COLORADO RIVER TOAD WARNING
With the onset of the Monsoon season the Colorado River Toads are emerging in our area. One of our board members had an unfortunate incident with a Colorado River Toad (aka Sonoran Desert Toad) when their dog found one burrowing under a bush in their yard. The dog is okay now, but it’s a good reminder to make sure you are educated on what to do if it should happen to your best friend - a pet owner’s quick response is a dog’s best chance at survival. Speak to your vet and/or review the following advice:
Toad Toxicity: The Sonoran Desert Toad - VETMED (vetmedaz.com)
https://hssaz.org/services/education/pets/colorado-river-toad-avoidance-training/
With the onset of the Monsoon season the Colorado River Toads are emerging in our area. One of our board members had an unfortunate incident with a Colorado River Toad (aka Sonoran Desert Toad) when their dog found one burrowing under a bush in their yard. The dog is okay now, but it’s a good reminder to make sure you are educated on what to do if it should happen to your best friend - a pet owner’s quick response is a dog’s best chance at survival. Speak to your vet and/or review the following advice:
Toad Toxicity: The Sonoran Desert Toad - VETMED (vetmedaz.com)
https://hssaz.org/services/education/pets/colorado-river-toad-avoidance-training/
Did You Know?
The best breed is RESCUE?
At Tucson Rescue Now (TRN) they bring dogs from Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. They are available for adoption from 11am to 3pm on those days. Dogs considered seniors by Pima Animal Care Center range in age from 5 to 10 plus years. They are in good health and/or have some type of special need. They have also previously lived in homes. Because of this and their age, they make perfect pets for seniors. The volunteers and workers are dedicated and passionate about caring for the senior dogs, in hopes of someone adopting them.
Ways You Can Help
If you cannot donate, you can share this information with others who might want to help support senior and medical dogs.
The best breed is RESCUE?
At Tucson Rescue Now (TRN) they bring dogs from Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. They are available for adoption from 11am to 3pm on those days. Dogs considered seniors by Pima Animal Care Center range in age from 5 to 10 plus years. They are in good health and/or have some type of special need. They have also previously lived in homes. Because of this and their age, they make perfect pets for seniors. The volunteers and workers are dedicated and passionate about caring for the senior dogs, in hopes of someone adopting them.
Ways You Can Help
- Become a volunteer (18 & older)
- Donate via text - Text ‘Doggie’ to 44321
- Visit the store at La Encantada (They accept cash, check and debit/credit cards)
- Donate by Mail – Mail check to TRN, 2905 E Skyline Dr. #208, Tucson AZ 85718
- On Amazon – Amazon Smiles - Choose TRN as your charity and they will donate a portion of every purchase to TRN, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, at no additional cost to you when you shop through this link: https://smile.amazon.com/charity?orig=%2F
- Max and Neo: https://www.maxandneo.com//tucsonrescuenow Great site that works with rescue organizations and has great products to purchase.
If you cannot donate, you can share this information with others who might want to help support senior and medical dogs.
Fido's Friends Facebook page for Members Only
|
|
Valley Fever
Valley Fever is a unique issue in the Southwestern United States. This can affect both humans and dogs. Learn more about Valley Fever in dogs here.
Possible Valley Fever vaccine on the horizon - click here
Valley Fever is a unique issue in the Southwestern United States. This can affect both humans and dogs. Learn more about Valley Fever in dogs here.
Possible Valley Fever vaccine on the horizon - click here
All of Dorothy's problems could have been avoided if she just kept Toto on a leash - found on the web
10 Expert Tips on How to Introduce Your Dog to a Dog Park - click here
Dog Friendly Tucson - Pawsitives and Negatives
Maybe we should make this Phase III :) Bark
Like Camping? Here are some "Pawsome" Campgrounds - click here
Cool Idea - A Stick Library for the Dog Park
Ok, time to vent. I don't care where you take your dog, CLEAN UP AFTER THEY POOP. I took my dog for a walk on a National Forest trail today and there it was. I am also at an RV park that even supplies cleanup bags but some people just don't pick up. It is not only nasty and spread disease, it is illegal in most places and subject to fines.
PARVO INFORMATION
By Mikala Novitsky
Published: Apr. 16, 2022 at 10:23 PM MST|Updated: Apr. 16, 2022 at 10:25 PM MSTTUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Now that temperatures are up, parvo season is here.
Parvo is a highly contagious virus that be very deadly in puppies and adult dogs that are unvaccinated.
Pima Animal Care Center says they are already overflowing with parvo cases.
The best way to keep your pet safe is to keep them up to date on vaccinations. If they’re not vaccinated, keep them away from public places like dog parks.
Many of the parvo cases PACC is seeing right now are from owner surrenders. Without treatment, most parvo-related deaths happen within the first two to three days.
“You know a lot of dogs don’t make it, and it’s all preventable with a 15 dollar vaccination,” PACC’s Nikki Reck said.
Parvo is primarily seen in puppies, but they’re seeing a number of adult dogs with the virus too.
Reck says there are low cost options for vaccines, but there are some obstacles keeping some owners from getting their pets vaccinated.
“I think people either think it’s not as serious as it is, or they don’t know if they have time to wait for the vaccinations at the clinics that are more affordable because it is quite a bit of a wait and getting into a vet’s office right now is very difficult,” she said.
Parvo is a hard battle to win, but it’s even harder to decontaminate your home. The virus can stay on clothes, leashes, surfaces, and much more.
“Getting rid of parvo in and out of your home is a lengthy process. It is not free. You’re going to have to buy a special product designed to kill parvo,” she said.
Some signs of parvo to look out for in your pet include: loss of appetite, fever, and vomiting.
“Just know your puppy or dog’s behavior. Anything out of the ordinary, you should be on alert if your pet is not vaccinated or in the process of getting its vaccinations if it’s a puppy,” Reck said.
Some of the parvo puppies PACC has right now are stable and responding well to treatment. PACC says these puppies would recover best in foster homes.
The PACC clinic can teach you how to treat them, and provide you with all the supplies you need.
Copyright 2022 KOLD News 13. All rights reserved.