| | | | | "Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful."
- Ann Landers
| | | Happy Friday! Here's the scoop: | | Did You Know...?
True or False: It takes food longer to get through the dog's intestines than a human's intestines.
(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!) | | | Cecil Enjoyed a $4000 Meal
The Laws video went viral when they shared the caption, "This is Cecil. He has never done anything bad in his life until he ate $4000." This poor dog got himself into a very expensive mess, and thankfully, his owners had quite a sense of humor about the episode.
Cecil, a 7-year-old Goldendoodle, has lived with Clayton and Carrie Law since he was a puppy. They were getting a new fence installed and had withdrawn $4000 of cash from the bank to pay the workers. Clayton left the envelope on the kitchen counter, and 30 minutes later, he panicked when he found tiny pieces of dollar bills all over the floor.
Their dog has never really been food-motivated, but apparently, money is a different story. Thankfully, the vet wasn't concerned because of his size and the fact that he was still eating, drinking, and going to the bathroom. The bank said that they would accept any bills with the serial numbers intact. So, the Laws spent hours putting together the pieces on the floor and found $1500.
From then on, the Laws had to just wait and laugh about the situation. Cecil threw up a few hundred dollars later that day, and then it was gloves, a mask, and a utility sink after each bathroom break outside. Overall, they retrieved $3,550 back from the dog. They've kept one piece of a torn-up bill to memorialize this family story. | | ER Vets See Some Crazy Items on X-Rays
Dogs are known for snacking on things that aren't food, and it can cause some big problems for their owners and the vets who have to help them. Cecil may have snacked on some paper cash, but he is not the only dog who has eaten something shocking. The employees at Veterinary Practice News put out a call to vets to find the craziest X-rays out there, and vets responded.
Here are some of the wild items that vets have seen in dog's stomachs on an X-ray: - Woof ate five rubber ducks that he snuck from the three-year-old human living in his house. He was caught when he ate one right out of the bathtub one day, and that's when the vet found the others.
- Marley couldn't resist the kabobs from the grill, but when her owner could only find one of the skewers, they brought her to the vet. Somehow, she had eaten the other one, and the vet got it out successfully.
- A Great Dane was taken to the vet when he started vomiting, and X-rays showed a lot of foreign material in his stomach. During exploratory surgery, they found 43 socks. Sounds like the family has to have some new laundry rules.
- Colby was just a puppy when he got into something and started throwing up. The vet discovered an intact light bulb in his stomach, and with some fluids, he passed the light bulb still intact.
- Stella is a pug who might have had a similar motivation as Cecil. Her owners took her to the vet, and they found 1 quarter and 104 pennies. While the amount of money was much less, the coins were probably horribly uncomfortable.
These stories are great reminders to watch your dogs and ensure they have a safe place to explore and play. If you are concerned your dog ate something they shouldn't—call your vet immediately. | | Understanding the Tick Lifecycle: Protect Your Pup
We love our pups and like you, want to protect them in any way we can. One of the best ways to protect our pups is by preventing tick infestations. These parasites can be a risk factor for your pup's health causing disease and illness.
Ticks, tiny yet dangerous to pets, go through several stages in their lifecycle. Adult female ticks lay 2,000-5,000 eggs, hatching within weeks. Larvae feed on our pets for a week before developing into nymphs, which then seek out blood. Most ticks are noticed when engorged with blood.
As adults, ticks find prey from tall grasses, significantly increasing in size after feeding. A crucial point for pet owners is how quickly ticks can transmit diseases. Within 10 minutes, pets can be infected with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. After 36-48 hours attached, Lyme disease risk increases. | | Preventing tick infestations is essential for pet health. A monthly prevention plan with PetArmor Plus can help safeguard your pets without being time-consuming. One application of PetArmor Plus lasts up to 30 days, nose to tail. A 6-dose package lasts six months. Remember, early protection is key to stopping ticks from harming your pets. Stay vigilant and ensure your pets are protected year-round.
Learn more about protecting your pets with PetArmor Plus here! | | | Thanks to PetArmor for sponsoring The Daily Dig! | | This Aussie is Trying to Stay Composed
Building a snowman is a fun winter activity that the whole family can partake in. This video shows a family with two kids and a very excited Australian Shepherd named Chevy putting the finishing touches on their backyard snowman. The problem is that Chevy can barely contain his excitement about the carrot nose of the creation.
We get it, snacks are hard to resist. Don't worry, the owners made sure to give him some carrot treats when they got inside.
| | Final Bark
Preventing tick infestations is essential for pet health. PetArmor Plus can safeguard your pets without being time-consuming. Learn more here! | | A Little Treat: - ✅ Did You Know: False. The dog intestine is much shorter than humans', and food that enters from the stomach moves through much faster. For dogs, it's just six to eight hours compared to twenty to thirty hours for humans. Again, this is a hallmark of a more carnivorous lifestyle.
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