Fairytale Acres German Shorthaired Pointers

04/03/2024

Happy Belated Birthday to the bestest boy ever! Can’t believe I got my days crossed up and thought today was the 2nd 😂😂😂😂

03/31/2024

Easter Morning walk makes my life complete!!!

03/26/2024

Nice stretch of the legs at a new spot down by Middletown! Definitely not a place for walking when the river is highest, but a lovely walk for the drier times and in the fall!!

03/23/2024

Rainy day walk with the German shorthair mud muffin and the melting one tufted droopy purple people eater! Fun was had by all, and the final comments were “let’s do it again!”…and then they were put in their car box 😂😂😂

03/17/2024

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03/16/2024

Lovely walk after work on Friday to blow off steam. While I am not a fan of daylight savings, it is nice to have evening light!

03/12/2024

Found a flying purple people eater at Suffield wildlife management!

03/11/2024

When mom sends you to the groomer with a mysterious box….

03/10/2024

03/09/2024

When mom says we are going for a walk, then starts cleaning litter boxes….😂😂😂🥴

03/05/2024

Cloudy day for walkies but loving it anyway!

02/21/2024

Mom is having fun in Vegas and we are dying as we are chauffeured to work each day by our loving nanny 😂😂😂😂

02/20/2024

for my spin to win!!!

02/03/2024

When a dead poodle, purposeful GSP breathing, and 1…2…3…4…5 sets of eyes don’t get mom off the couch; then it is time for gravity studies 😂😂😂

173.1K likes, 1891 comments. “Haven’t done one of these in a while, so let me “throw you a bone” 👀”

01/30/2024

What doin mom?

01/27/2024

Getting ready for Meet the Breeds!! Although we seem to have left our neck in CT!! 😂😂

01/13/2024

Foggy fun run this morning!

01/13/2024

A general FYI to anyone in the northern Connecticut/southern Massachusetts area that may run their dogs at Suffield wildlife management area…

There is a large pile of what appears to be cooked rice, sausage, and veggies in the Connecticut parking lot accessing the management area. Don’t worry my dog ate about half of it before I found it… I didn’t see anything obvious in it, but please be aware that people are out there dumping things they shouldn’t be

12/24/2023

Good news for anyone with pen-raised birds!

The U.S. is detecting fewer cases of avian flu in wild birds that transmit the virus to poultry flocks, the agriculture department said, a potentially positive development for farmers and consumers after a two-year outbreak.

12/24/2023

Merry Christmas Eve!!!

As a PSA for anyone who orders antibiotics from online sources without a veterinary authorization, things are about to change. I will be watching this closely and post updates as I get them.

Antimicrobial resistance is going to be the next great equalizer, as we have not been prudent with their use for DECADES.

FDA Warns Nine Manufacturers, Distributors of Unapproved Antimicrobials for Animals

12/19/2023

Note to self… Next poodle will be black lol

12/10/2023

For those that don’t believe the New York Times because they are just out to push the dog show agenda, here is another prospective from the AVMA.

Summary: As of early December, cases of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) have been seen by veterinarians in multiple states. While nationwide numbers are not known, Colorado, New Hampshire, and Oregon officials are working with state and federal veterinary diagnostic laboratorie...

12/09/2023

Hello everyone!! Just a quick update on the CIRDC situation! No major outbreaks of respiratory issues here in CT after two large dog show clusters, which is usually an indicator for us as to how bad the season will be. We have a few cases of uncomplicated CIRDC we are managing, which is to be expected. Here is an update from the New York Times regarding the current status of the situation!

11/28/2023

Would you be able to tell that this dog is actually asking to NOT be pet?

Dogs use calming signals or appeasement signals to ask non-confrontationally to be left alone. I had a behavior consult yesterday and every time I would reach out to the dog, she would stick her tongue out and avert her gaze. I left her alone until I absolutely had to touch her for her physical exam, and then went back to ignoring her. After about 15 minutes she was pawing at my arm asking for chest scratches.

Learning the subtle, and not so subtle, changes to canine body language can literally be a life-saver! There are plenty of resources out there so get learnin!!!

44.7K likes, 476 comments. “Can you tell when a dog is subtly communicating with you?”

11/26/2023

11/24/2023

Hello from New England!

I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving, I just wanted to pop on to (hopefully) put some minds at ease.

I am about 30 minutes from West Springfield, where many of the larger shows in New England are held. Today is the first day of the dog show, and I wanted to put up some general information to help people stay informed.

For those of you that haven’t seen it, kennel, cough, complex, as it has been referred to is just that, a respiratory condition where we do not always know the cause. For the most part, these respiratory case are mild and self limiting. Some cases progress very rapidly. We are now referring to this condition as CIRDC (canine infectious respiratory disease complex), which encompasses all respiratory pathogens.

This is the time for coughing season, even prior to this mystery illness (which was first noted 2 years ago in Maine), this is the time we treat the most cases of respiratory disease. In our area, the Thanksgiving Cluster is always the start of the transmission in our area.

Keep basic biosecurity in mind and you should be fine. If you work in a field with lots of dog contact, you should routinely be stripping down and putting clothing in the wash and showering before you get in contact with your pups. If you take your dog to public places, this is not the best time of year to do so unless you have no other option (ex grooming needs, boarding for holiday travel etc).

To help reduce the chance of disease, ALL DOGS IN THE HOUSE (regardless of individual daily risk) should be vaccinated for parainfluenza (part of kennel cough vaccine and/or distemper vaccine), bordetella bronchiseptica, and infuenza (bivalent vaccine is important as most are univalent). Remember that these are annual vaccinations because duration of immunity is poor. Some will booster bordetella every 6 months, which is safe to do.

Be aware that the first series of any of these vaccinations should be administered 30 days prior to expected exposure, so do not vaccinate the day before a dog is boarded. Keep up to date on your vaccinations annually and do not let them lapse.

The longer dogs are in contact with other dogs, the more likely it is to transfer disease. Nose-to-nose greetings with strange dogs is NEVER recommended, just as a general behavioral rule, but especially this time of year. Learn how to take re**al temperatures and monitor for appetite and energy levels.

For the love of goodness, if your pet is experience what could even be mistaken for a cough, DO NOT go sit in the lobby at your vet, call from the car and ask for es**rt in so that you do not put other pets at risk.

For most cases- rest, cough meds, and monitoring at home is all you need to do. Reach out to a veterinarian if your dog develops a fever, lethargy, or inappetence.

FINALLY- if you are evaluated by a vet and told to go home and monitor, please do not panic and trust that they are evaluating your dog and the risk of the other pets in their hospital. If your dog is sick but not critical, they will not risk exposure of other patients by hospitalizing. They will not send home an animal in respiratory distress.

And of course, one final thought. I know it is terrifying and scary to hear of an unknown threat. Unfortunately our dogs come in contact with these things daily, and no one makes a stink. Rabies, leptospirosis, giardia, intestinal parasites etc can all kill a dog and are ZOONOTIC. Owning a dog is a risk, losing them unexpectedly to disease is a risk. Make intelligent decisions for yourself and your dogs, and they should be able to stay as healthy as possible this holiday season.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday ❤️❤️

11/19/2023

Another day!