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Jessica
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How much does your pet weigh
now?and when you first got them?
now- hes fulll grown and weighs in at 13.5 lbs
first got him- he was 8 weeks old and 1.2 lbs
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Posted 6/8/07 11:06 PM  |
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
Puppy....I don't know Joe bought him before we started dating
Now at 2yrs old 115lbs
He is a bit of a chubber I can't help it I spoil him and he loves grapes, cheese, pinapple, and crackers. Joe is always yelling at me about his weight, but whatever i'm the push-over and I love him to much to say no!!! I'll put pics in my album this coming week!!
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| Posted 6/9/07 12:07 AM |
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Beth
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
crokey- about 12/13lbs- he weighted about 10 when we got him- he was so underweight!- he is a 7 year old male persian
maggie- not even 2lb yet- about 1.5 when we got her 3 weeks ago
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| Posted 6/9/07 12:11 AM |
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Jessica
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
Posted by medic6809
Puppy....I don't know Joe bought him before we started dating
Now at 2yrs old 115lbs
He is a bit of a chubber I can't help it I spoil him and he loves grapes, cheese, pinapple, and crackers. Joe is always yelling at me about his weight, but whatever i'm the push-over and I love him to much to say no!!! I'll put pics in my album this coming week!!
just to let you know
grapes are DEADLY for dogs
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| Posted 6/9/07 12:37 AM |
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Gertyrae
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
Misty weighed 50 pounds when we got her and is 60 now.
On the grape note:
We do give her occasional grapes and that is fine, significant quantities can cause renal failure in dogs. Here is an article I found:
Although many dog owners and dog trainers have traditionally used raisins and grapes as treats, RAISINS AND GRAPES IN LARGE QUANTITIES CAN BE LETHAL TO DOGS. As few as a handful of raisins or grapes can make a dog ill; however, of the 10 cases reported to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), each dog ingested between 9 ounces and 2 pounds of grapes or raisins.
If your dog has ingested large quantities of raisins or grapes, (s)he will immediately begin to vomit repeatedly, and will become extremely hyperactive and jittery. After about 24 hours, the dog will become lethargic and depressed. (S)he may experience abdominal pain and may stop urinating, drinking, and/or eating. (S)he will also become dehydrated. Both his/her vomit and feces will contain partially digested raisins or grapes. His/her breathing may become irregular, and (s)he will also become hypercalcemic (high calcium concentrations) and hyperphosphosphatemic
Ultimately, without treatment, the dog will go into renal (kidney) failure, and may die a horrible very painful death. Of the 10 reported cases, only 5 dogs survived, & these only with early, aggressive, & long-term treatment
The best cure for an overdose, of course, is prevention. Because dogs can get hold of raisins or grapes from a variety of sources—the kitchen counter, the coffee table, vines in a private vineyard, a child’s lunch box—DOG PROOF YOUR VINEYARDS & REMOVE RAISINS AND GRAPES FROM CANINE REACH. Do not feed your dog raisins/grapes as treats so that you can avoid him/her “getting a taste for them”. Remember that raisins are even more concentrated (and hence more toxic) than grapes—approximately 4 pounds of grapes equal 1 pound of raisins. The APCC also warns that any substance in large doses can be toxic.
However, if you suspect your dog has eaten a large amount of raisins or grapes, take your dog to a veterinarian immediately, and have them contact the Animal Poison Control Center for assistance. Have your veterinarian initiate decontamination measures, and administer fluids and/or dialysis to assist/restart the dog’s kidneys. Be aware that initially your veterinarian may suspect rat poison as the above symptoms are very similar to the symptoms of rat poison.
The APCC is still unable to determine the cause of renal (kidney) failure. Possibilities include 1) an agent in grapes and raisins themselves; 2) fungicides, herbicides, or pesticides contamination; 3) heavy metals; 4) high amounts of Vitamin D; or 5) fungus or mold contamination.
Information on raisin and grape toxicity is still very new; therefore, your veterinarian and fellow dog owners may not yet be aware of the danger. Please pass on this information to every dog owner, veterinarian, rescue group, breeder, newsletter, listserve, and pet food store you can.
For more information about grapes and raisin toxicity and/or all substances toxic to dogs and other animals, please see the ASCPA Animal Poison Control Center Website at: http://www.napcc.aspca.org
If you suspect your dog has ingested any poisonous substance, please CALL the APCC at 888-4ANI-HELP (888-426-4435) immediately.
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| Posted 6/9/07 12:48 AM |
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Jessica
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
thanks Gerty for the article
but i still wont give Rocky grapes or raisins especially after what happened to Larry Daivid (Leeners dog)
http://www.lifamilies.com/chat/topic.aspx?ID=85172
and that renal failure was only after a 1.5 oz box
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| Posted 6/9/07 12:56 AM |
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
Gus gets about 3-4 grapes every month....it is VERY occasional, and the vet says every once in a while in VERY small doses it is ok. I appreciate all of the concern and the articles are very good. Perhapes we'll have to stick to cheese and pinapple
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| Posted 6/9/07 3:21 AM |
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TheLorax
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
Molly - Weights ~7 lbs. She weighed about 5 lbs when we got her (she was malnourished/stray)
Jack- Weights 1 lb 11 oz . He weighed less than 1 lb when we got him.
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| Posted 6/9/07 9:27 AM |
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Diana1215
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
Molly was 1.5 lbs when we got her. Now she's about 13.5
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| Posted 6/9/07 10:49 AM |
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katiebell
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
We got Bella when she was 12 weeks old and she was 14lbs. Now she is 1yr4mons and 69lbs!!
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| Posted 6/9/07 11:46 AM |
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CAT215
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
Chablis - 10lb 12oz (a bit porky I know)
Bolly - 9lb 8oz
They were tiny when I got them 6 weeks old, maybe they weighed a lb - can't remember.
Grapes & raisins are also very poisionous to cats
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| Posted 6/9/07 12:19 PM |
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cj7305
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
Jersey was 12 pounds when we got her in Jan. Now she's 30! She's about 7 months.
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| Posted 6/9/07 12:26 PM |
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Heather617
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
We adopted her full grown. She is about 39 lbs. She is about a year and half. She is beagle/hound mix.
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| Posted 6/9/07 12:30 PM |
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july06bride
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
Boogie, my shih tzu was 8 lbs when we got him...and he is 16 lbs now! every time he goes to the vet he gains weight! 
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meghanmetz
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
Murphy our beagle mix was 34lbs when we got him, 38 now.
Otto our Maine Coon cat is around 15 lbs (such a chubster).
Lenny our orange tabby is around 13 lbs (also a chubster).
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| Posted 6/9/07 5:40 PM |
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lucyloo
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
When we got her she was 8 wks and 2 lbs 5 oz
Now at 1 1/2 she is 16lbs
ETA: Breeder said she would be 11 lbs.
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BikerGrl
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It's not the destination....it's the journey!
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
Posted by Jessica
Posted by medic6809
Puppy....I don't know Joe bought him before we started dating
Now at 2yrs old 115lbs
He is a bit of a chubber I can't help it I spoil him and he loves grapes, cheese, pinapple, and crackers. Joe is always yelling at me about his weight, but whatever i'm the push-over and I love him to much to say no!!! I'll put pics in my album this coming week!!
just to let you know
grapes are DEADLY for dogs
I was going to say the same.........the cheese isn't good for dogs either..........love him with healthy food!! He'll be around longer to love then
Link to healthy dog snacks!!!
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BikerGrl
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
Both cats:
Ashes (1/2 persion & 1/2 russian blue) 5 years old this month wieghed less then a pound when we took him home!! He was found at my cousins the day after my wedding in 2002 and his eyes were still shut closed!! We took him home 2 weeks later!
Now he weighs 12 1/2 pounds!
Nitro was found at the same cousins house also as a tiny kitten in July of 2004!! She kept him for 6 months, then we took him home! He probably weighed about 5 pounds when he came home with us and now at almost 3 years old he weighs in at 14 pounds!!
Both are just BIG cats.......neither is a fat cat!
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KateDevine
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
Posted by medic6809
Gus gets about 3-4 grapes every month....it is VERY occasional, and the vet says every once in a while in VERY small doses it is ok. I appreciate all of the concern and the articles are very good. Perhapes we'll have to stick to cheese and pinapple
I'd stay away from grapes, Maggie only had 4 TOTAL and she was peeing b/c her kidneys couldn't handle it. She is fine now, but we had no idea. Stick to cheese.
On topic, Maggie was 12lbs when we got her and now she is 17lbs.
ETA: She is a beagle.
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Kristin616
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
When we got him: 3 pounds  sooo adorable
Now (a year and a half later) 14 pounds. He's still my little baby 
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| Posted 6/9/07 8:42 PM |
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Bellaocchi
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
When we first brought him home from the breeder he was 1.5 pounds.
He is currently 9.5 pounds a 2.5 years old. He's a shih-tzu. Our little baby
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| Posted 6/9/07 10:10 PM |
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karacg
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
Um 12 lbs when we got him at 8 weeks.
Now at 8 months he's 51 lbs or more.
He still has a bit of growing to do!
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| Posted 6/9/07 10:59 PM |
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Nicole728
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
Jessi at 10 weeks was about 7lbs
now she is 4 years old and 70lbs!
Morgan at 5mths was 25lbs
now at 1 1/2 yrs old is 35lbs full grown
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MegZee
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
Bailey was 2.5 lbs when we got him!!!
Now he is 16 - the vet said he wouldnt be over 12 lbs - but he is isnt fat, he LOVES to jump and run so he is very musclar for a little dog.
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| Posted 6/10/07 9:52 AM |
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thewinterone
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Re: How much does your pet weigh
Bruno was maybe 3 lbs. when we got him but now the porkie yorkie is 12 lbs.
Everyone says he's big but he's perfect to me
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