Comments for Houston PetTalk http://www.houstonpettalk.com The Definitive Source for Houston Pet Lovers Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by mmantor http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3936 mmantor Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3936 update coming later today! HE's adopted! update coming later today! HE’s adopted!

]]> Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by Virginia Paccione http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3935 Virginia Paccione Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:12:42 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3935 How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update. Thanks, Virginia How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update.

Thanks, Virginia

]]> Comment on Chef Michael’s Dog Food by Purina Debuts Dinner Parties For Dogs by KJP10 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/nutrition/chef-michaels-dog-food-by-purina-debuts-dinner-parties-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-3929 KJP10 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:31:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=2240#comment-3929 The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I'm fairly certain it's a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can't know the answer to your question alone. As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn't indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren't really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it's not really a good food. Go to www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores. The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I’m fairly certain it’s a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can’t know the answer to your question alone.

As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn’t indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren’t really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it’s not really a good food.

Go to http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jim Burwell http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3923 Jim Burwell Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:00:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3923 If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive - meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents. Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about. Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents. If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive – meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents.

Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about.

Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jennifer http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3921 Jennifer Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:11:50 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3921 If I can't scold the puppy, what do I do? If I can’t scold the puppy, what do I do?

]]> Comment on Lost Houston Dogs Found At Shelter But Owner Cannot Claim Them – Please Microchip Your Pets! by B Carric http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/human_interest/lost-houston-dogs-shelter-owner-claim-microchip-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3918 B Carric Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:53:12 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5617#comment-3918 Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you 1. lose them with no collars or chips 2. Don't call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and 3. only ask for one of them back. Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It's a shame that Whiskerville's reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville. Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you
1. lose them with no collars or chips
2. Don’t call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and
3. only ask for one of them back.

Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It’s a shame that Whiskerville’s reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville.

]]> Comment on Canine Cancer: High Risk Breeds by Nancy http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/canine-cancer-high-risk-breeds/comment-page-1/#comment-3876 Nancy Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:46:04 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=982#comment-3876 My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I'm told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about "if only's". 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her "crazy dog" thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn't have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly. My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I’m told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about “if only’s”. 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her “crazy dog” thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn’t have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly.

]]> Comment on Astros Dog Day: September 19th! by Jim T http://www.houstonpettalk.com/headline/astros-dog-day-september-19th/comment-page-1/#comment-3869 Jim T Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:36:14 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5695#comment-3869 I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible? I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible?

]]> Comment on Need Petsitting? Meet “For The Love Of Pets” by Jaime http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_sitting/need-petsitting-meet-for-the-love-of-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3860 Jaime Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:48:32 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=1294#comment-3860 Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn't have it any other way! Great job!! Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn’t have it any other way! Great job!!

]]> Comment on Holiday Training & Safety Tips by Anthony Wilson http://www.houstonpettalk.com The Definitive Source for Houston Pet Lovers Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comments for Houston PetTalk http://www.houstonpettalk.com The Definitive Source for Houston Pet Lovers Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by mmantor http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3936 mmantor Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3936 update coming later today! HE's adopted! update coming later today! HE’s adopted!

]]> Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by Virginia Paccione http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3935 Virginia Paccione Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:12:42 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3935 How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update. Thanks, Virginia How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update.

Thanks, Virginia

]]> Comment on Chef Michael’s Dog Food by Purina Debuts Dinner Parties For Dogs by KJP10 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/nutrition/chef-michaels-dog-food-by-purina-debuts-dinner-parties-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-3929 KJP10 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:31:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=2240#comment-3929 The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I'm fairly certain it's a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can't know the answer to your question alone. As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn't indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren't really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it's not really a good food. Go to www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores. The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I’m fairly certain it’s a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can’t know the answer to your question alone.

As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn’t indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren’t really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it’s not really a good food.

Go to http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jim Burwell http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3923 Jim Burwell Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:00:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3923 If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive - meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents. Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about. Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents. If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive – meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents.

Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about.

Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jennifer http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3921 Jennifer Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:11:50 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3921 If I can't scold the puppy, what do I do? If I can’t scold the puppy, what do I do?

]]> Comment on Lost Houston Dogs Found At Shelter But Owner Cannot Claim Them – Please Microchip Your Pets! by B Carric http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/human_interest/lost-houston-dogs-shelter-owner-claim-microchip-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3918 B Carric Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:53:12 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5617#comment-3918 Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you 1. lose them with no collars or chips 2. Don't call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and 3. only ask for one of them back. Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It's a shame that Whiskerville's reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville. Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you
1. lose them with no collars or chips
2. Don’t call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and
3. only ask for one of them back.

Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It’s a shame that Whiskerville’s reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville.

]]> Comment on Canine Cancer: High Risk Breeds by Nancy http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/canine-cancer-high-risk-breeds/comment-page-1/#comment-3876 Nancy Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:46:04 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=982#comment-3876 My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I'm told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about "if only's". 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her "crazy dog" thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn't have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly. My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I’m told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about “if only’s”. 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her “crazy dog” thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn’t have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly.

]]> Comment on Astros Dog Day: September 19th! by Jim T http://www.houstonpettalk.com/headline/astros-dog-day-september-19th/comment-page-1/#comment-3869 Jim T Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:36:14 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5695#comment-3869 I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible? I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible?

]]> Comment on Need Petsitting? Meet “For The Love Of Pets” by Jaime http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_sitting/need-petsitting-meet-for-the-love-of-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3860 Jaime Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:48:32 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=1294#comment-3860 Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn't have it any other way! Great job!! Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn’t have it any other way! Great job!!

]]> Comment on Holiday Training & Safety Tips by Anthony Wilson http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3936 mmantor Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3936 update coming later today! HE's adopted! update coming later today! HE’s adopted!

]]> Comments for Houston PetTalk http://www.houstonpettalk.com The Definitive Source for Houston Pet Lovers Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by mmantor http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3936 mmantor Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3936 update coming later today! HE's adopted! update coming later today! HE’s adopted!

]]> Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by Virginia Paccione http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3935 Virginia Paccione Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:12:42 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3935 How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update. Thanks, Virginia How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update.

Thanks, Virginia

]]> Comment on Chef Michael’s Dog Food by Purina Debuts Dinner Parties For Dogs by KJP10 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/nutrition/chef-michaels-dog-food-by-purina-debuts-dinner-parties-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-3929 KJP10 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:31:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=2240#comment-3929 The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I'm fairly certain it's a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can't know the answer to your question alone. As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn't indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren't really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it's not really a good food. Go to www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores. The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I’m fairly certain it’s a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can’t know the answer to your question alone.

As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn’t indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren’t really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it’s not really a good food.

Go to http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jim Burwell http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3923 Jim Burwell Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:00:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3923 If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive - meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents. Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about. Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents. If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive – meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents.

Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about.

Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jennifer http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3921 Jennifer Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:11:50 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3921 If I can't scold the puppy, what do I do? If I can’t scold the puppy, what do I do?

]]> Comment on Lost Houston Dogs Found At Shelter But Owner Cannot Claim Them – Please Microchip Your Pets! by B Carric http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/human_interest/lost-houston-dogs-shelter-owner-claim-microchip-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3918 B Carric Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:53:12 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5617#comment-3918 Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you 1. lose them with no collars or chips 2. Don't call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and 3. only ask for one of them back. Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It's a shame that Whiskerville's reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville. Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you
1. lose them with no collars or chips
2. Don’t call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and
3. only ask for one of them back.

Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It’s a shame that Whiskerville’s reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville.

]]> Comment on Canine Cancer: High Risk Breeds by Nancy http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/canine-cancer-high-risk-breeds/comment-page-1/#comment-3876 Nancy Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:46:04 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=982#comment-3876 My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I'm told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about "if only's". 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her "crazy dog" thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn't have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly. My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I’m told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about “if only’s”. 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her “crazy dog” thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn’t have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly.

]]> Comment on Astros Dog Day: September 19th! by Jim T http://www.houstonpettalk.com/headline/astros-dog-day-september-19th/comment-page-1/#comment-3869 Jim T Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:36:14 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5695#comment-3869 I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible? I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible?

]]> Comment on Need Petsitting? Meet “For The Love Of Pets” by Jaime http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_sitting/need-petsitting-meet-for-the-love-of-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3860 Jaime Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:48:32 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=1294#comment-3860 Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn't have it any other way! Great job!! Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn’t have it any other way! Great job!!

]]> Comment on Holiday Training & Safety Tips by Anthony Wilson http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3935 Virginia Paccione Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:12:42 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3935 How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update. Thanks, Virginia How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update.

Thanks, Virginia

]]> Comments for Houston PetTalk http://www.houstonpettalk.com The Definitive Source for Houston Pet Lovers Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by mmantor http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3936 mmantor Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3936 update coming later today! HE's adopted! update coming later today! HE’s adopted!

]]> Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by Virginia Paccione http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3935 Virginia Paccione Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:12:42 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3935 How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update. Thanks, Virginia How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update.

Thanks, Virginia

]]> Comment on Chef Michael’s Dog Food by Purina Debuts Dinner Parties For Dogs by KJP10 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/nutrition/chef-michaels-dog-food-by-purina-debuts-dinner-parties-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-3929 KJP10 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:31:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=2240#comment-3929 The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I'm fairly certain it's a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can't know the answer to your question alone. As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn't indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren't really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it's not really a good food. Go to www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores. The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I’m fairly certain it’s a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can’t know the answer to your question alone.

As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn’t indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren’t really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it’s not really a good food.

Go to http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jim Burwell http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3923 Jim Burwell Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:00:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3923 If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive - meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents. Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about. Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents. If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive – meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents.

Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about.

Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jennifer http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3921 Jennifer Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:11:50 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3921 If I can't scold the puppy, what do I do? If I can’t scold the puppy, what do I do?

]]> Comment on Lost Houston Dogs Found At Shelter But Owner Cannot Claim Them – Please Microchip Your Pets! by B Carric http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/human_interest/lost-houston-dogs-shelter-owner-claim-microchip-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3918 B Carric Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:53:12 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5617#comment-3918 Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you 1. lose them with no collars or chips 2. Don't call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and 3. only ask for one of them back. Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It's a shame that Whiskerville's reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville. Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you
1. lose them with no collars or chips
2. Don’t call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and
3. only ask for one of them back.

Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It’s a shame that Whiskerville’s reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville.

]]> Comment on Canine Cancer: High Risk Breeds by Nancy http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/canine-cancer-high-risk-breeds/comment-page-1/#comment-3876 Nancy Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:46:04 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=982#comment-3876 My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I'm told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about "if only's". 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her "crazy dog" thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn't have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly. My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I’m told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about “if only’s”. 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her “crazy dog” thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn’t have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly.

]]> Comment on Astros Dog Day: September 19th! by Jim T http://www.houstonpettalk.com/headline/astros-dog-day-september-19th/comment-page-1/#comment-3869 Jim T Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:36:14 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5695#comment-3869 I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible? I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible?

]]> Comment on Need Petsitting? Meet “For The Love Of Pets” by Jaime http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_sitting/need-petsitting-meet-for-the-love-of-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3860 Jaime Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:48:32 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=1294#comment-3860 Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn't have it any other way! Great job!! Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn’t have it any other way! Great job!!

]]> Comment on Holiday Training & Safety Tips by Anthony Wilson http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/nutrition/chef-michaels-dog-food-by-purina-debuts-dinner-parties-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-3929 KJP10 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:31:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=2240#comment-3929 The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I'm fairly certain it's a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can't know the answer to your question alone. As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn't indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren't really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it's not really a good food. Go to www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores. The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I’m fairly certain it’s a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can’t know the answer to your question alone.

As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn’t indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren’t really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it’s not really a good food.

Go to http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores.

]]> Comments for Houston PetTalk http://www.houstonpettalk.com The Definitive Source for Houston Pet Lovers Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by mmantor http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3936 mmantor Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3936 update coming later today! HE's adopted! update coming later today! HE’s adopted!

]]> Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by Virginia Paccione http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3935 Virginia Paccione Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:12:42 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3935 How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update. Thanks, Virginia How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update.

Thanks, Virginia

]]> Comment on Chef Michael’s Dog Food by Purina Debuts Dinner Parties For Dogs by KJP10 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/nutrition/chef-michaels-dog-food-by-purina-debuts-dinner-parties-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-3929 KJP10 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:31:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=2240#comment-3929 The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I'm fairly certain it's a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can't know the answer to your question alone. As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn't indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren't really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it's not really a good food. Go to www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores. The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I’m fairly certain it’s a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can’t know the answer to your question alone.

As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn’t indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren’t really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it’s not really a good food.

Go to http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jim Burwell http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3923 Jim Burwell Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:00:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3923 If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive - meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents. Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about. Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents. If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive – meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents.

Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about.

Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jennifer http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3921 Jennifer Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:11:50 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3921 If I can't scold the puppy, what do I do? If I can’t scold the puppy, what do I do?

]]> Comment on Lost Houston Dogs Found At Shelter But Owner Cannot Claim Them – Please Microchip Your Pets! by B Carric http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/human_interest/lost-houston-dogs-shelter-owner-claim-microchip-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3918 B Carric Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:53:12 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5617#comment-3918 Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you 1. lose them with no collars or chips 2. Don't call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and 3. only ask for one of them back. Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It's a shame that Whiskerville's reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville. Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you
1. lose them with no collars or chips
2. Don’t call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and
3. only ask for one of them back.

Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It’s a shame that Whiskerville’s reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville.

]]> Comment on Canine Cancer: High Risk Breeds by Nancy http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/canine-cancer-high-risk-breeds/comment-page-1/#comment-3876 Nancy Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:46:04 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=982#comment-3876 My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I'm told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about "if only's". 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her "crazy dog" thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn't have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly. My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I’m told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about “if only’s”. 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her “crazy dog” thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn’t have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly.

]]> Comment on Astros Dog Day: September 19th! by Jim T http://www.houstonpettalk.com/headline/astros-dog-day-september-19th/comment-page-1/#comment-3869 Jim T Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:36:14 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5695#comment-3869 I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible? I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible?

]]> Comment on Need Petsitting? Meet “For The Love Of Pets” by Jaime http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_sitting/need-petsitting-meet-for-the-love-of-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3860 Jaime Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:48:32 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=1294#comment-3860 Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn't have it any other way! Great job!! Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn’t have it any other way! Great job!!

]]> Comment on Holiday Training & Safety Tips by Anthony Wilson http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3923 Jim Burwell Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:00:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3923 If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive - meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents. Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about. Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents. If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive – meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents.

Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about.

Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents.

]]> Comments for Houston PetTalk http://www.houstonpettalk.com The Definitive Source for Houston Pet Lovers Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by mmantor http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3936 mmantor Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3936 update coming later today! HE's adopted! update coming later today! HE’s adopted!

]]> Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by Virginia Paccione http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3935 Virginia Paccione Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:12:42 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3935 How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update. Thanks, Virginia How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update.

Thanks, Virginia

]]> Comment on Chef Michael’s Dog Food by Purina Debuts Dinner Parties For Dogs by KJP10 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/nutrition/chef-michaels-dog-food-by-purina-debuts-dinner-parties-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-3929 KJP10 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:31:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=2240#comment-3929 The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I'm fairly certain it's a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can't know the answer to your question alone. As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn't indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren't really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it's not really a good food. Go to www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores. The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I’m fairly certain it’s a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can’t know the answer to your question alone.

As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn’t indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren’t really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it’s not really a good food.

Go to http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jim Burwell http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3923 Jim Burwell Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:00:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3923 If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive - meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents. Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about. Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents. If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive – meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents.

Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about.

Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jennifer http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3921 Jennifer Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:11:50 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3921 If I can't scold the puppy, what do I do? If I can’t scold the puppy, what do I do?

]]> Comment on Lost Houston Dogs Found At Shelter But Owner Cannot Claim Them – Please Microchip Your Pets! by B Carric http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/human_interest/lost-houston-dogs-shelter-owner-claim-microchip-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3918 B Carric Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:53:12 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5617#comment-3918 Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you 1. lose them with no collars or chips 2. Don't call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and 3. only ask for one of them back. Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It's a shame that Whiskerville's reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville. Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you
1. lose them with no collars or chips
2. Don’t call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and
3. only ask for one of them back.

Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It’s a shame that Whiskerville’s reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville.

]]> Comment on Canine Cancer: High Risk Breeds by Nancy http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/canine-cancer-high-risk-breeds/comment-page-1/#comment-3876 Nancy Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:46:04 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=982#comment-3876 My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I'm told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about "if only's". 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her "crazy dog" thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn't have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly. My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I’m told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about “if only’s”. 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her “crazy dog” thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn’t have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly.

]]> Comment on Astros Dog Day: September 19th! by Jim T http://www.houstonpettalk.com/headline/astros-dog-day-september-19th/comment-page-1/#comment-3869 Jim T Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:36:14 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5695#comment-3869 I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible? I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible?

]]> Comment on Need Petsitting? Meet “For The Love Of Pets” by Jaime http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_sitting/need-petsitting-meet-for-the-love-of-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3860 Jaime Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:48:32 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=1294#comment-3860 Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn't have it any other way! Great job!! Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn’t have it any other way! Great job!!

]]> Comment on Holiday Training & Safety Tips by Anthony Wilson http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3921 Jennifer Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:11:50 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3921 If I can't scold the puppy, what do I do? If I can’t scold the puppy, what do I do?

]]> Comments for Houston PetTalk http://www.houstonpettalk.com The Definitive Source for Houston Pet Lovers Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by mmantor http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3936 mmantor Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3936 update coming later today! HE's adopted! update coming later today! HE’s adopted!

]]> Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by Virginia Paccione http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3935 Virginia Paccione Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:12:42 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3935 How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update. Thanks, Virginia How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update.

Thanks, Virginia

]]> Comment on Chef Michael’s Dog Food by Purina Debuts Dinner Parties For Dogs by KJP10 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/nutrition/chef-michaels-dog-food-by-purina-debuts-dinner-parties-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-3929 KJP10 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:31:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=2240#comment-3929 The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I'm fairly certain it's a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can't know the answer to your question alone. As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn't indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren't really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it's not really a good food. Go to www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores. The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I’m fairly certain it’s a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can’t know the answer to your question alone.

As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn’t indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren’t really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it’s not really a good food.

Go to http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jim Burwell http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3923 Jim Burwell Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:00:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3923 If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive - meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents. Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about. Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents. If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive – meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents.

Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about.

Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jennifer http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3921 Jennifer Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:11:50 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3921 If I can't scold the puppy, what do I do? If I can’t scold the puppy, what do I do?

]]> Comment on Lost Houston Dogs Found At Shelter But Owner Cannot Claim Them – Please Microchip Your Pets! by B Carric http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/human_interest/lost-houston-dogs-shelter-owner-claim-microchip-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3918 B Carric Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:53:12 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5617#comment-3918 Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you 1. lose them with no collars or chips 2. Don't call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and 3. only ask for one of them back. Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It's a shame that Whiskerville's reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville. Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you
1. lose them with no collars or chips
2. Don’t call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and
3. only ask for one of them back.

Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It’s a shame that Whiskerville’s reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville.

]]> Comment on Canine Cancer: High Risk Breeds by Nancy http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/canine-cancer-high-risk-breeds/comment-page-1/#comment-3876 Nancy Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:46:04 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=982#comment-3876 My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I'm told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about "if only's". 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her "crazy dog" thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn't have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly. My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I’m told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about “if only’s”. 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her “crazy dog” thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn’t have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly.

]]> Comment on Astros Dog Day: September 19th! by Jim T http://www.houstonpettalk.com/headline/astros-dog-day-september-19th/comment-page-1/#comment-3869 Jim T Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:36:14 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5695#comment-3869 I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible? I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible?

]]> Comment on Need Petsitting? Meet “For The Love Of Pets” by Jaime http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_sitting/need-petsitting-meet-for-the-love-of-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3860 Jaime Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:48:32 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=1294#comment-3860 Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn't have it any other way! Great job!! Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn’t have it any other way! Great job!!

]]> Comment on Holiday Training & Safety Tips by Anthony Wilson http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/human_interest/lost-houston-dogs-shelter-owner-claim-microchip-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3918 B Carric Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:53:12 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5617#comment-3918 Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you 1. lose them with no collars or chips 2. Don't call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and 3. only ask for one of them back. Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It's a shame that Whiskerville's reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville. Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you
1. lose them with no collars or chips
2. Don’t call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and
3. only ask for one of them back.

Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It’s a shame that Whiskerville’s reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville.

]]> Comments for Houston PetTalk http://www.houstonpettalk.com The Definitive Source for Houston Pet Lovers Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by mmantor http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3936 mmantor Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3936 update coming later today! HE's adopted! update coming later today! HE’s adopted!

]]> Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by Virginia Paccione http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3935 Virginia Paccione Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:12:42 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3935 How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update. Thanks, Virginia How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update.

Thanks, Virginia

]]> Comment on Chef Michael’s Dog Food by Purina Debuts Dinner Parties For Dogs by KJP10 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/nutrition/chef-michaels-dog-food-by-purina-debuts-dinner-parties-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-3929 KJP10 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:31:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=2240#comment-3929 The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I'm fairly certain it's a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can't know the answer to your question alone. As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn't indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren't really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it's not really a good food. Go to www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores. The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I’m fairly certain it’s a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can’t know the answer to your question alone.

As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn’t indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren’t really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it’s not really a good food.

Go to http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jim Burwell http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3923 Jim Burwell Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:00:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3923 If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive - meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents. Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about. Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents. If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive – meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents.

Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about.

Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jennifer http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3921 Jennifer Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:11:50 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3921 If I can't scold the puppy, what do I do? If I can’t scold the puppy, what do I do?

]]> Comment on Lost Houston Dogs Found At Shelter But Owner Cannot Claim Them – Please Microchip Your Pets! by B Carric http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/human_interest/lost-houston-dogs-shelter-owner-claim-microchip-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3918 B Carric Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:53:12 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5617#comment-3918 Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you 1. lose them with no collars or chips 2. Don't call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and 3. only ask for one of them back. Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It's a shame that Whiskerville's reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville. Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you
1. lose them with no collars or chips
2. Don’t call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and
3. only ask for one of them back.

Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It’s a shame that Whiskerville’s reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville.

]]> Comment on Canine Cancer: High Risk Breeds by Nancy http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/canine-cancer-high-risk-breeds/comment-page-1/#comment-3876 Nancy Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:46:04 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=982#comment-3876 My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I'm told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about "if only's". 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her "crazy dog" thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn't have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly. My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I’m told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about “if only’s”. 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her “crazy dog” thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn’t have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly.

]]> Comment on Astros Dog Day: September 19th! by Jim T http://www.houstonpettalk.com/headline/astros-dog-day-september-19th/comment-page-1/#comment-3869 Jim T Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:36:14 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5695#comment-3869 I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible? I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible?

]]> Comment on Need Petsitting? Meet “For The Love Of Pets” by Jaime http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_sitting/need-petsitting-meet-for-the-love-of-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3860 Jaime Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:48:32 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=1294#comment-3860 Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn't have it any other way! Great job!! Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn’t have it any other way! Great job!!

]]> Comment on Holiday Training & Safety Tips by Anthony Wilson http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/canine-cancer-high-risk-breeds/comment-page-1/#comment-3876 Nancy Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:46:04 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=982#comment-3876 My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I'm told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about "if only's". 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her "crazy dog" thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn't have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly. My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I’m told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about “if only’s”. 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her “crazy dog” thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn’t have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly.

]]> Comments for Houston PetTalk http://www.houstonpettalk.com The Definitive Source for Houston Pet Lovers Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by mmantor http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3936 mmantor Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3936 update coming later today! HE's adopted! update coming later today! HE’s adopted!

]]> Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by Virginia Paccione http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3935 Virginia Paccione Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:12:42 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3935 How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update. Thanks, Virginia How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update.

Thanks, Virginia

]]> Comment on Chef Michael’s Dog Food by Purina Debuts Dinner Parties For Dogs by KJP10 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/nutrition/chef-michaels-dog-food-by-purina-debuts-dinner-parties-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-3929 KJP10 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:31:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=2240#comment-3929 The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I'm fairly certain it's a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can't know the answer to your question alone. As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn't indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren't really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it's not really a good food. Go to www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores. The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I’m fairly certain it’s a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can’t know the answer to your question alone.

As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn’t indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren’t really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it’s not really a good food.

Go to http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jim Burwell http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3923 Jim Burwell Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:00:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3923 If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive - meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents. Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about. Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents. If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive – meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents.

Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about.

Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jennifer http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3921 Jennifer Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:11:50 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3921 If I can't scold the puppy, what do I do? If I can’t scold the puppy, what do I do?

]]> Comment on Lost Houston Dogs Found At Shelter But Owner Cannot Claim Them – Please Microchip Your Pets! by B Carric http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/human_interest/lost-houston-dogs-shelter-owner-claim-microchip-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3918 B Carric Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:53:12 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5617#comment-3918 Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you 1. lose them with no collars or chips 2. Don't call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and 3. only ask for one of them back. Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It's a shame that Whiskerville's reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville. Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you
1. lose them with no collars or chips
2. Don’t call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and
3. only ask for one of them back.

Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It’s a shame that Whiskerville’s reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville.

]]> Comment on Canine Cancer: High Risk Breeds by Nancy http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/canine-cancer-high-risk-breeds/comment-page-1/#comment-3876 Nancy Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:46:04 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=982#comment-3876 My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I'm told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about "if only's". 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her "crazy dog" thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn't have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly. My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I’m told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about “if only’s”. 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her “crazy dog” thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn’t have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly.

]]> Comment on Astros Dog Day: September 19th! by Jim T http://www.houstonpettalk.com/headline/astros-dog-day-september-19th/comment-page-1/#comment-3869 Jim T Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:36:14 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5695#comment-3869 I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible? I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible?

]]> Comment on Need Petsitting? Meet “For The Love Of Pets” by Jaime http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_sitting/need-petsitting-meet-for-the-love-of-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3860 Jaime Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:48:32 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=1294#comment-3860 Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn't have it any other way! Great job!! Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn’t have it any other way! Great job!!

]]> Comment on Holiday Training & Safety Tips by Anthony Wilson http://www.houstonpettalk.com/headline/astros-dog-day-september-19th/comment-page-1/#comment-3869 Jim T Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:36:14 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5695#comment-3869 I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible? I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible?

]]> Comments for Houston PetTalk http://www.houstonpettalk.com The Definitive Source for Houston Pet Lovers Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by mmantor http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3936 mmantor Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3936 update coming later today! HE's adopted! update coming later today! HE’s adopted!

]]> Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by Virginia Paccione http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3935 Virginia Paccione Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:12:42 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3935 How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update. Thanks, Virginia How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update.

Thanks, Virginia

]]> Comment on Chef Michael’s Dog Food by Purina Debuts Dinner Parties For Dogs by KJP10 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/nutrition/chef-michaels-dog-food-by-purina-debuts-dinner-parties-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-3929 KJP10 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:31:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=2240#comment-3929 The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I'm fairly certain it's a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can't know the answer to your question alone. As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn't indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren't really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it's not really a good food. Go to www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores. The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I’m fairly certain it’s a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can’t know the answer to your question alone.

As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn’t indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren’t really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it’s not really a good food.

Go to http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jim Burwell http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3923 Jim Burwell Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:00:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3923 If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive - meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents. Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about. Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents. If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive – meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents.

Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about.

Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jennifer http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3921 Jennifer Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:11:50 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3921 If I can't scold the puppy, what do I do? If I can’t scold the puppy, what do I do?

]]> Comment on Lost Houston Dogs Found At Shelter But Owner Cannot Claim Them – Please Microchip Your Pets! by B Carric http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/human_interest/lost-houston-dogs-shelter-owner-claim-microchip-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3918 B Carric Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:53:12 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5617#comment-3918 Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you 1. lose them with no collars or chips 2. Don't call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and 3. only ask for one of them back. Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It's a shame that Whiskerville's reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville. Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you
1. lose them with no collars or chips
2. Don’t call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and
3. only ask for one of them back.

Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It’s a shame that Whiskerville’s reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville.

]]> Comment on Canine Cancer: High Risk Breeds by Nancy http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/canine-cancer-high-risk-breeds/comment-page-1/#comment-3876 Nancy Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:46:04 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=982#comment-3876 My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I'm told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about "if only's". 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her "crazy dog" thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn't have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly. My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I’m told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about “if only’s”. 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her “crazy dog” thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn’t have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly.

]]> Comment on Astros Dog Day: September 19th! by Jim T http://www.houstonpettalk.com/headline/astros-dog-day-september-19th/comment-page-1/#comment-3869 Jim T Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:36:14 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5695#comment-3869 I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible? I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible?

]]> Comment on Need Petsitting? Meet “For The Love Of Pets” by Jaime http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_sitting/need-petsitting-meet-for-the-love-of-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3860 Jaime Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:48:32 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=1294#comment-3860 Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn't have it any other way! Great job!! Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn’t have it any other way! Great job!!

]]> Comment on Holiday Training & Safety Tips by Anthony Wilson http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_sitting/need-petsitting-meet-for-the-love-of-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3860 Jaime Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:48:32 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=1294#comment-3860 Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn't have it any other way! Great job!! Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn’t have it any other way! Great job!!

]]> Comments for Houston PetTalk http://www.houstonpettalk.com The Definitive Source for Houston Pet Lovers Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by mmantor http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3936 mmantor Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3936 update coming later today! HE's adopted! update coming later today! HE’s adopted!

]]> Comment on Update: Charlie Cleans Up Nice For the Holidays Thanks to Corridor Rescue And Readers Like You by Virginia Paccione http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_charities/update-charlie-cleans-up-nice-for-the-holidays-thanks-to-corridor-rescue-and-readers-like-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3935 Virginia Paccione Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:12:42 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3601#comment-3935 How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update. Thanks, Virginia How is Charlie doing now? I thank God he was rescued and saved. I wish we could save all the animals that need to be rescued. Please send me an update.

Thanks, Virginia

]]> Comment on Chef Michael’s Dog Food by Purina Debuts Dinner Parties For Dogs by KJP10 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/nutrition/chef-michaels-dog-food-by-purina-debuts-dinner-parties-for-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-3929 KJP10 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:31:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=2240#comment-3929 The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I'm fairly certain it's a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can't know the answer to your question alone. As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn't indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren't really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it's not really a good food. Go to www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores. The only one who can accurately say what breed Bailey is is Chef Michael. I’m fairly certain it’s a mix of some sort, in which case, even if you do get the same mix of dog it may not look the same. Go find a dog in a shelter that looks similar and leave those who clearly can’t know the answer to your question alone.

As to dog food ingredients: Even if the first one on the list is a meat, doesn’t indicate a good food. Ingredients are listed in order of weight. Meats are weighed in their natural state, water and all. Since the foods are dry, guess what gets pumped out. The water. Most of the weight of the meat is water, so if they weighed it after it was dehydrated, the ingredient list would look much different. Unless a food has no grains (which dogs aren’t really meant to eat) and several kinds of meat listed at the front of the ingredients list, it’s not really a good food.

Go to http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com to check out how your food scores.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jim Burwell http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3923 Jim Burwell Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:00:44 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3923 If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive - meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents. Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about. Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents. If you are potty training your puppy correctly, you are being proactive and not reactive – meaning you are taking the time and doing what needs to be done so your puppy has NO accidents.

Puppies/dogs have a 1 second to 1.5 second window of opportunity to being praised or told no for an action. Anything later than that and they are clueless for what your are praising or saying no about.

Again, if you understand what needs to be done to set your puppy up to be successful it is entirely possible to have no potty accidents.

]]> Comment on Petiquette With Jim Burwell: 4 Steps To A Potty-Trained Puppy by Jennifer http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/petiquette-jim-burwell-4-steps-pottytrained-puppy/comment-page-1/#comment-3921 Jennifer Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:11:50 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5433#comment-3921 If I can't scold the puppy, what do I do? If I can’t scold the puppy, what do I do?

]]> Comment on Lost Houston Dogs Found At Shelter But Owner Cannot Claim Them – Please Microchip Your Pets! by B Carric http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/human_interest/lost-houston-dogs-shelter-owner-claim-microchip-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3918 B Carric Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:53:12 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5617#comment-3918 Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you 1. lose them with no collars or chips 2. Don't call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and 3. only ask for one of them back. Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It's a shame that Whiskerville's reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville. Whiskerville did everything right in this situation. The dogs were stray for a week before she even took them in. Then, another week or so later Daisy finally finds the dogs and applies to adopt just one of them!! How much can you really care for your dogs if you
1. lose them with no collars or chips
2. Don’t call all the local rescue shelters immediately when you notice they are missing and
3. only ask for one of them back.

Daisy just sees dollar signs in this scenario. If she truly cared for the dogs she would have thanked Whiskerville for saving their lives and tried to do anything she could to get them back. Instead, she goes to court seeking damages. Greedy, greedy, greedy. It’s a shame that Whiskerville’s reputation is being damaged by this evil woman. Many, many animals have been saved from horrible situations by the kind, caring people at Whiskerville.

]]> Comment on Canine Cancer: High Risk Breeds by Nancy http://www.houstonpettalk.com/health/canine-cancer-high-risk-breeds/comment-page-1/#comment-3876 Nancy Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:46:04 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=982#comment-3876 My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I'm told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about "if only's". 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her "crazy dog" thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn't have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly. My 7 yr old Shar Pei is now only weeks away from death. The first MCT was removed 7/2/10, Grade II w/ clean margins. Within 3 weeks 4 more developed. Now, 6 weeks post op, both front legs are consumed with tumors and her lymph nodes are all involved; the most agressvine type of cancer has invaded her body. I’m told by my vet it is systemic. There are no words to express my sadness and guilt and I stay up nights thinking about “if only’s”. 3 months ago my baby was tearing through my house doing her “crazy dog” thing and now she can barely get up on my bed. I know I only have weeks (at best) but I want to share with anyone who reads this: If you can affort chemo/radiation, do it. I didn’t have an option because the tumors recurred too quickly. But I would give anything for 6 more months, as long as they were quality months for her. The decisions I will be faced with soon are killing me but I made a promise to her when this all started; I told her I loved her too much to let her suffer so I watch every day for signs of unrelenting pain. Luckily, her meds do a great job and I still see a tail wag occassionally. Love your baby while you can. It could be over with so quickly.

]]> Comment on Astros Dog Day: September 19th! by Jim T http://www.houstonpettalk.com/headline/astros-dog-day-september-19th/comment-page-1/#comment-3869 Jim T Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:36:14 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=5695#comment-3869 I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible? I know it says DOG Day but I would rather bring my parrot. Is that possible?

]]> Comment on Need Petsitting? Meet “For The Love Of Pets” by Jaime http://www.houstonpettalk.com/pet_ownership/pet_sitting/need-petsitting-meet-for-the-love-of-pets/comment-page-1/#comment-3860 Jaime Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:48:32 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=1294#comment-3860 Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn't have it any other way! Great job!! Tracy & Michelle are wonderful with my dogs! When I get home after being away from a trip, my dogs have a smile on ! I trust T & M and my dogs wouldn’t have it any other way! Great job!!

]]> Comment on Holiday Training & Safety Tips by Anthony Wilson http://www.houstonpettalk.com/behavior/holiday-training-safety-tips/comment-page-1/#comment-3843 Anthony Wilson Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:44:40 +0000 http://www.houstonpettalk.com/?p=3723#comment-3843 we bought a dog bed for our favorite puppy and she enjoyed it::` we bought a dog bed for our favorite puppy and she enjoyed it::`

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