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Stitches29 · 06-02-2005, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

OMG - Good thing you checked ! I can't bear to hear even a penny in my dryer - but I know the clothes can muffle the noise ...this can happen so easily....May I ask why the alcohol ? I've not heard of that - what does it do ?

Villette,
Alcohol cools down the body's surface temperature immediately. Health care workers and parents also use this same method for breaking high fevers.

red98vett · 06-02-2005, 03:03 PM

I did know

that but I don't know why my head didn't get around it that time !! I guess because I've never heard it done on a pet.... but that's really good to know - Thank you for telling me...

.So....Would this work on a dog if left in a hot car or the sun too long ?

Laura · 06-02-2005, 04:05 PM

Sorry, I have been running all day, left my computer on-what Maggie said. I suppose heat exhaustion would be treated the same. The alcohol evaporates quickly cooling the body faster. Worked for Mr. Black, he is still with us. Horrible way to start the day! Me too, with pennies.

Marie · 06-02-2005, 09:09 PM

Thank you everyone for all the safety tips. This is an awesome and very important inforamtion that everyone should know.

Hickey007 · 06-03-2005, 06:06 AM

I guess one that I never really thought of when I first got my pup but heard on here several times is don't take your pup out or around other dogs until they get all their shots. It puts them at risk of catching something they have not yet been vaccinated for. It makes a lot of sense but when you get your little baby the first thing you want to do is show them off and so many people take them directly to pet stores. So this one may be a good one for new puppy owners.

Tuck'smom · 06-03-2005, 11:22 AM

EEk! I had never heard the one about broccoli before, Tuck had a couple of bites off my plate (teeny tiny bites) last nite. I thought I knew most everthing edible that was a danger - does anyone know anything more about the broccoli? -like what it does to them? I'd really like to hear because I always believed it safe. Just goes to show, there's always more to learn and worry about!

daisysmom · 06-03-2005, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuck'smom

EEk! I had never heard the one about broccoli before, Tuck had a couple of bites off my plate (teeny tiny bites) last nite. I thought I knew most everthing edible that was a danger - does anyone know anything more about the broccoli? -like what it does to them? I'd really like to hear because I always believed it safe. Just goes to show, there's always more to learn and worry about!

I'm sorry I didn't mean to scare you, I should have clarified more. I read that broccoli is a no-no because of the isothiocyanate in broccoli and it is reported to be a pretty potent gastrointestinal irritant (try saying that 5x fast! hehe). But then you have to feed your baby lots of broccoli! At the other end of the spectrum, those that believe you should feed your baby's human food suggest that broccoli should be fed to pets because of the bioflavinoids in it and their cancer fighting capabilities.

"Broccoli toxicity has been noted in livestock. Apparently in California it is widely available at certain times and the dairy cattle there are fed broccoli due to this. If the percentage of broccoli in the diet exceeds 10% it can cause gastrointestinal upsets and if it exceeds 25% it is fatal. "

A lil bit shouldn't hurt your baby, but if they have sensitive stomach's why take the chance or why chance it even if they don't have sensitive stomach's?

Laura · 06-04-2005, 05:19 AM

Daisysmom - somehow this struck me so funny. I reminded me of the days when a person could repeat something heard or read and would begin with "They say ...", but reply "Who is 'they' " would become an unknown. Now, with the internet we can all sound like a genius! I love the 'information highway' - do they still call it that? Sorry to go off topic - I just got a chuckle

sophiedog · 06-04-2005, 07:48 AM

This is a fantastic thread here. So many things can happen to babies, especially yorkie babies. I live in an area with large hawks and never, under any circumstance would I ever let my Sophie out alone or even off her leash. I have heard of these birds grabbing up small dogs and kittens and taking off! Also, be careful of heavy objects that could fall over on your baby, a friend had a puppy and a Christmas package containing a boom box fell over on it and broke its foot! Could have been worse!

irmi623 · 06-05-2005, 02:10 PM

this is so great!!!

string -- any kind, esp. yarn!
use a harness when walking your baby on a leash to keep him from hurting his neck.
if you're carrying your baby around in a doggy bag make sure it's a "safe" bag -- meaning that it has a safety hook inside and also make sure that you hook puppy to bag using a harness. if he does jump out, the harness will keep him from strangling himself.

red98vett · 06-05-2005, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by irmi623

this is so great!!!

string -- any kind, esp. yarn!
use a harness when walking your baby on a leash to keep him from hurting his neck.
if you're carrying your baby around in a doggy bag make sure it's a "safe" bag -- meaning that it has a safety hook inside and also make sure that you hook puppy to bag using a harness. if he does jump out, the harness will keep him from strangling himself.

Very great advise on the heavy objects etc...someone posted about a yorkie jumping into the toilet and the lid fell on him....and yes on the carriers ! They can really jump so fast they need to be very secure in them..

Mya's_Mom · 06-05-2005, 03:57 PM

I had an adorable pet rabbit that drowned in the toilet. My ex had left a pile of dirty clothes and towels beside the toilet that she climbed up, she must of been thirsty or curious. She was litter trained. The bathroom is where we kept her litter box. Also one of the worst things that has ever happened to me was that my s**tzu was poisoned by Scrub Free. Our cat knocked it off the counter when we were not home. The top broke off and we figure our lil General walked through it then cleaned his paws. Our vet tried to for 2 days to save his life but couldn't. This is why I keep Mya in a large cage when I have to leave her at home alone.

REDFROG · 06-06-2005, 10:43 AM

I keep a board in the track for my sliding glass door. Asia drop a treat in the track one day and got her face stuck trying to get it out. Scared me to death when she start yelping and crying. I had to hold her and gently remove her. She was not hurt, but I'm glad I was there to keep her from hurting herself Trying to get loose. The board stays in there from now on.

red98vett · 06-06-2005, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mya's_Mom

I had an adorable pet rabbit that drowned in the toilet. My ex had left a pile of dirty clothes and towels beside the toilet that she climbed up, she must of been thirsty or curious. She was litter trained. The bathroom is where we kept her litter box. Also one of the worst things that has ever happened to me was that my s**tzu was poisoned by Scrub Free. Our cat knocked it off the counter when we were not home. The top broke off and we figure our lil General walked through it then cleaned his paws. Our vet tried to for 2 days to save his life but couldn't. This is why I keep Mya in a large cage when I have to leave her at home alone.

You've been through a few tragedy's ...I'm very sorry for both your rabbit AND your little General...Thanks for adding your help here..

06-02-2005, 03:03 PM	#47
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06-02-2005, 04:05 PM	#48
Laura Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie TX Posts: 1,577	Sorry, I have been running all day, left my computer on-what Maggie said. I suppose heat exhaustion would be treated the same. The alcohol evaporates quickly cooling the body faster. Worked for Mr. Black, he is still with us. Horrible way to start the day! Me too, with pennies. __________________ Laura--loving mom of Robyn, Dexter, Sandy, Mattie, Sammy, Jake & Mollie http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...00&ppuser=1851

06-02-2005, 09:09 PM	#49
Marie Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 6,427	Thank you everyone for all the safety tips. This is an awesome and very important inforamtion that everyone should know. __________________ Huggies, Gucci and Marie http://www.dogster.com/?132187 "I have been egged"

06-03-2005, 06:06 AM	#50
Hickey007 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 789	I guess one that I never really thought of when I first got my pup but heard on here several times is don't take your pup out or around other dogs until they get all their shots. It puts them at risk of catching something they have not yet been vaccinated for. It makes a lot of sense but when you get your little baby the first thing you want to do is show them off and so many people take them directly to pet stores. So this one may be a good one for new puppy owners. __________________ Courtney

06-04-2005, 05:19 AM	#53
Laura Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wylie TX Posts: 1,577	Daisysmom - somehow this struck me so funny. I reminded me of the days when a person could repeat something heard or read and would begin with "They say ...", but reply "Who is 'they' " would become an unknown. Now, with the internet we can all sound like a genius! I love the 'information highway' - do they still call it that? Sorry to go off topic - I just got a chuckle __________________ Laura--loving mom of Robyn, Dexter, Sandy, Mattie, Sammy, Jake & Mollie http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...00&ppuser=1851

06-03-2005, 11:22 AM	#51
Tuck'smom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DeBary, FL Posts: 140	EEk! I had never heard the one about broccoli before, Tuck had a couple of bites off my plate (teeny tiny bites) last nite. I thought I knew most everthing edible that was a danger - does anyone know anything more about the broccoli? -like what it does to them? I'd really like to hear because I always believed it safe. Just goes to show, there's always more to learn and worry about!

06-04-2005, 07:48 AM	#54
sophiedog YT Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 496	This is a fantastic thread here. So many things can happen to babies, especially yorkie babies. I live in an area with large hawks and never, under any circumstance would I ever let my Sophie out alone or even off her leash. I have heard of these birds grabbing up small dogs and kittens and taking off! Also, be careful of heavy objects that could fall over on your baby, a friend had a puppy and a Christmas package containing a boom box fell over on it and broke its foot! Could have been worse!

06-05-2005, 02:10 PM	#55
irmi623 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 60	this is so great!!! string -- any kind, esp. yarn! use a harness when walking your baby on a leash to keep him from hurting his neck. if you're carrying your baby around in a doggy bag make sure it's a "safe" bag -- meaning that it has a safety hook inside and also make sure that you hook puppy to bag using a harness. if he does jump out, the harness will keep him from strangling himself.

06-05-2005, 03:57 PM	#57
Mya's_Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 689	Keep the toilet lid down /Household cleaners kill I had an adorable pet rabbit that drowned in the toilet. My ex had left a pile of dirty clothes and towels beside the toilet that she climbed up, she must of been thirsty or curious. She was litter trained. The bathroom is where we kept her litter box. Also one of the worst things that has ever happened to me was that my s*tzu was poisoned by Scrub Free. Our cat knocked it off the counter when we were not home. The top broke off and we figure our lil General walked through it then cleaned his paws. Our vet tried to for 2 days to save his life but couldn't. This is why I keep Mya in a large cage when I have to leave her at home alone. __________________ Regards,Cyn Driving the grammatically correct insane, one posting at a time*

06-06-2005, 10:43 AM	#58
REDFROG Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 203	I keep a board in the track for my sliding glass door. Asia drop a treat in the track one day and got her face stuck trying to get it out. Scared me to death when she start yelping and crying. I had to hold her and gently remove her. She was not hurt, but I'm glad I was there to keep her from hurting herself Trying to get loose. The board stays in there from now on.