PAW PRINTS. Papillon 911 Rescue and Adoption Newsletter August STATS WELCOME. We retalking Trash Here

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1 PAW PRINTS Papillon 911 Rescue and Adoption Newsletter August Editor: Directors: Kathy Woodward Lyn McLaughlin, President Colleen Busch, Vice President Pam Johnson Ande Tallarida-Davis Kathy Woodward The ASPCA Gives You the Lowdown On Why Your Garbage Could Be Harmful to Your Pets. 911 STATS Papillons rescued in June 2007: Rescued since April, 2004: Placed in Forever Homes: Currently in Foster Care: Sanctuary care: WELCOME Thank you for viewing our rescue newsletter. If you are interested in contributing to next month s edition or would like to subscribe to our newsletter, please contact Kathy Woodward at thepuppygirls@aolcom. If you wish to unsubscribe to our newsletter, please send an e- mail to that same address and write unsubscribe in the subject line We retalking Trash Here NEW YORK, August 9, 2007 Picture the scene: you walk into your kitchen and are greeted by a veritable smorgasbord of refuse with tell-tale paw prints surrounding the scene of the crime. Yes, your four-legged friend got into the garbage - again! What may appear to be a minor, albeit, frustrating annoyance to many pet parents could actually pose a great risk to your pets, says Dr. Steven Hansen, board-certified veterinary toxicologist and senior vice president with the ASPCA, who manages the ASPCA s Midwest Office, which houses the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC). It s important that pet parents understand and familiarize themselves with the potential dangers that can be found in everyday trash. Here are some of the major threats your pets might suffer from talking trash : 1. Physical Obstruction Hazards: Items such as meat and poultry bones, plastic, metal or paper can cause choking, trauma to the gastrointestinal tract, or may even lead to a lifethreatening intestinal blockage that could require emergency surgery. 2. Bacteria. Spoiled food can harbor millions of bacteria, which in some cases could lead to food poisoning or a condition known as bacterial enteritis. This is where the animal s intestinal tract becomes irritated and inflamed, resulting in painful bloating of the abdomen, vomiting, and diarrhea, cautions Dr. Hansen.

2 Garbage (contd) 3. Toxin-Producing Molds: Certain rotting foods such as cheese, nuts, grains and pasta are ripe environments for a variety of molds, some of which can produce substances known as tremorgenic mycotoxins. These toxins affect the nervous system, causing muscle tremors or even seizures that can quickly become lifethreatening. 4. Poisonous Household Items: The list of potential poisons to animals could go on forever. The main toxic hazards commonly found in trash include medications, harmful foods like onions and coffee grounds, poisonous plant cuttings, and chemicals such as household cleaners, insecticides or batteries, says Dr. Tina Wismer, also a board-certified veterinary toxicologist with the APCC. Ingestion of these substances can produce a wide range of effects, from irritation of the mucous membranes and the gastrointestinal tract, to seizures or damage to vital organs such as the heart, kidneys or liver. Drs. Hansen and Wismer agree that the best way to avoid potential hazards is through prevention. In fact, there are some easy ways to make sure your pet can t get into the trash, says Dr. Hansen. These include: 1. Use wastebaskets that are covered, and not easily tipped over. If possible, keep the container in an out of reach area such as in a secure cabinet under the sink, or better yet, eliminate the danger of your pet getting into potentially harmful trash by taking it directly to your garbage can outside. 2. Dispose of potentially poisonous materials properly. Many communities have special guidelines for disposing of common, yet potentially-poisonous household items, such as batteries. If you re not sure what those are, check with your local garbage disposal company or city or county office, says Dr. Wismer. 3. Should your pet have an accidental encounter with your trash despite your best efforts, prompt action is important in heading off any harmful effects. Please contact your veterinarian immediately, urges Dr. Hansen, making note of any items that may have been in the container. If you can t reach your veterinarian or local emergency animal hospital, call the APCC poison control hotline at (888) (a fee applies). TIS THE SEASON FACTS ABOUT FLEAS Appearance Small (1/12-1/16" long) dark, reddish-brown, wingless, blood-sucking insects. Hard, flattened bodies covered with short spines and long legs adapted for jumping. Life Cycle 4 stages: egg larva pupa biting adult Warning Signs Pets infested with fleas will bite and scratch themselves constantly. Their coats become roughened and the skin can become infected. Watch for excessive scratching and use a flea comb on your pet regularly, checking for black specks or "flea dirt." The usual flea bite has a small red spot where the flea has bitten. Flea-Related Problems Besides the discomfort even one flea bite can cause people and pets, there are more serious medical concerns that may result from fleas. Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) - Some pets or people may develop an allergy to flea saliva. Even one flea bite can result in significant irritation, itchiness and aggravation that lasts up to 5 days. It is characterized by small scabs and redness at the bite site, hair loss and secondary infection. The primary treatment is to remove the existing fleas and prevent future flea bites. Tape Worms - this intestinal parasite is a common ailment associated with fleas. Though not transmitted by bites, fleas cause tape worms when a pet ingests a flea carrying the tapeworm larva while grooming itself. After ingestion, the tapeworm larva develop and move through the gastrointestinal tract. The parasite segments resemble small pieces of rice and may be discovered around the anal region of your pet. Flea Bite Anemia - occurs in severe flea infestations or in very young pets. When a flea bites, it feeds on blood. With many fleas feeding at

3 FACTS ABOUT FLEAS (CONTD) the same time, significant blood loss can occur, resulting in severe anemia. Blood transfusions, iron supplementation and hospitalization are frequently necessary. Flea bite anemia may even be fatal to some pets. Treatment To effectively eliminate fleas and prevent reinfestation, you must break the flea life cycle by killing flea eggs and larvae, which make up 95% of the flea population. Any serious flea associated illness, such as FAD, Tape Worms or Flea Bite Anemia, should be treated by your veterinarian. volunteers. Puppy Love Ball is a soft ball, the size of a tennis ball, made of fleece, filled with polyester stuffing, and has a squeaker inside. Our paps love them. JOIN - IGIVE.COM Up to 26% of each purchase you make on line can go to your favorite worthy cause. Your shopping at hundreds of online stores helps a cause close to your heart with each purchase! It is all free and private. Join today and change online shopping for good. FUNDRAISING NEW$$$ Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our August Fifth of the Month Fundraiser. Such great prizes, and again Miss Cindy picked the winners. Please remember to support our ongoing fundraising efforts. PUPPY LOVE BALLS D= CHECK OUT CAFÉ PRESS Thanks to CafePress.com, we are now selling a number of products with unique graphics on them. We sell dog breed pictures, designs and portraits on T-shirts, mugs, sweatshirts and more. We've even had the opportunity to offer our own special line of products featuring the humor of Peppy the Parvo Pap on clothing and unique custom gift items. Peppy has his own links: & SHOP THE E-BAY PAP 911 BENEFIT STORE Our members have various items for sale on EBAY and a portion of the proceeds are donated to Pap 911. Check it out. Benefit-Store CINDY S TREASURE CHEST The very best toy for Papillons and other small breed dogs (orcats). These handmade soft fleece balls are the perfect size for your little dogs and it has a squeaker inside to keep them interested. No small dog family should be without a dozen. Each Puppy Love Ball is lovingly handmade by our Don t forget to visit Cindy s Treasure Chest and check out the Member Mall. ising/membermall.htm. These PAP911 members have handcrafted products, or other items to share. Sales from these member shops benefit the PAP911 dogs.

4 Remember to enter Kay s 5 th of the Month Treasures. Tell your friends, family and other rescue groups. Kay makes wonderful handcrafted items for doggies each month to raise funds for Pap 911. PERSONALIZED PAPPY CHECKS and Pap911's name is already filled in. They donate funds every time you use it to search the web. USBONES.com 25% of on-line sales are donated to Pap911. Check out U.S. Dog Bones, Dog Chews, and Dog Treats. Would you like to have your Papillon s picture on your checks? We now have a check affiliate Checksyourway.com that will provide you beautiful checks with a picture of your choice. CANDLES FOR HOPE Please keep in mind that these candles will make wonderful presents throughout the year, for any occasion, for everyone on your shopping list. Your purchases will help our furbabies still living in the mills. DOING A SEARCH ON THE NET? Use GOODSEARCH and help Pap911 raise funds. Just go to GoodSearch and enter Papillon 911 Rescue & Adoption as the organization you want to support. Use Good Search to search the net:) Start from our home page on the web site To expedite the ordering process, your orders as you get them to Ande33@aol.com. Mail your checks and money orders to: Ande Tallarida-Davis, 205 Clarence St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891

5 HALE PET DOORS Photos of quilt detail Hale Petdoor Pet Rescue Participating Organizations. A new affiliate with Pap911. Hale Petdoor Pet Rescue Participating Organizations Home page link: SUPPORT OUR RESCUE FRIENDS - SMALL PAWS FUNDRAISER The 2007 fundraiser quilt is ready to make its debut. A generous 99" X 99", it is made of high quality 100% cotton, expertly constructed by our talented Blanketeers html Printing is limited to 1000 tickets, at $5 each, and we believe they will sell out well before the drawing at the Oklahoma Picnic, October 27, Tickets will be available in the Online Gift Shoppe, (Scroll down to the bottom of the page) Contact dianamca@smallpawsrescue.org for information. WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION ON RECALLED PET FOOD The following inter-net addresses can be used as sources for the latest updated information on the recall of pet foods: USDA: ecall ITCHMO: ASPCA: _1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=pet_food_rec all.xml

6 INCOMING, INCOMING!!! BELLA DIANA EMMA CEASAR ZEUS Thank you to all of you for your continued support in Without it, we could not bring you pictures of all these beautiful Pap rescues. Lets all continue to work hard to make sure that none of our precious butterflies slip through the cracks. Please consider donating this month by visiting our website at and clicking the PayPal button on our home page so that we can continue to bring in more Paps in need.