[Dailydrool] Oh dear .... so behind - Holiday Edition

[Laura Tancredi]

As usual I'm behind in Drools.  But as I have off today and I'm laid up with a 
cold I think today will be good for watching Christmas movies on the couch, 
reading Drools and napping with sounds of doggy snoring for a lullaby.  


For Christmas this year I bought the boys Steelers fleece coats from Waddleiwear 
on etsy.  I wanted to order them sooner but the funds weren't available for 
that.  This is the first year I have bought them coats but with Flash's age he 
seems to shake when we go out and Ryu being a Caribbean dog has never seen the 
sense in winter.  


As I had to work this weekend and went to a party last night were there was a 
dog.  I therefore was made accutely aware of the hazards to animals during 
Christmas and having people to your house who aren't aware of them.  Last night 
someone left a chocolate cupcake on a plate on the floor and the border collie 
went right over too it.  Luckily I was keeping an eye on him.  But the guests 
there weren't thinking about the fact that there was a dog there.  After a few 
drinks people don't really pay attention to things and put a plate with dark 
chocolate on the coffee table.  Also this weekend someone put Zodiac Spot On for 
31-60# dog on their cat.  "Gee doc I don't know why she went into convulsions, 
we put Revolution on her earlier."  Once they brought the package in I sent her 
right over to ER.  Last I heard she is doing well.  


So not to get preachy because I know you guys know already - but be careful with 
guests in the house and toxins, chemicals, tree water additives, etc. Also the 
week before Christmas is when there are alot of pets put to sleep as older 
animals seem to not have the fight anymore to make it through the cold months.  
It breaks my heart to think that I'm putting pets down so close to the holidays 
as this is a time to spend with the ones you love.  I hope everyone has a good 
holiday season and hug your puppies close as they are the lucky ones to have a 
home for the holidays.  


Laura
Flash 
and Ryu 

PS Thanks to those who have sent us cards this year, due to the wedding 
we've had to cut corners and the card exchange was sadly one of them.