Thursday, July 26, 2007
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
RAISINS & GRAPES poisoning
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RAISINS & GRAPES Update
Based on report provided by VMRCVM Vet Notes
Animal Poison Control Center has documented multiple cases of grape and raisin poisoning in dogs within the last couple of years. Presumably, this has occurred in the past but attributed to other causes.
What Kind of Grapes & Raisins?
The source of the problem has been varied. Grapes of all varieties and growing conditions (including homegrown) have been implicated. Raisins are usually made from white seedless grapes, but all raisins of any source should be considered kidney toxic (chocolate covered raisins as well).
Why?
The toxic principle is unknown. Grapes contain low amounts of tannins compared to acorns, a known kidney toxicant in large animals. Grapes lack significant amounts of Vitamin D, another known kidney toxicant. It is unlikely pesticide residue is involved due to the wide variety of grape types involved. So far the majority of toxicosis reports have been in dogs. However, feeding grapes or raisins to cats and ferrets should also be discouraged, as poisonings have been reported in these species as well.
How Many Would Poison Your Dog?
The minimum toxic dose is approximately 0.3 oz/kg body weight. This would correspond to about 2 grapes per kg body weight, or roughly 1 grape per pound of body weight.
15 lb dog = 12-14 grapes could be deadly
25 lb. dog = 23 grapes could be deadly
50 lb. dog = 50+ grapes could be deadly
75 lb. dog = 75 grapes could be deadly
Raisins, having lost their water content are considered more toxic at 6 raisins per kg of body weight, or 2-3 raisins per pound of body weight. Think how many raisins are in ONE small snack pack of raisins – maybe enough to kill your dog.
15 lb. dog = 30-45 raisins could be deadly
25 lb. dog = 50-75 raisins could be deadly
50 lb. dog = 100-150 raisins could be deadly
75 lb. dog = 150-225 raisins could be deadly
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms appear 6-24 hours after the dog eats raisins or grapes (average is 12 hours). Initially, symptoms are gastro-intestinal signs, followed by kidney problems.
Vomiting is usually the primary sign, with diarrhea, depression/lethargy, anorexia, colic, dehydration and sharply decreased urine output. The course of the toxicosis is anywhere from 3 days to 3 weeks. Dogs with kidney problems have a guarded to poor prognosis.
Diagnosis is based on history of recent exposure and clinical signs. On bloodwork, the kidney values are increased. Typically BUN, creatinine, phosphorus and potassium are elevated (sometimes serum calcium as well). The urine sediment will have hyaline casts and the urine specific gravity will be either hyposthenuric or isosthenuric (diluted to the concentration of water of less concentrated than water) at SG 1.006 to 1.010.
Treatment
Monday, July 16, 2007
75-year-old has world's fastest private internet connection
Swedish news site The Local reports that 75-year old Swede's home has been tricked-out with a record-breaking 40 Gb/s connection - the first time a private residence has tapped into the internet at such high speeds. The lightning fast Internet connection is thanks to the money and her son Peter Löthberg a Swedish optical internet guru working at Cisco. Ma Löthberg's house was converted into a broadband dog-and-pony act in an effort to promote high-speed fibre connections as a commercially viable platform. With such a connection she can download a DVD in 0.14 seconds and a HD-DVD in 3 seconds.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Naruto: The Dark History of Uchiha: The Bloodline of Tengu
Hyuuga clan is one of the oldest clans in Konoha. They have been there ever since the establishment of the hidden village. Many years ago there was a girl from Hyuuga clan who fell in love with an outsider. She decided to marry herself to the young man despite the strong protests from her own clan. But this man was no ordinary human. In fact, this man was not a human at all. His name was Sojobo. He was the King of Tengu.
There are two types of tengus, Karasu tengu (a crow-like creature with beak and wings) and Konoha tengu (also known as Yamabushi tengu). Sojobo was a Konoha tengu. He had long nose and white hair with a pair of black wings on his back. As the King of Tengu, Sojobo possessed some very mystical powers. He carried a fan made of Fatsia leaf that could create a storm (therefore people sometimes call this type of leaf as Tengu no Uchiwa or Tengu’s fan). He could teleport himself or any other things from one place to another. He could also communicate with people telepathically or even invade their minds and drive them to madness. Besides, Sojobo was also known for his shapeshifting ability. He sometimes transformed himself into human to interact with people.
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There are two types of tengus, Karasu tengu (a crow-like creature with beak and wings) and Konoha tengu (also known as Yamabushi tengu). Sojobo was a Konoha tengu. He had long nose and white hair with a pair of black wings on his back. As the King of Tengu, Sojobo possessed some very mystical powers. He carried a fan made of Fatsia leaf that could create a storm (therefore people sometimes call this type of leaf as Tengu no Uchiwa or Tengu’s fan). He could teleport himself or any other things from one place to another. He could also communicate with people telepathically or even invade their minds and drive them to madness. Besides, Sojobo was also known for his shapeshifting ability. He sometimes transformed himself into human to interact with people.
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AMD Cuts Prices, Intel Expected to Follow
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) announced its latest round of desktop processor price cuts on Monday, and rival Intel Corp. is expected to follow the move later this month.
AMD slashed prices on its top-of-the-line desktop PC microprocessors on Monday to US$599 per pair for the 3GHz version from US$799, making it the same price as its 2.8GHz version. The move may be a sign it wants to clear out the chips ahead of the launch of its next generation chips, Barcelona. The company also reduced the price of some of its best dual-core processors, the Athlon 64 X2 6000+, which runs at 3.0GHz, fell to $178 from $241 and its AMD 64 X2 5600+, to $157 from $505, according to its latest price listclick for more story
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
I love Doberman
by Tracy Pounds
He is loyal, devoted, trusting, obedient, highly intelligent, creative, talented, protective but discriminating, friendly to friends, but observant of strangers and wary of unusual behavior. He is not reactionary but reacts when the situation calls for it. He is wise, perceptive, personable and has a great sense of humor. He is sensitive and caring, expressive and demonstrative of his thoughts and feelings.
Very often he is too smart for his owner. He must be a house dog… for he was bred to be a personal protection dog and has a strong physical and psychological need to be with his people. He wants to be with you 26 hours a day… even if there are only 24. But he'll take what he can get, and let you know if it isn't enough. You can't hide your feelings or emotions from a Dobe… he can see right through you and you can never fool him. He will strive to the ends of the earth to be near you, to please you, to be as much a part of your inner being as you are to his. Many people find such devotion and demonstration of this undying loyalty and affection annoying, but they miss the point. He cares not for independence, he wants to be part of the "team." To be apart from his beloved owner is to find him in sorrow. Dobes have been known to grieve themselves to death at the loss of a loved one.
You must be strong willed to have a Dobe, but he is sensitive and is hurt to his soul by physical and verbal abuse. You have to treat a Dobe like a partner… with you being the managing partner. Lead and he will follow. To physically dominate a Dobe is to lose that which is so very special about him, for he will be a kindred spirit, a soul mate, if you let him.
There is no other dog who is more "human-like" than a Dobe. And it is this reason that he is not the dog for everyone. He takes more patience, more understanding, more time, more love, more of just about everything from you as an owner and a partner. He cannot be taken lightly nor can he be taken for granted.
Often he is misunderstood… the unknowing believe he is too friendly and would never protect them. Many who get a Dobe for the wrong reasons cast him aside for this reason. Those are the stupid and undeserving. Only those of us who have had the occasion of being in danger or at risk have witnessed the awesome power of a dog willing to die to protect you, of a dog who rises to the occasion with all he has to offer to get the job done, using his extraordinary discrimination in knowing just how far he has to take it to get that job done. It is inborn and cannot be "beaten" into him as some have tried to do when he appears not to be "aggressive enough". It comes from the love of his people and because of this love he will do "his job"… and stupid, uncaring, and sometimes abusive people, that he has put his love and trust in. And there are so many of those in rescue who desperately need the kindness and love they are so willing to share. I've had two Dobes rescued from sad situations. More devoted and loyal companions you'll never find. Even those I've bred myself and raised weren't any better companions, protectors, and friends than those who came to me in their hour of need and found a home for the rest of their lives. It is the love that makes the difference.
So unless one is willing to give 100 percent and unless one is willing to accept 110 percent in return, do not get a Dobe. But if you are one of the special people who can submerse yourself heart and soul totally into your dog, you'll find that to experience the joy and devotion of a Doberman Pinscher is unlike any other feeling you'll ever find through canine companionship.
A Dobe is not just a dog. He is a spirit placed on this earth to watch over us, to teach us humility, kindness, and devotion, and those of us who have these dogs find it is our privilege to share our lives with the Doberman.
http://www.dru.org/dobebest.htm
He is loyal, devoted, trusting, obedient, highly intelligent, creative, talented, protective but discriminating, friendly to friends, but observant of strangers and wary of unusual behavior. He is not reactionary but reacts when the situation calls for it. He is wise, perceptive, personable and has a great sense of humor. He is sensitive and caring, expressive and demonstrative of his thoughts and feelings.
Very often he is too smart for his owner. He must be a house dog… for he was bred to be a personal protection dog and has a strong physical and psychological need to be with his people. He wants to be with you 26 hours a day… even if there are only 24. But he'll take what he can get, and let you know if it isn't enough. You can't hide your feelings or emotions from a Dobe… he can see right through you and you can never fool him. He will strive to the ends of the earth to be near you, to please you, to be as much a part of your inner being as you are to his. Many people find such devotion and demonstration of this undying loyalty and affection annoying, but they miss the point. He cares not for independence, he wants to be part of the "team." To be apart from his beloved owner is to find him in sorrow. Dobes have been known to grieve themselves to death at the loss of a loved one.
You must be strong willed to have a Dobe, but he is sensitive and is hurt to his soul by physical and verbal abuse. You have to treat a Dobe like a partner… with you being the managing partner. Lead and he will follow. To physically dominate a Dobe is to lose that which is so very special about him, for he will be a kindred spirit, a soul mate, if you let him.
There is no other dog who is more "human-like" than a Dobe. And it is this reason that he is not the dog for everyone. He takes more patience, more understanding, more time, more love, more of just about everything from you as an owner and a partner. He cannot be taken lightly nor can he be taken for granted.
Often he is misunderstood… the unknowing believe he is too friendly and would never protect them. Many who get a Dobe for the wrong reasons cast him aside for this reason. Those are the stupid and undeserving. Only those of us who have had the occasion of being in danger or at risk have witnessed the awesome power of a dog willing to die to protect you, of a dog who rises to the occasion with all he has to offer to get the job done, using his extraordinary discrimination in knowing just how far he has to take it to get that job done. It is inborn and cannot be "beaten" into him as some have tried to do when he appears not to be "aggressive enough". It comes from the love of his people and because of this love he will do "his job"… and stupid, uncaring, and sometimes abusive people, that he has put his love and trust in. And there are so many of those in rescue who desperately need the kindness and love they are so willing to share. I've had two Dobes rescued from sad situations. More devoted and loyal companions you'll never find. Even those I've bred myself and raised weren't any better companions, protectors, and friends than those who came to me in their hour of need and found a home for the rest of their lives. It is the love that makes the difference.
So unless one is willing to give 100 percent and unless one is willing to accept 110 percent in return, do not get a Dobe. But if you are one of the special people who can submerse yourself heart and soul totally into your dog, you'll find that to experience the joy and devotion of a Doberman Pinscher is unlike any other feeling you'll ever find through canine companionship.
A Dobe is not just a dog. He is a spirit placed on this earth to watch over us, to teach us humility, kindness, and devotion, and those of us who have these dogs find it is our privilege to share our lives with the Doberman.
http://www.dru.org/dobebest.htm
Saturday, July 07, 2007
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