation and drooling, extreme restlessness, attempts to vomit and defecate, evidence of abdominal pain (the dog whines and groans when you push on the stomach wall) and abdominal distention. Any or all of these symptoms can indicate problems don’t wait to see if your dog will present more than one or two.

Gastric torsion of Volvulus shows all of the above signs in greater severity. A dog in distress due to torsion may have pale gums, shock symptoms, and may collapse.

Click the link to read the article in its entirety: Bloat in Dogs (pets1st.com – Resources for you and your pet).

2012 CALENDARS

wrcahess — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:06:52 +0000

For the Love of Rescues still has calendars available for 2012. If you haven’t gotten yours yet, you really should. The dog photos are absolutely adorable and your purchase includes a donation to Canine Guardians for Life. (Don’t forget to click on our name when you buy your calendar.) It’s still early in the year and a calendar always comes in handy. I’ve got a calendar in several rooms of my home to help me keep track of things I shouldn’t forget. I’ve got one in my bathroom to remind me of daily events and one in the kitchen to give me a reminder of the month ahead. I’ve got a third in my laundry room to help me keep track of the various medications that my animal companions take.

Be sure to get your calendars before they run out! Visit For the Love of Rescues

Summer Safety

wrcahess — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:05:56 +0000

When summer heat arrives, your dog’s love for car rides could be the death of him! When you need to go out and run your errands, please leave your dog at home! Car temperatures can rise 20-40 degrees in the summer sun. 85 degrees outside can easily climb to 102 degrees in only 10 minutes. Even on a 70 degree day, the interior of your car can get as hot as 90 degrees in a matter of minutes. We know how dogs often love to ride in the car, but if you are planning on any stops where your dog will be in the car (even with windows cracked open), make the decision to leave your dog at home. Heat stress kills countless dogs every year. Don’t let your dog become a statistic. Keep him safe and leave him home!

Happy Birthday to our Texas Sisters

wrcahess — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:37:26 +0000

Last year, we brought 6 beautfiul 14-week-old pups up from Texas to foster care in NH. Ella, Eva, Emma, Erica, Valerie, and Gigi all have their forever homes now and we are so proud of them and their adopters. From puppies who were sent to die in a high-kill shelter, these wonderful dogs have found their happy endings. Our own Miss Behavior made this video to celebrate their first birthday, which is on June 29.

Happy Birthday Girls! We hope you have many more.

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