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Judy in Waco · 08-26-2007, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RoxyJosMom

No problem

. I love Pierce Brosnon and Remington Steele was one of my favorite shows. When I was trying to come up with a name, I wanted to keep the gun tradition going. I thought of Luger, but that just seemed wrong

. As soon as I thought of Remington, the old show came to mind and that was all there was to it. I am getting ready to send in his papers and was going with Sir Remington of Bellawin (mommy is Bella, daddy is Winchester) and realized the kennel is Winnabell. So, I came up with Remington's L'il Silver Bullet (L'il and Silver are in many of the names in his pedigree). Anyway, I like it

.

I really like that name!

RoxyJosMom · 08-26-2007, 02:38 PM

I should probably add the the Silver Bullet comes from Coors Light (my personal fave beer) and Bob Seeger's (

) band.

Little Bit · 08-26-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Remington was actually one of the names I considered for Gizmo, but silly me was thinking of Remington Steele....does anyone remember that TV show? lol

Yes, we used to watch it all the time!

Glad that Gizmo is doing well!!

For My Coby · 08-26-2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RoxyJosMom

I should probably add the the Silver Bullet comes from Coors Light (my personal fave beer) and Bob Seeger's (

) band.

Rock N Roll NEVER Forgets!!

Judy in Waco · 08-26-2007, 05:50 PM

I KNEW there was a reason I liked you guys! lol

yorkieusa · 08-27-2007, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Hi Val,
I think you're right about the flooding causing more rat/mice issues. I just want to ask that you rethink the rat bait in light of our experience. Remember that even if you put it up high enough, the mice will still crawl off somewhere else to die, it doesn't happen immediately. I would HATE for one of your babies to get sick from eating a sick or dead rat who still had high levels of the poison in its system.

There HAVE to be alternative ways to deal with rats/mice. I'll be researching and I encourage you to do so also.

Hugs,
Judy and Gizmo

Oh, yes, I agree. Is everyone aware that they can scatter the bait from it's original placement? I have seen it scattered and it doesn't take much for it to harm a little yorkie.

I Love Bailey · 08-27-2007, 02:57 PM

I am glad to hear Gizmo is ok.
They do get into everything! I bought an xpen last winter and while I don't use it to enclose them very often, I do use it as a gate. I open it up and use it to block them in the kitchen & laundry room area (Angel has been chewing up my carpets during the day) and use it to block the opening on our patio so they can play outside. Best investment I have made for them. I use it everyday. Last wednesday I didn't use it and Angel got into chocolate and got very sick. So they are back to being in the kitchen.

Hugs from Bailey & Angel

Judy in Waco · 08-27-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by I Love Bailey

I am glad to hear Gizmo is ok.
They do get into everything! I bought an xpen last winter and while I don't use it to enclose them very often, I do use it as a gate. I open it up and use it to block them in the kitchen & laundry room area (Angel has been chewing up my carpets during the day) and use it to block the opening on our patio so they can play outside. Best investment I have made for them. I use it everyday. Last wednesday I didn't use it and Angel got into chocolate and got very sick. So they are back to being in the kitchen.

Hugs from Bailey & Angel

I think that's a good plan. I have been trying to find a gate that spans a wide distance and that might work. Thank you.

cshutchins · 08-28-2007, 05:47 PM

I am so glad Gizmo is going to be ok!! Thank God you guys got him to the vet quickly. Monkey and I will be thinking about and praying for Gizmo.

Judy in Waco · 08-28-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cshutchins

I am so glad Gizmo is going to be ok!! Thank God you guys got him to the vet quickly. Monkey and I will be thinking about and praying for Gizmo.

Thank you.

Judy in Waco · 08-28-2007, 06:08 PM

Gizmo is doing very well. Yay!! He has had solid poop for two days. He ate enough food today to make up for not eating for the past couple of days. His urine is back to normal, and he seems completely back on track with hydration. We are continuing the vita k tabs and will until the prescription is finished (a week and a half from now). No spots in his ears or on his belly (tell-tale signs of internal bleeding).

I was also very impressed this afternoon. The emergency clinic that treated Gizmo for the poisoning last week called to check up on him today!

I am VERY glad to have such a wonderful place here in Waco.

For My Coby · 08-28-2007, 06:13 PM

That is wonderful Judy! Coby got a "missed-during-puppy-proofing" Terro ant bait on Sunday and all I could think of was Gizmo! (BTW, the Terro site states that it's boric acid and should not be harmful to people or pets. Saved me a ER visit or a poison hotline charge!).

Judy in Waco · 08-28-2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by For My Coby

That is wonderful Judy! Coby got a "missed-during-puppy-proofing" Terro ant bait on Sunday and all I could think of was Gizmo! (BTW, the Terro site states that it's boric acid and should not be harmful to people or pets. Saved me a ER visit or a poison hotline charge!).

I am so glad he's okay! That would scare me too!! It amazes me how easily they get into trouble no matter how hard you try to keep harmful things away from them.

I really thought I had combed this place from top to bottom, but you really never know.

Our whole family takes keeping an eye on him very seriously now. We no longer assume that the house is "puppy proof". lol I doubt there is any such thing!

For My Coby · 08-28-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

.......We no longer assume that the house is "puppy proof". lol I doubt there is any such thing!

I think you're right!

Toby'sMama · 08-28-2007, 06:54 PM

So glad that Gizmo is doing well... I'm sure your regular vet will do a check-up after he's done the Vitamin K that you have -- but if not, please ask them to do a test on his "clotting" (I forgot what the test is called) I went through this a year and a half ago -- and Toby had to take the Vit K for about 3 months. They told me to watch out for bruising on his tummy, as that is also a sign of internal bleeding. It sounds like you caught it early enough, and it probably all came up with the throw-ups at the clinic... just do the test for your peace of mind -- if the vet doesn't suggest it!

08-26-2007, 02:38 PM	#92
RoxyJosMom Love The Verminator! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ny Posts: 4,282	I should probably add the the Silver Bullet comes from Coors Light (my personal fave beer) and Bob Seeger's ( ) band. __________________ Roxy loves Alphy Remi loves Millie [COLOR="Purple"]Mom to RoxyJo & Remington , Fozzy Bear & Chloe

08-26-2007, 05:50 PM	#95
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	I KNEW there was a reason I liked you guys! lol __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

08-27-2007, 02:57 PM	#97
I Love Bailey I Love Angel too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 1,339	I am glad to hear Gizmo is ok. They do get into everything! I bought an xpen last winter and while I don't use it to enclose them very often, I do use it as a gate. I open it up and use it to block them in the kitchen & laundry room area (Angel has been chewing up my carpets during the day) and use it to block the opening on our patio so they can play outside. Best investment I have made for them. I use it everyday. Last wednesday I didn't use it and Angel got into chocolate and got very sick. So they are back to being in the kitchen. Hugs from Bailey & Angel __________________ Michele & Bailey Angel 7/06-9/12

08-28-2007, 06:08 PM	#101
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Update on Gizmo Gizmo is doing very well. Yay!! He has had solid poop for two days. He ate enough food today to make up for not eating for the past couple of days. His urine is back to normal, and he seems completely back on track with hydration. We are continuing the vita k tabs and will until the prescription is finished (a week and a half from now). No spots in his ears or on his belly (tell-tale signs of internal bleeding). I was also very impressed this afternoon. The emergency clinic that treated Gizmo for the poisoning last week called to check up on him today! I am VERY glad to have such a wonderful place here in Waco. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

08-28-2007, 06:13 PM	#102
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,139	That is wonderful Judy! Coby got a "missed-during-puppy-proofing" Terro ant bait on Sunday and all I could think of was Gizmo! (BTW, the Terro site states that it's boric acid and should not be harmful to people or pets. Saved me a ER visit or a poison hotline charge!). __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08

08-28-2007, 05:47 PM	#99
cshutchins Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 14	I am so glad Gizmo is going to be ok!! Thank God you guys got him to the vet quickly. Monkey and I will be thinking about and praying for Gizmo.

08-28-2007, 06:54 PM	#105
Toby'sMama Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 329	So glad that Gizmo is doing well... I'm sure your regular vet will do a check-up after he's done the Vitamin K that you have -- but if not, please ask them to do a test on his "clotting" (I forgot what the test is called) I went through this a year and a half ago -- and Toby had to take the Vit K for about 3 months. They told me to watch out for bruising on his tummy, as that is also a sign of internal bleeding. It sounds like you caught it early enough, and it probably all came up with the throw-ups at the clinic... just do the test for your peace of mind -- if the vet doesn't suggest it!