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Judy in Waco · 08-24-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HallTx1203

Great...Thanks so much for the info....I am posting it on the side of the refridge......We are off of China Spring Hwy....But we are out in that area alot lately it seems.....Love that Central Market.....lol

Oh yea! I spend wayyy too much time at the Central Market.

RoxyJosMom · 08-24-2007, 03:35 PM

HEY Gizmo, Dis here is Wemi! Wut da heck, man? Dat stuff's nufin to be messin wid. I am weawwy gwad u r ok. Here's my momma.
Judy, I have been locked off of YT for about a week - Admin was finally able to get me on tonite. Holy crap - which, btw, I almost did when I read your post and couldn't respond. I am so glad Gizmo is ok. That is a horrible thing to experience, poor little guy. I'll put up with mice before I'll use that poison. I lost my dog I had all through school to rat poison after the flood (Agnes) when some of the farmers put it out. My dog either got into it or ahold of something else that had. Give that little superhero a great big hug and kiss for me.

Mybabe4me · 08-24-2007, 03:35 PM

I am so glad that Gizmo is doing better and is home with you. I am very glad you posted this. I have been putting mouse bait out for a little over a month now. I put it up high because that is where I seem to see the mice. Babybear can not get to it because he still can not walk but my bigger dogs I was scared would get to the bait that is why it is up high. I have little shelves that come off my walls and I place them up there.
I was told by someone the reason people are having troubles with mice and rats is because of all the flooding the mice and rats need to get out of the way and they know about the floods before we do. So they are running into our homes.
good luck with everything and we will keep Gizmo in our thoughts and prayers.

wemple2 · 08-24-2007, 06:16 PM

Hey Gizmo...you behave your little self, and quit scaring your mommy!!!
Soooooo happy to hear he is just fine, be sure to watch his little furbutt the next few days and get to the vet again...if you notice anything unusual happening with him. Okay Gizmo, I forgive you and still love you, but please be a good boy...you scared every body, especially your family. Hugs to you all!!!

Judy in Waco · 08-24-2007, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wemple2

Hey Gizmo...you behave your little self, and quit scaring your mommy!!!
Soooooo happy to hear he is just fine, be sure to watch his little furbutt the next few days and get to the vet again...if you notice anything unusual happening with him. Okay Gizmo, I forgive you and still love you, but please be a good boy...you scared every body, especially your family. Hugs to you all!!!

Hi Kathy, Gizmo sends puppy kisses to you and Winston.

(By the way, he's gained some MORE weight! He's now 5.6 pounds!

) I asked the vet if the scales were right since I didn't think he'd gained that much weight in a week (.6). The vet said, "Well, he weighs a little less than that now." [Vet humor

..lol]

Yes, we'll be watching for the signs we were told to watch for, and he will have his vitamin k tablet every day for the next two weeks.

Judy in Waco · 08-24-2007, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mybabe4me

I am so glad that Gizmo is doing better and is home with you. I am very glad you posted this. I have been putting mouse bait out for a little over a month now. I put it up high because that is where I seem to see the mice. Babybear can not get to it because he still can not walk but my bigger dogs I was scared would get to the bait that is why it is up high. I have little shelves that come off my walls and I place them up there.
I was told by someone the reason people are having troubles with mice and rats is because of all the flooding the mice and rats need to get out of the way and they know about the floods before we do. So they are running into our homes.
good luck with everything and we will keep Gizmo in our thoughts and prayers.

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

Judy in Waco · 08-24-2007, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 300RUM

you had better be carfeul with that rat poisen that stuff is wicked. i use it all of the time to kill the stay cats and dogs at my brothers ranch. kills em fast. how ur dog is doing better.

Gizmo is doing much better, thank you.

Hon, I really hope I read this wrong and you are not poisoning stray dogs and cats with rat poison....are you??

There are much more humane ways to deal with the issue of stray dogs and cats, and I encourage you to contact your local humane society for advice. Maybe live traps you can borrow from them? From what the vet told me, this is a VERY painful way to die. The animal slowly bleeds to death internally.

Thank you for taking the time to respond and your concern for Gizmo. I am very glad to say again that we think he will be fine. Thank God we found him and had him treated in time.

chloeandj · 08-24-2007, 11:36 PM

i think there is something up with the poster, his profile says he is an animal control officer who loves to hunt...i'm sure an animal control officer would be educated in the correct way to handle stray animals

Judy in Waco · 08-24-2007, 11:38 PM

Thanks for that info. I didn't even look at the profile.

For My Coby · 08-25-2007, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by chloeandj

i think there is something up with the poster, his profile says he is an animal control officer who loves to hunt...i'm sure an animal control officer would be educated in the correct way to handle stray animals

And his yorkie is named after a gun.

rontiss1 · 08-25-2007, 06:52 AM

Thank God that Gizmo's ok! I went through a terrifying situation myself on the the 4th of July! Boobah ate right through an electrical cord and got the shock of her life. She was screaming and my brother managed to take her off the cord. Luckily, after spending the night at the vets, she was ok. But yes you are right, these little guys can get into everything! I have yorkieproofed my townhome and made sure all cords hang high.

Judy in Waco · 08-25-2007, 07:02 AM

Oh, I'm so glad your baby is okay! Wow. Gizmo was a cord chewer also, so we put up cords, but on cord covers, put clear deodorant on some and the bitter spray on others. I hope he's figured out they are no no's, but who knows?? I still watch him. I really think that's how he got into the rat bait. He was probably going for the cords behind the entertainment system in my son's room. Chris's room is off limits for quite a while.

I'm really convinced that there's no such thing as "yorkie proofed" completely. I guess we just have to do our best and be vigilant about watching them.

wemple2 · 08-25-2007, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Oh, I'm so glad your baby is okay! Wow. Gizmo was a cord chewer also, so we put up cords, but on cord covers, put clear deodorant on some and the bitter spray on others. I hope he's figured out they are no no's, but who knows?? I still watch him. I really think that's how he got into the rat bait. He was probably going for the cords behind the entertainment system in my son's room. Chris's room is off limits for quite a while.

I'm really convinced that there's no such thing as "yorkie proofed" completely. I guess we just have to do our best and be vigilant about watching them.

This is probably true...I have gotten a lot of hints and ideas right here on YT. I keep Winston in the kitchen during the day while we are away at work...He's never done it, but do you think he could figure out how to open the lower cabinets, I keep all my cleaning supplies under the kitchen sink. So I went and put baby/child locks on those cabinets, and my hubby hates it and thinks it's not necessary. Hmmmmm??? I just don't want to take the chance, and come home to a very sick or worse yet, dead dog. Does any one else have locks on there cabinets? Or am I being paranoid?

Judy in Waco · 08-25-2007, 07:46 AM

I agree with you about the locks on the cabinets. If Gizzy stayed in our kitchen while we were gone, I would do the same! We were keeping him in a playpen, but I think he might jump out now. We don't leave him alone very often, but right now we leave him in a small, enclosed bathroom. I'm also looking for a very long gate or an xpen. I'm still researching that, but we don't let him have free access to the house when we're not there.

These are smart little buggers! It wouldn't surprise me if they opened a few cabinets!!

zoeybear · 08-25-2007, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by For My Coby

And his yorkie is named after a gun.

Greenbo Alabama...isnt that where Forrest Gump was from?

08-24-2007, 03:35 PM	#62
RoxyJosMom Love The Verminator! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ny Posts: 4,282	HEY Gizmo, Dis here is Wemi! Wut da heck, man? Dat stuff's nufin to be messin wid. I am weawwy gwad u r ok. Here's my momma. Judy, I have been locked off of YT for about a week - Admin was finally able to get me on tonite. Holy crap - which, btw, I almost did when I read your post and couldn't respond. I am so glad Gizmo is ok. That is a horrible thing to experience, poor little guy. I'll put up with mice before I'll use that poison. I lost my dog I had all through school to rat poison after the flood (Agnes) when some of the farmers put it out. My dog either got into it or ahold of something else that had. Give that little superhero a great big hug and kiss for me. __________________ Roxy loves Alphy Remi loves Millie [COLOR="Purple"]Mom to RoxyJo & Remington , Fozzy Bear & Chloe

08-24-2007, 03:35 PM	#63
Mybabe4me YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 713	I am so glad that Gizmo is doing better and is home with you. I am very glad you posted this. I have been putting mouse bait out for a little over a month now. I put it up high because that is where I seem to see the mice. Babybear can not get to it because he still can not walk but my bigger dogs I was scared would get to the bait that is why it is up high. I have little shelves that come off my walls and I place them up there. I was told by someone the reason people are having troubles with mice and rats is because of all the flooding the mice and rats need to get out of the way and they know about the floods before we do. So they are running into our homes. good luck with everything and we will keep Gizmo in our thoughts and prayers. __________________ Val and Babybear http://www.dogster.com/dogs/136060[/url]

08-24-2007, 06:16 PM	#64
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Hey Gizmo...you behave your little self, and quit scaring your mommy!!! Soooooo happy to hear he is just fine, be sure to watch his little furbutt the next few days and get to the vet again...if you notice anything unusual happening with him. Okay Gizmo, I forgive you and still love you, but please be a good boy...you scared every body, especially your family. Hugs to you all!!! __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

08-24-2007, 11:38 PM	#69
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Thanks for that info. I didn't even look at the profile. __________________ 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)

08-25-2007, 06:52 AM	#71
rontiss1 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles,California Posts: 521	Thank God that Gizmo's ok! I went through a terrifying situation myself on the the 4th of July! Boobah ate right through an electrical cord and got the shock of her life. She was screaming and my brother managed to take her off the cord. Luckily, after spending the night at the vets, she was ok. But yes you are right, these little guys can get into everything! I have yorkieproofed my townhome and made sure all cords hang high. __________________ [COLOR="Red"] :[/COLOR

08-24-2007, 11:36 PM	#68
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	i think there is something up with the poster, his profile says he is an animal control officer who loves to hunt...i'm sure an animal control officer would be educated in the correct way to handle stray animals

08-25-2007, 07:02 AM	#72
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Oh, I'm so glad your baby is okay! Wow. Gizmo was a cord chewer also, so we put up cords, but on cord covers, put clear deodorant on some and the bitter spray on others. I hope he's figured out they are no no's, but who knows?? I still watch him. I really think that's how he got into the rat bait. He was probably going for the cords behind the entertainment system in my son's room. Chris's room is off limits for quite a while. I'm really convinced that there's no such thing as "yorkie proofed" completely. I guess we just have to do our best and be vigilant about watching them. __________________ 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)

08-25-2007, 07:46 AM	#74
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	I agree with you about the locks on the cabinets. If Gizzy stayed in our kitchen while we were gone, I would do the same! We were keeping him in a playpen, but I think he might jump out now. We don't leave him alone very often, but right now we leave him in a small, enclosed bathroom. I'm also looking for a very long gate or an xpen. I'm still researching that, but we don't let him have free access to the house when we're not there. These are smart little buggers! It wouldn't surprise me if they opened a few cabinets!! __________________ 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)