Pet Forums http://www.petforums.com/ Discussion forums for pet owners en Sat, 18 May 2013 10:20:58 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.petforums.com/images/misc/rss.png Pet Forums http://www.petforums.com/ <![CDATA[Toby's Cancer relief Fund-Family in need of help to save a loved one's life]]> http://www.petforums.com/f29/tobys-cancer-relief-fund-family-need-2675/ Sat, 18 May 2013 01:54:50 GMT https://www.youcaring.com/tobyscancerrelief A very important family member, Toby a 5 1/2 yr old kitty has been diagnosed with lymphoma, a type of... https://www.youcaring.com/tobyscancerrelief

A very important family member, Toby a 5 1/2 yr old kitty has been diagnosed with lymphoma, a type of cancer. Unfortunately, his family needs help affording his care. Please see link for full story. All donations are helpful and greatly appreciated! Thank you.

For legitimacy purposes below is the information for which Vet he is being treated by I also was able to get a pic with some of his vet paperwork on the fund raiser page.

Perry Hall Animal Hospital
in Perry Hall Maryland
Seen by by Dr. Tara Klimovitz

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]]> Pet Classifieds Lissa http://www.petforums.com/f29/tobys-cancer-relief-fund-family-need-2675/ Foal with Unusual Markings http://www.petforums.com/f22/foal-unusual-markings-2674/ Sat, 18 May 2013 01:26:25 GMT *Foal with interesting markings (http://www.animaltalk.us/foal-with-interesting-markings/)* Image:... Foal with interesting markings

]]> Horses Alpha1 http://www.petforums.com/f22/foal-unusual-markings-2674/ Tips to Keep Pets Cool and Safe in Summertime http://www.petforums.com/f2/tips-keep-pets-cool-safe-summertime-2673/ Sat, 18 May 2013 01:14:14 GMT Ten tips to keep your pets cool and safe from summertime heat and... Ten tips to keep your pets cool and safe from summertime heat and hazards...http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites...-pet-cool.aspx ]]> General Discussions Alpha1 http://www.petforums.com/f2/tips-keep-pets-cool-safe-summertime-2673/ Guilty Dogs http://www.petforums.com/f16/guilty-dogs-2672/ Sat, 18 May 2013 01:02:45 GMT ]]> Dog Photos Alpha1 http://www.petforums.com/f16/guilty-dogs-2672/ Obesity and Environmental Stressors in Parrots http://www.petforums.com/f18/obesity-environmental-stressors-parrots-2671/ Sat, 18 May 2013 00:57:45 GMT Good article about what and what not to feed your parrot to avoid obesity and weight-related illnesses. Also discussed are environmental stressors... Good article about what and what not to feed your parrot to avoid obesity and weight-related illnesses. Also discussed are environmental stressors to avoid in your parrots living quarters....http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites...ys-health.aspx

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]]> Birds Alpha1 http://www.petforums.com/f18/obesity-environmental-stressors-parrots-2671/ A valuable lesson that I learned the hard way about cats. http://www.petforums.com/f14/valuable-lesson-i-learned-hard-way-2670/ Fri, 17 May 2013 09:12:12 GMT Years ago, I moved to a little trailer out in the country , in North Idaho. At first, I had no water, and had to haul it home in the back of my Mazda... Years ago, I moved to a little trailer out in the country , in North Idaho. At first, I had no water, and had to haul it home in the back of my Mazda pickup in barrels. In the winter, we had knee-deep snow, so when I came home from work, I would fill up 5 gallon buckets of snow, and put the snow in the bathtub to thaw, and that is what I used for wash water, and flushing the toilet.
So, one night, I was finished with the snow hauling, and the bathtub was full of snow to melt overnite for use the next day. I was brushing my teeth, washing up, and getting ready for bed when the cat appeared in the bathroom, climbed into the fresh snow, and pottied in it....... I was horrified, looked at my toothbrush, and realized what I had been using for "toothbrush water" was not pure fresh snow water like I thought it was.
After that lesson , the bathtub water was only used for toilet flushing ! ]]> Cat Training and Behavior Happyflowerlady http://www.petforums.com/f14/valuable-lesson-i-learned-hard-way-2670/ Just introducing myself http://www.petforums.com/f8/just-introducing-myself-2669/ Fri, 17 May 2013 07:58:51 GMT I'm retired and live in France, with a small flock of friendly sheep. Following the passing over of our beloved dog, Puce, about a couple of years ago I set up a website, offering free support to anyone upset at the crossing over of their pets: Do animals have souls?

I hope to have a look at your Rainbow Bridge section shortly and offer any words of support, as far as I can. ]]> Introductions LPC http://www.petforums.com/f8/just-introducing-myself-2669/ Rehabilitating a malnourished horse http://www.petforums.com/f22/rehabilitating-malnourished-horse-2668/ Fri, 17 May 2013 07:52:43 GMT When I lived in Idaho and had horses, one of the things that I did was go to the sale and buy horses that had been malnourished, usually due to owner... When I lived in Idaho and had horses, one of the things that I did was go to the sale and buy horses that had been malnourished, usually due to owner neglect, but sometimes, just due to age. Often these older horses can be rehabilitated, and make excellent beginner horses for children, or adults, once they have regained their health.

I always started with worming them, and if needed, having the teeth floated . Floating teeth is a process of filing down the sharp edges that can happen when a horse eats grain with gravel or something that chips a tooth, making it very painful for a horse to eat. Putting a bit in their mouth also is painful, and can cause problems riding such a horse.

Usually, just having a good pasture, and hay to eat would help put weight on, but older horses often also have trouble with digestion, so I got them senior horse feed, and also supplemented them with beet pulp. Beet pulp is very nutritious , and it also helps give a horse a glossy coat, and soft skin, instead of flaky. At first, they may not like it, so I added a little to the grain at first, and then added more, as they became accustomed to it.
one nice thing about beet pulp, it will add weight without making a horse hyper like fattening them with grain does. I would also add wheat germ oil supplement to help with the skin and coat.
It is wonderful to see an old horse that had given up on life, running happily around the pasture with his tail in the air like a colt, again. ]]> Horses Happyflowerlady http://www.petforums.com/f22/rehabilitating-malnourished-horse-2668/ Poisonous Flowers and Plants for Dogs http://www.petforums.com/f11/poisonous-flowers-plants-dogs-2667/ Fri, 17 May 2013 02:31:49 GMT Just came across this very informative page on poisonous/toxic flowers and plants for dogs. There's a listing, and you can see a photo of the flower with more information if you place your cursor over the name of the plant.

Great reference here for all of us, to keep our furkids safe...http://www.1stinflowers.com/articles...-for-dogs.html
:doghouse: ]]> Dog Health and Nutrition Alpha1 http://www.petforums.com/f11/poisonous-flowers-plants-dogs-2667/ My puppy ate flowers and got sick http://www.petforums.com/f11/my-puppy-ate-flowers-got-sick-2666/ Fri, 17 May 2013 00:14:06 GMT I have a new puppy and she ate some flowers in my backyard. She got sick but seems to be okay now. I don't know the flowers name so I can look up information on it. Does anyone know what this flower is and if it is dangerous to my dogs?
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]]> Dog Photos Alpha1 http://www.petforums.com/f16/napping-her-pup-2665/ EPI Causing Chronic Weight Loss in Cats http://www.petforums.com/f15/epi-causing-chronic-weight-loss-cats-2664/ Thu, 16 May 2013 23:01:25 GMT Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency EPI, can cause chronic weight loss and even starvation leading to death in cats, even those who are eating regular... Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency EPI, can cause chronic weight loss and even starvation leading to death in cats, even those who are eating regular meals. This condition is created by the lack of digestive enzymes being produced by the pancreas, therefore foods are not digested and no nutrition enters the bloodstream.

Read more about the causes, symptoms and treatments of EPI here...http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites...fficiency.aspx ]]> Cat Health and Nutrition Alpha1 http://www.petforums.com/f15/epi-causing-chronic-weight-loss-cats-2664/ <![CDATA[Orange gum in the corner of my lab's mouth]]> http://www.petforums.com/f11/orange-gum-corner-my-labs-mouth-2663/ Thu, 16 May 2013 21:26:16 GMT So my dog kinda goes ballistic when I take him out for a walk, he jumps and barks and tries to bite the leash and etc. he's just playing around because he's so excited.


Anyway, he got the leash in his mouth and when I took it out there was a hint of red and orange matter, the best way I can describe it is that it looked like chewed up food or..in more graphic terms, puke. When he was riding in the car he was looking around and I got a glimpse of it. His gums look totally fine, normal pinkish color, but in one spot on his right back teeth, it's like covered in this orange matter.

We threw tennis balls around and there wasn't any left on the ball, and it doesn't seem to hurt him at all, and when I googled orange gums on dogs nothing came up, so I'm just going to assume it's leftover food and he had a bite to eat moments before I took him out. Just wanted to post this here in case anybody else has another opinion.

Like I said he acts like normal so I don't think anythings wrong with him, just thought it was weird. ]]> Dog Health and Nutrition GKDAIR http://www.petforums.com/f11/orange-gum-corner-my-labs-mouth-2663/ Pineapple Conure http://www.petforums.com/f18/pineapple-conure-2662/ Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:19 GMT I have a Pineapple Conure. She's just a baby--just under 1 year. I call her a "her" even though I won't know her sex until she's about 2 years old. Her name is Belle, named for the Disney character. My partner picked both the bird and the name. When we bought her from the breeder she was really mellow. After we got her home her true personality was revealed. She's an active prima donna. She tries to rule the roost, so to speak, even though we have 2 cats who also think they rule the house. I was concerned about the compatibility of the parrot with the cats. The breeder assured me that I'd be able to get them all to get along. It's worked, mostly. Our alpha cat, Makana (Hawaiian for "gift"), still gives Belle a run for her money. Makana doesn't try to eat her, he just likes to terrorize her. Kind of like Sylvester and Tweety. Occasionally Makana swats her. Belle has no fear of Makana, which I find odd. You'd think a tiny bird (only about 12 inches long) would be scared of a huge cat, but she's not. Conures are true cuddlers. They are very social birds and need at least 3-4 hours of human contact daily. Parrots also tend to be one-person pets. It takes work to help them bond with family members other than the "primary owner". Parrots are super smart. They can talk and even comprehend what they're saying, not just "parroting back" what is said to them. In fact, the term "parroting back" is a misnomer given what I've observed. Parrots can count, can distinguish between colors and shaped, can be trained to do just about anything. They can even be potty trained! She's my first bird and she's both a challenge and a love.

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Have a good evening!
Beth ]]> Dog Photos EilisMD http://www.petforums.com/f16/golden-puppy-vs-evil-pink-pig-2661/