Here is a list of our least popular posts (many are understandable):

• Bad speeling and grammar all over the internets- Just a list of spelling and grammatical errors we see all too often on the web.
• I’m a bad boy!- Oooh! The momma was angry at me that day! P.S. I repeated this exact episode at Sam’s house! (heh-heh! I get away with so much!)
• Happy St Patrick’s Day!- Somewhat corny list of what the momma did on St. Patrick’s Day 2008
• Counting down….- Ummm, yeah….not worth revisiting…..
• Don’t say good-bye, Joe- I think the momma was on something strange that day….
• Let me borrow that top- Now this one is definitely worth a gander. It’s a comedy/music video by Liam Kyle Sullivan. Actually, all of his videos are hilarious!
• Back with a vengeance- This title isn’t informative of the content. Basically, it’s a list/video of common poisonous plants that pets like to chew on.
• Still working night and day….- Part of series of posts about an angry/sad/funny story that happened to the momma and me (and the cats) recently.
• Getting worse…much worse, indeed!- Part of the same series. If interested, it’s probably best to start from the beginning: Trouble brewing…-
• Thirteen on the momma’s desk- Just a list of crap on the momma’s desk. Part of the NaBloPoMo list series. Maybe we’ll try that again in February (the shortest month!)
• Insight out- A few videos (or links to videos) with insight to stroke, autism, and a sweet video of an Alzheimer disease patient.
• Twin news- Just spreading the good news about OTC’s newborn twins!

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The momma and I are going to post a series on common plants that are poisonous to pets. Gosh there are a lot of them! Here we list some plants that begin with either letter A or B.

• Aloe vera
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  • vomiting, diarrhea, depression, tremors
• Amaryllis

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  • vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, depression, tremors
• Asparagus Fern

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  • contact allergic dermatitis. ingestion of berries: vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea
• Autumn Crocus
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  • oral irritation, vomiting blood, diarrhea, shock, multi-organ damage, bone marrow suppression
• Azalea
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  • vomiting, diarrhea, hypersalivation, hypotension, weakness, coma, cardiovascular collapse, death
• Baby’s Breath

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  • vomiting
• Bird of Paradise

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  • diarrhea, vomiting, incoordination
• Branching Ivy (Hedera helix)
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  • vomiting, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, diarrhea
• Brunfelsia
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  • vomiting, diarrhea, hypersalivation, tremors, seizures, muscle rigidity
• Buckeye
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  • vomiting, diarrhea, depression, hyperexcitability, dilated pupils, coma

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The ten most popular posts this year: (drum roll……)

1. Healthy for humans, deadly for dogs - We’re so happy that this is number one. We hope that it has prevented many accidental poisonings. A worthwhile read because some of the foods are surprising…and commonly within reach of many dogs.
2. 13 cribbage boards from the momma’s collection
3. CPAP, CPAP run - about sleep apnea
4. My top three dog toys - the most fun ever!
5. The Audiocity of it All! - a list of free audio applications for the Mac
6. NBC Heroes/USA The 4400 - the comments relayed both good and bad news
7. My 11 favorite activities…doggie style - you wouldn’t believe the search terms that led to this post!
8. Tapetum Lucidum - eye shine
9. Feelin’ Groovy - me in agility class…you may as well bypass this if you watched the video in number 7 above.
10. The momma’s 13 favorite computer games

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Not really a vengeance, but what a time the past few weeks have been! Two weeks ago I ended up spending a few days in the hospital. I won’t go into details, but I felt like crap! The momma was extremely upset and worried about me. I am much better now and may even go back to agility tomorrow night! Anyway, I didn’t eat any poisonous plants, but I found a 6 minute video about them to share:

Here is a list of the poisonous plants Dr. Steven Hansen discusses:

Amaryllis • Autumn Crocus • Azalea • Castor Bean • Chrysanthemum • Cyclamen • English Ivy • Yew • Kalanchoe • Lilies • Marijuana • Oleander • Peace Lily • Pothos • Sago Palm • Schefflera • Tulips • Daffodils

Addendum: Brunfelsia deadly to dogs

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Mmmm! I love rawhide! Mind you, the momma is a veterinarian so she is very careful with what she feeds me. You would be surprised to learn about several foods that are harmless to humans but can kill dogs (and even cats…here kitty kitty…want a raisin?). I’ll list them here and hopefully prevent a tragedy:

• Chocolate- everyone probably knows this by now….baking chocolate, cocoa powder and dark chocolate are the most toxic. There is a chemical in chocolate (theobromine) that causes arrhythmias (sometimes fatal) in dogs. Do not forget about cocoa mulch in flower beds! Also dangerous for dogs!
• Coffee/tea – caffeine can also cause arrhythmias in dogs. I know about this one first hand! I opened a new bag of Starbucks coffee and when the momma saw me eating it, she quickly mixed up some hydrogen peroxide and milk. After I drank it, I hurled all sorts of coffee grounds in the yard. If she had not caught me in the act, I probably would have ended up in intensive care (or worse).
• Grapes/raisins – not many people (or dogs) know about this. In fact, I know a few dogs who claim to have eaten grapes! However, no one knows why some dogs are susceptible to grape/raisin toxicity and even as few as 7 raisins can kill a dog! Very scary!
• Macadamia nuts – Yup! These are toxic, too! This includes roasted, raw and even macadamia nut butter. This usually results in motor weakness and paralysis.
• Onions/garlic – these can cause severe anemia if eaten in large quantities within a short period of time OR in small quantities consistently over a long period. Even human baby food may contain concentrated onion powder!
• Xylitol (not sorbitol) – is often used in sugar-free candy as artificial sweeteners (also may be in toothpaste). It can cause the blood sugar to suddenly drop to dangerously low levels resulting in neurologic symptoms such as seizures. This can occur in less than an hour after ingestion. More recently it has been found that xylitol also can cause acute liver failure and blood clotting abnormalities in dogs.
• Mushrooms – many kinds are toxic to dogs. Do NOT let us have any!
• Tomatoes – these are toxic to cats. Even a cherry tomato can make them very sick. Also, the tomato plant is toxic….and you know how cats love to nibble on leaves!
• Nutmeg is poisonous to dogs and even to humans in large quantities.

Also toxic: raw potatoes, avocados, walnuts, apple seeds, cherry, peach, plum and apricot pits, and pear pips.

Bottom line, NO TABLE SCRAPS and do NOT leave any food (or food waste) sitting out!

Usually I do not think first and will eat whatever smells interesting.

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