Do you know that actually you can compost dog poop? So, my hubby created one on our property. https://www.akc.org/.../lifestyle/is-dog-poop-compostable/
-Not only is it environmentally friendly, but it is a simple, natural, and inexpensive option for use as a nutrient-rich and surprisingly odor-free fertilizer that plants/flowers love.-
We are a small 501(3)c nonprofit organization (Rosegate Furever Home), located in Minnesota where we take care of special needs dogs and cats of all ages. They are part of our family and live in our home with us.
The first time we started using a product from Pet Wellbeing was in 2021 when one of our young cats, Mr. Mau, was diagnosed with CKD (chronic/inherited kidney disease). He was about 5 years old. As soon as we started the Kidney Support Gold on him, his kidney values stabilized, and it gave him a more comfortable, manageable way to live with this condition.
Just a few months later a friend/supporter of our organization nominated Rosegate Furever Home to Pet Wellbeing, and I got an email from them, offering to share additional products. I said yes, and a few days later we received a box full of health supplements from Pet Wellbeing. We started using the product Itch Support Gold on one of our rescue dogs, Millie, who was rescued from the street. She suffered from a very bad skin condition and was itchy and quite miserable. She was diagnosed with demodectic mange. We started using the Itch product in her diet and the result was amazing.
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That time of a year again
Yesterday was an okay day with Mr. Mau. We took a nice walk in the yard/garden and he enjoyed it very much. Since he was weak from not eating for some time, we were just sitting together outside in the big chair. Last night he went to sleep under my bed but still used the litterbox upstairs.
This morning (Sunday, May 30, 2021) he was still there sleeping, so, me and the cats layed down on the carpet with him, making sure he was okay and comfortable. After a couple hours of sleep, he came out and I noticed that he was wobbly and could not walk further. He peed on the floor. He cried and that sound made me hurt so much. Then he had another nap and after I took him outside to what he still loved. He enjoyed it for a while but then got restless because he was not able to walk and probably had pain.
My husband was working and I was left without a car. Our local vet was closed since it was Sunday. We called their other location (30+ miles away) since they had an emergency service. I called my husband to come home so we can take Mr. Mau for emergency euthanasia. I knew it will be better for Mau if we could help him over the Rainbow Bridge.
This involves lifting a tent of loose skin at the back of the neck and injecting the fluid into the area. It may be necessary for pet owners to give a cat subcutaneous fluids at home. A lump of fluid may occur after administration, but this will gradually spread throughout the body. If your veterinarian has recommended giving your cat subcutaneous fluids at
home, he or a veterinary nurse will demonstrate how to safely do this.
After Mr. Mau was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease, I've joined a group here on Facebook called: I Have a Cat with Kidney Disease and Feline Chronic Kidney Disease. Sure, I was and still learning a lot from people who are dealing with the same condition with their loving kitties.
Not long ago a handsome orange cat called Roscoe just crossed the Rainbow Bridge and his momma was offering some special K/D food for the cats in this group. Since Mr. Mau became so picky eater, I sent her a message, that I would more then be happy to take Roscoe's donation and give it a try with Mr. Mau. Special renal food for cats are very expensive and our vet gave Mau a few samples. Much our delight, he loved them.
It has been three years (est.2018) that Rosegate has opened their door for dogs and cats officially on paper but we have done this work humbly for decades previously. We always have had animals in our life and will continue to do as long as we are able to care for them. Many of you may be wondering why we are so different. Why do we not adopt out our animals that have wandered into our lives, into our home and into our hearts? Or even why we don't have events or attempt huge fundraisers? Why do we seem to have a small family of animals?... Well, they are here for good that's why. They are now family. They are not products to be bought and sold or barred away with price tags.
In all humility, we did have a different dream. We are living in a small farm house but had hopes of expanding Rosegate and providing more space for the wayward animals. Circumstances have not allowed that path to be taken. So we are providing a quality of life for those we can over quantity of animals than anything else.
Rosegate decided not to reach out to the local community, since it is a very personal environment. The peaceful home life is what we have been able to give to these fortunate few. I don't have a big mouth to beg people for donation and I am an introvert who prefers calm environment, limit social engagements and enbracing a greater than average solitude and would love to keep it that way. We do have loyal supporters nearly all in the US states and Internationally. You are all matters and we are so greatful that you are value our work. I also very happy that I am able to make some arts and crafts and they are all proceeds to Rosegate Furever Home. I could of have an expensive vacation(s) by now, but I chose to care for the animals that needed us. Dealing with some health issues and loss of pets are not easy and always expensive, but something is making me to keep going... In the progress, I do learning a lot, like recently with Mr. Mau learn how to give a Subcutaneous Fluids daily or every other days, giving B12 shots and making sure to provide a special kidney diet to keep the progress slowing down and keep him happy and comfortable. Learned to reducing dry food to all the cats now and giving them more wet foods instead. With Tommy, I had to learn alot about the Squamous Cell Carcinoma, with GiGi I had to learn about Lyme disease, with Rosie I learned alot about Vestibular disease. Queen Cecilia was the luckiest cat so far, she was just slipped away in her dream with a minimal discomfort in the last few days of her life. There's something special about Rosegate Furever Home... and that makes us being different and valuable. To those kind souls who have become our friends of furry critter, thank you and please stay. We will continue to update the situation and keep the purr love flowing.
My dear human,
Early morning in "Prayers request! Poor old Ceecee (20.5 years old) has decided that it is her time to pass. She is frail, weak and disorientated. She has become incontinent and is refusing food. I gave her a gentle bath and she is now resting. Probably going toward Rainbow Bridge soon."
CeeCee was burried in our Pet's Memorial Garden at sunrise. Rest in Peace and run free sweet soul.
Ticks are a terrifying reality for most dog owners.
They are parasites that latch onto a host animal, embed themselves into the skin and suck on blood. This makes the tick the perfect carrier for a variety of pathogens.
In fact, ticks are responsible for at least ten different known diseases in the US, including:
Most of this is information that you likely already know. And why your vet often recommends the Lyme vaccine for dogs.
But did you also know that it’s one of the most dangerous vaccines you can give your dog?
Like other vaccines, the Lyme vaccine can cause allergies, cancer and organ disease.
And don’t think you’re in the clear if your dog doesn’t show any of these signs the week after he’s vaccinated …
… vaccine damage can take months or even years to develop.
That is why it’s so important for you to understand what the vaccine is before you get it for your dog.
Once you vaccinate for Lyme disease, you can never reverse that decision … or the damage it can cause.
Before you rush to your vet for that Lyme vaccine, read my top 3 reasons why the Lyme vaccine for dogs is risky business …
Holistic vet Dr Patricia Jordan urges pet owners to avoid the Lyme vaccine for their dogs. She claims the Lyme vaccine is more dangerous than Lyme disease:
“There is no justification for taking this serious vaccination risk with our dogs. The Lyme vaccine is all risk and no benefit. There is a high chance of severe adverse events … like a lifetime of non-treatable arthritis pain just for getting the jab in the first place.”
And Dr Michael Garvey of the Animal Medical Center agrees. He says dogs can develop Lyme-like symptoms. And it can happen days or even weeks after vaccination.
Dr Jordan also explains that cells in the immune system can react with the antigens in the Lyme vaccine. This causes Lyme nephritis (kidney disease) … which is ironic, because Lyme nephritis is the reason your vet wants to give your dog the vaccine!
This is why none of the US veterinary schools list the Lyme vaccine as one of their recommended vaccines.
Kidney disease isn’t the only risk that comes with the Lyme vaccine.
Vaccines carry harmful chemicals and heavy metals like:
You see, vaccines carry live or inactivated viruses. But the amount is so small that the immune system won’t recognize. These chemicals are added to create an exaggerated immune response to the virus.
And there are two problems with this …
1. This type of chaos in the immune system can carry some serious issues. It can cause hypersensitivity disorders. Hypersensitivity is chronic inflammation, which can result in allergies, cancer and organ failure.
2. Aluminum and thimerosal can travel to the brain and cause inflammation there. If you’ve ever had a reactive or fearful dog, you might not have considered his vaccines as a cause.
Still don’t believe me?
There was a human Lyme vaccine called LYMErix back in the 90s. 3 years after it went on the market, Smith Kline Beecham withdrew LYMErix amidst a class action suit. The class action suit came from a sea of allegations of adverse effects including:
Most of the patients developed an incurable form of autoimmune arthritis. And that was worse than the arthritis caused by Lyme.
So if the Lyme vaccine isn’t safe for humans, why would you give it to your dog?
In 2006, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania infected beagles with Lyme disease.
None of the adult dogs showed any signs of Lyme disease … even though they had Lyme disease.
The only dogs in the group that showed any signs of Lyme disease were the puppies … and after four days of on and off symptoms, every puppy showed no signs of Lyme disease.
This is likely because puppies have immature immune systems. So while Lyme is common, the disease isn’t.
But what about dogs who already test positive for Lyme?
Meryl Littman was the lead researcher and explains … “95% of exposed dogs don’t get sick, but they become Lyme antibody-positive on tests, which may scare people into thinking they need to be treated.”
In fact, 70% – 90% of dogs in some areas of New England test positive for Lyme. About 40% of dogs in Pennsylvania test positive.
I can’t tell you what to do … although there are a lot of folks who try to …
If you visit the Pets & Parasites website, you’ll see some pretty scary things like this …
Due to Covid-19 these precious watercolor paintings were delayed in the transit from all the way from Latvia from artist Evita Kristapsone. She surprised us with these wonderfully made paintings of GiGi and CeeCee. Please visit her website she might be able to work on your pet portraits if you wish. https://www.facebook.com/EvitaKristapsoneArt/
