Run-a-Mutt Ranch

06/25/2024

Summer nights…🐾

04/28/2024

03/30/2024

All the bullies🐾

03/29/2024

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03/29/2024

Finally some time without rain😍

03/27/2024

Good info as we start spring gardening…

Please tell every dog or cat owner you know. Even if you don't have a pet, please pass this to those who do.
Over the weekend, the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. The dogs loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog (Calypso) decided the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso out for her morning walk. Halfway through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.

Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the company's web site,

This product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs and cats.

Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's, and they claim that "It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won't eat it."

*Snopes site gives the following information: http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoamulch.asp .asp>

Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other garden supply stores contains a lethal ingredient called 'Theobromine'. It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks.

Theobromine is in all chocolate, especially dark or baker's chocolate which is toxic to dogs. Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.

**PLEASE PASS THIS ON**

Veterinarians have warned pet owners that cacao shells contain the same ingredient that makes chocolate toxic to dogs.

02/29/2024

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR3nnkm4/

302.6K likes, 10.7K comments. “All in good fun. Dogs are too good for us humans 🐶⚕️🩺”

02/16/2024

Very sweet guy…owner can’t care for him anymore. As big as he is, he’s actually very gentle & respectful of boundaries.😍

12/03/2023

The latest…

📸 Look at this post on Facebook
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/12/01/1216209026/dog-respiratory-illness-mystery-cause-symptoms-research?fbclid=IwAR37m3NZbRnuF7N6NyVSnkDeHbQOhGy-dPNTwq9WyexlX0IOKTLvAqNqIIA_aem_AeOCtlsJmbzk_Rbati-aeyJhsiQ7ywmOmtvPFrNvqJNeDso42l2GLrb6-Fu9rT217I4

Reports of an "outbreak" of some as yet unidentified canine respiratory illness are scaring dog owners. But veterinarians and researchers aren't panicking.

11/25/2023

Another article with some, not super clear, information that might🤷🏻‍♀️help you make decisions around what you’re doing and/of not doing with your dog right now.

Again, please resist the urge to visit dog parks or be in contact with a lot of dogs, within 2 weeks of your dog’s stay here, just to be safe.
I do appreciate your cooperation !

📸 Look at this post on Facebook https://stevedalepetworld.com/blog/more-learned-about-mysterious-dog-respiratory-illness/?fbclid=IwAR2xE1sprUPaSGrHXKT7jRt5DeYU_qyPp5QANz8Smsyo4ox5EGDraLumYtA_aem_AVLzyiV4EPKqIRRRdcQ3fauTENAZB_NbaxEjtzCqGBTLTjekmVJIw1pOPBUB8jpbjF4

Pet expert Steve Dale offers an update on mysterious upper respiratory dog illness, and that it is likely bacterial

11/24/2023

I think I suggested in earlier posts not going to dog parks or places with other dogs. If I didn’t, or you didn’t see it before, I’m saying it now…don’t expose your dogs to others within 2 weeks of their planned stay with us.

At least this way, you should see any symptoms within that window, and possibly prevent others from getting sick.

With so little known about this illness, I know we’re all concerned and want to do whatever we can to keep our dogs healthy!

Happy holidays!

11/24/2023

I shared this but realized many of you may not be able to open because you aren’t members of that group…so here it is…

As many of you have heard there is a illness spreading in the dog community. All pet professional’s have been working together to keep track of spreading cases and symptoms. The yellow highlights are heavy number of cases, and the red dots are the new spread zones. Vets still can’t determine if this is spreading by air,contact or by fungus. That’s what is making this so dangerous and hard to treat. Please make sure your pets are updated on their vaccinations. DO NOT allow your pet to use community water/food dishes, AVOID dog parks and large gatherings of dogs, if your pet goes to dog boarding over the holidays keep them at home for TWO weeks to watch for symptoms. Be careful with dog outings and daycare. Symptoms include: ⭐️coughing ⭐️runny nose. ⭐️green discharge ⭐️eye and nose discharge ⭐️cough starts like kennel cough but leads to pneumonia which can be deadly
If you have more then one dog an one starts showing symptoms, separating them as soon as possible is the best option.
I am not a vet, but a very concerned pet professional. I will continue to do my best at keeping up to date and sharing that information with all of you 🖤
PLAY IT SAFE!

EDIT: It has been identified as Strep Zoo. A *bacteria that is a strain of streptococcal from what I’m hearing! I’ll update as I learn more 🖤

11/13/2023

🥰🐾🐾PLEASE, if you have a stay planned with me make sure your dog is up-to-date. I know if you come regularly you are, but for some who just come for holidays… please send me your updated records🥰

Oregon Veterinary Medical Association Nov 9

Should Dog Owners Be Worried?
We suggest caution rather than worry. Periodic outbreaks of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC) can occur in a dog population. At least nine different bacteria and viruses have been linked as causes of CIRDC, which is transmitted by respiratory droplets. Infection with more than one bacterial or viral agent is common. Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, nasal and/or eye discharge, and lethargy. If your dog shows these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian. We encourage you to speak to your veterinarian about what vaccines are appropriate for your dog. These may include canine influenza, Bordetella and parainfluenza.

If you have concerns about your dog being present in groups of dogs, such as at an agility event or while boarding, we recommend that you consult with your veterinarian about recommendations for infection prevention and mitigation.

General suggestions for dogs attending events or situations with a group of other dogs include:

Make sure all dogs are up-to-date on all their vaccines including canine influenza, Bordetella and parainfluenza.

For event organizers: Dogs should have a health check 12-24 hours before the event. Have a DVM onsite checking dogs for health issues (mild nasal discharge, cough, elevated temperature, being off food).

Please consult with your veterinarian for dog-specific advice before attending any events where dogs are congregated.

11/13/2023

Another article…this one is particularly strange because in the title they say kennel cough, then the actual article says they’ve ruled that out🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️.

Kennel cough is circulating in the Portland metro area and the Willamette Valley.The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association says the respiratory disease is resis

11/13/2023

Ok I shared an article about a mystery illness, and I’ve now seen a couple more I thought I’d share & let you try to make some sense of them on your own🤷🏻‍♀️
As far as I can tell from what I’m reading…nobody knows anything and they’re just suggesting everyone keep vaccines updated.
My only addition to that might be limiting exposure to dogs who you don’t know are up to date on vaccines (Dog parks).
Of course, if your dog develops any respiratory distress, have them seen asap.
🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

A mysterious respiratory illness in canines has been reported throughout the Willamette Valley.

11/11/2023

🌟Courtesy Post🌟

This is Darla- a sweet 11 month old Old English Bulldogge. She is medium/small in size and 30 lbs. She is crate trained, and does well in it for longer periods of time. Darla is great with older kids, but would be best as an only pet. She has not gotten along with older females of the same breed and hasn’t been around many other dogs or animals. She loves to snuggle, is energetic at times, but mainly just wants to be in your company. She is fully vaccinated, spayed and has had some training.

Please contact Erica Lorentz 541-948-2448

10/19/2023

Welcome Kea!