Treuberger German Shepherds

Article from south of the border but something to watch for

Mysterious parvovirus-like illness infecting dogs in Michigan, killing as many as 60 dogs Dogs are experiencing common symptoms of canine parvovirus, but some are testing negative for the virus at veterinary clinics.

Please join us December 5th for photos with the Grinch!!

This fundraiser has been planned by the Boston Terrier Rescue Canada, and we are so happy to be hosting this event here at the Furry Friends Pet Resort!

There are limited time slots available, to book your time slot please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/370733407511480/permalink/372844620633692/

** This event has been planned with Covid-19 in mind, and will have safety and social distancing protocols applied. **

Just a little warning regarding the Xmas treat many stores are now starting to stock for dogs at xmas.

Many of these so called treats end up with the dog "enjoying" some time in a veterinary surgery over Christmas.

The vast majority of these rawhide products and treats come from China.

The chews are made from cattle or horse hides and their journey starts with the hides being soaked in a toxic sodium sulphide to remove the hair and fat. More chemicals are used in order to split the hide into layers which is then washed with hydrogen peroxide to give the white "pure" look and remove the rancid smell.
Now comes the pretty festive colours and the glue to form cute shapes.
On testing, these chews have shown traces of arsenic, mercury, chromium and formaldehyde.

If that wasn't bad enough, they regularly cause intestinal blockages, poisoning from chemical residue and choking.
The chews go slippery when wet and are near impossible to get hold of to save a choking dog.

Leave them in the shop where they belong or if some well meaning person buys them for your dog put them safely away for later, then dispatch in the bin!

Please be safe with your dogs!

If anyone is in need of doggie daycare, boarding or grooming I highly recommend a trip to Furry Friends Pet Resort in Hampton!! Our new addition Lupo has a blast in daycare and comes home happy and tired!

On Wednesday night we were asked to take this beautiful girl into rescue. Sahara has a fractured hind leg that requires surgery and she’s only 8 months old. She was about to be euthanized and obviously we couldn’t let that happen! Sahara is now safe with one of our awesome foster families while she awaits surgery next Tuesday. She has the sweetest personality so far which is good because she has many weeks of recovery ahead of her! Between the emergency clinic visit for radiographs, a splint and overnight visit, her surgery on Tuesday and all the follow up care and recheck radiographs, this girl is going to cost quite a bit of money! Please consider making a tax deductible donation through our website to help Sahara; https://www.preciouspawsrescue.ca/how-you-can-help/donate/

Ontario announces new toll-free number for reporting animal abuse By Frances AndersonThe Province of Ontario has announced the creation of a new toll-free number for reporting animal abuse or neglect, and appointed Ontario Provincial Police Inspector Paula Milne …