Rabbit Housing

When owning a rabbit, you should have the correct housing for them. There should be saw dust at the bottom of the crate for the rabbit to do their business on. The crate should be changed at least once a week and add fresh saw dust. You can also use granulated paper, hay, or straw. The rabbit must have enough space to move and have a bowl where the food is and a water bottle. The bowl must be heavy enough for the rabbit not to be able to pick the dish up and throw it. The crate must have a roof and be rabbit-escape proof.

Rabbit: Chinrex

Coat: Short

Color: Grey, black, white, and brown; Velvety feel

Weight: 6 - 8 pounds (2.72 - 2.62 Kilograms)

Size: Medium

Temperament: acts nervous around people. Must be handled regularly. Friendly breed.

Extra Information: The Chinrex was originally bred for their fur.

Swedish Vallhund

Original Usage: Farm dog, cattle and sheep herder.

Group: Herding(Both AKC and UKC)

Life Span: About 12 to 15 years

Fur color selection: Sable pattern in colors ranging from grey to red, with darker shades on the back, neck, and sides and has light harness markings.

Grooming: Swedish Vallhund's need to be brushed twice a week. Clip their their nails monthly. Brush their teeth daily to prevent plaque. Clean ears and eyes weekly.

Weight: Female: 30 to 32 pounds

               Male: 33 to 35 pounds

Personality: Swedish Vallhund's are alert to any sound or activity and are eager to please.

Trainabilty: Hard. To make the training process a little easier, use clicker training and treat as their reward to listening to you.

Activity Level: Swedish Vallhund's are very energetic. They need plenty of exercise.

Known Health Problems: Retinopathy and hip dysplasia.

Are Swedish Vallhund's good with children? Yes especially with older children when they are trained.

Are Swedish Vallhund's good with other pet? Yes. If trained and socialized with them.

Shuntz Disease

Shuntz disease is a type of liver disease that is cause by a poor diet. It allows blood to bypass the liver, which is not cleaned by the bodily filters. The blood moves around the liver instead of inside the liver. Sometimes, dental disease can cause increased liver enzymes activities. They have to be put on specific diets unlike other liver diseases. The dog has to be on a low protein diet, preferably vegetarian diets. You must avoid foods that contain soy, cauliflower, spinach, asparagus, peas, mushrooms, and beans. Supplements such as SAM-e (S-denosyl-L-Methionine). SAM-e is best to be taken on an empty stomach, along with vitamin B.

This disease is serious. There is a chance that may have to have surgery

Symptoms: body swaying, poor growth, seizures, pushing their head up against something for no reason whatsoever, strange behavior mostly after eating. This disease does affect the blood flow to the brain.

other names for this disease: Portosystemic Shunts

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What kind of plants can dogs NOT eat?

               Marijuana

          Can Cause Symptoms of:

           *Slow Heart Rate

           *Lack of Coordination

           *Disorientation

           *Drooling

           *Tremors, that can last up to 3 days

                                                         Azalea
                                          If eaten, it can cause:
                                     *Digestive Upset
                                     *Loss of appetite
                                     *Weakness
                                     *Leg paralysis
                                     *Coma
                                     *Death

     Black Walnuts

                                 If eaten, it can cause:
                                 *Tremors
                                 *Seizures
                                 

                                             Castor Beans
                                      If eaten, it can cause:
                                        *Burning of the mouth
                                        *Burning of the throat
                                        *Excessive thirst
                                        *Vomiting
                                        *Diarrhea

                                                     Daffodils
                                              If eaten, can cause:
                                          *Vomiting
                                          *Excessive salivations
                                          *Diarrhea
                                          *Tremors
                                          *Heart Problems

                                      Dieffenbachia
                                 If eaten, it can cause:
                                  *Burning to the mouth
                                  *Burning to the throat
                                  *Swelling to the Esophagus
                                  *Blockage of airway

                                                     Grapes/Raisins
                                                       Can cause:
                                                        *Diarrhea
                                                        *Vomiting
                                                        *Kidney Failure                             

                                                 Lilies
                                        If Eaten it can cause:
                                          *Gastrointestinal upset
                                          *Depression
                                          *Anorexia
                                          *Tremors

                                                Mushrooms
                                          If eaten, it can Cause:
                                             *Vomiting
                                             *Swelling to the brain

                                                 Sago Palm
                      If eaten, go to your pet emergency room IMMEDIATELY

                                               Avocado
                                   If eaten, it can cause:
                                    *Inflammation
                                    *Damage heart cells

                                          Macadamia Nuts
                                       If eaten, it can cause:
                                        *Weakness in rear legs
                                        *Tremors
                                        *Pain
                                        *Low Fever

                                                  Raw Bread Dough
                                           If eaten, it can cause:
                                           *Decreased blood flow
                                           *Expanding Stomach
                                           *Death of tissue
                                           *Lack of coordination
                                           *Vomiting
                                           *Disorientation
                                           *Coma
                                           *Seizures
                                           *Death

                                            Chocolate
                                     If eaten, it can cause:
                                      *Vomiting
                                      *Thirst
                                      *Abdominal Discomfort
                                      *Severe agitation
                                      *Muscle Tremors
                                      *Irregular heart rhythm
                                      *High Body Temperature
                                      *Seizures
                                      *Death

                                       Onions and Garlic
                                      If eaten, it can cause:
                                   *Damage Red Blood cells
                                   *Weak or reluctant to move

                                                

                                                          Xylithol
                                              If eaten it can cause:
                                                  *Disorientation
                                                  *Seizures
                                                  *Liver failure

Wordless Wednesday: My Dog Darcy

Beauceron

American Kennel Club (AKC): Herding Group

Life Span: 10-12 years

Weight: 65-85 pounds

Height: 24.5-27.5 inches tall

Other names: Berger de Beauce, Bas-Rouge

Uses: Police, herding, and guardian

Temperament: Intelligent, great memory, reliable, eager to please, full of energy, loyal

Exercise: Needs physical and mental exercise activities daily. If they do not get their daily exercise, they may become bored and destructive

Possible  Health Issues:

Litter: 6-7 puppies

Other Information: Beaucerons are full of energy and love to spend time with their family.

Pet Of the Day in Need For Adoption: Josephine the White Haired Cat

Information about Josephine from PetFinder

Josephine is a sweet girl who loves people. She gets along with other cats and dogs.
Josephine did test positive for FIV, which makes her harder to place because it scares people. But it is highly unlikely to ever effect her, so don't let that stop you from getting a sweetheart.
The only special care that Josephine will need to live a long, healthy, life is to be kept inside and fed a good quality food, which all cats should get any way.
 
Josephine's adoption fee is $50 and includes her spay surgery, at least one FVRCP vaccine, worming, Advantage for fleas, and testing for Feline Leukemia and FIV.

Visit: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures/fiv.html

Josephine's Contact Info

Troll Keep Kitty Haven, Dana, IN

• 765-492-4904
• Email Troll Keep Kitty Haven
• See more pets from Troll Keep Kitty Haven
• For more information, visit Troll Keep Kitty Haven's Web site.

Pet Of the Week: In Need For Adoption: Mahlejah the Short Hair Tabby

Information from PetFinder

Cat adoption fees have been temporarily reduced! Due to an extremely high census, we have reduced the adoption fee to $25 for cats and kittens. We are desperately crowded just now at the shelter and need to get some of our animals adopted right away. Also, Adopt a Senior pet from Parke Vermillion County Humane Society for only $10. We have reduced the adoption fee to $10 for any pet at our shelter that is five years old or older.



Mahlejah needs to find a new home after her owners lost their home and they have no place to take their cats. Mahlejah is a small sized, 11 year old, gorgeous orange and brown tabby. She only weighs 5.9 pounds. She is spayed and current on all vaccinations. Mahlejah is currently in foster care and can be seen by apointment only. Please call the shelter at 765-492-3540 to make arrangements to meet this sweet little cat.

Unless otherwise stated, our standard adoption fee for our cats is $65 if they have already been spayed or neutered. For cats that have not yet been spayed or neutered, the adoption fee is $40 plus a surgery deposit of $50. Also, unless otherwise stated, the adoption fee for our dogs is $110 if the dog has already been spayed or neutered.  For dogs that have not yet been spayed or neutered, the adoption fee is $60 plus a surgery deposit of $50.  The surgery deposit will be refunded once the shelter receives proof of the completion of the spay or neuter surgery.
Our shelter is open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm and other times by appointment. If you would like to make an appointment to meet one of our many adoptable animals, please send an email to us at pvchs@abcs.com or call 765-492-3540 and leave a message. To apply to adopt, you may download an adoption application from the 'Applications and Fees' tab on our website. The web address is www.pvchs.cfsites.org. Please email the completed application to pvchs@abcs.com.

Mahlejah's Contact Info

Parke-Vermillion Co. Humane Society, Clinton, IN

• 765-492-3540
• Email Parke-Vermillion Co. Humane Society
• See more pets from Parke-Vermillion Co. Humane Society
• For more information, visit Parke-Vermillion Co. Humane Society's Web site.

Pet of the Week: In Need of Adoption: Stanley the Snowshoe Tabby Mix

Information from PetFinder

Stanley was brought to the shelter after his owner in Terre Haute had surgery and could no longer care for him. He is a gorgeous Blue Point Snowshoe Siamese/Tabby and he is approximately 10 1/2 yrs. od. He weighs 9.8 pounds and he is litter-box trained. Stanley needs to be on special digestive formula cat food such as that formulated for Siamese cats or Iams Digestive formula therefore we have him listed as a "special needs" boy. Stanley is up-to-date on his vaccinations, including his feline leukemia vaccination, and he has been wormed.

Unless otherwise stated, the adoption fee for our cats is $65 if they have already been spayed or neutered. If the cat has not yet been spayed or neutered, the adoption fee is $40 plus a deposit of $50. The deposit will be refunded once the shelter receives proof of the completion of the spay or neuter surgery.
Our shelter is open to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm and other times by appointment. If you would like to make an appointment to meet one of our many adoptable animals, please send an email to us at pvchs@abcs.com. To apply to adopt, download an adoption application from the "Applications and Fees" tab on our website. The web address is www.pvchs.cfsites.org. Please email the completed application to pvchs@abcs.com. If there is an asterisk after the name of the pet, there is a video posted on-line. You can view the videos by clicking on the "Videos of Adoptable Pets" link on our website.

Stanley's Contact Info

Parke-Vermillion Co. Humane Society, Clinton, IN

• 765-492-3540
• Email Parke-Vermillion Co. Humane Society
• See more pets from Parke-Vermillion Co. Humane Society
• For more information, visit Parke-Vermillion Co. Humane Society's Web site.

American Kennel Club National Championship 2010 Winners

Winners:

BEST OF SHOW: Reckon the Australian Shepherd

HOUND GROUP: Chanel the Whippet

WORKING GROUP: Lady Bug the Portuguese Water Dog

TERRIER GROUP: Adam the (Smooth)Fox Terrier

HERDING GROUP: Reckon the Australian Shepherd

NON-SPORTING GROUP: Drummer the Bichon Frise

SPORTING GROUP: Pointer (German Wirehaired)

TOY GROUP: Malachy the Pekingese

Congratulations to all who took place at this event. Good luck next time!

Birman Cat

Weight: 10-18 pounds

Temperament: Friendly and quiet

Grooming: Needs to be brushed daily

Other Names: Sacred Cat of Burma

Loves Affection from family?: Birman cats love their family to give affection to them.

Hair Length: Semi-long

Personality: Playful, gentle, and loving.

Other Information: Birman cats are known for their white-boot paws. They have beautiful blue eyes. The fur around their face is dark brown colored. No one is for sure where their origin took place.

Merry Christmas

Shar-Pei

Life Span: 8-12 years

Height: 18-20 inches (46-50 centimeters)

Weight: 40-55 pounds (18-25 Kilograms)

Grooming- You MUST clean between EVERY wrinkle, otherwise, infection may set in.

Litter: approximately 6 puppies

American Kennel Club Group (AKC): Non-Sporting Group

Temperament: Strong, independent, calm, confident, playful, and intelligent

Exercise Requirements: Needs a daily walk

Known Heath Problems: several skin conditions, thyroid

Extra Information: Shar-Peis are known for their wrinkles. Most people are turned away from buying or adopting a shar-pei because of the sight of the wrinkles. They have an issue with drool dripping and getting everywhere. Make sure you have a cloth nearby before all that slobber gets everywhere when your shar-pei shakes. Even though it is a lot of work to keep you shar-pei in shape, you have to remember these dogs will love you to pieces.

Stop Animal Cruelty! Be their Voices!

Pet abuse is a horrific thing that can happen. Thousand of animals are abused every year and never survive. Some owners would leave them outside in weather that is way too cold or too hot outside. Others would beat their pets or even starve them to death. And some take the abuse to the animal even more horrific. Everyone need to learn to be the animals voice because they can't use their own voice. If you see any animal cruelty, call your nearest Animal Shelter and report it. Save them because they would do the same for you.

"Marmaduke" Now In Theaters!

Marmaduke Theatrical Trailer

Marmaduke is the latest movie out in Theaters now. Marmaduke is a dog who is a troublemaker just like Marley from the 2007 movie "Marley and Me." It is rated PG (Parental Guidence suggested.)

Beagle

Photo Source: Wikipedia

Life Span: 12 to 15 years

Height: 13 to 15 inches tall

Weight: 20 to 25 pounds

Grooming: Needs brushed and ears cleaned weekly, clip toenails when needed, and brush teeth daily.

Litter: 2 to 14 puppies

American Kennel Club Group(AKC): Hound

Temperament: Beagles are very stubborn dogs, who are very intelligent. They are bred to hunt, so they may try to run out the door when they find a scent. They have a different howl for every scent they find.

Activity Level: Beagles are high-strung.

Exercise Requirements: Beagles will need plenty of walks.

Known Health Problems: Epilepsy, heart disease, eye and back problems, ear infections, and chrondroplasia (dwarfism with the warped front legs)

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Chihuahua

Average Life Span: 14 to 18 years

Grooming: Doesn't need any cuts but you may want to make sure you vacuum often because they shed a lot. A brush is not required with this breed.

Height: Females: 6 to 9 inches
Males: 6 to 9 inches

Weight: Females: 6 pounds or less
Males: 6 pounds or less

Personality: Best with a one person home but are sometimes good with families. They are very protective, but be careful, this breed will try to take on dog that are tripled their size.

Activity Level: Low to low-medium

Exercise Requirement: Doesn't need a lot of exercise

Known Health Problems: cardiac, and knee problems

More Information: The Chihuahua is known as the smallest breed of dogs.

Saint Bernard

Life Span: About 7 to 9 years

Group: Working Group(AKC)
Guardian Dog(UKC)

Grooming: Saint Bernards need to be bathed monthly. When the fur is short use a hound glove or a curry brush. For a long coat: brush twice week or as needed.

Weight:Females: 120 to 140 pounds
Males: 140 to 180 pounds

Personality: Saint bernard's are usually gentle, intelligent, dignified, and protective of the family.

Trainability: Moderate to high

Are saint bernards good with children? Yes, if socialized with children while pups.

Are Saint Bernard's good with pets?
Yes, if socialized with other pets.

More Information: If you don't like drool than this type of dog isn't for you. Saint Bernard's drool alot. They grow up to be pretty big, so watch other small pets and children with this pooch. Saint bernard's were bred to guard, pull carts, be a companion, and also snow rescue.