tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post7971510231301626625..comments2024-03-28T17:20:57.518+01:00Comments on An absolutely wonderful Scots Adventure .: No answer is also an answer.Angushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-30825124266046237392013-07-23T21:14:33.454+02:002013-07-23T21:14:33.454+02:00Thank goodness Sophie is feeling better after her...Thank goodness Sophie is feeling better after her toad experience. We have these large poisonous toads here as well and not only are they toxic, their skin excretes a powerful hallucinogenic ( leading to the local urban legends about toad licking). News shows feature veterinarians speaking about the potential dangers of ingestion. All the vets are in agreement that most dogs never learn from their toad poisoning experience. Most vets have seen several repeat offenders. They suggest keeping dogs on leashes whilst using the yard in the evening hours during toad season. Give our girl a hug and kiss from us.<br />Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01172029625828982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-3575228828309157112013-07-23T14:11:22.443+02:002013-07-23T14:11:22.443+02:00I am most sorry for Sophie's sick reaction to ...I am most sorry for Sophie's sick reaction to her toad, I am just a little envious of the vet you have who will wake up in the night to care for her. I can't even imagine being able to get ahold of a vet here after dark, fortunately I don't know of much that is poisonous that Stella would find to eat either. We hope Ms. Sophie stays well and well away from these creatures!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />JoJo's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07004590496962477481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-8973927811670639122013-07-23T07:19:55.665+02:002013-07-23T07:19:55.665+02:00Oh yes! My dogs also fall ill on major holidays, l...Oh yes! My dogs also fall ill on major holidays, late in the evening or on a Sunday. OR - this is our specialty - when I'm about to travel away for several days. That is when, if nothing else happens, The Mop will for sure develop a very achy ear infection. She can do it in seconds. <br /><br />Last time I traveled away was one of the most challenging ones so far: my old blind PON Miklos got a very bad swollen and sore paw, it was caused either by a poisonous snake bite or a tumor or a foreign object still inside the foot; and The Mop broke a big tooth deep inside the mouth, the one that needs to be surgically cut all the way to the cheek bone to remove it, and as a heart patient no ordinary vet will anesthetize her and the university hospital dentist department is on summer holiday. Happy travelling for me in two days.<br /><br />We have some slightly poisonous toads here, too. So far some of my dogs have only licked them or picked them up and then quickly spat away because of the bad taste. Afterwards they drool for a long time. I'm very glad Sophie survived her adventure with the toads. Hope she learns her lesson.Majkahttp://merlinpon.vuodatus.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-67578046312627644932013-07-23T06:16:37.940+02:002013-07-23T06:16:37.940+02:00I'm so glad Sophie is feeling better. And you...I'm so glad Sophie is feeling better. And you're 100% correct about the midnight/weekend vet visits!JacksDadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08890399097586316657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-29156698038212286762013-07-23T05:31:42.462+02:002013-07-23T05:31:42.462+02:00Oh I am so so glad that Sophie is right as rain to...Oh I am so so glad that Sophie is right as rain today. Bob really did save her, it doesn't sound like she was in any state to bark and alert you herself. Shudder to even think of the possibility of her suffering all night. But of course Knight in Shining Armour Big Bro knew to call for you.<br /><br />Off to look up Asiatic Frellon . . .Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00520055847733784523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-16495209420159389932013-07-23T03:32:41.433+02:002013-07-23T03:32:41.433+02:00Zach always managed to become sick, injured on Fri...Zach always managed to become sick, injured on Friday nights of a long weekend. He was bit by a spider on Sat afternoon, just after the vet closed. And the signs of liver failure that started on a Saturday, just as a hurricane was bearing down on the coast. Luckily, our vet is in the 24 hour practice !! Unluckily, emergency prices go into effect after normal hours. myboyzachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-82120728106519844322013-07-23T01:31:05.764+02:002013-07-23T01:31:05.764+02:00Bart was bitten by another dog at 5:30 pm, just as...Bart was bitten by another dog at 5:30 pm, just as the vet was closing. It's a natural law. rottroverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12040584911302243673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-1834243626338647122013-07-23T00:58:49.292+02:002013-07-23T00:58:49.292+02:00I'm so glad that the vet could fix the problem...I'm so glad that the vet could fix the problem. We had a toad incident a long time ago, and I learned that some of those venoms are fatal. I'm so glad that Sophie is okay, and that Bob woke you up!KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-90673495340569975092013-07-23T00:37:33.617+02:002013-07-23T00:37:33.617+02:00Never ill during the week! Hope Sophie has learne...Never ill during the week! Hope Sophie has learned about toads.<br /><br />XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & RoxyBella Roxy & Macduihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268052368797347239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-40198166850394430702013-07-23T00:22:04.279+02:002013-07-23T00:22:04.279+02:00Thank doG Sophie is okay! What a scary experience!...Thank doG Sophie is okay! What a scary experience!<br /><br />Love ya lots♥<br />Mitch and MollyMolly the Airedalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533954545013852862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-86563737583549658272013-07-22T21:19:38.110+02:002013-07-22T21:19:38.110+02:00Shocked to read this, but so happy Sophie is okay....Shocked to read this, but so happy Sophie is okay. Yes, they always take ill at the most difficult of times, but we love them no less!Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148984113186294070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-65415596802001760772013-07-22T21:16:38.955+02:002013-07-22T21:16:38.955+02:00Poor Sophie! I'm pleased to read that she is o...Poor Sophie! I'm pleased to read that she is on the mend. No more toads!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00368978712434447398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-71180806521592664392013-07-22T19:34:04.802+02:002013-07-22T19:34:04.802+02:00Much better than toad on the hoof !Much better than toad on the hoof !Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-62151330656406721972013-07-22T18:46:56.528+02:002013-07-22T18:46:56.528+02:00Poor Sophie! Things always happen in the middle of...Poor Sophie! Things always happen in the middle of the night either with pets or small children! Glad she is okay now. Keep away from poisonous toads!<br /><br />The doll is positively creepy.MrsDuncanMahoganyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14530532280823055509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-35751477631572496552013-07-22T18:46:36.587+02:002013-07-22T18:46:36.587+02:00We have large poisonous buffo toads too...a consta...We have large poisonous buffo toads too...a constant worry during the rainy season...June to November. Just Harry likes to tease the tiny nonpoisonous toads on the golf course...and so far we've had no sad events such as you had with Sophie. Will she remember? I doubt it. Every morning Jakey can't resist a few nips of the dewy grass. Every morning a few seconds later his tummy roils and we have to stop while he spits it back up. Eleven and a half years...one would think memory would finally make an appearance.<br /><br />Scritches to the intrepid Sophie and her first responder, Bob.Jake of Floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460837412289201219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-28013639429952669572013-07-22T18:46:33.270+02:002013-07-22T18:46:33.270+02:00Bob's wise to stick to toad in the holeBob's wise to stick to toad in the holeWhispering Wallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410656699815679312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-6726789380112403542013-07-22T18:04:25.888+02:002013-07-22T18:04:25.888+02:00Such a scare. So grateful all is okay!Such a scare. So grateful all is okay!Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-44754217850172619912013-07-22T17:45:43.355+02:002013-07-22T17:45:43.355+02:00Very glad Sophie is OK. But since dogs don't s...Very glad Sophie is OK. But since dogs don't seem to learn to stay away from skunks, toads are likely the same.<br /><br />OK, so you passed on the doll, but surely you snapped up that very smart fishing creel. No?Emmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-3681181534789925782013-07-22T17:36:52.084+02:002013-07-22T17:36:52.084+02:00so relieved that wee sophie is fine again. frighte...so relieved that wee sophie is fine again. frightening in the extreme.<br />i remember when todd at golden pines tried to eat the toad. you'd think nature could have made them smell repulsive or something... to warn little curious puppies!<br />good boy bob! the valiant lad. <br />i never liked dolls. too creepy for words.tammy jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16568939993585811311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-2249471120056667942013-07-22T16:58:21.846+02:002013-07-22T16:58:21.846+02:00Our dog stole some cooked chicken off the counter ...Our dog stole some cooked chicken off the counter on Saturday at noon. We were awakened at 1AM with dog having diarrhea. Thank goodness for doggie kaopectate. Glad Sophie is better. Good boy Bob!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-60959247183969023082013-07-22T16:09:53.929+02:002013-07-22T16:09:53.929+02:00Whew! A night like that is never easy; we are so ...Whew! A night like that is never easy; we are so glad all is good. (Thanks to Big Brother)<br /><br />Take care and have a more restful day today.<br /><br />Your Pal,<br />YogiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-8887352048155388192013-07-22T15:46:49.022+02:002013-07-22T15:46:49.022+02:00Leave them alone ? Not words that PON's would ...Leave them alone ? Not words that PON's would understand !Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-3738524029613403252013-07-22T15:26:33.993+02:002013-07-22T15:26:33.993+02:00You are so lucky to be able to get a vet too see y...You are so lucky to be able to get a vet too see you at such a late hour. I don't think we would fare so well here in Derbyshire.<br />Glad Sophie can put the experience behind her ....wonder if she will know to leave them alone now ?!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-6710922400414603872013-07-22T14:32:40.678+02:002013-07-22T14:32:40.678+02:00The French seem to be pretty good at producing gre...The French seem to be pretty good at producing great vets . The worst we ever had was in Scotland - man who shouted at animals if they were nervous. Digby promptly wet the floor. We were told we should never come again. The font told him he could be sure we wouldn't.Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-860373600653353661.post-25030384930903076972013-07-22T14:30:14.203+02:002013-07-22T14:30:14.203+02:00The vet also helpfully reminds us to watch out for...The vet also helpfully reminds us to watch out for Asiatic Frellons and snakes. In Scotland there was just the rain !Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.com