There are ALOT of Mom Blogs out there...but once the kids move on...many of us feel that our pets take over and become pseudo-children...I even have GRAND-DOGS!! My kids decided to have dogs instead of kids. That's ok by me!! So, in the scheme of things...in a contest where I must choose between Cutest Puppy and Cutest Baby...guess what I'm going to choose?? You guessed right...PUPPY!!!
Due to circumstances beyond my control, this post had to be moved to a Non BlogHer page...you can find it here!!
Showing posts with label puppies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label puppies. Show all posts
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Happy Birthday to my Sister!
Seriously...isn't this just THE cutest puppy???? Today is my sister's birthday and she is celebrating her birthday BIG TIME!! Some birthday gift...right???
I'm taking her to dinner and a movie. Since it's Tuesday and all. So we are off to ... "He's Just Not That Into You"
And I promise...back tomorrow with the Review!!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Letting our Pets "Smell the Roses" - WARNING!
Dangers in your Garden
Whether bringing your pet to a bed and breakfast or resort that has its own garden (or just beginning your own spring
gardening), be careful when you’re letting your pet "smell the roses".
Always watch for groundskeepers spraying pesticides or other materials. Let your pets on to the treated area only after sprays have dried -- or even the next day, suggested the Professional Lawn Care Association of America, based in Marietta, Georgia. Dry granular pesticides being used? Wait until the dust has settled to let your pet roam.
Beyond that, even some common plants are toxic to most animals, according to the American Animal Hospital Association, a Denver-based professional organization for veterinarians. The organization suggests keeping your pets away from several plants, including:
* Avocado
Fatal to birds, this plant's leaves, seeds, stems and skin are considered a cardiovascular toxin. It also can cause kidney or organ failure.
* Amaryllis
A showy flower, whether striped or solid white. Yet, its bulb is considered a gastrointestinal and neurological toxin.
* Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale)
These pretty, petite flowers are considered very poisonous, not to mention a cardiovascular and gastrointestinal toxin.
* Azalea
A lovely bush filled with flowers. Yet, it's a cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and neurological toxin for animals.
* Begonia
A pretty flower to people, but potentially fatal to pets. Can cause kidney or organ failure.
* Castor bean
A shrub-like plant with clustered seed pods, this African native is potentially fatal if chewed.
* Foxglove (Digitalis)
One of its nicknames -- Dead Men's Bells -- is a clue that this bell-shaped, tubular flower can be fatal.
* Hydrangea
A hardy, showy shade-loving flower, the plant contains cyanide.
* Jack-in-the-pulpit
Usually found in the woods, this flowering plant can cause kidney or organ failure.
* Lantana
Its clusters of tiny flowers attract butterflies, yet the plant can cause liver failure in pets.
* Lily of the valley
Known for sweet-smelling flowers, yet potentially fatal to pets.
* Oleander
Its pastel flowers make it a popular bush, yet it's very poisonous and can be fatal to pets.
* Philodendron
Big, leafy, green and showy, this plant can cause kidney or organ failure in animals.
* Poinsettia
The famous Christmas plant can bring on dermatitis in animals. It's also a gastrointestinal toxin.
* Rhubarb leaves
Can cause kidney or organ failure in animals.
* Rosary Pea
A slender vine with pea-shaped pods, this plant can be fatal if chewed.
* Scheffelera (a.k.a. umbrella plant)
This leafy green -- and often indoor -- plant can cause kidney or organ failure.
* Yew
A tree or ornamental plant with needle-like foliage, it is fatal to most animals.
*info from takeyourpet.com
Whether bringing your pet to a bed and breakfast or resort that has its own garden (or just beginning your own spring
gardening), be careful when you’re letting your pet "smell the roses".
Always watch for groundskeepers spraying pesticides or other materials. Let your pets on to the treated area only after sprays have dried -- or even the next day, suggested the Professional Lawn Care Association of America, based in Marietta, Georgia. Dry granular pesticides being used? Wait until the dust has settled to let your pet roam.
Beyond that, even some common plants are toxic to most animals, according to the American Animal Hospital Association, a Denver-based professional organization for veterinarians. The organization suggests keeping your pets away from several plants, including:
* Avocado
Fatal to birds, this plant's leaves, seeds, stems and skin are considered a cardiovascular toxin. It also can cause kidney or organ failure.
* Amaryllis
A showy flower, whether striped or solid white. Yet, its bulb is considered a gastrointestinal and neurological toxin.
* Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale)
These pretty, petite flowers are considered very poisonous, not to mention a cardiovascular and gastrointestinal toxin.
* Azalea
A lovely bush filled with flowers. Yet, it's a cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and neurological toxin for animals.
* Begonia
A pretty flower to people, but potentially fatal to pets. Can cause kidney or organ failure.
* Castor bean
A shrub-like plant with clustered seed pods, this African native is potentially fatal if chewed.
* Foxglove (Digitalis)
One of its nicknames -- Dead Men's Bells -- is a clue that this bell-shaped, tubular flower can be fatal.
* Hydrangea
A hardy, showy shade-loving flower, the plant contains cyanide.
* Jack-in-the-pulpit
Usually found in the woods, this flowering plant can cause kidney or organ failure.
* Lantana
Its clusters of tiny flowers attract butterflies, yet the plant can cause liver failure in pets.
* Lily of the valley
Known for sweet-smelling flowers, yet potentially fatal to pets.
* Oleander
Its pastel flowers make it a popular bush, yet it's very poisonous and can be fatal to pets.
* Philodendron
Big, leafy, green and showy, this plant can cause kidney or organ failure in animals.
* Poinsettia
The famous Christmas plant can bring on dermatitis in animals. It's also a gastrointestinal toxin.
* Rhubarb leaves
Can cause kidney or organ failure in animals.
* Rosary Pea
A slender vine with pea-shaped pods, this plant can be fatal if chewed.
* Scheffelera (a.k.a. umbrella plant)
This leafy green -- and often indoor -- plant can cause kidney or organ failure.
* Yew
A tree or ornamental plant with needle-like foliage, it is fatal to most animals.
*info from takeyourpet.com
Thursday, April 19, 2007
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