Thank you!

I have that sprinkler to keep the dogs out of the garden beds. It works fantastic!!!! It's called a Scarecrow. I highly recommend it. Only hint, don't inadvertantly walk in front of it without turning it off!

This sounds a bit weird. But we have lots and lots of cats that hang out in our yard, it is a real problem beacuse they scear away all of the native birds.

My dad started of puting a little note on the collar of the cats to let the owners know that they were roming around not just in their own yards and were eating the wild birds.

Unfortunatly they did not get the message. So then he got a cant of ]blue hair spray and when he found cats in the yard is painted a blue stripe of hair spray down their back. It did not hurt the cats at all but it got the message through to the owners, and the cats are't left to roam the street all night any more.

<SPCA who will kill them much more cruelly than you would if you went to Oregon captured a few Rough Skinned newts and mixed 'em up with cat food and served the mixture to the cats. >

I did some research on your claims that this is a quick, painless death for animals. It is not. Many times, it appears the newt gets away because it causes stinging in the mouth so the animal drops it before eating it. If eaten, it will most likely be vomited back up, again, causing little harm. However, if it is not vomited back up it can lead to death.

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Salamanders (California newt Taricha torosa)—Found in California, this is the only poisonous salamander in the United States. Symptoms are weakness and in- coordination, vomiting and diarrhea (more common in puppies) and paralysis. Poisoning episodes are generally self-limiting, but may be reduced in duration by flushing the dog's mouth with copious quantities of water.


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Toxin
Toad and salamander venom

Source
All toads secrete mucus through the skin that does not taste good to other animals. Some toads, however, are actually poisonous. These include the tropical toads Bufo alvarius (Colorado River Toad) found in the Southwest desert and Bufo marinus found in Florida and Hawaii. Some other species of Bufotoads in other areas of the U.S. produce a milder venom. There is one species of poisonous salamander, the California Newt, which is found in California.

General Information
The toxin is produced by glands in the skin of these toads. The toxic agent is similar to the heart medication digoxin. Exposure is usually through oral exposure (the cat or dog mouthing the toad), but the toxin may also be absorbed through wounds or broken skin. There have been reports of toxicities from toads sitting in the pet's water dish.

Toxic Dose
Oral exposure to Bufo marinus can be fatal. The deadly effects can be seen within 15 minutes.

Signs
The venom is locally irritating causing head shaking, drooling, vocalizations, pawing at the mouth, retching, or vomiting. The mucus membranes may become red. In severe cases, heart rhythm disorders occur which may cause apparent blindness, seizures, collapse, and death.

Immediate Action
Very carefully wash mouth with large amounts of water such as from a slow moving stream of water from a hose. Seek veterinary attention.

Veterinary Care
General treatment: The animal's oral cavity and other exposed areas will be flushed with large amounts of water. Ideally, this is performed under anesthesia so the entire mouth and throat are rinsed. Activated charcoal may be administered.

Supportive treatment: The animal will be monitored with an EKG and treated for heart rhythm abnormalities with a drug such as propranolol. IV fluids will be administered to maintain hydration, and any seizures. Atropine may be given to help control the drooling if no heart abnormalities are present. Sedation may be necessary.

www.infovets.com/healthyca...Salamander

Salamander Poisoning: The California newt, Taricha torosa, secretes a poison that can cause poisoning if the newt is picked up or swallowed by a pet.

Clinical Signs: The poison causes weakness, incoordination, vomiting, diarrhea, and paralysis.

Diagnosis: Diagnosis is based on a history of exposure to the newt and clinical signs of illness.

Treatment: Treatment includes removal of the newt, flushing the mouth with copious amounts of water, and supportive care. There is no antidote. Many animals recover without therapy.

Prevention: Prevention involves limiting pets’ access to lizards and salamanders. Pets should not be encouraged to play with or hunt lizards and salamanders.

How about catching them and dressing them in silly outfits? This will really deter them from coming back.

sooooooo funny i live on my boat and the other day i saw this little girl and her sister with two cats on leashes with collars and get this, the cats were totally used to the collars and seemed not to really care. while i am not sure if this had to do with the fact that they were walking on a dock above water and thought a lifeline would be cool i do think that if treated like dogs in the all animal pets must be on leash type of way this problem wouldnt happen as much. take this as a grain of salt as i really dont care and i think cats are worthless unless you have a rodent problem i just thought the observation i made would lighten the topic a bit.


cliff needs a cliff bar hahaha