Comments on: Hump Day activism http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/ Blogging by a team of pet-care experts. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:26:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Linda http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/comment-page-1/#comment-70515 Linda Thu, 24 May 2007 22:42:14 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/#comment-70515 Diane, I won't neuter a dog early. My youngest was at 7 months and any male I have ever owned it was over one year old. And even some vets gave me funny looks - do you really want all that "maleness" in your house. Yes. Diane,

I won’t neuter a dog early. My youngest was at 7 months and any male I have ever owned it was over one year old. And even some vets gave me funny looks - do you really want all that “maleness” in your house. Yes.

]]> By: Diane Tebault http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/comment-page-1/#comment-70506 Diane Tebault Thu, 24 May 2007 22:10:35 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/#comment-70506 You did not mention the argument that the pediatric spay/neuter written into this bill is not proven safe for all animals. I have had personal experience that it is not safe. I have been rescuing Springers for 18+ years, been in Springers for 30 years and in that time have bred one litter of 3 pups. Of those, one was spayed earlier than expected. She shortly thereafter developed very long, spindly legs in comparison to her very well-balanced littermates. She thereafter fractured a hind leg "stepping in a hole" in her own backyard. I firmly believe the spay caused poor bone development which made her susceptible to this fracture. She also reportedly demonstrates some dog aggression, which has been a reported side-effect of this pediatric spay. The lines I bred are known as being slower to develop than most of her breed; this may have had an effect, and consequently I will never allow spay of any of my animals before 6 months, preferrably 9 months plus. I realize pediatric spay has its uses but never as a mandate for every cat & dog in the state....! You did not mention the argument that the pediatric spay/neuter written into this bill is not proven safe for all animals. I have had personal experience that it is not safe. I have been rescuing Springers for 18+ years, been in Springers for 30 years and in that time have bred one litter of 3 pups. Of those, one was spayed earlier than expected. She shortly thereafter developed very long, spindly legs in comparison to her very well-balanced littermates. She thereafter fractured a hind leg “stepping in a hole” in her own backyard. I firmly believe the spay caused poor bone development which made her susceptible to this fracture. She also reportedly demonstrates some dog aggression, which has been a reported side-effect of this pediatric spay. The lines I bred are known as being slower to develop than most of her breed; this may have had an effect, and consequently I will never allow spay of any of my animals before 6 months, preferrably 9 months plus. I realize pediatric spay has its uses but never as a mandate for every cat & dog in the state….!

]]> By: MaKo http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/comment-page-1/#comment-70373 MaKo Thu, 24 May 2007 15:13:41 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/#comment-70373 Quote: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/c.....879186.htm Comment by Steve — May 23, 2007 @ 5:34 pm ------ from the above article: <i>Wu said that Sino-US trade relations are among the most complex and call for creativity and consultations to solve problems that may arise. </i> No kidding! I get instantly suspicious if I hear the word 'creativity' from a politician. It usually translates as 'pulling wool over the eyes' and would be called in every other arena 'fraudulent' or worse. Let me see if I can translate this jewel of non-speak: 'Sino-US trade relations are among the most complex'.... Right: it qualifies for <i>complex</i> to expect a trading partner to obey the mutually binding contracts and not to substitute something with something else. If trading partner does that, and substitutes substance A with toxin B, there might be a chance that the people who are receiving that crap are upset. They might become so upset that they are boycotting trading partner. And that then calls for 'creativity'. Oh, brother! Quote:
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/c…..879186.htm

Comment by Steve — May 23, 2007 @ 5:34 pm

——— from the above article:
Wu said that Sino-US trade relations are among the most complex and call for creativity and consultations to solve problems that may arise.

No kidding!

I get instantly suspicious if I hear the word ‘creativity’ from a politician. It usually translates as ‘pulling wool over the eyes’ and would be called in every other arena ‘fraudulent’ or worse.

Let me see if I can translate this jewel of non-speak: ‘Sino-US trade relations are among the most complex’….

Right: it qualifies for complex to expect a trading partner to obey the mutually binding contracts and not to substitute something with something else.

If trading partner does that, and substitutes substance A with toxin B, there might be a chance that the people who are receiving that crap are upset. They might become so upset that they are boycotting trading partner.

And that then calls for ‘creativity’.

Oh, brother!

]]> By: Kathy http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/comment-page-1/#comment-70141 Kathy Thu, 24 May 2007 01:56:05 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/#comment-70141 Comment by Deb — As for Levine and AB #1634, I have already exploded on that elsewhere on this blog. If it passes, other states will copy it, and within as few as ten years, we will not be able to find dogs to buy or adopt to be our friends and companions, although we will probably be able to import them from the land of Bogus(China in case you missed that appelation) with ease. “Gak.” To quote Bill the Cat. Deb — You got that right! Your chioces will be pet store puppy mill USDA dogs and imported puppy mill dogs. Also by 4 months (16 weeks)is way to young to spay/neuter. Nothing healthy about that. Puppies get their last in a series of puppy shots at 16 weeks. My vet will not do it until at least 6 months. Comment by Deb — As for Levine and AB #1634, I have already exploded on that elsewhere on this blog. If it passes, other states will copy it, and within as few as ten years, we will not be able to find dogs to buy or adopt to be our friends and companions, although we will probably be able to import them from the land of Bogus(China in case you missed that appelation) with ease. “Gak.” To quote Bill the Cat.

Deb — You got that right! Your chioces will be pet store puppy mill USDA dogs and imported puppy mill dogs. Also by 4 months (16 weeks)is way to young to spay/neuter. Nothing healthy about that. Puppies get their last in a series of puppy shots at 16 weeks. My vet will not do it until at least 6 months.

]]> By: Sandi K http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/comment-page-1/#comment-70138 Sandi K Thu, 24 May 2007 01:53:25 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/#comment-70138 Comment by Lynn — May 23, 2007 @ 5:04 pm Lynn, save one bag of that food for proof when you file a lawsuit OK? Comment by Lynn — May 23, 2007 @ 5:04 pm

Lynn, save one bag of that food for proof when you file a lawsuit OK?

]]> By: Elaine http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/comment-page-1/#comment-70109 Elaine Thu, 24 May 2007 00:39:03 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/#comment-70109 Twice I have posted about a very well advertised drug that the FDA now says is also good for jet lag! And I am wondering, if it was caught in the filter cuz I named the drug? Anyway, if that is the case, it is the male performance drug. FDA is continually thinking up other uses for their drugs to keep their drug company friends profitable Twice I have posted about a very well advertised drug that the FDA now says is also good for jet lag!

And I am wondering, if it was caught in the filter cuz I named the drug?

Anyway, if that is the case, it is the male performance drug.

FDA is continually thinking up other uses for their drugs to keep their drug company friends profitable

]]> By: Ally http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/comment-page-1/#comment-70108 Ally Thu, 24 May 2007 00:38:15 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/#comment-70108 Re: AB #1634 Letter Copied, adjusted, personalized and sent. THANK YOU GINA! Deb above, is right. If this passes in California, it won't be long before it spreads like wild fire across the nation. This proposal is an abomination that makes my blood boil. If you haven't already, get busy people. Please. Re: AB #1634 Letter

Copied, adjusted, personalized and sent.
THANK YOU GINA!

Deb above, is right. If this passes in California, it won’t be long before it spreads like wild fire across the nation. This proposal is an abomination that makes my blood boil. If you haven’t already, get busy people. Please.

]]> By: Elaine http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/comment-page-1/#comment-70105 Elaine Thu, 24 May 2007 00:35:04 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/#comment-70105 I know this is sorta off subject: A Portland news station reported this morning that VIAGRA is good for jet lag! Good ol' FDA trying to find more uses to keep their friends at the drug companies prosperous. I know this is sorta off subject:

A Portland news station reported this morning that VIAGRA is good for jet lag!

Good ol’ FDA trying to find more uses to keep their friends at the drug companies prosperous.

]]> By: Steve http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/comment-page-1/#comment-70104 Steve Thu, 24 May 2007 00:34:42 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/#comment-70104 Oh ha ha ha. Here's what the Chinese are reading today. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2007-05/24/content_879186.htm Oh ha ha ha. Here’s what the Chinese are reading today.

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/c.....879186.htm

]]> By: Donna http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/comment-page-1/#comment-70102 Donna Thu, 24 May 2007 00:32:54 +0000 http://www.petconnection.com/blog/2007/05/23/hump-day-activism/#comment-70102 Is anyone maintaining a list of what we find out from food companies re: safety of their products? Is anyone maintaining a list of what we find out from food companies re: safety of their products?

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