Ten Household Items That Can Poison Your Pet

I found this important article on household items that poison our pets on a great new site called Doggies.com/blog/. I wanted to share it on my site; if by doing so it helps even one animal, I am glad I did. For more great articles, visit the site.

Onions are just one of many common items potentially toxic to your dog. Common household items can be toxic for dogs and cats. Ingestion of jut a small amount of some cleaning products, food, and plants can be fatal. Other toxins, exposed to paws and skin, can cause serious illnesses. Be sure to keep the following items away from your pet.

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   Laundry detergents and fabric softener sheets can smell sweet and intrigue a curious pet. If ingested, these can cause digestive problems, irritation of the mouth and tongue, and even death. never put a fabric softener sheet in a pet's bed or kennel to make it smell fresher.
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   Mouse and ant killers can be tracked around the house. If exposed to a paw, it can easily be ingested causing a host ofhealth issues. Bring your pet immediately to the vet if you suspect they have had contact with this type of poison.
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   Chocolate, even in small amounts, can harm a dog's heart and nervous system. never feed a dog any food containing chocolate.
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   Ice melt on driveways and stairs can easily become stuck to paws and fur. When an animal cleans itself, ingesting the chemicals in the ice melt, there can be harmful reactions including skin irritations, seizures, and even death.
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   Oleander, mistletoe, and lily plants are toxic to dogs and cats. Just one leaf from an oleander can kill a small pet. When discarding these plants, do not burn them. Inhaling the smoke can be harmful or even fatal to a pet.
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   Macadamia nuts contain contain a toxin that can wreak havoc on a dog's digestive and nervous system.
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   Tylenol can be fatal for a pet. Never give dogs or cats any pain medication intended for humans. If a pet appears to be in pain, contact your vet.
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   Antifreeze is deadly for dogs. The sweet smell attracts many dogs who lap up the pungent liquid. Use a pet friendly alternative to antifreeze.
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   Avocados, raisons, grapes and onions all contain toxins that are very dangerous for dogs. These foods can cause kidney failure and digestive problems. Onions can be particularly dangerous so never feed a dog any leftovers such as pizza or chinese food.
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    Mouthwash contains boric acid, which can be extreme harmful to your pet. Never rinse your pet's mouth with an antiseptic intended for humans.

AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award

AKC Introduces New Outstanding Sportsmanship Award With the intention of promoting good sportsmanship and honoring volunteer club members whose efforts greatly benefit the sport, AKC has introduced the Outstanding Sportsmanship Award. Each AKC member club will be provided with one medallion each year that it may award at its discretion. When clubs report their honorees to AKC, they will be listed on the AKC web page. Award presentations are a great way to earn publicity for your club. We encourage your club to write a brief summary of how your club member earned the award and include it in a press release to the club member’s local newspapers. This is a great way to express your gratitude as a club toward the work performed by its members. Now only will it help improve the morale of your club but it will also show the community that your club is a great organization to belong to and you may even entice new people to join!

Silky Puppies -- a few days old

I think Silky Terrier puppies are one of the most precious things. This is not a new litter; these kids are 1 1/2 years old now . . . but the picture is priceless and I wanted to share it. Actually one of these puppies is Bingo; i.e. Ch Lamplighter's Bingo #1 Silky Terrier. I own Roulette (another sister) Ch Lamplighter's Roulette and yes . . . they are Royal Silk's children. At 14 he is still cranking out beautiful, high-ranking show dogs.

Newest member of the Shalee Family

This is Izzy, the newest member to the Shalee family. She is an awesome little girl. I picked her up last Tuesday night late at the airport and the first thing she did when we got home was run into the bedroom, jump up on the bed and shower my husband with kisses. He didn't know what hit him . . . just because it was 1:00AM . . . Izzy was born in January, 2009, and came to me from friends in Florida. I bred her great grandma. Welcome to our home Izzy.

Check out Flirt from Australia

This is Flirt from Australia; isn't she a beauty? She goes back to my breedings and belongs to my friend James from Australia. If you notice the natural tail; the Australian Standard has changed and they can no longer dock their tails. It really is a lovely tail . . . it has has a natural curve (not a tight curl like a Pug) and is well placed.

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact me via email.

Back On Line

Well I have not been on line in some time. The Specialty is over . . . it is always great visiting with old friends and making new ones. A Veteran Dog from CA won BOB this year at Nationals . . . it is always nice to see the older dogs get those awards; he was nice when he was younger and has stayed that way.

I have been traveling a lot with my work; i.e. I work in Special Projects and Events at Feed The Children, Inc. in Oklahoma City, OK. It has been a very busy spring.

I just got a new puppy from friends in Florida just before the 4th of July; I will post her picture soon. Her name is Izzy and she is 6 months old . . . the best thing is that her great grandmother is from one of my early breedings. She is great! and isn't afraid of anything.

Final Countdown for the Silky Terrier Club of America National Specialty

The National Specialty is being held in Louisville, KY, this year and is in tribute to beloved AKC Judge Beverly Lehnig. Beverly passed on last year and was a long-time Silky Terrier fancier/breeder. She even wrote a book about the breed. Beverly was an all-breed judge and is missed by many. Ch Shalee Tawnymist Royal Silk, ROMX (pictured) is the only Silky Terrier that Beverly Lehnig ever awarded a Best In Show to.

Silky Terrier fanciers will be attending from around the United States and from as far away as Australia. Our national changes regions each year and there are competitions in Agility, Obedience, Confirmation as well as seminars and our annual meetings.