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Clever Trevor
World 60-weave
record holder Wenya Ready Trevor has faced lots of problems in his short life. He will
celebrate his sixth birthday this year, but there were times when his owner Traci Gaunt
thought he would never make it. Ann Shear tells how Traci battled and got Trevor's
gluten allergy under control and how he went on to find his place in the Guinness Book of
Records. (03/04/01) |
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Death by Chocolate Updated
Candy is
dandy, but not for dogs. Chocolate made for human consumption can cause death in dogs.
It contains a chemical called theobromine which is toxic to dogs. Even small
amounts of it can cause: vomiting. diarrhoea. With the holidays coming, it seems an appropriate time to repeat the
message, repeat the message, repeat the message... |
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Easter
Dangers to
Dogs
Beware...
Easter eggs and hot cross buns may be yummy Easter indulgences for us, but
they can be deadly to dogs so keep these seasonal treats to yourself. Here
is some timely information from the Kennel Club to help you and your dog
have a happy and healthy Easter and enjoy the spring. |
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Know
Your Onions
Joyce Dobson wrote to a popular dog magazine to find out if the rumour that
she had heard about onions had any truth in it. She was very surprised by their reply.
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Performance Diets
Agility dogs are considered intermediate athletes and, as such, have special
nutritional needs. They are required to jump, climb, stop, start and change direction at the
drop of a hat. Whether you do agility for fun or compete seriously, the nutrition of your
agility dog plays an important role in his performance. While it is not a
substitute for training understanding what we feed our dogs can only benefit
their performance. Dr Marge Chandler was commissioned by Purina ProPlan to look into the matter. |
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Poison Alert
Beware... autumn
is toadstool season! Mushrooms may be tasty on pizzas and in omelettes but they can be lethal
to dogs. Bernadette Bay was heartbroken when her little sheltie Hex died after eating what was
believed to be a deadly mushroom. Initially it caused kidney failure, then systemic inflammatory response syndrome
and finally death. |
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Sour Grapes
Beware. Grapes
and raisins can be toxic to dogs when ingested in large quantities.
Kate Prosser
found out the heartbreaking way when her Vizsla Anya died from acute renal failure after
ingesting a 500g. bag of raisins.
(18/01/03) |
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Xylitol Warning
Sugarless gum containing Xylitol
is especially dangerous to dogs. Enough Xylitol is seldom eaten by a dog for it to be
fatal. But, it can cause still cause coma, seizures, and/or weakness.
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