No, seriously.Obviously the blog's been neglected. I'm busier than the proverbial one-armed paper hanger with an itch. And the last few days, when I most need to have my head together, have just been goofy!
It started Friday when I was out on an errand, and two little old ladies in a car pulled right out of a store driveway, whacked into the back end of my van as I drove by on the main road, and then just drove off (apparently obliviously - let's give them the benefit of the doubt) into the sunset. No major damage was done - just enough to get my blood pressure up.
Then we spent the weekend in Canada, and on our drive home encountered the worst winter driving scenario we've experienced in 20+ years. I was so glad my husband was with me this time, as he did most of the driving. And I'm grateful that when we slid off the freeway we didn't hit the car in front, or continue sliding down the steep embankment.
Tuesday my husband used a different flea and tick treatment on the dogs. Do not EVER use Sergeants Silver product. EVER. 12 hours after treatment Cassie (above) was foaming at the mouth, and quickly detoriated to shaking all over, and being unable to stand up or walk. What did we do before the Internet? A quick search found a 1-800 hotline number to call in case of reactions. It did make me wonder just how common reactions were. A few more minutes on the 'net turned up dozens of horror stories about this product. Unbelievable that it can still be marketed. Anyway...long story short, Cassie is fine...and we were burning some midnight oil with repeated baths for her on Tuesday night. Do NOT USE Hartz or Sergeants Silver flea and tick treatments on your pets. Search the Internet yourself if you need to be convinced.
Yesterday we had a scare with our youngest daughter and hypothermia. Very weird situation. Again, it's a good plan to know the signs, and know what to do in a hurry.
Today we have a winter storm warning, beginning this evening and lasting through to tomorrow. And I am almost happy about it. I've stocked up, and am glad to have a reason to stay put at home, and re-collect the random spaghetti strands of matter that used to be my brain!
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I just went and checked our flea medicine. We bought the Adams Spot On at WM because we didn't want to make a special trip to the vet.
I'll have to google and check on it too.
I'm sorry that you've had such a rough week. Yikes! I hadn't heard about all of that.
Like they say, "When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on!" :O)
We have the cat version of this medicine and haven't had any problems with it.
After hearing this story we certainly won't buy the dog version.
I just spent over $100 last week having our cat sewn back together (barbed wire and dense cats don't mix).
I am not ready to take any chances on flea meds.
I hope you've hit the bottom and are on the way back up now!
WOW... what a week!!! I'm glad you are all okay after everything that has happened. One more thing to be thankful for: friends who are safe and sound! *hugs*
Bless your heart! I sure hope that is the last of your troubles for a while - you've had plenty!
Thank you for the flea shampoo warning. I hope you have a happy holiday! :-)
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