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Patrick — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:02:23 GMT

New Animal Group Online

Michigan-Gramma ~ — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:13:47 GMT

There is a new fun animal group online called "Animal Attractions". It is a neat place to meet other animal and pet lovers from all over. thewy have a vet forumn as well as an ongoing Photo Contest. Check it out at:

AnimalAttraction.com

Look me up - "Mom2Mimzy"

Michigan-Gramma ~

new parvo strain hits West Michigan - CROSSPOST

mamalisa2006 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:56:15 GMT

New Parvo Strain hits West MI

Please feel free to cross-post.
Lynne Davis

To: Local Veterinarians, Groomers, Boarding Facilities, Rescue
Groups, and Shelters
From: Wendy Swift DVM, Veterinary Medical Director of the HSKC
Date: August 20, 2008
Re: Please Read!!!!!! New Parvo Strain Hits West Michigan

Parvo 2c has been suspected as the cause of death for at least three
adult canines in Kent County and surrounding areas. Two of the three
dogs had a known previous vaccine history and tested positive on the
Idexx Snap Parvo Test. The most current information on Parvo 2c from
the vaccine/shelter medicine specialists around the country is as
follows:
Disease: Parvo 2c is a highly virulent strain of the parvo virus that
is extremely fatal in puppies and adult dogs. This strain of parvo
attacks the circulatory organs approximately 24 hours before
attacking the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, by the time a dog is
presented for lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea it is generally too
late.
Diagnosis: Parvo 2c is detectable on the Idexx Snap Test, but it has
been showing as a weak positive on many tests. Viral isolation is the
best way to confirm the diagnosis, but it is not going to assist with
diagnosis upon presentation.
Treatment: Conservative treatment with supportive care has been
rarely successful. Plasma transfusions from recovered dogs have shown
to yield the best treatment success at around 64% survival rate.
Prevention: Schering-Plough (SP) and Intervet vaccinations have been
proven to be 100% effective in preventing this strain of parvo. If
you have any questions in regards to SP vaccinations please call 1-
800-224-5318 (SP technical support). Fort Dodge vaccines were
effective in less than 90% of the tested dogs/puppies, Pfizer was
less than 70% effective in preventing disease, and Merial was less
than 50% effective. This data was obtained from an independent
source, and at this time the only published data is an article from
Schering-Plough (S/P).
Cleaning Protocols: There are only two products that kill this virus
with a ten minute contact time. Trifectant and bleach (1/2 cup/gallon
dilution) will successfully kill Parvo 2c. All other products that
claim to kill parvo are not effective per Dr. Hall (Vaccination/
Shelter Specialist at SP) !!!!!!
Prognosis: The prognosis is extremely poor. Most puppies or dogs die
acutely from the cardiac components of the disease process. If GI
signs are present, the disease has progressed and is most likely
fatal.
Please feel free to call me with any questions (616) 791-8218. Over
seven veterinary clinics have seen this type of disease locally. The
citizens of Kent County need to be aware of the risk associated with
this disease. Please inform your clients and protect the canines in
your area.

Doggy Dictionary

mamalisa2006 — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:33:18 GMT

Doggy Dictionary

LEASH: A strap which attaches to your collar, enabling you to lead
your person where you want him/her to go.

DOG BED: Any soft, clean surface, such as the white bedspread in the
guest room or the newly upholstered couch in the living room.

DROOL: A liquid which, when combined with sad eyes, forces humans to
give you their food. To do this properly you must sit as close as
you can and get the drool on the human.

SNIFF: A social custom used to greet other dogs, similar to the human
exchange of business cards.

GARBAGE CAN: A container which your neighbors put out once a week to
test your ingenuity. You must stand on your hind legs and try to push
the lid off with your nose. If you do it right you are rewarded with
margarine wrappers to shred, beef bones to consume and moldy crusts
of bread.

BICYCLES: Two-wheeled exercise machines, invented for dogs to control
body fat. To get maximum aerobic benefit, you must hide behind a bush
and dash out, bark loudly and run alongside for a few yards. The
person then swerves and falls into the bushes, and you prance away.

DEAFNESS: This is a malady which affects dogs when their person wants
them in and they want to stay out. Symptoms include staring blankly
at the person, then running in the opposite direction, or lying down.

THUNDER: This is a signal that the world is coming to an end. Humans
remain amazingly calm during thunderstorms, so it is necessary to
warn them of the danger by trembling uncontrollably, panting, rolling
your eyes wildly, and following at their heels.

WASTEBASKET: This is a dog toy filled with paper, envelopes, and old
candy wrappers. It is important to evenly distribute its contents
throughout the house before your person comes home.

BATH : If you find something especially good to roll in, humans get
jealous, and they use this degrading form of torture to get even.
Be sure to shake only when next to a person or a piece of furniture.

LEAN: Every good dog's response to the command "sit!," especially
if your person is dressed for an evening out. Incredibly effective
before black-tie events.

BUMP: The best way to get your human's attention when they are
drinking a fresh cup of coffee or tea.

GOOSE BUMP: A maneuver to use as a last resort when the regular
bump doesn't get the attention you require ... especially effective
when combined with the sniff. See above.

CHILDREN: Short humans of optimal petting height. Standing close to
one assures some good petting. When running, they are good to chase.
If they fall down, they are comfortable to sit on.

LOVE: A feeling of intense affection, given freely and without
restriction. The best way you can show your love is to wag your tail.
If you're lucky, a human will love you in return.

My Next American Idol

mamalisa2006 — Sun, 25 May 2008 11:24:01 GMT

Got the kids outside , ole man watching the boob tube and AHHH a few
moments to myself..

Concrats to David Cook for winning the AMerican Idol show!!!!!!!
(He Rocked, we'll see more of him for sure)

So I would like to introduce MY next Pick at the Next american Idol
LIL Dude (AKA David DON"T cook Me)

as you can see he is preparing for His Opening Act and will SING HIs
little Heart out for ya...Talk about Singing for his supper...

*SWEETS

mamalisa2006 — Sun, 25 May 2008 11:31:41 GMT

Best Brownies
Serves: 16
Source: Hershey's

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Butter or margarine, melted (1 stick)
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
CREAMY BROWNIE FROSTING (Recipes follows)

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch square baking pan.

2. Stir together butter, sugar and vanilla in bowl. Add eggs; beat
well with spoon. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt;
gradually add to egg mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in
nuts, if desired. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.

3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from
sides of pan. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Prepare CREAMY
BROWNIE FROSTING; spread over brownies. Cut into squares. About 16
brownies.

CREAMY BROWNIE FROSTING:

3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons HERSHEY'S Cocoa
1 tablespoon light corn syrup or honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Beat butter, cocoa, corn syrup and vanilla in small bowl until
blended. Add powdered sugar and milk; beat to spreading consistency.
About 1 cup frosting.

Looking for a Cat 6 Months to 1 Year Old

Patrick — Sun, 11 May 2008 19:17:41 GMT

I am looking for a cat for my mother. She was thinking about getting a dog but it may be too much for her (she is 84 but very active).

What I want is a cat around 6 months to 1 year, with a good temperament. I have not checked the local adoption agencies since I want to make sure I get a calm cat for her. I am not looking for a full breed but just a nice cat for a companion for my mother.

Here's some info on controlling ants if they are a problem. They are considered one of the beneficials:

JESS — Sat, 10 May 2008 11:00:34 GMT

Here's some info on controlling ants if they are a problem. They are considered one of the beneficials:

In most turf settings, the turfgrass ant is beneficial

because it is a voracious predator of eggs and small

larvae of white grubs, sod webworms, and cutworms.

Management/Control

Ant control products can be applied as sprays, granules,

or formulated on baits. Either approach generally

works best in early spring, probably because the colonies

are weakened following overwintering and newly

started colonies are still very small. For all products,

repeated applications at monthly intervals may be

necessary in widespread or difficult situations.

For the control products, active ingredients listed below

are followed by the trade names in parentheses. Be

aware that active ingredients in these products may

change. When purchasing control products, always

check the label for the active ingredient. Always read

instructions on insecticide labels very carefully.

Ant Baits

The key to eliminating ant colonies is to kill the

queen(s). This can be best achieved with delayed

action compounds formulated on baits that are picked

up by foraging ants and brought into the nest. The

compound will spread through the nest because ants

share food by regurgitating it and passing it on to other

colony members.

If only a few mounds are present, spot treatment with

bait formulated products are most effective. Apply

baits to the area directly surrounding the mounds.

Because bait effectiveness relies heavily on bait retrieval

and sharing within the nest, the bait’s particle

size and attractants must match the foraging behavior

and nutritional demands of the target species. Some

species prefer protein based baits, others carbohydrate

based baits. In addition, the nutritional demands can

change during the season.

Compounds based on baits include abamectin B1 [Advance

® Granular Ant Bait (soybean oil and corn grit

carrier), Advance® Granular Carpenter Ant Bait (soybean

oil and corn grit carrier plus meat meal and

sugar)], hydramethylnon [Maxforce® Professional Insect

Control Ant Killer Granular Bait (granular protein

carrier)], and fipronil (Chipco® Firestar Fire Ant Bait).

Against the turfgrass ant, Advance® Granular Carpenter

Ant Bait appears to be the most effective bait

followed by Maxforce®. However, on putting greens

Maxforce® is less conspicuous due to the smaller si

Flea and Tic time... how do you deal with them safely?

AVON with Amanda — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:40:22 GMT

Ways to Use Avon’s Skin-So-Soft Bath Oil
Pets and Livestock
A great insect repellent for your pet or other livestock. (As recommended in Outdoor Life and Field and Stream).
Mix 5 parts water, 1 part Skin-So-Soft oil in a spray bottle and mist on animals. Brushing it in makes their coats gleam and keeps insects off so the animals don't fidget in the show ring.
Mix in your pet's bath water. It takes fleas and ticks off. Between baths spray them with the oil/water mix to help keep them off.
Rub on your hands before and after working with your pets and farm animals. It will remove the strong smells.

AVON with Amanda Baum
www.youravon.com/abaum

A Parrots Prayer

mamalisa2006 — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:26:46 GMT

For all the wild caught parrots so savagely netted and swept
away from their families while their babies dumped into burlap
sacks cried out in terror.