The staff of the Liberty Humane Society, New Jersey has named this 1 year-old cocker spaniel Pyro after escaping from an abandoned burning building. No one claimed him so Pyro will be available for adoption. Staff say he has an great disposition and will make a perfect pet.
MyCockerSpaniel.com gets facelift and blog
I’ve put this off for years but I’m finally updating MyCockerSpaniel.com so it look better to visitors. I’m in the process right now of updating the appearance of the site’s pages. I’ve also added a blog which you are reading at this moment. First, I’m updating the site’s pages with software I’m unaccustomed to. Adobe’s Dreamweaver CS5 is being used and it’s been a frustrating start for someone used to Microsoft’s Frontpage. The pages are being redone with a template and custom style. Second, I’ve added a blog to add updated information using software called WordPress. It took some doing but I managed to stylize the blog to fit the rest of the site’s style. In the meantime, I’ll keep updating pages on this site.
Christmas Cards 2010
Christmas card exchange: My Cocker Spaniel Forum 2010
Is Fido suffering from fleas or bed bugs?
Most likely, if Fido is being bit by bedbugs then so are you. Bedbugs feed off of humans although all mammals and birds can be targets. Transients such as homeless people are the source of bedbugs.
Do bed bugs live on pets? No. They live inside your home where they hide in cracks and crevices. They may also hide under your pet’s bed.
Is Frontline or Advantage effective for treating bedbugs? No. Use only products specifically formulated for bedbug treatment. As far as pet products, a quick search of Foster & Smith and Petedge turned up nothing.
Can I test my home for bedbugs? Yes. There are commercially available products (Climbup Insect Interceptor) on Amazon that can test your home for bedbugs.
Signs of infestation:
- Seeing bedbugs
- Host (i.e. pet, human) has bites usually along the trunk. Sometimes there is a pattern of 3 bites in a row. Bedbugs have trouble moving through pet hair so look for bites on the belly and groin where hair is sparse.
- Areas with bedbugs have a sickly sweet smell (i.e. motel room).
For more information on bedbugs and your pets see the AVMA FAQ page.
References:
- Biology of bedbugs:
http://www.annualreviews.org/doi/pdf….040306.133913 - Can bed bugs bite my pet?
http://www.bedbugsguide.com/bed-bugs-pets.htm - Frequently Asked Questions by Pet Owners about Bed Bugs and Pets
https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/Bed-Bugs-FAQs.aspx - Infestation and Dispersal in a High-Rise Apartment Building:
http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/….infestationanddispersal.pdf - Products to treat bedbugs:
http://cfpub.epa.gov/oppref/bedbug/
Well-bred vs. Healthy
- Definition: well-bred
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- having or displaying good breeding
- having a good pedigree
You might hear the term well-bred used in dog discussions; often concerning a dog’s appearance. I think the writer means the dog does not conform to breed standards or is a poor example of breed standards. Well-bred in this case has nothing to do with the health of the dog. Hereditary does play a factor in health but this is not what the writer is getting at.