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8 Common Household Items That Are Poisonous To Your Pet
8 Common Household Items That are Poisonous to Your Pet
Animal Poison Prevention Week (March 18-24th)
Did you know that our pets are vulnerable and susceptible to accidental ingestion of potentially life-threatening items that we commonly have in our home?
Is your pet curious and can't resist investigating by smelling, tasting, and sometimes ingesting plants, food, and other items in your home?
It is easy and important to keep your house safe and poison proof for your pet.
Here are 8 common household items that are poisonous to your pet and important to keep out of reach:
1. Plants/ fertilizer
Many flowers and plants are hazardous to our pets. Bouquets often contain flowers that are especially harmful (and sometimes fatal) to cats! Refrain from purchasing bouquets or household plants that contain: Lilies, Azaleas, Dieffenbachias, Daffodils, Tulips, Hyacinths, Sago Palms, and Lily of the Valley. Plant fertilizers can often taste like bone meal or blood meal to dogs. Keep fertilizer bags sealed tightly, out of reach, and purchase animal safe fertilizers.
2. Batteries
Many dogs enjoy chewing on devices such as remote controls and cell phones containing batteries and batteries themselves. If batteries are consumed, your dog could experience chemical burns.
3. Human Food and Garbage Cans
Be careful feeding Rover and Fluffy table scraps!! Watch out for raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, onions, garlic, unbaked yeast bread dough, fatty foods, chocolate, and even table salt! Do your best to keep garbage cans behind closed doors. Trash and compost bins may contain toxins such as coffee grounds, cigarette butts, gum, and moldy food that are harmful to your pet.
4. Medications
Keep all medications such as prescription pills, inhalers, over-the- counter pills, and even dietary supplements in high cupboards that are secure. Avoid leaving any medications on tables or countertops, and avoid storing them in plastic bags that are easy for your pet to chew through. NEVER medicate your pet with human medications or products without consulting with us first. Common human medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen are extremely poisonous.
When giving your pet medications prescribed by your vet, make sure it is the correct medications and that you store your own medications in a separate location from your pet's.
5. Cleaning Products
Keep pets out of the room while cleaning and using any bathroom or household cleaners, and close toilet lids to prevent them from drinking the water after cleaning, especially if you use a bowl treatment or a cleaner pod you clip to your toilet seat.
6. Rodenticide/Insecticide/ Grub and Snail Killers
Keep all rat traps far away from pets. Rodents can transfer the products to locations your pet can access. When spraying insecticide keep your pet away from the area and clean the area thoroughly once the product has done its job. Look for animal safe grub and snail killers. Those that contain metaldehyde can be harmful to your pets.
7. Glue
Keep all types of glue out of reach. Some utility glues expand greatly once dispensed or consumed and require surgical removal. Just one ounce of Gorilla Glue may expand to the size of a basketball!
8. Antifreeze and other automotive fluids
Antifreeze (Ethylene Glycol) is extremely toxic to animals. It usually has a sweet taste that can be appealing to our pets. Keep all automotive fluids such as brake fluid, and windshield cleaner fluid away from pets.
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Skin Tumors on Dogs and Cats
It happens to most pet owners. Your dog or cat comes to you for a scratch or belly rub, and you feel a lump. You think, how long has that been there? Could it be cancer?
Lumps and bumps are very common reasons for owners to bring their pets to the vet. There are several words used to describe them, such as growth, mass, or tumor. Although we associate the word "tumor" with cancer, calling a lump a tumor doesn't necessarily mean that it is cancerous. A tumor is just an abnormal growth of cells. These masses are usually either on the surface of the skin or just underneath it. Some masses appear to look like warts or skin tags, while others are soft, squishy mounds of tissue. They can be freely movable under the skin, or they can be attached to deeper structures, such as muscle. They may cause the pet no trouble or discomfort, but some tumors can become ulcerated or infected and can affect your pet's quality of life.
What are some of the causes of skin growths in dogs and cats? First, a lump may be caused by inflammation or infection. Inflamed skin can form a firm bump resulting from an insect bite, allergic reaction, or other minor trauma. There are even certain parasites that can burrow into the skin and cause inflamed lumps. A more serious injury such as a bite wound can cause an infected, fluid-filled mass called an abscess. Cat bites are notorious for causing abscesses due the bacteria in their mouths. An abscess usually appears as a fluctuant swelling, and it can become quite large before it eventually ruptures. Because dogs and cats have fur, smaller abscesses may not be noticed by owners until a discharge is present. Typically, lumps due to inflammation or infection are painful and uncomfortable for the pet.
Another cause for skin growths is abnormal proliferation of cells. Many of these types of tumors are benign, meaning they are not cancerous. Benign tumors typically include things like cysts, which may fill with fluid or glandular material from the skin, and fatty tumors, called lipomas, which are depositions of adipose tissue. Skin tags and wart-like growths are also usually benign, though not always. Even benign tumors can cause problems if they become irritated or infected, and they should be removed if they are bothering your pet.
Finally, some skin tumors are made up of cancerous cells. These tumors may be very aggressive locally, invading and destroying tissues where they occur. They can also be malignant, meaning they are capable of spreading elsewhere in the body. They may be solid or cystic, ulcerated or smooth, rapidly growing or present for a long time. Some skin cancers, such as mast cell tumors, can look like almost anything.
So, how do you decide if the lump on your dog or cat is worrisome or not? It is very important not to assume anything, and have the lump checked by your veterinarian. The doctor will perform a physical exam and will likely try to get a small sample of cells from the mass using a needle and syringe. Sometimes your veterinarian can examine these cells under a microscope and diagnose the growth, but often it is best to send the slides to a veterinary pathologist for evaluation. However, needle biopsy is not always diagnostic, and sometimes surgery is the only way to find out what you're dealing with. This may involve taking a larger piece of the tumor to be sampled, or removing it entirely.
Check your pet regularly. Don't forget to observe unusual places, such as inside the mouth or around the toe nails. Have your veterinarian check every new skin tumor that you notice. Don't wait until the mass grows very large, because it becomes harder and harder to remove surgically. If a cancerous tumor can be completely removed when it is small, the chance for cure is higher, and you may not have to face decisions regarding more surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation for your pet. Your veterinarian is the best person to tell you if you should be concerned about a lump or bump.
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Why Do Dogs and Cats Eat Grass?
It's springtime! Temperatures are warming, rain is plentiful, flowers are blooming, and the grass is lush and green. The pleasant weather drives many people and their pets outdoors for recreation after a long, cold winter. You might notice your dog or cat occasionally grazing on tender new blades of grass when they are outside. Some may vomit the grass, while others seem unaffected. Why do they eat grass? Although this is a common behavior for our pets, especially dogs, we actually don't know why they eat grass. However, there are several theories.
They eat grass when they have an upset stomach to cause vomiting.
This is probably the most common belief among pet owners as to why their pets eat grass. Dogs and cats cannot digest grass, so it has no nutritional value for them. Eating grass supposedly causes irritation to the stomach, which leads to vomiting. The question is, are these pets already nauseous before eating the grass, or does the grass make them nauseous? There is not much research in veterinary literature that addresses this issue, but the few studies and surveys that have been done suggest that most pets do not vomit after eating grass. Many normal dogs and cats eat grass every day and rarely vomit. However, pets that do have some gastrointestinal disease or inflammation may be more likely to vomit after eating grass than normal pets. Have these animals "learned" that grass is an effective way to relieve stomach upset? It's possible, but we simply don't know.
If your dog or cat seems to eat grass and plant material excessively, it may be time for a checkup with your veterinarian, especially if this is a new, sudden behavior. If vomiting is frequent, or if there are other signs of gastrointestinal disease such as weight loss or diarrhea, then a physical exam and diagnostic testing by your vet are in order.
They eat grass because they have a dietary deficiency.
Some people wonder if their pets eat grass due to some nutrient deficiency, but there is no evidence to support this. Dogs and cats are fed a variety of types of diets, and no correlation has been found between ingestion of grass and type of diet fed. However, a pet that is excessively hungry due to a metabolic disorder may try to eat grass, dirt, or other items. If your pet's appetite seems abnormally high, it needs to be evaluated by a veterinarian. Also, if you do happen to feed your pets a diet that is not commercially prepared (such as home cooked or raw), consult with your veterinarian regarding the proper balance of nutrients in such a diet.
They eat grass because they are stressed or anxious.
When dogs and cats experience environmental stress, they will sometimes do what is called a displacement behavior. Some external stressor, for example a scary noise or a conflict with a housemate, leads them to do an unrelated activity, such as grooming or tail chasing. This out-of-context behavior can help them cope with the stressful situation. Some animals will also develop chronic compulsive disorders due to stress, and abnormal eating behavior can fall into this category. Eating grass is not a common displacement behavior, but it is a possibility. Consider the context in which your dog or cat eats grass, and consult with your veterinarian if you are concerned that your pet has anxiety.
They eat grass because they like it!
In normal dogs and cats, the most likely explanation for eating grass is that they enjoy it. Grass may be appealing to pets as they explore and scavenge in their environment. Occasional ingestion of grass is not harmful and isn't cause for concern. However, do not let your pet eat grass that was recently chemically treated or fertilized, as the chemicals can cause stomach upset. Also, while untreated grass is safe, many other plants are not and can be toxic to dogs and cats. It is best to prevent them from ingesting other plants in general.
Further research is needed to determine why our pets eat grass. Whether it serves some evolutionary purpose, or if they simply enjoy it, we don't know for sure. Just remember that if you suspect a health problem, consult your veterinarian for the most trusted advice.
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Four Tips for A Successful Appointment
Visiting Community Veterinary Clinic doesn't have to be a stressful experience. Taking certain steps before your appointment is a great way to take the best care of your pet. Follow these simple steps to help your pets get the most out of their visit.
Pack a bag:
Bring something from home, like a toy or blanket, on your trip here. Familiar scents and items can help your pet deal with the strange sights and sounds they encounter away from home. These familiar items are especially useful if your pet will be staying at the hospital overnight.
Get used to the carrier:
In the days leading up to the appointment, help your pet acclimate to their carrier. Use treats and meal times to encourage your pet to enter the carrier on their own. Leaving the carrier out with the door open can encourage our pets to explore and familiarize themselves with the carrier. On the day of the appointment, try to encourage your pet to enter the carrier on their own.
Practice at home:
Practice with your pet at home to mimic stimuli they will experience during their visit. Things like: touch and examine their feet and claws, lift their ears, and comb their fur. Use treats and toys to make this a rewarding experience for your pet. This kind of practice will help reduce the anxiety your pet feels when these same actions are performed during their visit.
Don't overdo it:
Resist the urge to take your pet to other appointments or outings on the same day as a visit to the vet. Excessive time in the vehicle, or overloading new sights and sounds can be very stressful. Allowing our pets to rest and relax after a visit helps leave a positive impression in the pet's mind for the next visit.
A trip to the doctor is a necessary part of helping our pets be as healthy as they can be. Obviously, nobody knows your pet as well as you do, if there is something we can do to help your pets enjoy their visit, please let us know!
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Do Dogs Dream?
Unlike traditional cartoon images, real dogs don't recline on a therapist's couch and describe their dreams, so we can only assume that they have dreams. Though we won't ever get a first-hand account of their nighttime reveries, scientific evidence indicates that our canine friends do, indeed, dream.
What are Dreams?
Dreams occur during sleep, so understanding the sleep process helps define what dreams are. Sleep is a natural state of being in which consciousness and voluntary muscular activity are reduced in both people and animals. Sleep is very important for growth and allows downtime to recharge body systems. While sleeping, the brain also processes information and experiences that occurred during waking hours. Dreaming is part of this sleep cycle. When we dream, we aren't fully conscious, so while our dreams can be quite vivid and seem very real, we don't actually smell, taste, or feel anything.
During sleep, the brains of humans and dogs function in a similar manner and exhibit brain wave patterns that show a difference between the two basic stages of the sleep cycle. When you or your dog first fall asleep, you experience SWS, slow wave sleep, when brain waves are slow and undulating. During this stage of the sleep cycle, mental processes are quiet, but muscle tone is still active so the body is not totally relaxed. Your dog will appear to be resting calmly but can easily be awakened during SWS.
Later, a deeper stage of sleep occurs, marked by rapid eye movements – so this stage is called REM sleep – during which brain waves are faster and irregular. Unlike SWS, muscles are more relaxed during REM, but the mind is more active and the eyes dart rapidly beneath the eyelids. During this stage of heightened mental activity, your dog may whine, breathe rapidly, and move his legs.
"Both humans and dogs experience
both stages of the sleep cycle."
Both humans and dogs experience both stages of the sleep cycle. We know that humans dream, and since the sleeping brains of dogs and people go through similar stages of electrical activity, it is safe to assume that dogs dream, too. Scientific research conducted in 2001 at MIT demonstrated comparable brain wave patterns in humans and dogs which validated this assumption. The conclusion is that dreams are part of the normal sleep cycle, and dogs do indeed have them!
What Do We Know About Dog Dreams?
Even though dogs don't awaken and describe their dreams, human scientists have managed to gather a lot of information about doggie dreams and sleep patterns through clinical observations. Here's what sleep-watching scientists found out.
As a dog falls asleep, his breathing becomes deeper and more regular. After about 20 minutes of slumber while in REM sleep, dreams usually begin for the average dog. While dreaming, the dog's breathing may become shallow and irregular, and muscles may twitch. His eyes move behind the closed lids and dart about as if the dog is looking at something. It is believed that during this REM sleep, dogs are visualizing dream images much like their owners do in this phase of sleep. In fact, if you wake a person during the REM sleep phase, they frequently report that they were dreaming.
"Like his owner, a dog may relive daytime
experiences and "sleep run" as he
chases a cat or fetches a ball."
During REM, the sleeping brain functions much like it does when awake, so dogs and people dream about things that occurred during their waking hours. Information gathered during the day is processed at night and may be relived in dreams. Luckily, dreams include a safety feature: the pons. The pons is part of the brain that stops us from physically acting out our dreams. Even though you may feel like you ran a marathon or jumped out of an airplane, you are safely tucked in bed. Like his owner, a dog may relive daytime experiences and "sleep run" as he chases a cat or fetches a ball.
How Often Do Dogs Dream?
Some dogs dream more than others, and the frequency and length of dreams vary according to age and size of the dog. For example, the young, innocent minds of puppies experience more dreams than adult dogs. Pups acquire huge amounts of new information daily and have much to process at night.
Likewise, smaller dogs seem to have more dreams that their bigger friends. Research by psychologist Stanley Coren illustrated that the length and frequency of dreams may be related to the animal's size. A toy poodle may dream every 10 minutes, while a Labrador Retriever may only dream once every 60-90 minutes. However, the poodle's dreams may last only a minute while the Labrador's dreams may be 5-10 minutes long. Dream length and frequency are also related to the amount of sleep required. A large dog that has an active day outside may sleep more soundly and experience longer phases of REM sleep, giving him more time dream.
Do Dogs Have Nightmares?
Some owners are awakened from their own dreams when their dogs whine or thrash about. It may be alarming to see your dog running in place while sleeping or hear him whimper, but don't be frightened. Although it's annoying to have your sleep interrupted, there is no need to worry about your dog's nighttime antics – most dreams are not nightmares. Dreaming is a normal, healthy occurrence and is part of a regular 24 hour cycle of wakefulness and sleep.
"Dreaming is a normal, healthy occurrence
and is part of a regular 24 hour cycle
of wakefulness and sleep."
With that said, it's important to note that dogs and humans need uninterrupted sleep for health of mind and body. Provide your dog a quiet, comfortable area to rest. And don't disturb his slumber! Approximately 60% of dog bites in children occur when the child wakes a sleeping dog, so teach youngsters to let their doggies nap. Let's keep the old adage in mind… "It's best to let sleeping dogs lie"….and dream….
Designer Dog Breeds
In the society of dogs, the class system has historically been divided into pure breeds
and mixed breeds. The "blue bloods", or dogs of pedigree, were considered upper crust while dogs of undocumented heritage (mixed breed, mutts, and mongrels) were consideredcommon. However, the canine class system, much like human hierarchy, has been altered overtime. Having a noble pure-bred birthright no longer always makes for a more desirable, prestigious, or expensive pet.
What is a Mixed Breed?
A mixed breed dog, as the name implies, has more than one breed in its bloodline. Most mixed breed dogs have unidentified parentage. In other words, there is no valid documentation of who their ancestors were, or how many different breeds contribute to their genetic make-up. A mutt is a mixture of many genetic traits and may have any combination of his ancestors' characteristics. The potential for variety in appearance, conformation, and temperament is endless. A pure breed, especially one that is registered, has a definitive lineage derived from purposeful breeding to produce dogs with more consistent traits. Breed standards governing physical characteristics maintain the integrity of a breed that is registered with a recognized kennel club.
What is a Designer Breed?
Designer breeds combine the best of both worlds. Registered, pure dog breeds are "mixed" on purpose to create designer breeds. Intentional mixing of breeds optimizes the best characteristics of each parent. Sometimes the dog may have more than two pure breeds in his bloodline, but unlike a mutt, his lineage can be identified.
"The offspring produced by mixing
two bloodlines within a species…
should be more accurately referred to as
Designer breeds are loosely referred to as hybrids, but this is not accurate terminology. True hybrids are created when breeding occurs between different species. The offspring produced by mixing two bloodlines within a species, i.e. canine, should be more accurately referred to as crossbreeds. In short, a mixed breed dog or mutt is one of undocumented parentage, while a crossbreed or designer dog has identifiable parents of two validated breeds.
'It takes three generations of documented
breeding to be considered a 'breed' "
For a designer breed to become recognized as a "new" breed, an established kennel club has to review the documented ancestry of the breed all the way back to the original parents. When the kennel club is satisfied with the breed's history and pedigree, they may designate the new breed and register it as such. This registration elevates the status of the designer breed.
How Are Designer Breeds "Designed"?
Simply breeding a Standard Poodle to a Golden Retriever producing a first generation of mixed pups does not qualify the litter as a recognized new breed. Creating a new breed requires careful, purposeful breeding. It took a while to create the new breed of dog called "Golden Doodle".
Here's a little review of genetics using the Golden Doodle as an example. The first generation of mixed pups is called an F1cross and is a 50-50 mix of Standard Poodle and Golden Retriever. When two crossbreds are bred, this is termed an F2 cross. When two F2 dogs are bred, their offspring are termed F3 cross. F3 crosses are called "multi-generational" crosses. It takes three generations of documented breeding to be considered a "breed" (in this case, Golden Doodle) rather than a "crossbreed" of Standard Poodle and Golden Retriever. In other words, the registered name, Golden Doodle, must be earned over time.
Pros and Cons of Designer Breeds
There are advantages and disadvantages to designer breeds:
Pros: Careful breeding may produce pups that have the best qualities of both parents. Standard Poodles don't shed much—a desirable trait.. Golden Retrievers have a calm disposition and physical endurance—other desirable traits. Put the two together and you have a very desirable pup.
Genetics are often enhanced by crossbreeding, as the pups may exhibit greater heartiness or hybrid vigor. Inbreeding tends to amplify weaker traits, while crossbreeding may help avoid certain undesirable recessive traits by adding strength to the gene pool. In other words, recessive genes may not be expressed as often when mixing breeds. For example, the offspring of a Standard Poodle and a Labrador Retriever, a Labradoodle, may not have the degree of hip dysplasia noted in many pure Labrador bloodlines.
Gene pools can be fickle, and although the results of designer breeding may not be as predictable as desired, they are still more predictable than the characteristics of mixed breeding without intent.
Cons: The combination of breeds may not produce results as consistent as those obtained when mating pure breeds. Many potential pet owners seek dogs that don't shed profusely. When mixing a Standard Poodle with a Golden Retriever, if a pup's coat predominately reflects the heritage of a Golden Retriever, the daily vacuum may be needed after all. And recessive traits, although diluted, are still possible with cross breeds especially in F2 or F3 generations. So, Labradoodle pups may still have poor hips.
Meet Some of the More Commonly Recognized Designer
Cockapoo: cross of Poodle (usually not Standard) and Cocker Spaniel. This breed has been around a long time and is considered to be one of the original designer breeds.
Malti-poo: cross of Maltese and Poodle (again, smaller variety of Poodle).
Peke-a-poo: another successful breeding of small Poodle and Pekingese produces pups with longer noses and fewer respiratory problems.
Labradoodle: cross of Standard Poodle and Labrador produces a smart, athletic, larger dog.
Goldendoodle: this Golden Retriever and Poodle combination results in friendly, loyal pets.
Goldador: leave out the Poodle and mix Golden Retriever with Labrador for an athletic, loyal companion that sheds.
Maltese-Shih Tzu: one of the few designer dogs that doesn't have poodle parents or a cutesy name.
Puggle: Beagle and Pug parents produce cute, fun pups of reasonable size that don't have as many respiratory issues as pure bred Pugs.
Schnoodle: this cross between Miniature Poodle and Miniature Schnauzer is energetic but loves to snuggle.
Yorkipoo: Miniature Poodle bred with Yorkshire Terrier creates a small dog with a big personality.
As you can see, there are many possible combinations of crossbred dogs. So, don't be intimidated by canine blue bloods. Mixed breeds and crossbreeds can produce wonderful dogs with sought-after traits that make great family pets!
Healthy Exercise for Dogs
Just like humans, dogs derive health benefits from regular exercise. An important aspect of facilitating, enhancing, lengthening, and strengthening our relationships with our canine companions is to keep them strong and fit through physical activity.
Obesity is on the rise among dogs, and its negative consequences are frightening—an increased risk of developing diabetes, an increased risk for cancer, and a high probability for joint injury and subsequent osteoarthritis (OA).
What's the best way for me to exercise my dog?
The best exercise for our dogs depends on the answers to several key questions, listed below. Before initiating any regular physical fitness plan for your dog, it is always best to consult your veterinarian. He or she can help guide your choice of activities as well as create a conditioning program personalized for your dog.
"Consult your veterinarian before initiating any regular physical fitness plan for your dog."
Your veterinarian will likely ask you the following types of questions to help you determine the best way to exercise your dog.
What are your dog's age, body condition, and state of health?
Your veterinarian can not only help you answer these questions but also determine what is appropriate exercise for your dog based on the answers. Some general rules and advice:
- Puppies with growing bones can suffer skeletal trauma from the repetitive concussion of long runs. They do better with short spurts of play during which they set the pace. Walks on a leash are usually fine for them, but be mindful of the timing so as not to overdo it.
- Short-snouted (brachycephalic) dogs like Chinese pugs need a different cardiovascular conditioning program than golden retrievers, for instance.
- Overweight and obese dogs are more prone to joint injuries that can lead to or worsen OA. The sudden starts and stops of chasing a ball may be a poor choice for them.
- Likewise, overweight and obese dogs have a hard time cooling off, so their activity plan should be modified from that for a young, normal-weight dog.
- Finally, you want to be sure that your dog's heart and lungs are healthy and ready for increased activity.
What activities does your dog enjoy?
Some dogs were born to retrieve. For them, a game of fetch could go on forever, and they would be happy. Other dogs are not the least bit interested in bringing back the toys we insist on repeatedly throwing away.
Some dogs love to swim, but not all dogs are comfortable in the water. Never presume your dog likes water or knows how to swim. You don't want to create water phobia, so introduce swimming gradually. If your dog doesn't take to water, don't worry. There are plenty of other excellent fitness activities.
"Basic obedience training sets the stage for successful walks and the inevitable interactions with other people and their dogs."
Walking remains a cornerstone of canine fitness. It is easy, does not require much equipment, can be done nearly everywhere, and is good for people, too. There are many ways to make walking easier, better, and safer for both dog and human.
- Basic obedience training sets the stage for successful walks and the inevitable interactions with other people and their dogs.
- Whether you choose a regular collar, a woven nylon-strap harness, a vest-like fabric harness, or a head halter will depend on a combination of personal preference and what is most comfortable and effective for you and your dog. Harnesses are typically best for walking small dogs, very young puppies, and dogs with a short muzzle or an easily compressed trachea (windpipe).
What activities do you enjoy?
We do best and most consistently what we enjoy. So when you are developing an exercise plan for your dog, think carefully about what you like to do.
You need to create a canine exercise program that you will want to sustain, whether it is walking, jogging, hiking, or overseeing fetch or swimming. If it is fun for us and fun for our dog, we will find fewer excuses to stay on the couch.
If the exercise program is fun for us and fun for our dog, we will find fewer excuses to stay on the couch.
How long can your dog comfortably exercise at one time?
This is definitely a question that is best answered with the help of your veterinarian. He or she is well-equipped to evaluate your dog's starting fitness level.
It is important to evaluate your dog for any underlying metabolic or musculoskeletal issues that could have an impact on physical activity. For instance, the presence of pain anywhere in the body will influence both the comfort and safety of a canine physical fitness plan. Deficient thyroid function (hypothyroidism) undermines energy and stamina. Undiagnosed underlying heart disease can prove dangerous.
Once I have some activities in mind, how do I create a workout plan?
Just like physical fitness programs for humans, steady, progressive conditioning is the best approach for dogs. Your veterinarian can play an important role in helping you choose appropriate targets for your canine fitness plan, including how long to exercise at one time and how to adapt specific activities to best fit your dog's individual needs.
"Just like physical fitness programs for humans, steady, progressive conditioning is the best approach for dogs."
When conditioning a dog to increase fitness, consistency is a key to success. It is far better to take a 20-minute walk every day than a 2-hour walk on Sunday. A slow, steady build of time and intensity helps avoid injury and is more comfortable for the dog. For dogs that require additional challenges, you can advance to more intense activities like field trialing, flyball or agility competition.
Whatever the ultimate fitness and exercise goals for your dog, allow common sense basics to guide you. Get your veterinarian involved to provide medical input, and then get going! Your dog will thank you.
Dogs and Raw Food Diets
I have read many things on the Internet suggesting that I should feed my dog raw food. I know my dog's wild cousins hunt their food, so they eat their food raw. Is it OK for me to feed my dog raw food? Is that better than feeding prepared dry or canned food?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stand united in their position (based on very robust data) that feeding raw food to dogs is potentially dangerous to both the dog and to you. The most recent study, conducted from 2011 through 2012, screened commercially available raw dog foods for bacteria that can cause illness. The raw dog food products were made from ground meat or sausage and frozen in tube-like packages. Nearly 25% of the raw food samples tested positive for harmful bacteria, includingSalmonella ssp. and Listeria monocytogenes. These bacteria can pose a health risk for the dogs who eat the raw food, as well as for the dog owners who handle the food while preparing it.
What kind of illness does Salmonella cause?
The CDC estimates that 1.2 million or more cases of food-borne salmonellosis occur in humans in the US annually. Approximately 400 people die each year from the disease. There is some uncertainty as to the total number of cases because milder cases may not be diagnosed.
Symptoms of salmonellosis in humans generally start 12 to 72 hours after exposure and include:
- Fever
- Diarrhea (often bloody)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
Children, the elderly, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals (patients on chemotherapy, with HIV, etc.) are at greater risk for more severe symptoms. Dogs can actually carry Salmonella in their intestines without showing signs of illness, thus serving as a reservoir for ongoing exposure to the humans in the household. In dogs, the symptoms of salmonellosis include:
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea (often bloody)
- Fever
- Inappetance (not eating, or not eating enough)
- Lethargy
What about illness from Listeria food contamination?
Listeriosis is a less well known food-borne illness than salmonellosis. Listeria monocytogenes is actually a leading cause of hospitalization and death from food contamination. While it is rarer than salmonellosis, over 90% of people with listeriosis end up in the hospital. In the US annually, the CDC estimates about 1,600 cases with about 260 deaths. In the European Union, the numbers are similar. One of the problems withListeria is that the bacterium is quite hardy, surviving in salty, acidic, and cold environments.
Listeriosis particularly targets newborns, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. The L. monocytogenes bacterium can invade many tissues including the brain, the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord, the gastrointestinal tract, and the bloodstream. Symptoms depend on which tissues are affected. The time between exposure and illness is about 3 weeks, making it difficult to pinpoint the precise exposure event. Pregnant women may only experience non-specific flu-like symptoms, but their babies may be born prematurely or even stillborn. Newborns fare the worst with listeriosis as up to one-third will die despite aggressive treatment.
Dogs can carry L monocytogenes without showing any signs, making them a potentially dangerous reservoir.
Is there any way to protect myself and my family should I occasionally choose to offer raw food to my dog?
The best protection against salmonellosis and listeriosis is to avoid the bugs altogether by not feeding raw food to your dog. Be aware that by feeding raw dog food you can infect yourself and the other people in the household. That said, here are some ways in which you can protect yourself if you handle raw dog food:
- Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water after handling raw dog food.
- Clean and disinfect all surfaces and objects that come into contact with the raw food. For details about disinfection please see cdc.gov/flu/school/cleaning.htm.
- Keep raw food frozen until you are ready to use it, and then thaw it in the refrigerator or microwave (not in the sink or on the counter).
- Keep raw food separate from other food.
- Cover and refrigerate what your dog does not eat, or discard the leftovers safely.
- Do not kiss your dog on the face or allow him to lick your face, particularly right after he has eaten raw food.
- Wash your hands after petting or being licked by your dog.
Feeding a raw diet to your dog is a questionably sound idea from a nutritional perspective as well due to the difficulty in balancing the ration among macro- and micro-nutrients. Adding to that the fact that nearly a quarter of the commercially available raw dog food diets that were tested by the US FDA were contaminated by Salmonella or Listeria (or both), it is reasonable to conclude that a commercially prepared, conventional, complete and life-stage balanced dog food is a better choice. We can help you to choose the nutrient profile that best fits your dog.
Signs Your Dog is Stressed and How to Relieve It
Stress is a commonly used word that describes feelings of strain or pressure. The causes of stress are exceedingly varied. Perhaps you are stressed out by your job, you become nervous when meeting new people, or you get anxious when your daily routine is disrupted.
To reduce stress levels, you may seek comfort in several ways. Maybe you find solace in the company of a trusted friend. Perhaps you calm down when occupied by routine chores like cleaning the house. Or maybe you blow off some steam with physical exercise.
"Our furry friends can become stressed, too"
Our furry friends can become stressed, too. Since we can understand how stress makesus feel, we certainly want to help alleviate our pet's stress as well. However, our dogs don't voice their feelings, slam down the phone or throw a tantrum, so how can we tell they are stressed? The signs of canine anxiety are often subtle. In fact, some stress-related behaviors mimic normal canine antics, so here are a few clues that may indicate that your dog's stress level is elevated.
Top Ten Indicators of Stress in Dogs
- Pacing or shaking. You've seen your dog shake after a bath or a roll in the grass. That whole body shake can be amusing and is quite normal…unless it's a result of a stressful situation. For example, dogs are commonly stressed out when visiting the veterinarian, much like their owners are when going to a human medical doctor. Many dogs "shake it off" when they descend from the exam table and touch down on terra firma. Dogs, like people, also pace when agitated. Some dogs walk a repeated path around the exam room while waiting for the doctor.
- Whining or barking. Vocalization is normal canine self-expression, but may be intensified under duress. Dogs that are afraid or tense may whine or bark to get your attention, or to self-soothe.
- Yawning, drooling and licking. Dogs yawn when they are tired or bored, but did you know that they also yawn when stressed? A stressful yawn is more prolonged and intense than a sleepy yawn. Dogs may also drool and lick excessively when nervous.
- Changes in eyes and ears. Stressed dogs, like stressed people, may have dilated pupils and blink rapidly. They may open their eyes really wide and show more sclera (white) than usual, giving them a startled appearance. Ears that are usually relaxed or alert are pinned back against the head.
- Changes in body posture. Dogs normally bear even weight on all four legs. If a healthy dog with no orthopedic problems shifts his weight to his rear legs or cowers, he may be exhibiting stress. When scared, dogs may also tuck their tails or become quite rigid.
- Shedding. Show dogs that become nervous in the show ring often "blow their coat". Dogs also shed a lot when in the veterinary clinic. Although less noticeable in outside settings, such as visiting a new dog park, shedding increases when a dog is anxious.
- Panting. Dogs pant when hot, excited or stressed. So, if your dog is panting even though she hasn't jogged 10 miles in the heat of summer, she may be frazzled.
- Changes in bodily functions. Like people, nervous dogs can feel a sudden urge to go to the bathroom. When your dog urinates shortly after meeting a new canine friend, he may be marking territory and reacting to the strain simultaneously. Refusal of food and loss of bowel function are also stress indicators.
- Avoidance or displacement behavior. When faced with an unwelcome situation, dogs may "escape" by focusing on something else. They may sniff the ground, lick their genitals, or simply turn away. Ignoring someone may not be polite, but it's surely better than being aggressive. If your dog avoids interaction with other dogs or people, don't force the issue. Respect his choice.
- Hiding or Escape behavior. An extension of avoidance, some tense dogs literally move behind their owners to hide. They may even nudge their owners to prompt them to move along. As a means of escape, they may engage in diversion activities such as digging or circling, or may slink behind a tree or parked car.
How to Handle Stress
In order to differentiate stress signs from normal behavior, you must be familiar with your dog's regular demeanor. Then you can tell if he's licking his lips because he's anxious or because he wants a treat!
When relaxed, he will have semi-erect or forward facing ears, a soft mouth, and round eyes. He will distribute his weight evenly on all four paws. Distinguishing normal behavior from stress signs will help you quickly and effectively diffuse an uncomfortable situation.
"If your dog is stressed,
first remove him from the stressor."
If your dog is stressed, first remove him from the stressor. Find a quiet place for him to regroup. Resist the urge to overly comfort him. This will only confirm that his fears are justified and may make him less confident in the future. If you want to pamper him with petting or treats, make him earn them first by performing a routing activity, i.e. sitting. Responding to routine commands distracts the dog and provides a sense of normalcy. It's amazing how comforting sit, down, and heel can be to a worried dog.
"If your dog becomes consistently stressed,
see your veterinarian."
If your dog becomes consistently stressed, see your veterinarian. After ensuring that your dog's behavior does not have a medical basis, your dog's doctor may refer you to a trainer or veterinary behaviorist to evaluate stress-related issues.
As with humans, exercise can be a great stress reducer. Physical activities like walking or playing fetch help both you and your dog release tension. It's also good to provide your dog with a safe place in the home where he can escape anxious situations. Everybody enjoys a calm place to retreat.
And, finally, remember that stress isn't always bad. Fear is a stress-related emotion that prompts us to avoid potentially dangerous situations. So, stress may actually be a protector. Regardless, stress is part of everyday life for us and our dogs, so we should learn how best to deal with it.
Guilty or Innocent?
Do pets know they have done something wrong when they act "guilty"?
Chewed slippers. Scratched furniture. Shredded curtains. Here lies the evidence that your dog or cat is guilty of a domestic infraction. Is their doleful look an indication of said guilt? Do they realize they did something wrong? Or do they wonder why in the world you're upset? Regardless of how solid the evidence is, it's hard to convict a pet that doesn't understand the charges.
Do pets understand right from wrong?
Do dogs and cats instinctively understand right and wrong? Does your dog know that eating the cake left on the coffee table is a no-no? Does your cat grasp the concept that peeing on the new carpet is not acceptable? Probably not! Innately, pets focus on the basic requirements for survival. They need to eat and eliminate in order to live. Scarfing down the cake and squatting on the rug fulfill these basic needs. So, what's wrong with that??
"Innately, pets focus on the basic requirements for survival."
Pets may not feel a sense of wrong doing because they don't understand that what they did was wrong. Do you think your dog really understands that it's wrong to eat cake left within his reach on the coffee table? Likely not. He sees an accessible treat and eats it. Do you think your cat really understands that urinating on the rug is wrong? Likely not. He sees a soft surface to squat on that absorbs his urine rather than splashing it back up on him. Knowing you committed a misdeed is necessary for true guilty feelings. If your pet doesn't understand that his actions are wrong, how can he feel guilty?
"pets can learn right from wrong"
Nevertheless, pets can learn right from wrong. How do they do this? We teach them. We provide consistent, timely responses to their actions, establish a pattern, and they eventually associate their actions with predictable consequences. A timely response is key. If you catch your dog eating the cake or see your cat squatting on the carpet and quickly intervene, they will get the message. Uttering a firm, "NO!" as you steer them away from the cake or rug and place them in front of the food bowl or litter box is a good lesson.
"Pets don't associate prior actions
with delayed reactions."
But, reprimanding a dog or cat for an infraction committed 10 hours or even 10 minutes ago doesn't teach them right from wrong. Pets don't associate prior actions with delayed reactions. In other words, if you fuss about the torn up newspaper when you come home from work, you are wasting your energy. Your pet cannot make the association between your present response to something he did in the past.
So, do pets understand right from wrong? Yes, but only in the moment.
Are guilty looks significant?
Head down. Eyes averted. Shoulders hunched. Tail thumping the floor. Body retreating. Your pet looks guilty, maybe even apologetic, right? WRONG! Your pet's body posture and attitude do not indicate his guilt or remorse, only his response to your body posture and attitude.
"Your pet's body posture and attitude do not
indicate his guilt or remorse, only his response
to your body posture and attitude."
When you discover your favorite slippers have been destroyed or your new sofa is scratched, you naturally respond with a scowl, a sigh, or maybe even a shriek. Your cat or dog immediately responds with a submissive posture that you interpret as guilt. But this submissive action doesn't reflect guilt. It is an effort to appease or calm you. And it often works! You look at that sad face and cave. Your anger and frustration evaporate! Would you be so forgiving if your pet bounded up to you tail wagging with your favorite chocolate candy all over his face? Of all the nerve! How can this creature of destruction look so happy after ruining your sofa/slippers/dinner/etc!
So, are guilty looks significant? Of course! They just don't signify guilt. They signify fear, concern, and anxiety of the pet in response to the agitated, angry look and sound of their owner.
Emotional Experimentation
One learned professor and author devised an experiment to determine a dog's ability to feel guilty after doing something wrong. In the experiment, a treat was positioned in front of a dog. The owner instructed the canine not to eat the treat and left the room. Some dogs ate the treat while others refrained. When the owners returned, the researchers told some of them that their dog ate the treat when he actually did not. When these ill-informed owners scolded their dogs, the innocent dogs looked guilty nonetheless. The experiment concluded that the dogs looked guilty not because of what they did (after all they did nothing wrong), but rather as a reaction to what the owners did.
"The experiment concluded that the dogs looked guilty
not because of what they did…
but rather as a reaction to what the owners did."
Submissive dogs lower their heads, hunch down, and avert their eyes when trying to diffuse a situation or appease their owners. In multi-dog households, the guilty looking dog may actually be the innocent pooch. For example, if two dogs are home and Dog A chews the newspaper, Dog B may look guilty because he is the peacemaker of the pair.
"The conclusion is that dogs look guilty for reasons
unrelated to their actions and
closely related to our actions"
Another experiment further validated the appeasement theory. Owners left dogs alone with food on the table. When the owners returned they weren't told whether or not their dog ate the food so they responded positively to their pups. Clinical observers assessed the dogs' behavior and noted that the guilty and innocent dogs greeted their owners in the same manner. The owners looked happy, so the dogs did, too. The conclusion is that dogs look guilty for reasons unrelated to their actions and closely related to our actions.
Guilty or Not Guilty. Should we care?
Now don't think the inability to feel guilt will result in an incorrigible pet. Our pets do understand that certain actions violate family rules and will result in certain reactions. Cause and effect is a great lesson! Pets don't have to feel guilty to be well-behaved. But even if pets do feel guilty sometimes, let's not assume that their guilty looks are always based on their behavior.
We have lots of feelings for our pets. Let's leave out the guilt and focus on love and affection!


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After a recent rash of violent armed robberies in Uptown New Orleans, report of another on Clara Street on Wednesday afternoon drew the rapid response of nearly a dozen officers, but the alleged victim then withdrew his account, raising investigators' suspicions as to what actually happened in the first place. Continue reading »
See below for a full list of the robberies. Continue reading »
Construction begins on Clara-Jena roadwork in Freret
Construction has begun on a minor road project in the Freret neighborhood intended to improve access to Ochsner Baptist Medical Center prior to the major traffic disruptions that will accompany an upcoming drainage project on Napoleon Avenue. Continue reading »
An aspiring chef was stabbed just off Prytania and a bank manager was robbed in his car while driving through Fontainebleau in a wave of seemingly unconnected muggings around Uptown New Orleans over the last week, police said Wednesday.
Investigators have made arrests in several cases and have developed suspects in several others, but with no single underlying cause or pattern, the holdups are difficult to prevent, authorities said. Meanwhile, a rash of car break-ins have been reported all around Uptown, investigators said. Continue reading »

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Countless clusters of fragile orange wings fluttering overhead look awesome on the sky-blue backdrop. Also, clusters of monarch butterflies may be found sleeping on tree trunks or bent branches. Despite being light when taken separately, in clusters they become quite heavy.
This unique spectacle can be seen throughout the winter months, when all the monarchs from the Rocky Mountains gather together and head to their wintering site in California's Pacific Grove and another group makes its way to Mexico.
The monarchs start arriving in mid-November and leave by mid-March. Fauna connoisseurs claim their mating rituals take place in mid-February around Valentine's Day—what romantic creatures these monarchs truly are!


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Championship leader, James Ellison will go into round 4 of the British Superbikes 8 points clear of the field having won three out of the initial six races this season. The JG Speedfit Kawasaki is feeling confident in his bike and team ahead of the weekend.
Ellison commented: "I am really happy with how the season has gone so far and I have a lot of trust in the bike, which does take a while to build up so when you have that trust and belief in the team in the back of your mind you can just concentrate on riding the bike as fast as you can and get on with it, without thinking of settings or anything. All you have to think about is how you can get around the track faster. A happy rider is a fast rider and I think that can be seen already this year."
Ellison's narrow margin in the standings gives him the initial edge ahead of the weekend in the podium points table, but he admits he doesn't expect to be the main target for the opposition this weekend.
"As championship leader I don't think it makes me a target as it is still too early in the season for that. I think everyone will have the same approach. Shakey for instance will know that probably Josh [Brookes] is strongest candidate here as he holds the record, has won here before and is considerably faster at the test. There is no bigger target on my back than there is normally. Everybody I expected to be at the front have been as it takes a while to get the package to be there and doing everything right."
Shane 'Shakey' Byrne will indeed be targeting for the win this weekend as he continues his title defence and feels his recent official test at the circuit helped the PBM Kawasaki team take a further step forward.
Byrne said: "The test went pretty good. I got caught out on the first morning with a really strange crash that didn't really help things. It wasn't anything to do with me being on the limit or pushing too hard I just got caught out - it was so close to being a save that it wasn't even funny! But it wasn't and I was on the floor so it's all a bit irrelevant! … Generally speaking it was a really productive test as we did lots and lots of laps and were fast way over race distance on race tyres, and ultimately that is what it going to get you 25 points."
Byrne scored a double win at the Norfolk circuit last season and that is something he is eager to repeat in his bid to return to the top of the standings and secure a haul of podium points ahead of the Showdown, but knows it is going to be tight at the top in Norfolk.
"Ultimately the top four or five of us will always be somewhere near the front and I am sure there will be others coming to that party as the season progresses. There are lots of machines that are new, then there are teams with new machines, there are all sorts of changes and everyone is only going to get stronger and that is why it is important that we stay at the top of our game and I work as hard as I can to do the best job I can.
The reality of it is, it isn't too drastic until we get closer to the Showdown, but obviously I want to score as many podium points as I can between now and then and I would also like to get a bit of a run of wins going to be honest as it feels like a bit of a long time since Donington Park! If we can get a few wins under our belts before the Showdown and keep the podium points high then that should put us in a good place for the end of season."
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Birthday Card
Designed 2 Delight November Challenge
Posted by Vicky at 8:28 PM 2 comments:
Labels: butterfly fastener, D2D, gatefold, nesties, prismacolor pencils, tag die
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Fairy House ATC
For Fairy House Challenge @ Wicked Wednesday ATC
Posted by Vicky at 3:43 PM 4 comments:
Labels: atc, distress ink, psx, wicked wednesday atc
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Let it Snow
This HM stamp had nothing to do with snow or Christmas , so I had to make it work for this challenge .I think it works :)
Challenge -Snowflakes @ Crafty Sentiments Designs
Let it snow @ Stampin' for the weekend
Snow white-Papertake Weekly Challenge
Posted by Vicky at 6:59 PM 11 comments:
Labels: cuttlebug dot folder., distress ink, house mouse, let it snow, maya road, prismacolor pencils, snowflakes
Friday, December 7, 2012
Snowman Tag
Lots of glitter and sparkle ,doesn't show well in photo
Penny Black Saturday Challenge-Glitter and Sparkle
Penny Black and more @ Allsorts-challenge it's your choice
Tim Holtz 12 tags of 2012-December challenge
Posted by Vicky at 10:59 AM 5 comments:
Labels: distress ink, metallic silver paint, penny black, rhinestone stickers, rhinestones, ribbon, snowman, tag, Tim Holtz challenge
Wing it ATC
Wing it challenge @ Wicked Wednesday ATC
Posted by Vicky at 10:44 AM 4 comments:
Labels: atc, distress ink, gemstone brad, prima flowers, prismacolor pencils, stamps, winecork circles
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Queen for a day
Wicked Wednesday atc-challenge-Frame it
Fun With ATCs -challenge -Fun with faces
Fun With ATCs -challenge -Fun with faces
hand drawn girl (digi) by me, colored and cut out parts to flow onto frame.Stamped and cut frame out of stamp image,stamped ,embossed and cut out crown attached added bling :)
Posted by Vicky at 10:23 PM 5 comments:
Labels: atc, embossing, hand drawn, prismacolor pencils, rhinestones
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Button Fairy ATC
Wicked Wednesday challenge-# 59Mythical Creatures
cutting it close with this one only a couple hours left to enter challenge :)
Vintage meets neon .Tried to think out of the box :)
cut and colored vintage image with prismacolor pencils,cut and added wings ,used ribbon cut out paperbuttons and sentiment added to card
Posted by Vicky at 3:35 PM 3 comments:
Labels: atc, neon, prismacolor, vintage, wicked wednesday atc
Friday, November 16, 2012
Thank You ATC
Be Thankful is the Challenge @ Wicked Wednesday ATC
This pretty digi stamp is a freebie from Dilly Beans
Posted by Vicky at 10:26 PM 5 comments:
Labels: atc, digi stamp, dilly beans, distress ink, nestabilities, sentiment, wicked wednesday atc
Getting ready for Christmas
Challenge at House Mouse and Friends --HMFMC132 Getting ready for Christmas
Posted by Vicky at 10:16 PM 6 comments:
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Adorable Snowman
Challenge is to use this Designed 2 Delight digital stamp and make a project ,each time you play along from the new challenge you get a free stamp
Posted by Vicky at 7:43 PM 7 comments:
Labels: cb embossing folder, coredinations, D2D digital stamp, ms punch, nesties, snowman card, stickles, watercolor
Round Thank You card
Digi Stamp-Coffee and Cookies -SKdigis
used memory ink on the white edges,stamped some bg circles , watercolord the image , printed two so I could cut and attach the cookies .More cookies is a good thing :)
Posted by Vicky at 7:32 PM 6 comments:
Labels: memories ink, nesties, round card, skdigi, stampin up stamp, watercolor
Friday, November 9, 2012
Snails and stripes ATC
Snails or Stripes or both challenge @ Wicked Wednesday ATC
watercolored digi , then painted stripes and squiggle lines around the image
digital stamp -Nina J May
Posted by Vicky at 5:04 PM 4 comments:
Labels: atc, Nina J may digi, watercolors
Fashion ATC
Fashion is the theme at Fun with ATC's
Posted by Vicky at 4:49 PM 6 comments:
Labels: atc, mermories ink, stampiin up, washi tape, watercolors
Friday, November 2, 2012
Life's a hoot
Something with an owl -challenge for Cuttlebug Tuesday @ The Cuttlebug Spot
Posted by Vicky at 6:05 PM 4 comments:
Monday, October 29, 2012
Magical Snowman
This is for 3 different punches challenge @ Winter Wonderland
I love this new snowman stamp -stampendous
1 punch-pine branches-mcgill
2 hole punch berries-staples
3 martha stewart- lace border
Posted by Vicky at 3:15 PM 4 comments:
Sweet Wonderful You Card
This is for Sweet Spooky and or Colorful Challenge HMFMC131 and Blog Hop @ House Mouse and Friends
My Card is Sweet and I used lime green and black
Posted by Vicky at 1:27 PM 6 comments:
Halloween tag 2012
This is my first tag entry with Tim Holtz inspiration :) I love to make Halloween stuff ! so I gave it a try and used what I had on hand
12 Tags of 2012 @ Tim Holtz blog
Elements used distress ink ,black sparkle embossing powder,purple rhinestones,black and silver ribbon,assorted halloween stamps,bg is gift tissue paper stamped with weathered wood ink ,charms ,#8 manilla tag and brads.This looks so much better in person as you all know shiney stuff doesn't photograph well.
Can you believe I used ancient emboss ink straight from the bottle (ranger tinted )that I've had since 2002 and PSX black sparkle embossing powder ,both still work well too :)
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Full Moon ATC
Full Moon ATC-Moon sponged with distress ink with inverted nestie die cut.Bunny silouette stamp carved by me :) edges sponged with distress ,sentiment added
Challenge- full moon @ Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge Blog
Posted by Vicky at 9:12 PM 5 comments:
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Sweet Butterfly ATC
This adorable digi is from MelonHeadz Illustrations
This is an entry at Wicked Wednesday ATC
Posted by Vicky at 9:02 PM 4 comments:
Labels: distress ink, melonheadz digi, prismacolor pencils, scissor edgers, stamped sentiment, wicked wednesday atc
Monday, October 22, 2012
Anniversary Card
I made this card for my hubby for our 35th Anniversary
Also entered it in Mojo Monday sketch challenge
Posted by Vicky at 10:36 PM 2 comments:
Labels: anniversary card, MOJO264, ms punch, nesties, stamps
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Halloween ticket Invitation
Stampotiquedesign -challenge - backgrounds
This was made for TGIF mingle @ Altered Designs
Posted by Vicky at 11:24 PM 8 comments:
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Owl and pumpkins
Designed to Delight Challenge is to use this digital image :)
Posted by Vicky at 10:46 PM 3 comments:
Labels: D2D, digi stamp, rubber stamps, spellbinder die cuts, watercolor
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Birthday ATC
Challenge - One year celebration - at Wicked Wednesday ATC
Posted by Vicky at 9:34 PM 4 comments:
Labels: stamps, watercolor, wicked wednesday atc
Penny Black Saturday challenge
Penny Black Saturday Challenge -Sketch
Penny Black and More @ Allsorts-Animal Magic
Penny Black and More @ Allsorts-Animal Magic
Posted by Vicky at 9:26 PM 5 comments:
House Mouse ATC Turnabouts
House Mouse And Friends Challenge ATC turnabout card
Posted by Vicky at 9:15 PM 10 comments:
Labels: assorted clear stamps, distress ink atc bg, embossing folder, House mouse stamp, Housemouse and friends, note charm, ribbon, watercolor
Boo !
Challenge #5-Boo ! at SK Digi's
Posted by Vicky at 9:07 PM 8 comments:
Labels: halloween card, SK Digis
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Autumn card
Theme is Autumn at The Cuttlebug Spot
Posted by Vicky at 10:34 PM 2 comments:
Labels: distress ink, dye ink, felt leaf, punch, stamp, tim holtz embossing folder, watercolors
Monster Card
Skdigis -Challenge #4 -Monsters with embossing
Posted by Vicky at 1:49 PM 6 comments:
Labels: cuttlebug embossing folder, halloween card, prismacolor pencils, ribbon, rubber stamps, sk digi
Wicked Wednesday ATC
Wicked Wednesday ATC - challenge- flowers with a dark twist
Posted by Vicky at 12:53 PM 3 comments:
Labels: atc, distress ink, dye ink, stamps
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Autumn House Mouse
House Mouse and Friends -Autumn challenge
Posted by Vicky at 10:01 PM 7 comments:
Labels: dye inks, felt leaves, house mouse, leaf stamp, rubberstamps, sentiment stamp, spellbinders, watercolor
Pocket ATC
Fun with ATCs-pocket challenge
Posted by Vicky at 9:33 PM 2 comments:
Labels: atc, clear stamps, digi stamp, distress ink, embossing, martha stewart punchs, rhinestones, rubberstamp, spellbinders, watercolor
Friday, September 14, 2012
Penny Black Saturday - September Challenge
Buttons and Bows @ Penny Black Saturday Challenge
Card and matching envelope
Early Christmas makes Penny Black and more @ Allsorts
Early Christmas makes Penny Black and more @ Allsorts
Posted by Vicky at 11:07 PM 4 comments:
Labels: bow, buttons, penny black, spellbinder, watercolor
Gypsy 3x5 for TGIF
This 3x5 is for TGIF mingle at Altered Designs
The LTC/ATC in the middle is for a swap on Atlas Quest .I made extra's because it worked for the theme on both swaps, The stamp is hand carved
Posted by Vicky at 6:28 PM 2 comments:
Labels: atc, gold pen, LTC's, martha stewart punch, metallic paints(ceramcoat)white pen, prismacolor pencils
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Whimsical Fish
Posted by Vicky at 7:44 AM 6 comments:
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Time 4x4
This is for the Time 4x4 swap for TGIF-@ altereddesigns
Steampunk flowers 4x4 for TGIF
Steampunk flowers 4x4 for TGIF
Posted by Vicky at 8:08 PM 1 comment:
Monday, August 13, 2012
Hello Kitty ATC/LTC
Hello Kitty LTC
LTC are done with handcarved stamps
Doh! is for donuts LTC
Bert and Ernie cowboys LTC
Panda ATC-Hand drawn and colored with prismacolor pencils
Posted by Vicky at 9:52 PM 1 comment:
Labels: atc, distress ink, hello kitty pilot, LTC's, micron pen, prismacolor pencils
Friday, June 8, 2012
Hummingbird Birthday card
The stamp is hand carved . the one with the red flowers , the flowers are handmade :) Not sure which one I like better . Which one do You like better ?
Posted by Vicky at 11:38 PM 3 comments:
Labels: birthday card, flowers, hand carved stamp, hummingbird
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
LTC's ****spoilers*****
*****LTC Spoilers*****
LTC's are the same as ATC's but the stamps are hand carved :) my newest obsession , goes together for me with Letterboxing ...find out more about Letterboxing here at Atlas Quest
LTC's are the same as ATC's but the stamps are hand carved :) my newest obsession , goes together for me with Letterboxing ...find out more about Letterboxing here at Atlas Quest
Bugs Bunny
Merry Christmas monkey boy
Pepe LePew
Tweety Silver and gold
Posted by Vicky at 11:43 AM 1 comment:
Labels: hand carved stamp, LTC's
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by Shaikh Abdullah El Faisal
04.09.2012 (Evening Dars)
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The Battle of Badr
- Allah looked at how badly the Muslims were treated so he allowed them to defend themselves
- he revealed this ayah "you are permitted":
Permission to fight is given to those (i.e. believers against disbelievers), who are fighting them, (and) because they (believers) have been wronged, and surely, Allah is Able to give them (believers) victory. (Al-Hajj 22:39)
- this is the 1st ayah revealed to the Ummah in regards to jihad
- it was revealed in stages (jihad was)
- even though some were desperate to fight in jihad but Allah 'tala made them wait
- nothing happens before its time
- Allah 'tala was building the eeman of the Sahabahs, so He held off them doing jihad
- we need strong eeman to participate in jihad
- then we were permitted to fight unbelievers (see 22:39)
- when this ayah came down, the Rasool (SAW) sent Companions to intercept the caravans of Quaraysh
Madinah was very strategic
- the Companions were sent out to do reconnaissance missions
- this means to go and spot Quraysh, to see which caravan is coming
- the men who did this were called "scouts", then the caravans were intercepted
- the Platoon of Nakhlah was the most famous to have their possessions seized
- so there is permission to steal the wealth of the kuffaar who are killing Muslims
- their territory is called darul harb (such as Makkah then)
- the caravan of Abu Sufyan, who escaped, his possessions were taken
- so we're permitted to steal too
There's 2 types of theft:
1. praiseworthy (those who steal for the Muslims)
2. blameworthy (stealing from the Ummah)
- if a kaafir is killing Muslims, this theft is called praiseworthy
- same as Shi'ites and Barelvis, we can steal from them! because they hate Muslims
- we can steal from a Shiite (they are worse than a kaafir)
- Quraysh was killing Muslims
- permission to fight was granted, so the Rasool did what was permitted
- took place 2 years after the hijrah
- there were 12 muhajiroon with 6 camels
- the Ameer of the platoon was Abdullah Ibn Jaysh (and he was told not to open the Rasool's letter)
- until after 2 days so the munafiqeen would not know what he was planning
Ibn Hisham's "Sirah " (under the title: `Abdullah ibn Jahsh's sariyyah) and Bihar al-Anwar relate the same narration that the carrier of the letter was `Abdullah ibn Jahsh. It is said that the Prophet (SAW) asked him to open the letter after two days' journey and do as it instructed, and he did so and acted upon the Messenger of Allah's command. [Ibn Hisham, S'irah, Vol 1, p 601 and Bihar al-Anwar, old edition, Vol 6, p 575]
"Abdullah ibn Jahsh said: `Once, after the Salat al-Isha' (night prayer), the Prophet asked me to come to him the next morning early, armed and ready, to be sent on a mission. The next day, after the Salat al-Fajr (morning prayer), held in the mosque in congregation under the leadership of the Prophet, I was standing near the Prophet's house armed and prepared. Some other Companions were present there too like me. The Prophet summoned Ubay ibn Ka'b and ordered him to write a letter. Then, he handed me over the closed letter and said: `You are the commander of these people. Open this letter after two nights of journey on the mentioned path, and act as it instructs.' I did what I had been told after two days and noticed that I had been ordered to go to Batn al-Nakhlah (a place between Makkah and Waif) to obtain necessary information about the Quraysh's caravan. In addition, I had been advised not to compel any of the men to accompany me in the task. Of course, it was a dangerous mission. I told my friends that whoever is ready for the martyrdom could accompany me, and that the remaining were free to go back. They all unanimously remarked: We all heard and shall obey Allah, His Prophet and you.' [Muhammad ibn 'Umar al-Waqidi, Al-Maghazi, vol 1, p 13]
- the Companions obeyed the Rasool's orders meticulously
- so you see how wise the Rasool was
- he chose those who did not sew discord and disunity
- the Caravan of Quraysh passed by with plenty fruits and the Rasool knew this
- because he paid attention to FIQHUL WAAQI (current events)
- this was the only way the Rasool could know what was in the caravan
- we must do the same thing today
- there were polytheists there too such as Amr Ibn Hadrami
- he was a noble of Quraysh and the leader of the caravan
- the word Amr is the same name as Abu Jahl (Amr ibn Hisham)
- it was a taboo for the Arabs to start jihad in any our of 4 sacred months
- the Companions had to discuss whether to fight during this time
- they did not give a damn, they were going to intercept the caravan
- when the caravan was attacked, one of Quraysh was shot dead
- the booty was taken back (on third was given to the Prophet)
- the rest was divided among the Sahabahs
- as for the leader of the caravan: he was shot dead with a single arrow
- he was shot in one of the 4 holy months
- Muharram, Rajab, thul Qada and thul hijjah
- in these months Arabs do not engage in hostility
- the Muslims attacked the caravan in Rajab
- so when they seized it and killed the leader
- Quraish used this as a propaganda against the Muslims
When Quraish started their atrocities against Muslims
- the Sahabah became worried, Allah revealed an ayah to comfort them
They ask you concerning fighting in the Sacred Months (i.e. 1st, 7th, 11th and 12th months of the Islamic calendar). Say, "Fighting therein is a great (transgression) but a greater (transgression) with Allah is to prevent mankind from following the Way of Allah, to disbelieve in Him, to prevent access to Al-Masjid-al-Haram (at Makkah), and to drive out its inhabitants, and Al-Fitnah is worse than killing. And they will never cease fighting you until they turn you back from your religion (Islamic Monotheism) if they can. And whosoever of you turns back from his religion and dies as a disbeliever, then his deeds will be lost in this life and in the Hereafter, and they will be the dwellers of the Fire. They will abide therein forever." (Al-Baqarah 2:217)
- when the kuffaar started their propaganda warfare against the Muslims
- Allah revealed that their crimes against Allah and humanity were worse
- what is the greater transgression?
- it is to prevent mankind from believing in Allah, to prevent access to Masjid al-Haram
- this was how Allah answered the kuffaar who went into a frenzy
- spreading propaganda warfare against the Muslims.
- the kuffaar will always attack your character
- the kuffaar like to call you "barbarians"
- you say to them: what you do in the prisons and raping children these are barbaric
- Allah taught you how to debate with them
- Allah sent the ayah to checkmate them (see 2:217)
- to disbelieve in Allah is worse than killing
- you will be forgiven for any crime EXCEPT SHIRK
- this is worse than what the Sahabahs did
- killing a Mushrik (starting hostility) in the holy month of Rajab
- Allah sent down 2:190 which were clearer. Regarding Jihad
And fight in the Way of Allah those who fight you, but transgress not the limits. Truly, Allah likes not the transgressors. [This Verse is the first one that was revealed in connection with Jihad, but it was supplemented by another (V.9:36)]. (Al-Baqarah 2:190)
- Then Surah Muhammad 47:4
So, when you meet (in fight Jihad in Allah's Cause), those who disbelieve smite at their necks till when you have killed and wounded many of them, then bind a bond firmly (on them, i.e. take them as captives). Thereafter (is the time) either for generosity (i.e. free them without ransom), or ransom (according to what benefits Islam), until the war lays down its burden. Thus [you are ordered by Allah to continue in carrying out Jihad against the disbelievers till they embrace Islam (i.e. are saved from the punishment in the Hell-fire) or at least come under your protection], but if it had been Allah's Will, He Himself could certainly have punished them (without you). But (He lets you fight), in order to test you, some with others. But those who are killed in the Way of Allah, He will never let their deeds be lost, (Muhammad 47:4)
- this means that the Muslims will now go on a full scale war with the mushrikeen
- the rasool always sent scouts on reconnaissance missions
- the rasool found out that this caravan with huge booty was coming
- so he told the Sahabahs to seize the caravan
- this was repayment for the mushrikeen taking the wealth of the Muslims when they migrated
- so he told the Sahabahs to seize the caravan to the value of 50,000 dinars
- Abu Sufyan was in charge of this booty.
- some reports said that Aisha (RA) participated in the raid of the caravan
- she was 17 on this raid
- this is how the scholars argue that it was impossible that Aisha was 9
- when she was married to the prophet
- the man who was sent to carry the news that the prophet was coming to intercept the caravan
- his name was Damdam Ibn Amr al Ghifaari, Abu Sufyan sent him to Makkah:
- asking for help because Muhammad was coming to intercept the caravan.
- he heard of the news of the raid of Nakhlah
- if you steal from the kaafir who is killing Muslims, your stealing is praiseworthy
- because it may prevent them from further killing.
- if you steal from a Christian or Jew who pays the Jizyah (and does not fight Islam or Muslims)
- your hand could be cut.
- he cut the nose of his camel, and tore his shirt exaggerating the threat!.
- they sent out a huge army to protect the caravan
- Abu Sufyan took route by the red sea to escape the ambush of Muhammad (SAW)
The effect of this hue and cry was instantaneous and the news stunned Quraish and they immediately remembered their pride that was wounded when the Muslims had intercepted Al- Hadrami caravan. They therefore swiftly mustered almost all of their forces and none stayed behind except Abu Lahab, who delegated someone who owed him some money. They also mobilized some Arab tribes to contribute to the war against the Prophet [pbuh]. All the clans of Quraish gave their consent except Banu 'Adi. Soon an excited throng of 1300 soldiers including 100 horsemen and 600 mailed soldiers with a large number of camels, was clamouring to proceed to fight the Muslims. For food supplies, they used to slaughter an alternate number of camels of ten and nine every day. They were however afraid that Banu Bakr, on account of old long deep- seated animosity, would attack their rear. At that critical moment, Iblis (Satan) appeared to them in the guise of Suraqa bin Malik bin Ju'sham Al- Mudlaji — chief of Bani Kinana — saying to them:"I guarantee that no harm will happen from behind."
They moved swiftly northward to Badr. On the way they received another message from Abu Sufyan asking them to go back home because the caravan had escaped the Muslims. Incidentally, Abu Sufyan, on learning the intention of the Muslims, led his caravan off the main route, and inclined it towards the Red Sea. By this manoeuvre, he was able to slip past the Madinese ambush and was out of their reach.
On receiving Abu Sufyan's message, the Makkan army showed a desire to return home. The tyrant Abu Jahl, however haughtily and arrogantly insisted that they proceed to Badr, stay three nights there for making festivities. Now they wanted to punish the Muslims and prevent them from intercepting their caravans, and impress on the Arabs that Quraish still had the upper hand and enjoyed supremacy in that area.
- the Quraysh feared that if an Islamic State would be established in Madinah
- the Quraysh thought far ahead, just as the kuffaar do today
- this is why they got involved in the revolution of Libya to try to control the "Islamists"
- they did not get involved in Tunisia and Egypt, as they were secular
- Libya has millions of petro dollars
- they have the wealth to be able to spread Islam across north Africa and into Europe
- Quraysh said
- "if the Muslims should have Islamic state in Madinah, ALL our caravans will be intercepted"
- exactly what they feared came to pass
THE GREAT CARAVAN - 50 thousand gold dinars
- Abu Sufyan was wise, he took a different route and managed to escape the ambush
- he said that the caravan was safe, they should return home to Makkah.
- But Abu Jahl wanted to fight, he managed to get 1,000 to remain behind
Banu Hashim were also inclined to break away, but Abu Jahl's threats made them desist from that idea. The rest of the army, now 1000 soldiers, approached Badr and encamped themselves beyond a sand dune at Al- 'Udwat Al- Quswa.
- When the rasool was marching to Badr
Narrated By Abdullah (bin Masud): On the day of Badr, Al-Miqdad said, "O Allah's Apostle! We do not say to you as the children of Israel said to Moses, 'Go you and your Lord and fight you two; we are sitting here, (5.24) but (we say). "Proceed, and we are with you." That seemed to delight Allah's Apostle greatly. [Sahih Bukhari, Vol 6, Book 60, Hadith #133]
- the prophet told them to march forward.
- the prophet stopped at a well
In Battle of Badr, the Prophet (SAW) and his Companions were deployed in the nearest place to Badr's wells. But Companion Hubab ibn al-Mundhir (RA) was not satisfied with this. With great politeness he said: "O Messenger of Allah (SAW), has Allah inspired you to choose this very spot or is it stratagem of war and the product of consultation?" The Prophet (SAW) replied: "It is stratagem of war and consultation." Al-Hubab said: "This place is no good; let us go and encamp on the nearest water well and make a basin or reservoir full of water, then destroy all the other wells so that they will be deprived of the water." The Prophet (SAW) approved of his plan and agreed to carry it out. [Ibn Hisham: al-Sirah al-Nabawiyyah, 1/620; Ibn Kathir: al-Sirah al-Nabawiyyah, 2/402; al-Suhayli: al-Rawd al-Anif, 3/62; and al-Tabary: Tarikh al-Umam wa al-Muluk, 2-29]
- why is it that the Ansar were so skilful on the battlefield?
- because before the prophet went to Madinah they used to fight each other, the Aws and Khazraj
- The rasool said,
Narrated By Abu Huraira: Some people asked the Prophet: "Who is the most honorable amongst the people?" He replied, "The most honorable among them is the one who is the most Allah-fearing." They said, "O Allah's Prophet! We do not ask about this." He said, "Then the most honorable person is Joseph, Allah's Prophet, the son of Allah's Prophet, the son of Allah's Prophet, the son of Allah's Khalil." They said, "We do not ask about this." He said, "Then you want to ask me about the Arabs' descent?" They said, "Yes." He said, "Those who were best in the pre-lslamic period, are the best in Islam, if they comprehend (the religious knowledge)." [Sahih Bukhari, Vol 4, Book 55, Hadith 593]
- Badr took place on 17th Ramadhan
- when you are commander of Muslim army, you should launch offensive on 17th Ramadhan
- to celebrate the anniversary of the battle of Badr
- Libya was also liberated on 17th Ramadhan
And (remember) when Shaitan (Satan) made their (evil) deeds seem fair to them and said, "No one of mankind can overcome you this Day (of the battle of Badr) and verily, I am your neighbour (for each and every help)." But when the two forces came in sight of each other, he ran away and said "Verily, I have nothing to do with you. Verily! I see what you see not. Verily! I fear Allah for Allah is Severe in punishment." (Al-Anfal 8:48)
- the Shaytan appeared in the form of a man
- the Shaytan could see things that the people could not see
- Shaytan will not stick around when the two armies came face to face
- when the Ansar gave their pledge to the rasool
- it did not include in the pledge to fight outside of Madinah 80 miles
- but they did not abandon the prophet because of their nobility
- they could have argued that the Bayah did not include fighting outside of Madinah
- but they went the extra mile to protect the prophet
- because of their love for Allah and His Rasool and the Deen Islam
- "Send out your champions" -
- three young men from Ansar came forward
- but Quraysh they said they did not want to fight them:
- they did not want to broaden the conflict and increase their enemies
- they preferred to fight their own cousins!
Three young men of the Helpers came out against them: 'Awf and Mu'wwadh — the sons of Harith, and 'Abdullah bin Rawaha. But the Makkans yelled that they had nothing to do with them. They wanted the heads of their cousins. Upon this the Prophet [pbuh] asked 'Ubaidah bin Al- Harith, Hamzah — his uncle, and his cousin 'Ali [R] to go forward for the combat. The three duels were rapid. Hamzah killed Shaibah, while 'Ali killed Al- Waleed. [Mishkat 2/343]
- they did not want to kill the people of Madinah
- because they were worried about broadening the conflict
- that their caravans would have to pass Madinah, the prophet called the Ansars back
the Prophet [pbuh] asked 'Ubaidah bin Al- Harith, Hamzah - his uncle, and his cousin 'Ali [R] to go forward for the combat. The three duels were rapid. Hamzah killed Shaibah, while 'Ali killed Al- Waleed.
- All three kuffar were killed, and the Muslims shouted "Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar"
- it was a fierce battle, Quraysh were 1,000 and the Muslims were 313
- All those martyred in Badr from the Muslims, will be in Paradise
- why did not the Quraysh get help in fighting the Muslims?
- Quraysh did not have time to contact their allies to help them.
- the Muslims were outnumbered 3 to 1
And they (disbelievers) plotted [to kill 'Iesa (Jesus)], and Allah planned too. And Allah is the Best of the planners. (Aali Imran 3:54)
-this ayah was translated properly, not all translators did it properly
- They bought wine and dancing girls, claiming that when they won they would have a party
- ALLAH is the Best of Planners
(Remember) when you sought help of your Lord and He answered you (saying): "I will help you with a thousand of the angels each behind the other (following one another) in succession." (Al-Anfal 8:9)
- Allah sent 1,000 Angels to fight alongside the Muslims.
- Abu Jahl did not know this!
- the prophet took a handful of sand and threw it in the air
- every single kaafir was hit by the sand
- 1,000 kuffaar eyes were filled with sand!
You killed them not, but Allah killed them. And you (Muhammad SAW) threw not when you did throw but Allah threw, that He might test the believers by a fair trial from Him. Verily, Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower. (Al-Anfal 8:17)
- this is one of the miracles of Muhammad (SAW)
- Another miracle is a Sahabah Ukasha ibn Muhsin was fighting
- his sword broke, the prophet gave him a log in his hand
- it became a sword and he continued to fight!
Narrated Umar Ibn Uthman from his father from his aunt said: 'Ukasha bin Muhsin (RA) at Badr, broke his sword. He (SAW) gave him a stick. It turned into a long white sword. He said: "I fought with that sword until Allah defeated the Mushriks. That sword was kept with him until he died. [Waqidi in 'al-Maghazi' (1/93); Ibn Hisham (2/220)]
- the prophet cried and raised his hands and begged Allah for Victory
Narrated By Ibn Abbas: On the day of the battle of Badr, the Prophet said, "O Allah! I appeal to You (to fulfil) Your Covenant and Promise. O Allah! If Your Will is that none should worship You (then give victory to the pagans)." Then Abu Bakr took hold of him by the hand and said, "This is sufficient for you." The Prophet came out saying, "Their multitude will be put to flight and they will show their backs." (54.45) [Sahih Bukhari, Vol 5, Book 59, Hadith #289]
- this dua proves to you the importance of this battle.
- Allah said
And be not like those who come out of their homes boastfully and to be seen of men, and hinder (men) from the Path of Allah. and Allah is Muhitun (encircling and thoroughly comprehending) all that they do. (Al-Anfal 8:47)
- Abu Jahl said, they would be respected when they finished killing the Muslims
- that their caravans would be protected and no-one would fight them
- how many Muslims were killed? 14
- yet 70 kuffaar were killed and 70 were captured.
- the day Allah answered the dua of Muhammad at Badr
- the day Abu Bakr fought the apostates who would not pay the Zakah
- and the day Ahmad ibn Hanbal fought the Mu'tazlite
- some scholars mention a fourth day
- the battle of Ain Jaloot the showdown in 1260 AD
- 15 miles outside occupied Palestine
- in Badr: Umar killed his uncle from his mothers side
- Abu Ubaidah ibn Jarrah: (the trustee of the Ummah) - chopped off the head of his father
- the Kenyan police read Shaikhs' notes:
- when they read the notes about Abu Ubaidah ibn Jarrah:
- they said "Shaikh Faisal came to Kenya to encourage people to kill their parents!"
- and sent His Angels to fight along side the Muslims
- they put their trust in numbers and weapons
- these weapons were made by man, they can be sabotaged
- the prophet said it
- miracles being the sand and the sword
- because of that they were able to kill their uncles and their fathers
- Among the armies are the angels
- the Shaytan will say: "Attack Nigeria, Mali.", then when the going gets tough
- he washes his hands of the kuffaar
- the prophet abandoned his opinion to stop at the well
- even though the treaty did not tell them to leave Madinah to fight
- they did extra: out of love for Allah and Islam
- the rasool asked the Sahabah what should be done with them
- Umar ibn Khattab said we should kill our own blood/womb brothers.
...The Muslims that day (i.e. the day of the Battle of Badr) killed seventy persons and captured seventy. The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said to Abu Bakr and 'Umar (RA): What is your opinion about these captives? Abu Bakr said: They are our kith and kin. I think you should release them after getting from them a ransom. This will be a source of strength to us against the infidels. It is quite possible that Allah may guide them to Islam. Then the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: What is your opinion. Ibn Khattab? He said: Messenger of Allah. I do not hold the same opinion as Abu Bakr. I am of the opinion that you should hand them over to us so that we may cut off their heads. Hand over 'Aqil to 'Ali that he may cut off his head, and hand over such and such relative to me that I may but off his head. They are leaders of the disbelievers and veterans among them. The Messenger of Allah (SAW) approved the opinion of Abu Bakr and did not approve what I said The next day when I came to the Messenger of Allah (SAW), I found that both he and Abu Bakr were sitting shedding tears. I said: Messenger of Allah, why are you and your Companion shedding tears? Tell me the reason. For I will weep also, if not, I will at least pretend to weep in sympathy with you. The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: I weep for what has happened to your companions for taking ransom (from the prisoners). I was shown the torture to which they were subjected. It was brought to me as close as this tree. (He pointed to a tree close to him.) Then God revealed the verse: "It is not befitting for a prophet that he should take prisoners until the force of the disbelievers has been crushed..." to the end of the verse: "so eat ye the spoils of war, (it is) lawful and pure. So Allah made booty lawful for them." (Sahih Muslim, Book 19, Hadith #4360)
- the prophet was wrong and Umar was right
- so the prophet was corrected in 8:67
It is not for a Prophet that he should have prisoners of war (and free them with ransom) until he had made a great slaughter (among his enemies) in the land. You desire the good of this world (i.e. the money of ransom for freeing the captives), but Allah desires (for you) the Hereafter. And Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise. (Al-Anfal 8:67)
- the prophet said:
Uqbah ibn Aamir (RA) reported that Allah's Messenger (SAW) said, "If there were to be a Prophet after me then he would be Umar ibn Al-Khattab." [Ahmed 17410]
- killing the captives would have been better
- it was the custom of the Arabs to take revenge


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Because my trial is coming up, I've been told by the lawyer not to talk about the events leading to the accident. But the three-day blizzard, when the Professor and I were forced to stay on duty alone the whole time without food or sleep, figured into the unfortunate chain of circumstance.
As for the Professor's side of the story, who is left to tell it?
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Product Alert
Propofol Device Maker Settles Dispute With FDA
Published: Nov 30, 2011
WASHINGTON -- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, a division of Johnson & Johnson, has reached a settlement with the FDA, which had denied approval of its sedation device Sedasys, and has withdrawn its request to go before a dispute resolution panel in December, according to a statement from the company.
Sedasys is a computer-assisted sedation system that allows doctors or nurses to provide minimal-to-moderate sedation with propofol during colonoscopy and endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract in healthy adults.
The device was endorsed by the FDA's Anesthesiology and Respiratory Therapy Devices Advisory Committee in 2009, but rejected by the FDA in 2010. Usually, the FDA follows the advice of its advisory committees, but it doesn't have to. The company appealed the decision to FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, MD, who granted a hearing before the dispute resolution panel, which was scheduled for Dec. 14.
It's very rare for medical products to go before a dispute resolution panel; the last time the committee met was in 2007.
In a letter from Ethicon Endo-Surgery's lawyer that was posted publicly Wednesday, the company informed Hamburg that it had reached an agreement with the agency's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) "to settle the company's appeal" of CDHR's denial of Sedasys.
The FDA has agreed to reopen the premarket approval application and "review it expeditiously," according to the company's statement.
"We've worked cooperatively with the FDA in recent months to address the agency's concerns and we're optimistic that we now have a path forward that will allow us to bring this important innovation to market," Karen Licitra, Worldwide Franchise Chair of Ethicon Endo-Surgery, said in a statement.
Karen Riley, a spokeswoman for the FDA said the agency can't discuss the content of premarket approval applications, but added, "Suffice it to say, CDRH and the company found a pathway to move the application forward that should address the agency's safety concerns."
Sedasys is approved in Australia and Canada for use during colonoscopy.
Propofol is a sedative hypnotic drug approved for use only by healthcare providers who are trained to administer general anesthesia -- usually anesthesiologists. Sedasys would allow gastroenterologists and their nurses to use the system without an anesthesiologist present. The company has outlined a training program to teach nonanesthesiologists to use the device.
Propofol is one of the drugs that caused the overdose death of pop legend Michael Jackson. Conrad Murray, MD, the physician attending Michael Jackson at the time of his death in June 2009, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced Tuesday to four years in prison. Murray was charged with dosing Jackson, 50, with propofol as a sleep aid, and then failing to monitor him properly.