There has been a recall issued for dog & cat food today...I have personally never heard of the brands mentioned but I know that somebody out there is feeding their babies this food and I want to spread the word to make them aware! Please, share this recall with friends and loved ones and let's keep our furbabies safe from becoming ill or worse passing on from dangerous food! Click the "Pet Food Recall!!" at the top of the post to see the affected brands and who was affected...you can never be too safe with the safety of your four-legged family.
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Thursday, February 6, 2014
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
What exactly is a Bailey Chair??
So after my last post, you may be wondering "What is a Bailey Chair??"
This is taken from the Bailey Chairs 4 Dogs Facebook page, stop by and give them a "Like"
"A Bailey chair is a specially designed chair that allows the dog to sit upright.This places the dog in a position to allow gravity to do the work of the esophagus.
We provide low cost Bailey Chairs. The price is based on the materials cost of chair. There are NO labor cost in the price of the Bailey Chair and Every chair that is purchased we use that money to donate another chair to someone who can not afford one and all rescues.
Its a giant circle of love to get these dogs into life saving Bailey chairs to help manage Canine MegaEsophagus
Megaesophagus is a condition in which the muscles of the esophagus lose their tone and are no longer able to propel food into the stomach. The esophagus is a tube which connects the mouth to the stomach. In normal function wave-like contractions, called peristalsis, move the food which enters the esophagus down into the stomach. When megaesophagus occurs the esophagus dilates, or enlarges, due to the lack of muscle tone. This causes food to just sit in the esophagus, unable to continue into the stomach to be digested.
The most common symptom of megaesophagus is regurgitation. It is important to understand the difference between regurgitation and vomiting. Vomiting is an active process associated with retching and heaving, where the body forcefully removes contents from the stomach. Regurgitation is a passive process where food or water basically just falls back out of the mouth or throat with no warning. Regurgitation is associated with megaesophagus because food is not able to be moved into the stomach and so it sits in the esophagus until it eventually is removed from the body by the process of regurgitation. Another sign can be weight loss. Because food is not making it to the stomach it cannot be broken down or the nutrients absorbed. This can result in malnourishment and weight loss. A very common complication associated with megaesophagus is aspiration pneumonia. Because food remains in the esophagus it can easily get into the lungs. This causes pneumonia which can be fatal if not treated. This is most often the cause of death in dogs with megaesophagus."
"A Bailey chair is a specially designed chair that allows the dog to sit upright.This places the dog in a position to allow gravity to do the work of the esophagus.
We provide low cost Bailey Chairs. The price is based on the materials cost of chair. There are NO labor cost in the price of the Bailey Chair and Every chair that is purchased we use that money to donate another chair to someone who can not afford one and all rescues.
Its a giant circle of love to get these dogs into life saving Bailey chairs to help manage Canine MegaEsophagus
Megaesophagus is a condition in which the muscles of the esophagus lose their tone and are no longer able to propel food into the stomach. The esophagus is a tube which connects the mouth to the stomach. In normal function wave-like contractions, called peristalsis, move the food which enters the esophagus down into the stomach. When megaesophagus occurs the esophagus dilates, or enlarges, due to the lack of muscle tone. This causes food to just sit in the esophagus, unable to continue into the stomach to be digested.
The most common symptom of megaesophagus is regurgitation. It is important to understand the difference between regurgitation and vomiting. Vomiting is an active process associated with retching and heaving, where the body forcefully removes contents from the stomach. Regurgitation is a passive process where food or water basically just falls back out of the mouth or throat with no warning. Regurgitation is associated with megaesophagus because food is not able to be moved into the stomach and so it sits in the esophagus until it eventually is removed from the body by the process of regurgitation. Another sign can be weight loss. Because food is not making it to the stomach it cannot be broken down or the nutrients absorbed. This can result in malnourishment and weight loss. A very common complication associated with megaesophagus is aspiration pneumonia. Because food remains in the esophagus it can easily get into the lungs. This causes pneumonia which can be fatal if not treated. This is most often the cause of death in dogs with megaesophagus."
Help a dog in need!
Friends! Please help us raise money for this wonderful cause...During
the month of February purchase our BULK treats and we will donate $2
towards purchasing a BAILEY CHAIR!
To order your treats: Create an Account (link is at the top of the page)and enter IH320 in the Referring Consultant ID box.
https://fortailsonly.com/#IH320
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