Most common toxic foods:  Chocolate (all forms), grapes, raisins, onions, garlic, avacados (including the fruit, pits and leaves), tomatoes, rhubarb, alcohol, nuts, mushrooms, raw eggs, egg whites, raw fish, nutmeg, persimmons, yeast, liver, hops, human iron supplements.

Most common hazards in the home:  Medications, insect products, rat and mouse bait, bleach, disinfectants, mothballs, flea and tick products, potpourri, slug and snail bait, tobacco products, plants.

Most common objects in the home:  Balls, batteries, twist ties, buttons, coins, glass, hair accessories, jewelry, nylons, paper clips, plastic wrap, socks, string, yarn, dental floss, towels, wax.

In the case of an emergency, contact your veterinarian right away or call the ASPCA Poison Control Center at 1-888-426-4435.

I cannot express enough how important it is to have your puppy vaccinated.  It is heartbreaking to see the amount of puppies that die from these viruses each month.

The Parvo virus is very deadly and it is avoidable.  If you have a new puppy, or are planning on getting one, please be sure to get them properly vaccinated.  They need 4 sets of shots before they are fully vaccinated.  You may take your puppy out into public before they are fully vaccinated, but do not put them on the ground.  Symptoms of parvo include diarrhea, vomiting and lethargy.  If your puppy exhibits these symptoms and are not fully vaccinated, please take them to a veterinarian to be sure they do not have this deadly virus.

Distemper, although not seen as often as Parvo, is also highly contagious.  It is caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and, often, the nervous systems of puppies and dogs.  Infection is usually spread through airborne exposure to the virus contained in respiratory secretions of an infected dog.  Symptoms of distemper include eye discharge that may appear watery to pus-like, fever, nasal discharge, coughing, lethargy, reduced appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea. In later stages, the virus may attack the nervous system, bringing about seizures, twitching, or partial or complete paralysis. Distemper is often fatal. Even if a dog does not die from the disease, canine distemper virus can cause irreparable damage to a dog's nervous system. Distemper is so serious and the signs so varied that any sick dog should be taken to a veterinarian for an examination.  Veterinarians diagnose canine distemper on the basis of clinical appearance and laboratory tests. No specific drug is available that will kill the virus in infected dogs. Treatment consists primarily of support efforts to prevent secondary infections; control vomiting, diarrhea, or neurologic symptoms; and combat dehydration through administration of fluids.

Pet Insurance is now available through two companies - VPI Pet Insurance and the ASPCA.  Costs are determined by the coverages you select.  For more information contact:

VPI Pet Insurance - 1-800-291-3856

www.petinsurance.com

ASPCA - 1-866-861-9092

www.aspcapetinsurance.com/info

Adopt ~ Donate ~ Foster ~ Volunteer

Joey's is a non-profit, no-kill shelter dedicated to the care of homeless, abused, and physically challenged animals.

Joey's was founded in 1997 by Tedra Villaroz and received it's non-profit status in 1998.

Since our inception, we have provided services to approximately 1000 cats, shelter for over 700, and found homes for approximately 300 cats a year (and need to find many more!)

We have provided quality care for over 50 terminally ill cats.  We also provide spay and neuters for colony cats and shelter cats. We assist in rescues and provide advice to those seeking information on special-needs cats, behavioral problems, and other issues.

As the word of Joey's gets around, we've been called upon to help more and more cats and other animals. (We're thinking of changing our name to Joey's Fur and Feathered Friends!)  Dogs, ducks and peacocks top the list of other animals helped by Joey's, but the list goes on. --Please help us to keep up with these growing demands...

Joey's works in collaboration with other animal welfare groups & colony caretakers to help better the lives of all of Hawaii's animals. We happily share information & resources when available.

REMEMBER:  Nothing is stronger than the heart of a volunteer.
We rely entirely on volunteers and donations. We appreciate any help and can use any form of talent. We really need your help! Whether you have 1 hour a day, week, or month to offer, Joey's can use whatever you can offer. We need help with shelter maintenance, administrative work, public relations and cat petting!

Joey's Feline Friends

Phone: 808-554-2797
47-591 Halemanu St.
Kaneohe, HI  96744

For more information, please visit their site at www.joeysfelinefriends.org