Potpouri can kill your pet.......

This just arrived and I wanted to pass it on. You might want to do the same.

Please cross post.

Sharon H - Ohio Team Leader &
NBSTR Dog Records Coordinator
NEW BEGINNINGS SHIH TZU & FRIENDS RESCUE
A 501c3 Charitable Rescue
www.nbstr.org

Please read the email below that I have forwarded with the author's permission.. ...

In a message dated 12/10/2008 6:25:17 P.M. Central Standard Time, Karencantner writes:

We have suffered a terrible, terrible tragedy last Wed. Two, beloved Cavaliers of mine, Haley and Zoe both ate potpourri from a decorative basket in my Living room

Within hours, they were vomiting it, convulsing and going into total body rigidity and shock. We took them to the after hours clinic, they had no idea what it could be and wouldn't listen to me about them vomiting potpourri at home and how I had such concerns about the toxic effects of it. They treated symptoms.

We transferred them to our day vet. He also wouldn't listen to me about the potpourri theory. He said they had "strychnine" poisoning symptoms. I kept telling him that the potpourri was Made In India, sold by a company in California and sold at my local WalMart. My heart told me that it was the culprit of their condition.

They declined rapidly throughout the day and we transferred them back to the after hours clinic for a second night. At midnight, I made the agonizing decision to put them to sleep. Haley was in constant seizures that wouldn't stop, fluid was filling up in her lungs, body temp was dropping on both of them, Zoe was lying almost lifeless on the table, struggling with every breath she took. Every muscle was completely rigid, you couldn't even move her.

I have devoted the last couple of days (now that I can get out of bed and function) to researching my concerns with the potpourri and have since found out I was right....... .....there is a lab in England that has case studies on toxic potpourri from India!! The toxin....strychnine , which in it's commercial source, comes from a certain tree grown in India . I am completely heart broken over this.

Please be aware of the potential toxins in any and all stuff like this in our homes. I would've never guessed this could happen but when I saw them both "playing" in the potpourri and then after about two hours saw the symptoms of a poisoning, I just put two and two together. Hug your babies, Love them and always take lots of photos along the way...it helps later on, trust me.

Karen Cantner, Heartland Kennels, Evansville , Indiana USA

Permission to cross post - should be unedited and sent in it's entirety with her
contact info.

Help needed for pets and humans of Hurricane Gustav

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IF animals need your help, after the storm hits, would you be willing to help?

The help would be for animals needing a place to stay while their owners are waiting to go home, OR This could be for sheltered animals needing placement.

Prefer to have with Verifiable references, must have a vet reference as well.

Also prefer that rescues are located near the state lines near Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and Georgia, and Florida.
Can also be no kill shelters.

IF you are able to help, please send your rescue name, location, contact numbers and what you are able to help with to: resquedk9@yahoo. com

IF you re not contacted, then your help is not needed. And we wish to thank each and everyone for any help offered!!!!!
This information is strictly confidential and will not be forwarded to any lists.

Sharon Gorski
Aka
Possecop


<Cross post far and wide>

----- Original Message -----

From: Sharon Gorski

To: PMRehabilitation@ yahoogroups. com

Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 9:48 PM

Subject: Re: [PMRehabilitation] New Orleans.... to be evacuated... breaking news.

New Orleans is being evacuated as we speak, the people are being put on buses and trains for all those who have no menas of getting out otherwise.
The animals are also being shipped out too, IF anyone can help a resident by allowing them to camp out on your lawn, or in a barn, please let me know.
Anyone form northern parts of Ala, La, Georgia, or southern states of Tenn, Indianna, willing to allow anyone shelter from the storm, let me know.
I have rescues who need help, they can get out but no where to go.

Sharon aka Possecop Director/Founder
www.K9resque. org
Adopt a Dog, Save a Life

Courtesy of lil Country Paws.com

State of Emergency declared for Brevard County, Melbourne, FL Shelter

Please Cross Post far and wide...

Brevard County.FL. has been declared a "State of Emergency" thanks to tropical storm Fay. All our animals have to be evacuated from our shelter here in Melbourne, ASAP. Our shelter is in dire need of repairs, and due to the continuing rains is now unsafe to keep our animals in....PLEASE HELP US WE NEED TO GET THEM TO A SAFE PLACE.
Rescues need to fax there 501, adopt, and vet policy info to pull.
Fax #321-253-6623

We have a partial listing available but unable to update due to conditions here.....PLEASE, PLEASE, HELP THEM!

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/FL284.html

South Animal Care Center
5100 West Eau Galle Blvd
Melbourne, FL. ( just past the flea market on the right)

As I write this my home and vehicle are completely surrounded by water and rising. Our animals count on us to keep them safe, PLEASE help us do that.

Thank you,
Adriana
Advocate for the Voiceless

How to elliminate doggie waste odor from your yard...

How to cover the smell outside from dog waste

The only way to effectively cover up the smell outside from dog waste is to neutralize the odor instead of trying to cover it. And the only way to neutralize the odor of what comes out of a dog is to control what goes in.

1. Reducing the smell of dog poop can be achieved by switching to a higher quality food. The more digestible a food is the better. A food that is easily digested will result in food that is smaller in volume and smell. Look for a food that is corn, wheat, and soybean free. The top three ingredients should be a type of meat or high quality protein. Fillers are not digestible, so the fewer fillers in the food, the fewer fillers in the dog’s waste. Chain pet stores do not carry high quality pet foods because there is less of a markup for them, so check independent pet stores and feed stores for a filler-free dog food.

2. Reduce the smell of dog poop by feeding a human grade liquid chlorophyll supplement that neutralizes smells. Years ago an animal herbalist recommended a supplement of liquid chlorophyll for one of our dogs having digestive problems. We learned that not only does liquid chlorophyll aid in digestion and heart function, but it also is a natural deodorizer that neutralizes (not just covers) odors from a dog’s breath, body, and waste. A small squirt or two of liquid chlorophyll in your dogs water every morning will significantly decrease the smell of his body and his waste. Dogs love the taste of liquid chlorophyll and a large bottle lasts about 6-8 weeks in our single large dog family.

lil Country Paws