http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/feed/? Latest topics Tue, 26 May 2009 01:31:53 GMT 10 http://i48.servimg.com/u/f48/12/58/17/07/pugbar10.jpg http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/feed/? http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/introductions-f2/introduction-t141.htm duggpog Hi , I'm Tracey the proud owner of IGOR{Eye-gore}a 19 month old pug. He has acheived his CGN, CD, TT,Rally-O Novice and is a registered child tested therapy dog with St, John Ambulance therapy.We have done one level in agility and he rides on the Harley with us! Igor and I are out to show the world that pugs can do anything!! Introductions Tue, 26 May 2009 01:31:53 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/introductions-f2/introduction-t141.htm#169 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/introductions-f2/introduction-t141.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/websites-books-of-interest-f11/great-pug-book-t108.htm STILL PUGGING ]]> Websites & Books of interest Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:48:27 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/websites-books-of-interest-f11/great-pug-book-t108.htm#127 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/websites-books-of-interest-f11/great-pug-book-t108.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/off-topic-f17/hello-everyone-puggie-costume-time-t123.htm STILL PUGGING ]]> Off Topic Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:23:52 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/off-topic-f17/hello-everyone-puggie-costume-time-t123.htm#146 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/off-topic-f17/hello-everyone-puggie-costume-time-t123.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/snort-snort-stories-f3/greenway-sept-4th-t106.htm Lori Well here it is September Where o where did the summer go??? The Pugmen and I are going to try to make it to Greenway Park this coming Thursday Sept 4th. We missed last week due to rain and the week before due to surgery for Bubba. Weather permitting we will be out to see everyone and hope all our friends are in great spirits and health Hopefully the weather will cooperate as there are not that many more days to go before the so called early winter hits See you soon! ... Snort Snort Stories Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:35:34 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/snort-snort-stories-f3/greenway-sept-4th-t106.htm#125 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/snort-snort-stories-f3/greenway-sept-4th-t106.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/snort-snort-stories-f3/warning-kleenex-needed-t105.htm lmcpug Posted by AlyssaMarie on Puglaug: Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:25 am So we're heading to Ottawa this weekend, and my mother-in-law suggested we go to the By-town Association for Rescued Kanines (BARK) picnic. So i was just looking at their website, and came across this little story below. Annnnywaaayyss now i'm all teary-eyed at the office, and no dog next to me to reach down and pick up! I am your dog, and I have a little something I would like to whisper in your ear. ... Snort Snort Stories Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:47:16 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/snort-snort-stories-f3/warning-kleenex-needed-t105.htm#122 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/snort-snort-stories-f3/warning-kleenex-needed-t105.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/pug-pal-sighting-in-london-and-area-f14/igor-t104.htm lmcpug Well Bubba had the pleasure of meeting with Igor today at Oakridge Clinic Bubba was going in to get his stitches out and when the door opened, there was Igor and his Pugpals Tracy and Sean! We had a great chat and Bubba and I look forward to seeing Igor and his Pals at Greenway and also Elgin Pugnic! Big hello to Igor, Tracy and Sean. Nice to have met you! Lori, Bubba and Mr. Pugs!!! Pug Pal Sighting in London and area Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:40:15 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/pug-pal-sighting-in-london-and-area-f14/igor-t104.htm#121 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/pug-pal-sighting-in-london-and-area-f14/igor-t104.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/snort-snort-stories-f3/share-a-story-t24.htm lmcpug Do you have a "pug tail" that involves you and your pug or another pug; share the humour and laughs or sadness and tears. Snort Snort Stories Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:43:36 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/snort-snort-stories-f3/share-a-story-t24.htm#24 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/snort-snort-stories-f3/share-a-story-t24.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/pug-health-f7/bubba-s-big-day-t62.htm Lori Bubba has bit the bullet and scheduled his "surgery" day for August 20!! Bubba has decided that he needs to look handsome for the Pug Ladies and will be getting the lump on his eye removed, along with a lump located on his chest, a dental, nail trim and ear cleaning **cause we all know how Pug People just love to hear Pug Pals scream the death scream when they try to clean the ears and do the nails ** So Mr. Pugs and I want to wish bubba well and a speedy recovery Pug Health Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:18:55 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/pug-health-f7/bubba-s-big-day-t62.htm#63 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/pug-health-f7/bubba-s-big-day-t62.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/grinding-and-packaging-of-your-own-raw-meat-and-veggies-t94.htm Lori http://www.sillypugs.com/feedingarawdiet.html This site is an excellent source for grinders, should you wish to start your pet on a healthy RAW diet. I have personally used one of their grinders for the past 4 yrs and have always had excellent results from it with no worries. These grinders are built in with a breaker so there is no worries of ever blowing the motor. I have ground chicken quarters with it along with turkey and other meats. I do recommend when grinding chicken bones and "especially" ... Food, Treats & Nutrition Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:54:38 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/grinding-and-packaging-of-your-own-raw-meat-and-veggies-t94.htm#103 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/grinding-and-packaging-of-your-own-raw-meat-and-veggies-t94.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/snort-snort-stories-f3/greenway-park-august-14th-t88.htm Lori
hope to see all our new friends at Greenway on August 14th.
Bubba, Mr. Pugs and myself will be at the park to play again and will have 2 friends Bubba and BeBe with us!

Hope you can join us!

Lori ]]> Snort Snort Stories Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:49:00 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/snort-snort-stories-f3/greenway-park-august-14th-t88.htm#96 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/snort-snort-stories-f3/greenway-park-august-14th-t88.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/happy-birthday-s-gotcha-s-f8/bubba-s-gotcha-day-t89.htm Lori August 15th will be Bubba's 4th Gotcha Day!

Happy Gotcha Day, Bubba; Mr. Pugs and I want to say that we have had such fun being with you for the last 4 years and cannot imagine a day without you
Hope we get to spend many more Gotcha Days with you!

Also, in fond Gotcha Day memory, Honey and ShyAnne!
Love you little girls and miss you always!!]]> Happy Birthday's & Gotcha's Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:56:43 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/happy-birthday-s-gotcha-s-f8/bubba-s-gotcha-day-t89.htm#97 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/happy-birthday-s-gotcha-s-f8/bubba-s-gotcha-day-t89.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/area-off-leash-parks-f10/st-thomas-elgin-county-petition-for-an-off-leash-area-t85.htm Lori Location: London, Ontario Date Listed: 01-Jul-08 http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/elgindogpark/index.html Petition for an Off-Leash dog exercise area for St. Thomas/Elgin County To establish a fenced in, off-leash dog park where well-behaved canine citizens can exercise in a clean, safe environment without endangering or annoying people, property or wildlife. To provide a common area, where dogs can play and learn to socialize with others dogs and people.To develop ... Area OFF Leash Parks Sat, 09 Aug 2008 10:03:49 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/area-off-leash-parks-f10/st-thomas-elgin-county-petition-for-an-off-leash-area-t85.htm#93 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/area-off-leash-parks-f10/st-thomas-elgin-county-petition-for-an-off-leash-area-t85.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/snort-snort-stories-f3/greenway-park-visit-august-7th-t84.htm Lori Hi Everyone; well another great night with all Mr. Pugs and Bubba's new found Pug pals: Joey, Thor, Deazle, Mia, Alli and Rosie and several other Pug pals that we will have to remember names for the next time and all the Dog pals that were there, too! They had a great time and want to thank everyone for all the fun provided by the younger Pug pals Hope to see some new "threads" and to see everyone next week! Snort Snort Stories Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:37:28 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/snort-snort-stories-f3/greenway-park-visit-august-7th-t84.htm#92 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/snort-snort-stories-f3/greenway-park-visit-august-7th-t84.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/interpretaion-of-label-ingredients-pages-7-10-t78.htm lmcpug ………….Interpretation, page 7 attempt to compensate for a lack of real food flavors. In addition, yeast is an allergen for some animals. Potatoes are whole, freshly cooked, Idaho russet potatoes, that include the skins. They should not be pre-processed, so they retain all of their important nutrients (including 'protector' antioxidants). Potatoes provide B vitamins, carbohydrates, zinc, vitamin C, copper, iron, magnesium, niacin and potassium. Pearled barley is barley that ... Food, Treats & Nutrition Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:16:57 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/interpretaion-of-label-ingredients-pages-7-10-t78.htm#82 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/interpretaion-of-label-ingredients-pages-7-10-t78.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/interpretaion-of-label-ingredients-pages-67-t77.htm lmcpug ………….Interpretation, page 5 and beta carotene, and potassium and boron. Kelp is dried seaweed of the families Laminariacae and Fucaeae. Kelp is a general term used to describe large brown seaweeds. Seaweeds have been used throughout the world for centuries as a rich source of natural organic minerals and vitamins like iodine, potassium and calcium. The thyroid gland depends upon minerals, especially iodine, to function properly and to secrete adequate amounts of thyroxin and triiodothyronine. ... Food, Treats & Nutrition Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:15:47 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/interpretaion-of-label-ingredients-pages-67-t77.htm#81 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/interpretaion-of-label-ingredients-pages-67-t77.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/interpretation-of-label-ingredients-pages-34-t76.htm lmcpug ………….Interpretation, page 3 in such amounts as may occur unavoidably in good processing practices. Beef & bone meal is a byproduct made from beef parts which are not suitable for human consumption. It can incorporate the entire cow, including the bone -- although the quality cuts of meat are always removed before beef & bone meal is made. Instead, higher quality dog foods select only fresh human-grade meats like you would buy in a supermarket. Most actually do not use beef ... Food, Treats & Nutrition Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:14:57 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/interpretation-of-label-ingredients-pages-34-t76.htm#80 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/interpretation-of-label-ingredients-pages-34-t76.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/interpretation-of-label-ingredients-page-2-t75.htm lmcpug ………….Interpretation, page 2 Chicken is the clean combination of flesh and skin with or without accompanying bone, derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken- exclusive of feathers, heads, feet, and entrails. Chicken is an excellent source of protein. The chicken the higher quality foods use is not only human grade, but also tested to be free of hormones, antibiotics and pesticides, as well as chemical preservatives such as BHA, BHT and ethoxyquin. They do not add these harmful ... Food, Treats & Nutrition Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:13:19 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/interpretation-of-label-ingredients-page-2-t75.htm#79 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/interpretation-of-label-ingredients-page-2-t75.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/interpretation-of-label-ingredients-page-1-t74.htm lmcpug A copy of a post in the Toronto Pugalug by Blanche! Interpretation of Label Ingredients—the “Meat & Potatoes” (or, Let’s Talk Turkey!!) Ground yellow corn is the entire corn kernel, ground or chopped. While the whole corn kernel is nutritious and follows good philosophy of supplying whole grain nutrition, corn is considered to be highly allergenic. Corn meal is the entire corn kernel, finely ground. While the whole corn kernel is nutritious and follows good philosophy ... Food, Treats & Nutrition Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:12:44 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/interpretation-of-label-ingredients-page-1-t74.htm#78 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/interpretation-of-label-ingredients-page-1-t74.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/what-s-really-in-pet-food-part-3-t73.htm lmcpug The 100% Myth -- Problems Caused by Inadequate Nutrition The idea of one pet food providing all the nutrition a companion animal will ever need for its entire life is a myth. Cereal grains are the primary ingredients in most commercial pet foods. Many people select one pet food and feed it to their dogs and cats for a prolonged period of time. Therefore, companion dogs and cats eat a primarily carbohydrate diet with little variety. Today, the diets of cats and dogs are a far cry from the ... Food, Treats & Nutrition Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:10:01 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/what-s-really-in-pet-food-part-3-t73.htm#77 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/what-s-really-in-pet-food-part-3-t73.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/what-s-really-in-pet-food-part-2-t72.htm lmcpug The Manufacturing Process How Pet Food Is Made Although feeding trials are no longer required for a food to meet the requirements for labeling a food "complete and balanced," most manufacturers perform palatability studies when developing a new pet food. One set of animals is fed a new food while a "control" group is fed a current formula. The total volume eaten is used as a gauge for the palatability of the food. The larger and more reputable companies do use feeding ... Food, Treats & Nutrition Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:07:00 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/what-s-really-in-pet-food-part-2-t72.htm#76 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/what-s-really-in-pet-food-part-2-t72.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/what-s-really-in-pet-food-part-1-t71.htm lmcpug A copy of a post in the Toronto Pugalug by Blanche! What's Really in Pet Food Plump whole chickens, choice cuts of beef, fresh grains, and all the wholesome nutrition your dog or cat will ever need. These are the images pet food manufacturers promulgate through the media and advertising. This is what the $11 billion per year U.S. pet food industry wants consumers to believe they are buying when they purchase their products. This report explores the differences between what consumers ... Food, Treats & Nutrition Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:06:26 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/what-s-really-in-pet-food-part-1-t71.htm#75 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/food-treats-nutrition-f6/what-s-really-in-pet-food-part-1-t71.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/happy-birthday-s-gotcha-s-f8/rocky-1-2-is-now-yrs-old-t64.htm Lori Happy birthday Rocky!! Rocky turned 7 on July 31, 2008! He celebrated by being a fashion diva..... see pics at the Toronto Pugalug site Hope you find your Forever Family soon Lori, Mr. Pugs and Bubba boy! Happy Birthday's & Gotcha's Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:21:40 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/happy-birthday-s-gotcha-s-f8/rocky-1-2-is-now-yrs-old-t64.htm#65 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/happy-birthday-s-gotcha-s-f8/rocky-1-2-is-now-yrs-old-t64.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/snort-snort-stories-f3/greenway-park-visit-july-31-t63.htm Lori Well now, I have to first apologize to all the nice Pug people and Pug pals that the boys, Angel and I met tonite at Greenway I honestly have to say my head was swimming after leaving the park, not entirely sure, but I think watching Angel run circles with her new found friends made me a bit dizzy So, I will not remember all your names, but I'm sure after a few more get togethers, I will have it down pat! We had a great time and my friend, Mary, who came to help me with the guys, had ... Snort Snort Stories Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:22:24 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/snort-snort-stories-f3/greenway-park-visit-july-31-t63.htm#64 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/snort-snort-stories-f3/greenway-park-visit-july-31-t63.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/pug-pal-sighting-in-london-and-area-f14/frankie-and-beans-t61.htm Lori How well behaved their Pug People were
Hope to hear from them soon ]]> Pug Pal Sighting in London and area Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:13:20 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/pug-pal-sighting-in-london-and-area-f14/frankie-and-beans-t61.htm#62 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/pug-pal-sighting-in-london-and-area-f14/frankie-and-beans-t61.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/pug-health-f7/house-training-advice-t56.htm Lori Copied from a thread viewed on "Pug Village" by Viralmd I totally concur with this article. The advice is extremely well written and it is how I have trained my puggies Housetraining your dog (puppy or adult!)The first thing you need to do is to remember that you’re trying to reinforce a new behavior. That means that the rewards for this behavior must be WONDERFUL. NOT crap from the store. Wonderful treats are poached chicken breast/turkey breast, cheese and steak. And you ... Pug Health Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:32:54 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/pug-health-f7/house-training-advice-t56.htm#56 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/pug-health-f7/house-training-advice-t56.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/pug-health-f7/pde-pug-dog-encephalitis-t55.htm Lori What is PDE?? PDE (Pug Dog Encephalitis) is a fatal disease that only affects Pugs. Pugs are generally between 9 and 19 months of age when PDE symptoms occur, however older Pugs have shown symptoms. Symptoms generally include seizure, staggering walk, apparent blindness, lethargy, depression and neck pain. Dogs that are affected generally show signs that indicate a brain or nervous system problem. PDE is almost always impossible for a Doctor to diagnose because an autopsy is the ... Pug Health Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:17:59 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/pug-health-f7/pde-pug-dog-encephalitis-t55.htm#55 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/pug-health-f7/pde-pug-dog-encephalitis-t55.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/websites-books-of-interest-f11/is-your-pug-eating-dead-pugs-road-kill-or-phenobarbital-t52.htm lmcpug http://www.magrr.org/Nutrition/inthebag.htm

Totally reinforces why I feed the raw diet ]]> Websites & Books of interest Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:20:23 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/websites-books-of-interest-f11/is-your-pug-eating-dead-pugs-road-kill-or-phenobarbital-t52.htm#52 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/websites-books-of-interest-f11/is-your-pug-eating-dead-pugs-road-kill-or-phenobarbital-t52.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/websites-books-of-interest-f11/food-for-thought-t51.htm lmcpug http://www.treshanley.com/cic/diet.html

A very good educational site if your pet is diagnosed with cancer.
This site deals with nutrition for animals striving to fight cancer.

Highly recommended reading.]]> Websites & Books of interest Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:06:21 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/websites-books-of-interest-f11/food-for-thought-t51.htm#51 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/websites-books-of-interest-f11/food-for-thought-t51.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/websites-books-of-interest-f11/pugvillage-t37.htm lmcpug www.pugvillage.com

A forum for Pugs and Pug People.]]> Websites & Books of interest Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:06:30 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/websites-books-of-interest-f11/pugvillage-t37.htm#37 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/websites-books-of-interest-f11/pugvillage-t37.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/websites-books-of-interest-f11/toronto-pugalug-t36.htm lmcpug www.pugalug.com

A site dedicated to Pug Rescues and Surrendors!]]> Websites & Books of interest Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:05:45 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/websites-books-of-interest-f11/toronto-pugalug-t36.htm#36 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/websites-books-of-interest-f11/toronto-pugalug-t36.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/pug-health-f7/information-t27.htm lmcpug Have you a question about pug health? Would you like to share with others a health issue or have a health issue discussed. Let's share our experiences! Pug Health Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:05:16 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/pug-health-f7/information-t27.htm#27 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/pug-health-f7/information-t27.htm http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/happy-birthday-s-gotcha-s-f8/gotcha-or-bday-announcements-t26.htm lmcpug this forum is where we can share "Gotcha Days" or "Birthday" announcements for all our lil pugs! Happy Birthday's & Gotcha's Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:48:01 GMT http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/happy-birthday-s-gotcha-s-f8/gotcha-or-bday-announcements-t26.htm#26 http://londonpuglove.help-out.net/happy-birthday-s-gotcha-s-f8/gotcha-or-bday-announcements-t26.htm