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Pampered Pets at the Porto Vista Rooftop Lounge

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

http://www.yelp.com/events/san-diego-hot-august-pups-get-pampered-at-the-porto-vista-hotels-monthly-mutt-mingle-event

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Hang 10 Dogs Imperial Beach Today!

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

http://loewssurfdog.blogspot.com/

Tags: coronado, Imperial Beach, Puppies, San Diego Events, Soft Boards, Surf Boards, Surfing, Training, Water
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Just a Dog

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

From time to time people tell me, lighten up it’s just a dog or that’s a lot of money for just a dog.  They don’t understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for just a dog.  Many hours have passed and my only company was just a dog, but I did not once feel slighted.  Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by just a dog in those days of darkness; the gentle touch of just a dog gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day. 

If you too, think it’s just a dog, then you will probably understand phrases like just a friend, just a sunrise, or just a promise.  Just a dog brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.  Just a dog brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.  Because of just a dog, I will rise early, take long walks, and look longingly to the future.  So for me and folks like me, it’s not just a dog, but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.  Just a dog brings out what’s good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. 

I hope that someday they can understand that it’s just not a dog, but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being just a man.  So the next time you hear the phrase just a dog, just smile, because they just don’t understand.

Richard A. Biby from Musings

 

Tags: Coronado dog walkers petsitters, dog boarding, La Jolla petsitters, Musings Richard Biby, San Diego dog walkers
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MRSA and Your Pet

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Pets as well as humans carry the MRSA virus. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus are staph bacteria that are resistant to regular antibiotics and require a lengthy hospital stay. This staph bacteria, like many other bacteria, normally live on your skin and inside your nose without causing problems unless your immune system has been compromised. MRSA is different from other bacteria as it can only be treated in a hospital setting with a Vancomycan i.v. drip for six hours a day.

Researchers found that the same strain of MRSA on your pet is the same deadly virus that humans are susceptible to. The bacteria can be transmitted from mammal to man and vice versa. Although animals can deal with MRSA more effectively than humans, it is always wise to treat all of your pets if it is infecting one of them. Cats and dogs with a MRSA infection can get lesions on their bodies and infections range from skin problems and pneumonia to meningitis, blood infection and heart problems. It is important to remember both you and your pet can be colonized with MRSA, but it is not the same as having the active virus. If your pet undergoes surgery, it is imperative that you have them swabbed for MRSA prior to surgery. If the swab is positive, ensure that your vet knows what precautions to take and that he/she will take them.

40% of healthcare workers, veterinarians and nursing home staff have it on their skin and in their nose. It is also found in colleges, dorms, public laundry facilities, hair salons and gyms. A simple process for cleaning the germs out of your washing machine is to run a hot water only cycle with a cup of bleach after every 2 -3 washes of regular clothing. Washing machines only get your clothes clean; they do not kill germs.

What does MRSA look like? Any of these symptoms warrant a visit to the vet:

•Sores or bumps that may look like spider bites

•Boils under the skin (painful bumps)

•Sometimes called impetigo, blisters filled with fluid

•Cuts that are swollen and filled with pus

•Lethargy

Any of these symptoms on you or your pet should warrant a visit to your doctor.

If your dog is a dog park lover as many of my clients are, there are pet wipes, non alcohol-based to wipe the dirt and other dogs’ saliva off the coat of your dog from playtime so they don’t carry extra germs back into your home.

Here are two helpful websites. I spoke with Jill Moss about her blog after the loss of Bella, her beautiful Samoyed. She has graciously allowed a to link to her story: http://www.thebellamossfoundation.com/story.asp

On the other hand, you can contract MRSA from your pet especially if your pet has a lesion. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1216755/Can-snuggling-pet-MRSA.html

Be safe out there!

Julie

Tags: cats, dogs, hospitals, impetigo, lesions, MRSA, pets, veterinarians
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Take your dog to Balboa Park for Earth Day

Saturday, April 18th, 2009

Do something good for yourself, your dog and your community:  http://sandiego.about.com/b/2009/04/18/celebrate-earth-day-in-balboa-park-april-19.htm

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California German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue needs your help

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

California German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue desperately needs to place dogs NOW. After nearly 30 years of operating a rescue, housing and caring for as many as 80 dogs on site in its Bonsall, CA operation, the GSP Rescue has been cited by the County of San Diego for operating a kennel without a permit. The catch is they will not issue any permits either. http://www.gsp-rescue.org/home.htm

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Kennel vs. Pet Sitter

Sunday, March 8th, 2009

While you are away, your pet may have issues with confinement or abandonment in a kennel.  A pet sitting service provides the food , water, nurturing and exercise that your pet needs while allowing them to remain in their own home.  Another pet sitting plus is that in-home care keeps your pet safe from exposure to communicable diseases away from home. Pets are healthiest with their daily routine.

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