Visit our online Golden Store and get your 2013 AGA Calendars. People say this is our best ever!  We also have a new selection of Holiday Cards and new T-Shirts.  Great gifts for you, your dog and friends.  And, remember proceeds from every item go to help our Orphans. 

Red Bandanna Pet Food Stores throughout Atlanta are featuring an Angel Tree in each of their stores to benefit local pet rescues. This year, they are including AGA in the Angel Tree.  You'll see AGA orphan photos hanging on those trees.  There will be a store item listed on the orphan ornament (treats or food) and customers purchase that item.  The items are sent back to the Red Bandanna warehouse where AGA will pick them up.  Stop by a Red Bandanna store over the next few weeks and purchase an item for AGA!

Get ready!  AGA is planning a golf tournament for next April.  Susan Heil has agreed to chair the event and we're gearing up now.  We need your help!  If you are interested in serving on the planning committee, would like to be a sponsor, want to put together a team to play, or can donate an item for the silent auction, contact Juliann@adoptagoldenatlanta.com.

1. KEEP GUESTS SAFE  

If your dog's preferred method of greeting is jumping on people it is best for all to move him to a quiet part of the house when the elderly, small children or non-dog loving (GASP!) guests arrive. If your dog is anxious over his food bowl, feed him in a secluded area. Pick up toys if your dog is protective of them. Dogs get stressed by all the Holiday hub-bub too - watch for the signs and act! You are your dog's advocate.

2. BEWARE OF POTENTIAL POISONING

- Keep gum, mints and candy sweetened with Xylitol in closed cabinets

 - Keep all cakes and cookies, especially those that contain RAISINS and CHOCOLATE in closed cabinets, not on counter tops.

- Secure garbage cans   

3. WATCH THE HOLIDAY DECORATIONS

- Keep electrical cords tucked away and other decorations or holiday plants out of reach.

-Ornaments on the tree look like BALLS to a dog.

-Watch for dangling objects that can be pulled down and cause injury.

-Candles should never be left unattended.

-Don't let your dog drink the tree water - it can cause significant GI issues.

4. BE PREPARED FOR ESCAPES  

Your dog should wear his collar with ID tags 24/7. If you've moved or changed phone #s, call your microchip company and update your contact info.

KNOW WHERE TO GET HELP  

Know where your closest emergency vet clinic is and how to get there. If you are visiting out of town with your dog, you also need this information for where you will be staying.

Corn is often found in varying amounts in lower quality dog food. Although it is preferable to feed dogs kibble that lacks or is very low in corn or corn products, there is an increased risk this year because of the corn crop's condition. The extreme heat and drought this summer caused an increased risk of aflatoxin.   

Aflatoxin is a chemical produced by fungus and is extremely carcinogenic. The species of fungi that produce aflatoxin are most likely to occur in grains (like corn) with damaged seed coats. This damage is more likely to happen to corn crops this year because of the weather conditions.

Dogs exposed to aflatoxin can become sick, develop liver cancer and even die. While foods found to be contaminated will be recalled, that is little consolation if you've already fed too much to your dog before you hear about a recall. And there is no direct antidote for aflatoxin poisoning even if you did find out the cause of your dog's illness in time.

The safest bet this year and into next year? Avoid any dog foods with corn in them at all - at least until next year's crop is harvested. Look at the label of your dog food. If you are feeding foods with corn, look for potential signs of illness such as lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, orange-colored urine, and jaundice.

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