LITTLE PAWS BOARDING ~ Olympia WA (360.701.3230 www.littlepawsboarding.com)

BORDETELLA VACCINE

2011-12-17T09:23:00.000-08:00

Please check out this link... Especially if your dog has trachea issues..

http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/bordatella-vaccination-dogs/

WARNING DOG FOOD RECALLS

2011-12-07T13:34:00.000-08:00

More info on the recall.....last week there was a shelf pull of some other Iams products, although not a "recall" per se....but it would seem that more than just this one batch may be problematic as far as aflatoxins are concerned.

The Procter and Gamble Co. voluntarily recalled a single-production lot of Iams Proactive Health Smart Puppy dry dog food due to aflatoxin levels detected above the acceptable limit, the Cincinnati-based company reported today.
More info including recalled lot numbers:
http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-breaking-news/2011/12/06/aflatoxin-detection-prompts-limited-puppy-food-recall.aspx

.S. agribusiness giant Cargill Inc. said it was voluntarily recalling a year's output of dog food under the brands River Run and Marksman due to high levels of aflatoxin.The dog food was manufactured at Cargill's Lecompte, La., plant from Dec. 1, 2010, to Dec. 1, 2011, and distributed in 13 states and two territories: Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Hawaii, Florida, California, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands.
More info:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-cargill-recalls-dog-food-over-toxin-20111207,0,2863835.story

SECOND CHICKEN JERKY WARNING!!

2011-11-28T09:21:00.000-08:00

http://vitals.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/11/21/8885427-chicken-jerky-treats-linked-to-mystery-illnesses-deaths-in-dogs#.Tsrl0II0OnN.aolmail

Chicken jerky treats linked to mystery illnesses, deaths in dogs

It's not clear why chicken jerky products seem to be causing illnesses and even deaths in dogs, federal Food and Drug Administration officials say.
By JoNel Aleccia
Chicken jerky treats may be to blame for dozens of new reports of mysterious illnesses and some deaths in dogs, prompting a renewed warning for pet owners by the Food and Drug Administration.
At least 70 dogs have been sickened so far this year after reportedly eating chicken jerky products imported from China, FDA officials said. That’s up from 54 reports of illness in 2010. Some of the dogs have died, according to the anecdotal reports from pet owners and veterinarians.
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FDA officials say they have not been able to find a cause for the illnesses. Extensive chemical and microbiological testing has failed to turn up a specific contaminant and officials did not identify a specific brand of treats. They note that the reports of illness have not conclusively been tied to chicken jerky products, also sold as chicken tenders, chicken strips or chicken treats.
The new warning follows previous FDA cautions about chicken jerky treats in 2007 and 2008. But after a high of 156 reports of illness in 2007, the number of complaints dropped. Now, it's rising again.
Dog owners and vets are reporting that animals may be stricken with a range of illnesses within days or hours of eating chicken jerky, including kidney failure and Fanconi syndrome, a condition characterized by low glucose.
Symptoms may include decreased appetite, decreased activity, vomiting, diarrhea, increased water consumption and increased urination. If dogs show any of these signs, stop feeding the animal the chicken jerky products, FDA officials said. If signs are severe or persist for more than 24 hours, seek veterinary help.
Most dogs have recovered, officials said.
Illnesses can be reported to the FDA’s Pet Food Complaint site.
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These warnings are REAL.. our Friend and Employee Kayla lost her dog 11/27/11 to Jerky poisoning!!

CHICKEN JERKEY STRIP WARNING!!!!

2011-11-28T09:19:00.000-08:00

FDA Continues to Caution Dog Owners About Chicken Jerky Products
November 18, 2011
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is again cautioning consumers that chicken jerky products for dogs (also sold as chicken tenders, strips or treats) may be associated with illness in dogs. In the last 12 months, FDA has seen an increase in the number of complaints it received of dog illnesses associated with consumption of chicken jerky products imported from China. These complaints have been reported to FDA by dog owners and veterinarians.
FDA issued a cautionary warning regarding chicken jerky products to consumers in September 2007 and a Preliminary Animal Health Notification in December of 2008. After seeing the number of complaints received drop off during the latter part of 2009 and most of 2010, the FDA is once again seeing the number of complaints rise to the levels of concern that prompted release of our earlier warnings.
Chicken jerky products should not be substituted for a balanced diet and are intended to be fed occasionally in small quantities.
FDA is advising consumers who choose to feed their dogs chicken jerky products to watch their dogs closely for any or all of the following signs that may occur within hours to days of feeding the products: decreased appetite; decreased activity; vomiting; diarrhea, sometimes with blood; increased water consumption and/or increased urination. If the dog shows any of these signs, stop feeding the chicken jerky product. Owners should consult their veterinarian if signs are severe or persist for more than 24 hours. Blood tests may indicate kidney failure (increased urea nitrogen and creatinine). Urine tests may indicate Fanconi syndrome (increased glucose). Although most dogs appear to recover, some reports to the FDA have involved dogs that have died.
FDA, in addition to several animal health diagnostic laboratories in the U.S., is working to determine why these products are associated with illness in dogs. FDA’s Veterinary Laboratory Response Network (VLRN) is now available to support these animal health diagnostic laboratories. To date, scientists have not been able to determine a definitive cause for the reported illnesses. FDA continues extensive chemical and microbial testing but has not identified a contaminant.
The FDA continues to actively investigate the problem and its origin. Many of the illnesses reported may be the result of causes other than eating chicken jerky. Veterinarians and consumers alike should report cases of animal illness associated with pet foods to the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator in their state or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.

New Vaccine Guidelines !!

2011-11-06T14:12:00.000-08:00

https://www.aahanet.org/PublicDocuments/CanineVaccineGuidelines.pdf

May 2011 Boarders

2011-05-24T10:11:00.000-07:00

Check out our May boarders on FB:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.223859794296225.81400.100000166189228&l=63f4fb3a6c

February 2011 Guests (please see our FB page for most current guests)

2011-02-16T12:04:00.001-08:00

January 2011 Boarders

2011-02-04T17:52:00.001-08:00

December 2010 Blessed Holidays to All

2010-12-23T13:08:00.000-08:00

READ.. Regarding Vaccines for Kennel Cough..

2010-09-01T11:45:00.000-07:00

Article discussing Whooping Cough, Kennel Cough and Bordatella http://www.thedogplace.org/Vaccines/Bordatella-Whooping-Epidemic-10091-Fisher-Jordan.asp

Heads up Pedigree Canned Food Users..

2010-08-13T19:33:00.001-07:00

A Frog in a can... read all about it!!

http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/icky-discovery-in-can-of-pedigree.html

DOG FOOD RECALL & SUPPLEMENTS

2010-08-01T13:37:00.001-07:00

HEADS UP Iams & Eukanuba (including prescrip diets) users along with Drs Foster Smith and Excell Supplements.. read more here: http://www.dogfoodproject.com:80/

July Boarders (Note: I post all pics on Facebook)

2010-07-05T12:05:00.000-07:00

March to May 2010 Boarders!!

2010-05-14T11:37:00.000-07:00

ATTN: 3rd Annual Dog Gone Easter Egg Hunt

2010-03-24T17:28:00.000-07:00

Remember Saturday March 27th from 10 am to 3pm is the Annual Doggie Easter Egg hunt.. For Big and Small Dogs (seperate classes) Fun Events for all size dogs!! Benefitting the Old Dog Haven Rescue and Feline Friends. Please come and join the fun. Where?? RAINIER VISTA PARK... Off Ruddell Road or Off College Street Right on 47th.. Watch for Signs ... $1.00 admission.

2010 Jan/Feb Boarders

2010-02-17T18:17:00.000-08:00

December 2009 Merry Christmas

2009-12-13T18:33:00.000-08:00

November ~ Happy Thanksgiving ~

2009-11-22T12:03:00.000-08:00

October Boarders

2009-11-13T19:00:00.001-08:00

September 2009 Boarders

2009-10-02T11:07:00.000-07:00

August 2009 Guests We are now on Facebook too!

2009-08-26T17:17:00.000-07:00

Joey (Chihuhahua)

Yogi (Pom)

Toby (Pom)

May 2009

2009-05-02T14:04:00.001-07:00

Dooney (front) Cowboy & Tucker (Bichons)

Yogi (Pomeranian)

Sadie (Pomeranian)

Riley (Chi/Corgi mix)

Shay (Shih X)

Brandy (Min Pin)

Delphi (cream) Cassie (Pomeranian)

Wilson (L) Emma (Pugs)

DK(Beagle)

Louise (Doxie)

Saoirse (Min Pin)

Turbo (L) Zoey (Pomeranians)

Lily (Poodle)

Ozzy (Doxie)

Sophie ( Boston Terrier)

GQ (Front) Vinny (Pomeranians)

Enzo (Schnauzer)

Clover (fawn) Bonsai (Blk ) (Pugs) Atlas (Brussels Griffon)

Kona (Chihuahua)

Panda (Shih Tzu)

Annie (Doxie)

Arnie 15 yr old (Schnauzer)

April Showers - more lawn mowing!!

2009-04-11T18:09:00.000-07:00

Panda (Shih Tzu)

Max (Cocker)

Lucy (blk) Pearl (Pugs)

Bree (Lhasa Apso)

Fluffy (Maltese)

Montana (Peke)

March O-D' Hair 2009 (click on any pic to make bigger)

2009-03-08T18:28:00.000-07:00

Mysti & Donnie (Pomeranians)

Lady (back) Brindle ( Buggons) Joy (Pug)

DK (Beagle) Max (Cocker)

Toto (Yorkie Mix)

Shu Shu & Gizmo (Pugs)

Guenther & Sam (Chihuahuas) Chester & Mandy Sue (Jack Russells)

Branson (Cocker Spaniel) Sue (Poodle) Rocky (Maltipoo)

Brownie (Chiweenie)

Boss (Boston Terrier) Po Po (Pom)

Nikki (Papillion)

Lucy & Pearl (Pugs)

Clover (Pug), Atlas (Brussels Griffon) Bonsai (Pug)

Lady, Brindle (N Bed) Joy (Pugs)

Joey (Chihuahua)

Benji (Cavapoo N bed) Gertie (Chi Mix)

Jack & Lucy (Papillions)

Jake(Cairn Terrier)

Tilley (Schnauzer)
Emma (left) Wilson (Pugs)

Enzo (Min Schnauzer) Brownie (Chiweenie)

Tatra (front) Cutter (Pomeranians)

Princess (Shih Tzu) Lulu & Izzy (yorkies)
Motley Trio - Atlas (Brussels Griffon) Bonsai (blk) Clover (Pugs)

February 2009 for your Favorite Canine

2009-02-14T10:12:00.001-08:00

Bruno (Yorkie Mix)

Rocky (Min Poodle Blk) Atlas (Brussels Griffon) Bonsai (Blk) & Clover (Pugs)

Lusie (front Cockapoo) Katie (Shih Tzu)

Bruce (Doxie) Lace (left) Honey (Cavaliers) Bella (Poodle/Pom Mix)

Beau (Poodle/Pom Mix) Saoirse (Min Pin)

Hasha (front) Bubba (Shiba Inu's) Alfie(back) Lola (Maltese) Enzo (Schnauzer) all natural Jack (back) Lucy (Papillions)

Cooper & Rusy (Doxies) Begg'n to stay at Little Paws! Kahlua (Chihuahua)

Zoey (Puggle) Maggie (Schauzer ) BEST Friends!

Bonsai (blk Pug) Atlas (Brussells Griffon) Clover (fawn Pug) Lucy (Left) Jack (Papillions)

Gizmo (back) Shu Mai (Pugs)

Izzy & Lulu (smiln') Yorkies

Princess & Shi Shi (Shih Tzu's) Max (Doxie)

CHICKEN JERKEY TREAT WARNING

2009-01-07T10:24:00.001-08:00

I have a lot of customers that use these Chicken Jerkey Treats...Costco is one place that carries them. Please read this link regarding them:

http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+news/More-complaints-more-caution-from-FDA-about-chicke/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/572912

January 2009 for the best Canine!

2009-01-02T10:46:00.001-08:00

Jake After Visiting Kelly's grooming during his Stay at Little Paws. Kellys Grooming 790.0453 - Ask about having your dog groomed!! Call Kelly in advance or we can make arrangements.

Jake (Cairn Terrier) Lambert (Pom)

Emma (Left) Wilson (Pugs)

Clover (back fawn Pug), Atlas (Brussells Griffon) Bonsai (Blk Pug)

Shu Mai (left) Gizmo (Pugs)

Max (Cocker)

Gizzmo (Shih Tzu) Mia (Poodle mix)

Buddy (Lhasa Apso)

Timber (Pomeranian) Brownie (Chiweenie)

Jonnie & Bowden (Chinese Crested) Chester (sitting) Lexi (Cavapoos)

Wilson(front) Emmy (Pugs)

Bruce (Doxie) Sista (Pom)

Olive (Pug)

Flea's on D' Dog ~ Merry Christmas!!

2008-12-07T16:15:00.000-08:00

Cookie (Schnauzer) Marley (Terrier Mix)

Lil Bit & Francy (Toy Poodles)

Misty & Donnie (Pomeranians)

Buster (Pug) Zoey (puggle)

Chloe - The Princess ( Maltese)

Sam & Guenther (Chihuahua's)

Yogi (Pomeranian)

Ginger (left) Gunner (Rat Terriers)

Benji (L- Cavapoo) Greta (Pekachi)

Max (Sheltie) Sunshine (Doxie)

Greta (Front) Bernie (Doxies) Michi (Yorkie)

Branson (L) Willow (R) Cocker Spaniels - They are looking for a new home contact us for more info.

Wilson (front -Havanese) Razz (white) Sassy (Blk) Mini Poodles

Mickey (L, blk) Daisey (Cava Poos) GQ (front) Vinny (back) Pomeranians

Lacey & Honey (Cavaliers)

Brownie (Chiweenie)

Ember (Pomeranian) 14 years young
Minx (Pomeranian pup)

DK (Detective Kip) Beagle ~ DK is in our prayers as he is old and not doing well. Daisy (blond) Mickey (Cavapoo's)

Izzy (front) Lulu (Yorkies)

November Holidays R Coming...

2008-11-02T14:22:00.000-08:00

~ Happy Thanksgiving WITH Many BLESSINGS ~

A beautiful Sunset at Little Paws
Detective Kip aka DK(Beagle)

Buddy (Jack Russel)

Wilson (back) Emma (Pugs)

Julienne (left) Sophie (Poms)

Uri (left) Petunia (blk) (Pugs)
Squeek (blk) Schipperke , Janey (back) & Felix Pomeranians

Ruff (left) Tumble (Pugs)

Saoirse (Min Pin) Lana (Havanese)

Hazel (back) Dazee (front) (Min Pins)
Sophie (left) Julienne (Poms)

Moose (left) Maggie (Maltese) Ariel (Doxie) Bruiser (cream), Beethovan (red/white), Sophie (cream sable) (Pekingese)

Molly (Pom)

Alfie (left) Lola (Maltese)
Brownie (Chiweenie)

Joey (front) Sophie (shirt on) - Italian Greyhounds

Speckle (Pomeranian) Sami (Mini Poodle)

Tilley (Schnoodle) Vader ( Pap mix)

Motley crew - Clover (fawn Pug), Bonsai (blk Pug), Atlas (Brussells Griffon)

Mickey (blk) Daisey (Cavapoos) Mickey(left) Milo (Pugs)

Turbo (left), Zoey (right) (Pomeranians)

Chulo (Chihuahua)

Lana (Havanese) Peanut (Long Hair Std. Doxie)

Josie (Long Hair Std Doxie)

Max (Cocker )

Milo (left) Mickey (Pugs) Junior (Yorkie)

Kilo (parti color Pom)

Papi Chulo (Chihuahua) Lace & Honey (Cavaliers)

We have overhauled the kennel with floor seal, paint and super cleaning. We gave the kennel a week off to "rest" as we feel it's healthier for a kennel to have a break. Now taking reservations for the Holiday's!!

October A Howl'n Good Month

2008-10-04T18:53:00.001-07:00

Milo (L) Mickey (Pugs) Beau (Yorkie Mix)

DK (Beagle)

Their baaaaack... Bonsai (blk) Clover (Pugs) Atlas Brussells Griffon
Sabrina (Westie)

Bonsai (blk) Clover (Fawn) Pugs & Atlas Brussels Griffon

Wilson (front) & Emma (Pugs)

Elphie (Pom)

Toto ( Yorkie Mix)
Charlie (front) Brandi (Poms)

Olive (Pug)

Daisey (white) Mickey - CavaPoo's
Rusty (Cavalier) Boogie (Pekapoo)
Yani (left) Zander (Yorkies)

Stuey(left) Juno (bed) Brindle Poms