Birthday: May 15th 2000 Likes: Going to book signings Pet-Peeves: People who don't think she's adorable Favorite Toy: a miniature zebra Favorite Food: Organic fresh food--especially steamed broccoli Favorite Walk: Anywhere with people Best Tricks: Her Marilyn Monroe impression Bio: Chiclet is the national award-winning author of Scared Poopless: The Straight Scoop on Dog Care. Yes, really. Her book has won awards for the Best Health Book of any kind and Best Health Book. It is recommended by the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and countless vets. It explores in depth health and safety issues, with an emphasis on holistic care. Her book is available at www.Dogs4Dogs.com with several bonuses (like a nutrition audio link) and also at Amazon.com.
Chiclet is also a TV personality and has two videos on YouTube. If you'll watch it there, the screen is larger and you can rate it and give us the needed clicks, "favorites," and subscriptions to get YouTube's attention. Just go to www.youtube.com and search for Dog Rabid About Rabies Vaccine Dangers. Please tell your friends. this is an important issue. You also might give Fame Is A Bitch a click. It's lots of fun.
Chiclet's best friend is Jiggy, also a Maltese. Chiclet is trying to help people learn how to feed dogs the right foods, vaccinate according to the new veterinary recommendations, learn the truth about pet medications, and much, much more. Her favorite hobby is barking at bunnies. Her favorite sport is napping.
See more photos and learn more about Chiclet and Jiggy at www.dogs4dogs.com. Get potentially life-saving tips about vaccinating your dog against rabies at www.Truth4Dogs.org. We have a free newsletter and a new blog. Forums Motto: Canine Activist The Groups I'm In: ♥ Maltese Mommys ♥, Holistixperience! The Last Forum I Posted In: Is there any health condition that leads to aggression? I've Been On Dogster Since:
It is easy to buy gifts for dogs that humans will love opening. You know, canine sunglasses and jewel encrusted collars. But just as human children suffer injury every year from gifts with hidden dangers, so do furry kids. Save yourself a trip to the vet's office, and save your humans horrendous vet bills, by making sure they put all your gifts to three important tests:
1) The What-Is-It-Really? Test. Will the peanut butter and wheat lurking in those cookies set off an itching attack if you're an allergy-prone dog? Will those rawhide chews swell and obstruct your throat or intestine? Is that indestructible gift really indestructible? Our Old English Sheepdog friend Garcia spent a week in intensive care after swallowing chunks of rubber bone. Thousands of dollars and tears later, Garcia barely held on to his life. And boy did he have a sore tummy.
2) The Goldilocks Test: My squeaky toys last for years, but Rene Breier, of the Walk for the Underdog rescue group, avoids squeaky toys altogether for her Siberian Husky. After a few minutes of prancing and delight, Ookami will rip the toy up, find the squeaker and swallow it. Hello emergency room. Hello pain. Goodbye $400.
3) The Porky Pooch Test: 40% of us are packing more than a few extra pounds. Just one small edible chew or treat might ring up 90 calories or more, a lot for a small dog. Even rawhide chews are fattening. Overweight dogs face major health risks and are vet bills waiting to happen. And who wants to go on a diet???
When your humans are wrapping your gifts (and I hope there are many), tell them to avoid yarn, cord, ribbon and tinsel. If they spot one end of anything stringy hanging out of either end of you, DO NOT PULL! Get you to the vet fast! The same goes if your dog eats holly or mistletoe decorations. They are extremely toxic.
Want some gift suggestions? We don't make a penny off these, but we like them. Go to www.Dogs4Dogs.com/JR_Articles/gifts2.html
Are your folks thinking of getting you a puppy for a friend? Or do they want to read more about your health and safety? Send them to www.Dogs4Dogs.com and tell them to click the Read and Listen tab.
Do you know about my cool, FREE health and safety newsletter? It's full of tips to keep you safe and sound, the latest in medical news, and alerts when products are recalled. Have your human check it out at www.Dogs4Dogs.com. You just click on the Sign Up link. And tell your folks not to worry; they can unsubscribe with a single click.
Happy Holidays to you and your humans,
Chiclet T. Dog
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