Animal Safety

As a responsible pet owner, I believe it is important to talk about pet safety while traveling. OK, we all know how important it is to wear a seat belt while driving. It is actually the law. It has become an automatic response when we jump into our car to automatically click our self in our seat. Well, what about our pets? They are precious cargo. How come so many people zoom down the roads with their dogs clutching to their seats without restraint. I have seen so many dogs holding on by their paws in the back of trucks without restraints as they squeal around corners. It is so hard to see. What if you have to slam on your brakes. Where is that dog going to go?! Whenever we travel with our pets, we place a harness on them. It's like a four point restraint. You can buy them at any pet store such as Petco, Petsmart, Pet Club. Murphy loves it when I place his harness on because he knows "I am going for a ride". He sits patiently while I place it on his back. Once he jumps in the car, its just a matter of clicking him in. As I drive down the road, I am rest assured that we are all taking pet safety into account.

I have included a couple photos to show you how simple it is to secure your pet in your car. The dogs love the fact that they can stick their nose into the fresh air as we sail down the road. I love the fact that they can safely enjoy the ride without worrying that they could accidentally fall out. The only thing they have to worry about is my driving "Just Kidding"! Take a few extra minutes to ensure your pets will be safe before you take your next outing. Remember - they are precious cargo.

You can find our detailed trips at http://www.BarleysList.org/adventures.php or from the home page select Click Here For Our August Adventure". See you there!

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So Who Says Cats Can't Camp

I love my pets. I think that most people who know us personally also know this fact. I do not like to leave them behind no matter where we go. And yes, we take the cat camping with us. When it is time to leave on our trip, I place his carrier next to his litter box and then I place him into his litter box. He sees the carrier and understands what he needs to do. After he relieves himself he exits his box and walks right into his carrier. So this picture is looking into the window of our pop-up trailer. Clif Richard loves to be near us and as I was sitting next to the roaring campfire, he strolled along the window to the bed where he then curled himself up and rested.

So can you see how stressed Mr. Clif Richard is here. Yep, he just loves camping with the pack. Yes, pets love camping. At night the dogs come in also and they all lay together on the floor. They each have their own blanket. I really love camping with the pets.

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We're Back!!

Well what an adventure. We are back! Where do we start. Memories, memories, memories. We thought it would be best to share segments with you to give you an idea of the beautiful places we visited. The dogs are asking us when are we going on our next trip? Horseback riding, camping with your pet, pet friendly luxury spa- these are just a few hints of what pet friendly adventures we discovered. Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral Hot Springs, Cedarville, Plumas National Forrest, Sorrenson's Resort -WOW WOW WOW.

So sit back and enjoy the next few weeks as we prepare each stop of the way. You can find our detailed trips at http://www.BarleysList.org/adventures.php or from the home page select Click Here For Our August Adventure". See you there!

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How To Make Dog Treats-

So what are these you may ask? Well, they are dog cookies. They are very easy to make and the pups go crazy for them. I found these great cookie cutter shapes at the local hardware store. Making them when the weather is cool outside is even better because the oven warms the house. And the smell of the cookies creates a Pavlovian response. Any ways, here is my favorite Dog Treat Recipe

INGREDIENTS :
1 1/4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup beef broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup powdered milk

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, stir together the cheese, oil, beef broth and garlic. Combine the whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, cornmeal and powdered milk; stir into the cheese mixture until well blended. You may need to use your hand to properly blend the dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Use a bone shaped cookie cutter to cut out the treats. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the treats are firm and the bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

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Well, who are we you ask. Well last blog I talked about Clif Richard our Kitty. Today I would like to introduce you to Lucy. She is our 1 year old girl. She is a lightening bolt waiting to strike. I am amazed at her dexterity and speed.

Everyday after work we spend about 30 minutes of dog training together. Her favorite is fetch. I am teaching her that when I say the word ball, she goes and picks the ball from her toys and drops it at my feet. I then toss it directly at her and she usually can catch it. I guess I enjoy this too. I look forward to this time with her.

Lucy is a very kind and gentle soul. She is going to begin training for the Delta Society. I think she will be great at this.
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Gastrointestinal Obstruction in Pets

Due to Clif Richard, our beautiful kitty whom was featured last blog, we are featuring a special blog on the diagnoses of Gastrointestinal Obstruction which he suffered from the past few weeks- read the April Adventure for more information

Clinical Findings:
Clinical signs of small-intestinal obstruction may include lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abdominal distention, fever or subnormal body temperature, dehydration, and shock. Gaseous bowel distention develops within the initial 12-35 hr after obstruction and is followed by the loss of fluid into the intestinal lumen. Without treatment, death due to hypovolemia ensues within 3-4 days.

Upper or duodenal obstruction tends to present as frequent vomiting. In general, the closer the obstruction to the pylorus, the more severe the vomiting. Obstruction of the lower small intestine (eg, distal jejunum and ileum) is infrequently associated with vomiting. Lethargy, anorexia, weight loss, and ultimate starvation in untreated dogs lead to death within 3 wk or longer.

Diagnosis:
A careful history including information about the animal’s eating habits is important. Many animals with a history of dietary indiscretion continue that practice even after having experienced discomfort in the past. Access to string or sewing needles or missing objects (eg, toys) may be important historical facts. Examination of the oral cavity and, in cats, the base of the tongue is vital. Linear foreign bodies most often lodge at the base of the tongue in cats and at the level of the pylorus in dogs. Careful abdominal palpation examining for evidence of pain (ruptured bowel, peritonitis), organomegaly, thickened bowel loops (intussusception), and tympany (dilatation-volvulus), and a rectal examination for evidence of dietary indiscretion or blood (suggestive of strangulation) are important components of the physical examination.

Plain abdominal radiographs may demonstrate the presence of foreign objects, masses, obstruction, or abdominal fluid. Barium-impregnated polyethylene spheres are capsules containing radiopaque plastic spheres. They are being used for the diagnosis of GI obstruction and motility disorders in dogs and cats. Flexible endoscopic examination is useful in the identification of foreign objects, mass lesions, and ileocolic intussusception.

Treatment:
If an obstructive lesion is documented and it cannot be resolved via endoscopy (eg, removal of a foreign object), the animal should be stabilized and an exploratory laparotomy performed. Similarly, animals with acute abdominal signs of unknown etiology, and those that continue to deteriorate clinically, should also have an exploratory laparotomy.

http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/23308.htm

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I Love My Cat!

This is Clif Richard. He is our cat. We found him at the San Francisco SPCA. Or should I say he found us. I can not imagine my life without him. He is now approaching 3 years young. He loves to be picked up and carried around the house when I come home. And I look forward to it.

Clif loves to travel. I know this is unusual for most cats, but I think if you get them used to it when they are young then they don't know any different. When we travel, which is often, I simply put his carrier next to his litter box. When he sees this he goes into the litter box and empties himself then proudly walks into his carrier. While we drive, not even one "Meow". When we get to our destination, sometimes five hours have passed, I bring him into our pet friendly motel or pet friendly cabin and let him go.

Traveling with a cat has always been pleasurable for us, and if you can I would recommend it. I can't imagine traveling without my best friends. He also loves the dogs very much, who also accompany us, and usually lays with them at night. He also truly believes they are inferior to him! I guess that is not unusual though. And no one complains.

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