F, Calla & Luca's Blog – December 2009 Archive (4)

A Local Dog has Swine Flu

Tonight's TV news reported the first case of swine flu infecting a dog in the US. A dog in New York state got swine flu from his owner. So far there are no known cases of dog to human transmission. Signs of infection include fever, lethargy and cough. These are the same signs as dogs get with canine influenza. Only lab testing can distinguish the two. Cats & ferrets also get swine flu. If you have flu you should try to avoid transmitting it to your pets in the same ways you would try to… Continue

Added by F, Calla & Luca on December 22, 2009 at 4:38pm — 9 Comments

Outcome Cutest Dog Contest

The only good thing to come out of this contest is that the winner said all the money would be donated to charity. This is what the sponsor said, which addresses some of the issues people raised at the time.

The Million Dollar Winner Has Been Announced

Filed in Cutest Dog Competition on Nov.26, 2009

Dr Papidies Wins One Million Dollars

Dr Papidies Wins One Million Dollars

While the competition is over it is our… Continue

Added by F, Calla & Luca on December 21, 2009 at 2:00pm — 5 Comments

Article on a simple, interesting dog walking aid

This article appeared in my paper today. I can't recommend it never having used it but it sounds like a simple alternative to some collars and harnesses.

Walking the dog with the Weiss Walkie

Saturday, December 19, 2009

BY DIANE MCCARTNEY

The Record

MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS

Emily Weiss invented the Weiss Walkie, but she did not name it. "It's a horrible name, but it's now stuck," said Weiss, a certified animal behaviorist from Benton, Kan., who designed a no-pull… Continue

Added by F, Calla & Luca on December 20, 2009 at 7:00am — 25 Comments

Doggy Door Surprises

DK members have said they have not gotten surprise visitors with doggy doors (door flaps) .This is an e mail I just received from a friend.....

"Could you imagine coming home from work

to find this tiny creature napping on your

couch with your dog?

Guess who came home for dinner?

It followed this beagle home, right through

the doggy door. This… Continue

Added by F, Calla & Luca on December 12, 2009 at 11:56am — 10 Comments