Comments on: Off-road first aid: Urban dog-owners need not read

By: Dr Patty Khuly

Dr Patty Khuly — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:54:48 +0000

You go, Nate! Scathing stuff, that. Thanks for the tip-off.

Oh—and your superglue? Is that for minor pad lacerations, claw fractures or what?

By: The OTHER Pat

The OTHER Pat — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:34:13 +0000

Comment by Colorado Transplant — July 25, 2008 @ 3:57 pm

“Haven’t seen those nasty critters since I have been in Colorado—and I just don’t miss them a bite—I mean, a bit.”

You are EVIL! And I LIKE it! {giggle!}

I’ve actually had good luck with the “Ticked Off” product. One might argue that it’s overpriced for just a little plastic spoon, but the concept is brilliant in its elegant simplicity, and I believe that deserves to be rewarded. Especially when it WORKS!

http://www.tickedoff.com/

By: Georg

Georg — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:08:51 +0000

The most important thing we’ve ever needed for emergency first aid for our dogs in the wilderness is pliers. Between their run-ins with porcupines and the little boys who don’t pay attention when they cast their lures, we have to use the pliers once every five years. (note: other people get hit with the lures just as often as the dogs do- and thankfully the boys ain’t repeat offenders. We just keep getting new little boys as the extended family grows)

By: Colorado Transplant

Colorado Transplant — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:57:24 +0000

Glad I do not live in the Boston area anymore.

My recently passed cat Brandy once got a tick in or near her eye. I visit to the vet’s office got that one out. All the others I had to get out myself. Except, of course, the one that got me on the back of my neck.

It is a talent to get ticks off cats quickly because you are suppose to leave no part behind.
Otherwise, the poison might remain.

Haven’t seen those nasty critters since I have been in Colorado—and I just don’t miss them a bite—I mean, a bit.

By: straybaby

straybaby — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:00:46 +0000

YAY! Lance the Dalmatian will be there competing.

Heh, didn’t even think about using my jewelry forceps as tick removers. I’ll have to pop one in my kit, thanks! :)