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Bunny hunting

Discussion in 'Behavior' started by Sheltie4, Apr 19, 2014.

  1. Sheltie4

    Sheltie4 Forums Enthusiast

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    Well, maybe some Marigolds would look pretty around the shed.

    Oh, don't even get me started on how much rabbit poop my dogs eat out of the grass :(

    I will also add that my dogs have not tracked down any more rabbits since Jonesie's big kill . . . I can only hope they are gone!
     
  2. Junebug

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    I'm confused on why you dosed the dog with peroxide. Was the intent to make her vomit? I know it works, as I've had to do it before, but it triggered an expensive case of pancrititis. I guess I don't understand why you didn't let the dog enjoy its spoils of war. I mean, some people do feed raw, and it was bunny....
     
  3. ute_fan

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    Can I join in? Anyone have any natural hints for gophers? We've had problems with them, and the last few years it's gotten worse. We had one in the yard a couple of weeks ago -- that must not have had it's burrow dug out yet, and Callie found it and was barking up a storm, and we could see her going after it but she didn't catch it. It was more like she was playing with it :uhoh:.

    I don't think we have bunnies anywhere in my neighborhood, so I'm safe from those, but I HATE the gophers.
     
  4. Mignarda

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    I've heard that setting up a life-sized plastic owl will often keep little critters away. Or a life-sized plastic Sheltie, if you're an owl owner.
     
  5. SheepOfBlue

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    Why would you cut back on those wonderful tasty tasty things called bunnies? You could send them here so I could eat them.

    Signed
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    PS NO I will not share them with Spitfire
     
  6. JacqueZ

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    I had never considered the Chives being dangerous, I'll have to watch to make sure none of the animals nibble on my patches! I know they like the decorative grass I have near them, so hopefully it's enough of a distraction. Honey's pretty good not snacking on my herbs and veggies...I know I warn all my friends who grow tomatoes to keep the dogs away from them, the leaves especially are dangerous and I know something about them encouraged my moms dogs to fetch them off the plant for her. (tomatoes = extra yummy tennis balls?)

    My friend Brian thinks I'm overreacting when I jump on Honey to stay away whenever tomato slices fall to the floor, but I don't want to take a chance on her developing a taste for them!
     
  7. Sheltie4

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    I don't feed raw and didn't want Jonesie getting sick in my house. I also wonder if the rabbit killed was possibly ill, as they can usually outrun my dogs.

    I just didn't want to take a chance.

    I only gave Jonesie the minimum dose of Peroxide to make her vomit, but I appreciate the warning about Pancreaitis.
     
  8. Margi

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    As a raw feeder, I can't get angry with the boys doing what nature intended. However, I was not pleased with the $30 charge for the Drontal plus when they got a good case of at least tapeworm from eating that darn bunny!

    Weighing in on toxic plants--Garlic seems to have as many supporters as detractors. It appears for the most part dogs would have to eat a huge amount of garlic for it to cause harm. Many believe in small amounts it has benefits to dogs as well as us humans.

    Tomatoes are a favorite in this house. The fruit isn't poisonous, according to Pet Poison Helpline.

    http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/2011/09/are-tomatoes-poisonous-to-dogs/
     

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