Kitkat and Katkat (DOB: May 4, 2007)

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The Power of the Dog by R. Kipling

The Power of the Dog

THERE is sorrow enough in the natural way

From men and women to fill our day;

And when we are certain of sorrow in store,

Why do we always arrange for more?

Brothers and Sisters, I bid you beware

Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.

Buy a pup and your money will buy

Love unflinching that cannot lie--

Perfect passion and worship fed

By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head.

Nevertheless it is hardly fair

To risk your heart for a dog to tear.

When the fourteen years which Nature permits

Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits,

And the vet's unspoken prescription runs

To lethal chambers or loaded guns,

Then you will find--it's your own affair--

But...you've given your heart for a dog to tear.

When the body that lived at your single will,

With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!);

When the spirit that answered your every mood

Is gone--wherever it goes--for good,

You will discover how much you care,

And will give your heart for the dog to tear.

We've sorrow enough in the natural way,

When it comes to burying Christian clay.

Our loves are not given, but only lent,

At compound interest of cent per cent.

Though it is not always the case, I believe,

That the longer we've kept 'em, the more do we grieve:

For, when debts are payable, right or wrong,

A short-time loan is as bad as a long--

So why in Heaven (before we are there)

Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear?

~Rudyard Kipling~




SOURCE:http://www.theotherpages.org/poems/kiplin02.html#1

Ten Important Things Your Dog Wants You To Know

If your dog could talk, these are some of most important things she would like to tell you...

1. My life will probably only last 7 to 14 years. It will hurt me more than you know if I have to be away from you for longer than a day or two.
2. If you have patience with me and give me time to learn what you would like from me, I can promise you, you will never be disappointed.
3. Trust me with your life and have faith in our future together. If I don't feel that you honestly believe in me, I will suffer great emotional stress. My sense of self-worth is totally dependent upon your confidence in me.
4. Don't stay mad at me for long or confine me to a cage to punish me. You have your friends, your job, and your recreation. I HAVE ONLY YOU!
5. Talk to me about anything you want as frequently as possible. Even if I can't comprehend your precise words, I can understand the meaning of what you're telling me by the tone of your voice.
6. Remember no matter how you treat me, I will NEVER forget it.
7. When you consider raising your hand to hit me, remember I have teeth that could break the bones in your hand, but I choose not to bite you.
8. Before you scream at me for failing to respond to your commands as I usually do, take time to think about what might be wrong with me that would cause me to treat you differently. Maybe I haven't been eating right or drinking enough water. Or maybe my age is catching up with me and I just can't do what I used to do.
9. Take good care of me when I get old. Someday you will be as old as me and you will see how it feels.
10. Be there for me through good times and bad. Never say you can't handle taking me to the vets for stitches or surgery. Nothing could make me feel worse. Everything in my life is easier for me to deal with when I have you standing by my side. Remember my love for you is unconditional and it will last for your entire life.

by Danielle Hollister
Resource Box - © Danielle Hollister (2004) Danielle Hollister is the Quotations Editor at BellaOnline and Publisher of BellaOnline

Allergies

Useful articles on alergies

Allergies in Dogs By Laura Anderson


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What you should do if you suspect poisoning,,,,

Call your vet immediately. Provide the following information:
a. Name of substance/s ingested
b. Amount ingested
c. Signs or symptoms
d. Weight of your pet
e. How long has it been since your pet ingested the poison

*** Do NOT induce vomiting as some substance may be caustic.

Sources:

What should I do if I suspect a poisoning in my pet?

TOXIC FOOD FOR OUR CANINE BABIES

List of food or ingredients not suitable for dogs:

Alcoholic beverages
Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat sources
Broccoli (in large amounts)
Caffeine
Chocolate
Coffee
Garlic
Grapes
Human vitamin supplements containing iron
Raisins
MacadamOnions
Marijuana
Mouldy/spoiled foods
Mushrooms
Pear pips, the kernels of plums, peaches and apricots, apple core pips (contain cyanogenic glycosides resulting in cyanide posioning)
Potato, rhubarb, and tomato leaves
Potato and tomato stems, peelings and green looking potatoes
Salt
Sugary foods
Tea
Tobacco
Yeast dough


Sources:
Foods to Avoid
Foods which are toxic

Poisons and Toxic Foods for Dogs

Human Foods that Poison Pets
The Foods that Can Kill Your Dog

CANIDAE DEALER CONTACT NUMBERS (Click title to view updated list)

SOURCE: http://homepage.mac.com/hardrick/Personal22.html CANIDAE RETAILERS (some are offering free deliveries) note: call first to check availability of stocks. * with delivery. For DELIVERIES: *Fer 0917-523-6226 531-1510 Area: Mandaluyong, San Juan, Makati, Pasig, Cainta, Q.C. *Charlie 0922-8826688 2946150 Area: Caloocan, Manila, Makati, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Pasay Hobbyist Petstore Robinson's Galleria, L4 West Wing, EDSA cor. Ortigas Ave. Quezon City 3952778 *Supok's Best Asuncion St., Binondo, Manila & Kamuning (in front of Delgado Hospital), Q.C. Mike 09175168999 022417025 ESEN General Merchandise CARTIMAR, PASAY 8348928(Natty) Chinatown, Manila Area *Sidney 09266588025 027333431 027343242 *Doggie Land 148 San Francisco St., Brgy Plainview Mandaluyong City 5355791 San Juan Branch 7266701 Tiendesitas Branch Area: Ortigas, Corinthians, Green Meadows, Valle Verde, Mandaluyong, Green Hills, Libis, C-5, New Manila *Dogtracker The Shop SHOP # 6 DPPI BLDG., CONGRESSIONAL AVE., QUEZON CITY. (Between Mindanao Avenue & Visayas Avenue) 9281033(Wilson) MARIKINA BRANCH Address: DOMINGUEZ STALLS, STALL C, SAINT MARY AVENUE, COR ST. BERNADETTE STREET PROVIDENT VILLAGE MARIKINA CITY. (Walking Distance from Marikina Riverbanks Center Mall) 933-0-968 *Dog Cities: 1547F E. Rodriguez Ave, Cubao, QC 4106398/4106400/727-9463 13 President Ave, Sucat, Paranaque 8264530(Roni) Commonwealth, Q.C. 4278523(Gly) 1765 Nicanor Garcia St., Reposo Makati 8902712 *Dr. Peter Tan St. Louis Vet. Clinic Banawe, Q.C. 7124649/7119042/732564 Dr. Nielsen Donato Mandaluyong 5335638/0919-2038094/5337965 Broadway Veterinary Supplies N. Domingo St.(Back of Broadway Centrum), New Manila, Q.C. Pooch Park 9105036 09229663320 Unit 181, Auto Depot Bldg, #1 Julia Vargas, Pasig CAVITE AREA Hobbyist Petstore Robinson's Place Imus, Cavite 3rd Floor (046)8750030 Richard +639175600092 LAGUNA AREA For pick up only, Binan, Laguna. 09065742470/+639178056444/09167922400 Visayas/Mindanao Area *Friendship Agrivet Supply http://www.geocities.com/usa_petfoods/ corner Friendship Village, Mambaling, Basak, CEBU City 30-B SAN LORENZO VILLAGE SABELLANO ST PUNTA PRINCESA CEBU CITY 0922-5242088 Carlo.+639176219050 (032) 414-6150 telefax (032) 261-9050 cnn111@yahoo.com Free delivery to the ff areas: cebu city, mandaue city, lapu lapu city, talisay city, minglanilla , consolacion direct shipping port from cebu to ff areas cagayan de oro ozamis butuan gen. santos iligan masbate ormoc surigao zamboanga dipolog tagbilaran catbalogan maasin dapitan iloilo bacolod Dealership contact: canidae.ph@gmail.com 0917-9278190

ONLINE TUTORIALS ABOUT PUPPY AND DOG CARE

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A. Learn How to Care for Your New Puppy in 5 Minutes or Less
Online tutorials from www.PetPlace.com
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3. Keeping your puppy healthy - http://www.petplace.com/puppy-center/university/tutorial.aspx?id=4
4. Keeping your puppy safe - http://www.petplace.com/puppy-center/university/tutorial.aspx?id=2
5. Grooming your puppy - http://www.petplace.com/puppy-center/university/tutorial.aspx?id=6


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