Locust Ridge Retrievers

08/20/2021

08/11/2021

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08/10/2021

I spent an hour in the bank with my dad,
as he had to transfer some money. I couldn't resist
myself and asked...
''Dad, why don't we activate your internet banking?''
''Why would I do that?'' He asked...
''Well, then you wont have to spend an hour here for
things like making a transfer.
You can even do your shopping online. Everything will
be so easy!''
I was so excited about initiating him into the world of
Net banking.
He asked ''If I do that, I wont have to step out of the
house?”
''Yes, yes''! I said. I told him how even groceries can
be delivered at your door now and how amazon
delivers everything!
His answer left me tongue-tied.
He said ''Since I entered this bank today, I have met
four of my friends, I have chatted awhile with the staff
who know me very well by now.
You know, I am alone...this is the company that I need.
I like to get ready and come to the bank. I have
enough time, it is the physical touch that I crave.
Two years back, I got sick. The store owner from whom
I buy fruits, came to see me and sat by my bedside
and cried.
When your Mom fell down a few days back while on
her morning walk, our local grocer saw her and
immediately got his car to rush her home as he knows
where I live.
Would I have that 'human' touch if everything became
online?
Why would I want everything delivered to me and force
me to interact with just my computer?
I like to know the person that I'm dealing with and not
just the 'seller'. It creates bonds of Relationships.
Does Amazon deliver all this as well?'''
Technology isn't life..
Spend time with people .. Not with devices.
Writer: Unknown

08/06/2021

I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying...you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear.
"It's me, I haven't left you...I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea.
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today, your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today, you tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you that I am not lying there.
I walked with you toward the house, as you fumbled for your key,
I gently put my paw on you. I smiled and said, "It's me."

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there.
It's possible for me to be so near you every day.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."

You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over...I smile and watch you yawning
And say, "Goodnight, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."

And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we will stand, side-by-side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.

-Author Unknown

08/06/2021

08/03/2021

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07/29/2021

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07/25/2021

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07/25/2021

Jet (FC Road Warriors Dieter Brock x That's Gonna Take A Tarabyte UD GO VER RA SH MX MXJ ACT1 TKA CGC etc). 7/2/2018 - 7/10/2021.

This is a sad post to write, but important. I'm going to put on my veterinarian hat for a moment. Jet was a promising young hunting and field trial dog with a bright future ahead of him. About July 7th, his owner called me because Jet wasn't doing well and had been diagnosed with severe dilated cardiomyopathy and end-stage heart failure. In spite of excellent treatment (and I did get to talk to his veterinarian), Jet continued to deteriorate and passed away on the morning of the 10th.

Labradors don't get the genetic form of DCM, like Boxers and Dobermans. In a young Labrador like Jet who had a normal heart echo (ultrasound) at 7 weeks of age, a diagnosis of DCM is 100% nutrition. Jet was fed Acana Red Meat Recipe (grain free) from the time he was picked up at my place at 8 weeks. Unfortunately, although his owner was trying his best to do right by the dog (these boutique companies have some excellent marketing), Acana was the most common food in the initial FDA report of DCM cases.

We (veterinary community) do not entirely understand what is wrong with grain free foods, only that dogs who are fed grain free foods are at risk of developing Nutritional Dilated Cardiomyopathy, and it does not appear to matter if taurine is added to the food or not. Sometimes you get lucky. I do see dogs in the clinic who are on Taste of the Wild, Blue Buffalo, etc without problems. However, my colleagues and I, in a small rural practice, also found 5-6 cases of DCM between December and March from pets on grain free food. One of the vets I work with euthanized a dog with DCM this week, also caused by grain free food. The problem is real.

Reading material for skeptics:
https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/outbreaks-and-advisories/fda-investigation-potential-link-between-certain-diets-and-canine-dilated-cardiomyopathy

https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/2018/11/dcm-update/

https://www.avma.org/javma-news/2021-01-01/fda-urges-collaboration-dilated-cardiomyopathy-afflicts-more-dogs

I feed Purina Proplan to my dogs. Yes, it has corn in it! That is why my dogs do not have dilated cardiomyopathy (and I am sure of it, because they all get cardiac echos). I pay quite a bit to Purina for dog food and have never received a check or other "kickbacks" for recommending their food. If you don't like Purina, then try one of the other manufacturers who do feeding trials, have nutritionists on staff, and whose main diets have not been associated with DCM cases. Hills, Royal Canin, Iams, or Eukanuba are also excellent choices.

Feeding a good quality, balanced diet to your dog and keeping them slim will prevent a ton of nutrition related problems. Buying good food is much cheaper than veterinary visits. I wrote an article last winter on how to avoid spending money at your veterinary clinic that covers food as well as many other managment related topics.http://www.clairedvm.com/how_to_avoid_spending_money_at_vet.pdf

RIP Jet. I watched him run a derby last summer and he was a good dog. 💔

Dr Klatt

07/23/2021

That is the way I feel today. Maybe tomorrow the Energize Bunny will show up.

07/22/2021

Always be presence

07/22/2021

07/21/2021

You can't change the past. You can do anything with the future, you only have today.

07/21/2021

What is normal?

07/18/2021

That is why i don't talk to some people

07/18/2021

Day 22 and we have stopped setting our alarm for ANY day... We can't go anywhere, we may as well catch some much needed 💤 ? 🤷‍♀️

07/18/2021

Snoopy: a philosopher for the ages... 🐶🔥🤗

What Your Dog Really Wants (besides roasting marshmallows over a fire 😉): http://bit.ly/2RuIpTA

07/16/2021

True! :)

07/09/2021

Happy Thursday ❤️❤️❤️

07/08/2021

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07/07/2021

We forget that waking up each day is the first thing we should be grateful for.

07/02/2021