Wordless Wednesday ~ My Baby Mia Taking a Bath

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Welcome to Wordless Wednesday.....

Please join us by posting your photo and linking up on the Wordless Wednesday hub.

Hope you are having a fabulous week. HUGGLES!

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Wordless Wednesday: July 6, 2011 ~ You Lookin' at Me???

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Welcome to Wordless Wednesday..... I'm looking forward to to seeing all of your photos, so if you leave a comment, please leave your email address so I can come on over and take a look.

 
For more Wordless Wednesday posts, head over to the WW Hub, leave your link, check out the other participants, and don't forget to leave a nice comment - you know you like comments, they do too!!
 
 
And don't forget about our recipe sharing meme tomorrow: "Recipe Swap Meet Thursday" - have you got your recipe ready??? Don't forget to grab our button and play along... Happy cooking.
 



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Ten Most Common Pet Poisons

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Poor Mumbo was sick the other day - he was so miserable, just look at him, isn't it so sad. I knew that he hadn't eaten any new food, so I went looking on some of my trusted sites on the internet to see if there was anything that he may have gotten into that could have made him sick.  While I couldn't find anything that may have made him sick, I figure maybe he just had a bug, and BTW, he is feeling much better now, I wanted to share what I found on the ASPCA site to keep you all informed for your fur-babies.

Here are the top ten pet toxins you need to watch out for:


Human Medications



Human medications are once again at the top of the list of pet toxins for 2010. Almost 25 percent of our calls concerned human medications accidentally ingested by pets. The most common culprits include over-the-counter medications (ibuprofen, acetaminophen), antidepressants and ADHD medications.



Insecticides


About 20% of the calls to the APCC are about insecticides. Insecticides are commonly used on our pets for flea control and around our houses to control crawling and flying bugs. The most serious poisonings occurred when products not labeled for use in cats were applied to them. Always follow label directions.



Rodenticides


Baits used to kill mice and rats are mostly grain based. Not only does this attract rodents, but it attracts dogs and cats. There are several different types of rodenticides that can cause seizures, internal bleeding or kidney failure. Always make sure these items are placed in areas that pets cannot access.




People Food


Xylitol, grapes, raisins, onions and garlic are commonly ingested by our pets. Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs, while onions and garlic can cause anemia if enough is ingested. Xylitol, a sugar alcohol used to sweeten sugar free gums and mints, can cause low blood sugar and liver failure in dogs.



Veterinary Medications


Many medications made for our pets are flavored for ease of giving. Unfortunately, that means that animals may ingest the entire bottle of medication if they find it tasty. Common chewable medications include arthritis and incontinence medications. Contact your veterinarian if your pet ingests more than his proper dose of medication.



Chocolate


Chocolate contains methylxanthines, which act as stimulants to our pets. The darker the chocolate, the more methylxanthines it contains. Methylxanthines can cause agitation, vomiting, diarrhea, high heart rate, muscle tremors, seizures and death.




Household Toxins


Cleaning supplies, such as bleach, acids, alkalis and other detergents, can cause corrosive injury to the mouth and stomach. Other household items such as batteries and liquid potpourri can cause similar problems. Always keep these toxins behind securely locked doors.



Plants


Both house plants and outdoor plants can be ingested by our pets. Lilies can cause life-threatening kidney failure in cats, while sago palms can cause liver failure in dogs and cats. Keep house plants and bouquets away from your pets.



Herbicides


Many herbicides have a salty taste, and our pets will commonly ingest them. Always follow label directions and keep pets off treated areas until they are dry.



Outdoor Toxins


Antifreeze, fertilizers and ice melts are all substances that animals can find outdoors. Keep these items in securely locked sheds or on high shelves where pets cannot get to them.


Thank you to the ASPCA for help with my baby... you are always there to for animals of all kinds. If you are inclined, feel free to donate any amount by clicking on the link on either sidebar. Also, if you ever have a question about something your animal has eaten or you think you animal has ingested a toxin - call your vet right away, or contact the Animal Poison Control Center’s 24-hour hotline at (888) 426-4435.




{Disclosure: Thank you to the ASPCA for this information. I received no compensation for this post, I just love my babies and wanted to share this with all of my readers.}

Mommy and Me Monday: Mommy and Mumbo Watching TV

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Hosted by Krystyn at Really, Are You Serious?  Welcome to another edition of Mommy & Me Monday.....

When I sit in my chair in the family room, at least 4 of our doggies sit with me on the chair (right now there are 5 with me because Nano is on the ottoman), either behind me on the back of the chair or on the arms.  Here is a picture of me and Mumbo as we are watching TV {of course my ever present laptop is with me, too}, he made sure I knew he was there by putting his paw on my shoulder and giving me a kiss on the ear. :)



Isn't he just the cutest?



If you'd like to participate in Mommy & Me Monday, here is all you need to do Per Krystyn's blog:

"Pop out from behind that camera and capture yourself in action with your kids. Grab the button and link up.  Make some new friends and visit some old ones, too. There really is only one requirement here, a picture of you and your baby or babies; your children, your “baby” (i.e. significant other) or even your fur babies."

So head on over, link up, visit the other participants, and don't forget to LEAVE A COMMENT, you love them so you know that other people will too!

Happy Monday, y'all.... :)


 
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365 Project - January 18th & 19th and Wordless Wednesday

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Peek-a-Boo Nano



Silly Bill Trying to Make Me Smile



To join the 365 Project head on over to their Facebook page or to view other participants submissions head to the "Browse Latest" page.



For more Wordless Wednesday posts, check out the WW Hub, leave your link, check out the other participants, and don't forget to leave a nice comment - you know you like comments, they do too!!


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365 Post - January 16th: Lady Mia

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This is my little Lady Mia lying on the chair asking to have her belly rubbed... She and Nano are the ones who really love to have their bellies scratched, the other babies, not so much.

To join the 365 Project head on over to their Facebook page or to view other participants submissions head to the "Browse Latest" page.



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365 Project - January 8th: Where'd that Damned Squirrel Go???

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Here's Lady Mia trying to climb up a tree after a squirrel.

To join the 365 Project head on over to their Facebook page or to view other participants submissions head to the "Browse Latest" page.




Have a great Weekend!

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Wordless Wednesday (on Thursday, oops) and 365Project: January 5th & 6th

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I know I'm a day late for Wordless Wednesday and I missed my photo for my 365Project yesterday, but I never got on the computer yesterday.  Heck, I didn't even get out of bed until 4:30p.m. because of a horrendous migraine - those of you who suffer from them know exactly what I mean and those of you who don't, be VERY grateful.  So.... here is my photo for Wordless Wednesday and 365Project for January 5th and another photo for January 6th.  That should catch me all up.

Min-Pin Snuggled from the Cold

Sleepy Yorkie

For more Wordless Wednesday posts, check out the WW Hub, leave your link, check out the other participants, and don't forget to leave a nice comment - you know you like comments, they do too!! 


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Mai-Li is in a Photo Contest - Would You Vote for Her?

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The above photo has been entered into a photo contest at Photo Artomation and I could win $1,000 - WooHoo!!  I know it's a long shot, because there are lots of other really cute and artistic photos submitted, but I have a favor to as of you, my dear readers... would you be so kind as to head on over to the site and vote for my little Mai-Li?  You have to click on the Pet Photo Contest page and, she is on page 3 and is photo #29...

She and I thank you SOOOO much, Pedigree is really expensive.  Huggles, love, and kisses from us both!

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Today's Christmas Post..... December 19th

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With all the baking I did this past week - seven different kinds of cookies plus dark chocolate fudge - this cartoon really made me laugh when I saw it.....

I have also discovered that my doggies REALLY like cookies, especially Maila, she is a total cookie monster. She sits on the back of the chair and watches everything I do in the kitchen. Then when I walk by with the pan and the spatula, she will sit up on her hind legs and sniff and bark until I give her a bite, then I get a big kiss from her.  It is SO cute.

Only 5 1/2 days left until Christmas... are you ready? I'm just about there, I will finish wrapping the things that I have to ship tomorrow and then wrap Bill's things during the week. I will also be delivering my cookie plates  my neighbors during the week. Have a great week. HUGGLES!!

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Doggie Photo Shoot

The other day, with lots of help from my ever supportive and patient husband Bill, I did a photo shoot with all the doggies after they had all had a bath. {This time I did their baths in shifts, three at a time, TeeHee}.  Here are the best ones out of about 30 photos.....

These are the three Yorkies that we are dog-sitting: Maila, Mai-Li, and Mumbo

These are our three doggies: Lady Mia, Mandie, and Nano

The Boys: Mumbo and Nano

The Girls: Lady Mia, Mandie, Mai-Li, and Maila

The Yorkies: Nano, Lady Mia, Mai-Li, Maila, and Mumbo

Everybody: Nano, Lady Mia, Mandie, Mai-Li, Maila, and Mumbo

Do you KNOW how hard it is to get six dogs to all look one way at the same time????  If you look at the photos, you can see that it is darned impossible.  I still think they are all so adorable and I am going to miss Mai-Li, Maila and Mumbo when they go home.  Their mama, Tyna, is coming home tomorrow and will be picking them up.  I know she misses them terribly and they miss her.  We have been texting her photos almost every day of them and she is so grateful. 

Hope you enjoyed the photos and have a wonderful week.

Studious Yorkie

This is Mumbo, the biggest of the Yorkies at our house right now.  He is 2 years old and is the one that watches over the little ones, he makes sure that they are all OK whenever he hears them bark, whine or make any kind of noise.  He is such a sweetie to me, he loves to cuddle with me and loves to have his belly scratched.  I was trying to read the other day during some down time while we were working at the dry cleaners and Mumbo didn't like the fact that he wasn't getting any attention, so he kept pawing me me until I gave him my undivided attention.  I decided to put my reading glasses on him and he just let me put them on and left them there so I could take his picture.  He didn't try to knock them off or shake them off, I did have to hold them on one side a little because my head is a bit bigger than his, but he was so good to let me put those on him.  Doesn't he look just adorable???

I had a migraine last week and Mumbo was right there lying beside me and licking my face, neck and eyes making sure I was OK.  He just knew that I didn't feel good - of course, Nano was there, too, because he always knows exactly how I feel and takes good care of me.  I just love them.

Hope you enjoyed this little insight into one of my fur-babies.

What I've Been Dealing With For a Month.....

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Ok, not quite ALL month, Nano and Lady Mia are both house broken, but the three dogs that we are dog sitting, not so much, and I am trying to teach them to go outside or at least on the puppy pads.  I am having some success, but they are still having some accidents around the house.  Poor Bill has washed the carpet four times already, he is such a great guy!  But each time they have an accident and I discipline the guilty party, I get a face just like the one above and I can't get mad... could you?  Look at these faces.....

The extra babies should be going home sometime this week... boy am I going to miss them!

How we Accomplish Bathtime at Our House

First you have to get everybody nekked, take out the girls bows and ponytails, and line them all up on the counter while the tub is filling with water.

Then you put all five of them in the tub and try to keep them in there.....

That generally doesn't work, so mommy ends up getting in the tub with them.

  Everyone gets scrubbed up and then conditioned with a special shampoo and conditioner to make their hair nice and smooth and their skin itch free. 

Next, mommy gets out and dries off first while the babies wait.

There are no photos of the drying of the babies.... do you know how hard it is to wrangle 5 wet Yorkies?  It took both Bill and I to get them out of the tub and dry them off without getting EVERYTHING soaking wet.  I put my camera out of the way of flying water and running puppies.  It really was fun watching them all run around shaking and wrapping themselves up in their towels, plus coming up to us to have their ears, heads and bellies dried off.

Next came the brushing, dressing and bows.....

Maila

Mai-Li

Lady Mia

Mumbo

... and my baby, Nano...

So ends the adventure.  It was really a lot of fun and all the babies LOVED having their backs, bellies and heads scrubbed clean and getting a mini-massage with the conditioner.  By the end, my back was killing me, but all the puppy kisses I got was an amazing reward.....