What
would the holiday season be without Santa, decorations and special
foods? It would be a lot safer for many curious dogs and cats,
according to a study of accidents involving pets.
The
holiday season has a tendency of bringing out the mischievous side of
many pets, resulting in some bizarre injuries, a study by Pets Best
Insurance has found. After reviewing its claims from policyholders,
the insurance company compiled a list of the five most bizarre
holiday accidents involving pets.
Food
and decorations are the main enticements that land pets in the
emergency room, Pets Best President Jack Stephens says.
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A book about a rescue dog
that will touch your heart
that will touch your heart
THE HUNT OF HER LIFE is a nonfiction book
about Samantha, an unwanted rescue dog who the author adopts at age 2.
This beautifully designed deluxe full-color book, by longtime newspaper journalist Joseph A. Reppucci, contains more than 60 vibrant color photos of dogs to help illustrate the compelling and uplifting
story of Samantha - a pretty tricolor bird dog who uses her warm
personality to win people over and build a new family after being put up
for adoption by a hunter because she is gun-shy and afraid to hunt.
Learn how she uses her special bonding abilities with people to help her
eventually make a transition from the hunting fields to family life. While
reading the The Hunt of Her Life, you will travel with Samantha and the
author along a trail filled with surprising twists, sudden turns,
mystery and even what some call a miracle. And when the journey is
finished, you may never look at people and their pets, motherhood - and
perhaps even God - in the same way. The
Hunt of Her Life is must reading. It will take you on a captivating
journey - a trip like no other - that will touch your heart.
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“The
holiday season is filled with trappings that people love - like
decorations, desserts and bustling crowds. Unfortunately, there are
many aspects of these celebrations that can threaten our pets,” Dr.
Stephens states in a media release. “We strongly encourage pet
owners to consider the safety of their curious and hungry animals
during any preparations with decorations and food.”
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Here
are the five most bizarre holiday-related claims that Pets Best
insurance has handled:
- Laila, a 19-week-old Boxer puppy, who ate a glass ornament, resulting in an exam, X-rays and a hospital stay.
- Maggie, an 8-month-old Golden retriever, who swallowed a large piece of antler bone, resulting in surgery to remove the antler from her stomach.
- Sasha, a 3-year-old Shetland sheepdog, who devoured some bread dough, which expands in a pet's stomach and causes the organ to twist. The yeast in the dough also can cause alcohol poisoning. Sasha was given anti-nausea medication shots.
- Jasper, a 7-year-old mixed breed, decided to gorge himself on a Santa costume, including the suit’s fluffy stuffing. The subsequent trip to the veterinarian involved a gastrointestinal blood panel.
- Cooper, a 9-year-old mixed breed, chowed down a corncob, resulting in
emergency surgery to remove the item.
The Ruff Report is a column that appears on MySetterSam.com,
a blog written by Joseph A. Reppucci, a retired editor from The Patriot
Ledger in Quincy, Massachusetts. Mr. Reppucci worked as a reporter and editor on major daily
newspapers in the Boston area for more than 30 years. He is the author
of the book, The Hunt of Her Life,
a heartwarming story about his once-in-a-lifetime rescue dog. Find it on Amazon.com.
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