Yorkshire Terrier: Pablo @ 20 Weeks to 25 Weeks Old (Yorkie)

Pablo  🐾 Pup is getting bigger, cuter, calmer, but his bold personality comes through and has never left.  His loud bark is as persistent as ever. 

Thinking about neutering him soon. My Manicurist expressed interest in breeding him with one of her client's dogs. Yet even at six pounds -- smallish to me -- Pablo is simply too "big" to mate with a  teacup Yorkie. 

A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: 

but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.

Proverbs 12:10

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Hero: 4 Lbs of Fluffy Brave Dog

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Dogs have been a part of warfare since the beginning of history.

What people usually envisage is a German Shepherd or some other trusty and above all sizeable canine companion – probably not a 4 pound (1.8 kg) female Yorkshire Terrier!

The terrier, Smoky, indeed proved that size is not everything and that even the smallest of creatures can be brave. Smoky was first found in an abandoned foxhole in February 1944, in a jungle in New Guinea. Soon afterwards she was purchased by Corporal Bill Wynne, for two Australian dollars.

Wynne became very attached to Smoky, allowing her to sleep in his tent and sharing his food with her. As she was not officially a “war dog” Smoky could not receive veterinary medicine nor a balanced diet suitable for the jungle climate.

Nevertheless, the dog never fell ill, nor was she underfed. Smoky soon became an irreplaceable part of the 5th Air Force, 26th Photo Recon Squadron, flying up to 12 air/sea rescue and photo reconnaissance missions. During the flights she usually ran around the PBY Catalina flying boat’s fuselage, dangling below the waist gunners feet.

Smoky took part in 12 combat missions, receiving eight battle stars. She survived more than 150 Japanese bombing raids and even a typhoon which ravaged the coast of Okinawa.

Becoming more and more popular among the troops, Smoky learned numerous tricks and was even parachuted from 30 feet (9.1 m) out of a tree. The amusement that the tiny dog provided to the soldiers was priceless, for they were always in desperate need to keep their minds off the horrors of war.

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In 1944 she was named the Champion Mascot in the Southwest Pacific Area by the Yank Down Under Magazine, all due to her willingness to learn various tricks and participate in gags, often performing for wounded soldiers.

Her owner, Bill Wynne credited her for saving his life while they were on a transport ship when she warned him of incoming shells. Unfortunately, the other eight men who were standing next to Wynne were not so lucky, as they were blown away, while Smoky’s owner managed to duck just in time.

Perhaps her most significant accomplishment was running a telegraph wire through a 70-foot-long (21m) pipe that was 8 inches (200 mm) in diameter while under heavy bombardment. She was small enough to fit through the pipe, and her efforts proved to be crucial for winning the 1944 Luzon campaign in the Philippines.

Wynne himself described in detail Smoky’s mission in a TV interview for NBC after the war:

I tied a string (tied to the wire) to Smoky’s collar and ran to the other end of the culvert . . . (Smoky) made a few steps in and then ran back. “Come, Smoky,” I said sharply, and she started through again. When she was about 10 feet in, the string caught up and she looked over her shoulder as much as to say “what’s holding us up there?” The string loosened from the snag and she came on again. By now the dust was rising from the shuffle of her paws as she crawled through the dirt and mold and I could no longer see her. I called and pleaded, not knowing for certain whether she was coming or not. At last, about 20 feet away, I saw two little amber eyes and heard a faint whimpering sound . . . at 15 feet away, she broke into a run. We were so happy at Smoky’s success that we patted and praised her for a full five minutes.

Her act of courage resulted in relieving 250 ground crewmen from risking their lives, for the work she had done in a matter of minutes would have taken three days of digging under daily enemy bombing attacks. The quick resolution of the telegraph wire malfunction kept 40 United States fighters and reconnaissance planes operational in a crucial moment.

After the war, Smoky became a pioneer in dog-therapy in veteran hospitals and had a career in Hollywood and television, presenting her performing skills.

In 1957, after a long and fulfilled life, Smoky the Yorkshire terrier died. Nearly 50 years later in 2005, she was commemorated. A monument was erected in her honor depicting the terrier sitting in a GI helmet. It was dedicated to:

-- by Nikola Budanovic

War History

Corporal Smoky

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Dogs and Carprofen for Pain Relief

Our Maltichon dog was recently spayed at the age of 6 months. Here she is with her smiley self; before she was robbed of her womanhood:

She was discharged in the late p.m. on the day of surgery with 8 pills: Rimadyl (aka Carprofen,  to alleviate pain during the next 4 days).

Beware:

... like all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medications used in humans and animals, it is capable of causing gastrointestinal, liver and kidney problems in some patients.

After introduction, significant anecdotal reports of sudden animal deaths from its use arose. To date, the FDA has received more than 6,000 adverse reaction reports about the drug (manufactured by Pfizer). As a result, the FDA requested that Pfizer advise consumers in their advertising that death is a possible side effect. Pfizer refused and pulled their advertising; however, they now include death as a possible side effect on the drug label.   (wikipedia)

This fatal outcome is not an option for us if we can help it. 

 Symptoms to watch for include:

• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Increase in thirst
• Increase in urination
• Fatigue and/or Lethargy
• Loss of coordination
• Seizures

WHAT TO DO: 

First;  We PRAY as we acknowledge that it is not by our might nor by our power to heal, make alive and keep safe, but only by the Lord Jesus Christ's.

Second; We look back and can affirm the safety of RIMADYL.  Each of our recent, adopted pets has been issued the same drug after surgery --from the same place and by the same Veterinarian. The dogs and one cat made it unscathed, praise God.

However, your situation might be different.  Use the drug with discretion. Ask your Vet for advice. Continue to keep a careful eye on your beloved pet(s). Pray to the Lord for safety.

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Link  Carprofen aka Rimadyl

Brands (via wikipedia )

It is marketed under many brand names including:

• Carprieve LA (veterinary use) by Norbrook
• Carprocow (veterinary use) by Norbrook
• Carprodolor (veterinary use) by Le Vet and Virbac
• Carprodyl (veterinary use) by Ceva
• Carprofelican (veterinary use) by Le Vet
• Carprofen (veterinary use) by Apex
• Carprofen Krka (veterinary use) by Krka
• Carprogesic (veterinary use) by Norbrook and Zoetis
• Carprosol (veterinary use) by CP Pharma and Norbrook
• Carprotab (veterinary use) by CPPharma
• Carprox (veterinary use) by Krka and Virbac
• Comforion (veterinary use) by Orion
• Dolagis (veterinary use) by Albrecht, Ati, Scanvet, and Sogeval
• Dolocarp (veterinary use) by Animalcare, Animedic, aniMedica, and Gräub
• Dolox (veterinary use) by Faunapharma
• Eurofen (veterinary use) by Eurovet
• Kelaprofen (veterinary use) by Kela
• Norocarp (veterinary use) by Axience, Norbrook, N-vet, Ufamed, Vetoquinol, and Vet Medic
• Norodyl (veterinary use) by Norbrook
• Paracarp (veterinary use) by IDT
• Prolet (veterinary use) by Jurox
• Reproval (veterinary use) by Norbrook
• Rimadyl (veterinary use) by Orionm Pfizer, Austria; Pfizer, Putney, Wirtz, and Zoetis
• Rimifin (veterinary use) by Albrecht, Chanelle, Eurovet, and Vetoquinol
• Rofeniflex (veterinary use) by Chanelle
• Rycarfa (veterinary use) by Krka
• Scanodyl (veterinary use) by Scan Vet
• Tergive (veterinary use) by Parnell
• Xelcor (veterinary use) by Bayer