Vibrio parahaemolyticus

September 20, 2007

Oysters are bivalve shellfish which have two hinged shells. Clams, scallops, mussels and cockles belong to the same family. This is information the Canadian Food Inspection Agency suggested I read when I asked if raw oysters might affect animals (specifically Hugo the Boston Terrier) in the same way as humans if they carried the bacteria, […]

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Hugo says…

September 20, 2007

… he loves going for walks around the Golf Course with Grandpa! There are ducks, geese and little white balls everywhere. It’s like poopy dog heaven out on that green grass and Hugo loves to run his marathon while his audience watches.Grandpa has an awfully big voice though, especially when Hugo tries to pick up […]

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Hugo says…

September 18, 2007

Hugo says after running his marathon in the parking lot at Montague Harbour this morning he feels like a brand new poopy dog. His stomach has been upset for a week causing diarrhea, gas and discomfort. Perhaps the medicine the vet prescribed is helping now as he ate his breakfast this morning, drank lots of […]

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Hugo says…

September 17, 2007

… he still has a tummy ache… The vet said he couldn’t have people food and he needed a new type of food which would eliminate all his gas. That seems perfectly logical and reasonable, but it hasn’t solved the problem of his diarrhea. Why is he having a problem? The vet also seemed to […]

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Rubber "Pirate" Chicken

September 17, 2007

Hugo is out boating with Grandma and Grandpa for a few days since his Mommy is working long hours all week and he hates to stay home alone. Well, actually it is because Grandma begged for him to come along! Hugo is a good boating buddy – he’s learned to do his business on the […]

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Hugo says…

September 14, 2007

… he has a tummy ache. Yesterday Grandma and Grandpa went out for a few hours and left Hugo home all alone. What’s a dog to do if he doesn’t want to sleep and there is no one to play with? Grandma always has cool stuff to chew and if she leaves it on the […]

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Rubber Chicken For Dinner Again?

August 30, 2007

What did you have for dinner? Hugo says he loves to share Grandpa’s dinner but Mommy says it isn’t good for him so she gives him this rubber chicken whenever he’s drooling over people food. It just doesn’t cut the mustard!

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Hugo says…

August 2, 2007

Hugo says he’s thrilled to accept this award from Just Dog Breeds and dedicates it to his Grandma! Be sure to visit the website for lots of great poopy dog information. dog breeds

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Hugo says…

August 1, 2007

Hugo says he loves looking at birds! They are so bright and pretty, move very quickly and make cool noises. You can see a picture of his favorite at the Fabulous Finch. The Lady Gouldian Finch is on the endangered species list in Australia. There are only about 2500 left in the wild. Look how […]

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Hugo says…

August 1, 2007

Hugo says he’s going to Egmont tomorrow with Grandma and Grandpa for another holiday! Grandma bought a new bag of dog food and a few nice treats so we’re nearly ready to go. The shades are packed and adventure awaits! Hugo will dig clams and pick up oysters on the beach. He will chase sticks […]

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