http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog Bringing owners, breeders and enthusiasts together to just talk dogs. Fri, 11 May 2012 17:40:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1424 http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1424#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 17:40:23 +0000 wldorchidnv http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1424 There has been concern that mercury poisoning in young children is a direct cause of autism and this link has also been shown in animal research. These concerns are based on the similarities between the symptoms of mercury poisoning and autism.]]> http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1424 0 http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1422 http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1422#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 17:50:28 +0000 wldorchidnv http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1422 Manufacturers have recently issued voluntary recalls on several brands. ]]> http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1422 0 http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=710 http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=710#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 01:20:07 +0000 lacygamedog http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=710 Carnivores, like our dogs, are not meant to be fed on time. And they are not built to get the same food every time they eat. They are genetically programmed for variation - both in food composition and feeding time.]]> http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=710 0 http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1158 http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1158#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 01:19:01 +0000 wldorchidnv http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1158 Dogs, in their natural state, are pack animals. We tend to think of them simply as autonomous pups and don't often consider their immutable core nature as pack animals, however. This failure to take into account the true nature of dogs can make training more difficult. Likewise, understanding what it means to be a pack animal can unlock one of trainings greatest secrets. ]]> http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1158 0 http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1389 http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1389#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:55:00 +0000 wldorchidnv http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1389 This isn't dog related, but I know I can't live without my internet so thought I would spread the info. by posting here: For computer users, a few mouse clicks could mean the difference between staying online and losing Internet connections this summer.]]> http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1389 0 http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1385 http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1385#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:21:21 +0000 wldorchidnv http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1385 What was different about this patient was the type of rat poison he consumed. This particular type contains bromethalin. It is sold locally under the "Tom Cat" brand name and is present in mouse, rat and mole/gopher formulas.]]> http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1385 0 http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1381 http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1381#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:17:52 +0000 wldorchidnv http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1381 Every once in a while I get an Email from a puppy owner telling me about the reactions their puppy is having to a vaccination and asking me what to do. This always prompts me to go looking for more ways to drive home the importance of learning about these poisons and their effects on our dogs health. I figure if I say it enough and quote enough specialists that hopefully ALL my new puppy owners will take it more seriously. In the end, vaccination for Bordetella is at best fruitless and at worst, a pathetic fraudulence at the hands of veterinarians and vaccine manufacturers. It is up to you whether or not your dog receives this vaccination and that is not overstating the obvious. Sadly, most pet owners are aware of this but choose vaccination because they feel they are at the mercy of boarding kennels, training schools and veterinarians.]]> http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1381 0 http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1377 http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1377#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:13:51 +0000 wldorchidnv http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1377 Yes, here is another article on vaccinations. I feel there is just so much that is up to us to learn so we can TELL our vets what we want, after all they work for us and are supposed to do what we want them to right? With the Blue Lacys carrying the blue gene and making them even more susceptible than your average dog it is up to us to inform ourselves about the most important, life changing drugs we will administer to our dogs! Even a matter of life and death in many cases. An over abundance or wrong type of vaccination will affect the quality and life span of your dogs life. Please keep in mind that your average vet has little to no vaccination education, so they are just following the manufacturers recommendation.]]> http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1377 0 http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1374 http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1374#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:57:44 +0000 wldorchidnv http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1374 Why test? The parvovirus/distemper test can help you or others (vets, groomers, kennel owners, etc.) determine if your dog requires additional vaccination, and may save your dog unnecessary shots. It is especially useful when making a decision about vaccinating an animal with unknown vaccination history, or for determining if puppies have received immunity from vaccination (more below).]]> http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1374 0 http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1222 http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1222#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:15:52 +0000 wldorchidnv http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?p=1222 As a Homeopathic practitioner and holistic breeder of Australian Cattle Dogs for the past 16 years, I believe that the first thing that needs changing is the myth that vaccines are not harmful. The bodies of animals and humans have a tremendous capacity to detoxify poisons but they have a limit!]]> http://www.americanbluelacyassociation.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1222 0