Food bags can KILL!
In memory of a loving friend. This is NO JOKE. We almost lost our first dog this way. It is a common FATAL accident. Cut bottoms off food bags and keep all of them out-of-reach of even a determined unsupervised dog.
NOTE: "On the counter" is not "out of reach", especially if you have a cat to knock things down.
See comment below 12/14/11 re. corgi fatality from chip bag left on a tabletop.
I'd thoughtlessly kept this dog food bag without cutting off the bottom, thinking it might be useful:
"Like, he really owes me for this..."
Sorry if this is kind of shocking. It's meant to be, so we'll remember.
Learn to look at a plastic bag and see a loaded gun. We almost lost our first corgi this way -- there was a hole in the bag, just big enough.
Watch your children and guests -- they don't know!
FYI, if you're handy, it's not too hard to cut those swinging panels in the cabinet doors. They're attached with strong spring-loaded hinges. The cabinet doors are held by only a magnet, so I added turnbuttons (top photo) to keep out even a determined dog.
Babyproof your home. Many things kill both children and pets (Venetian blind cords come to mind). Beware of choking hazards, like bones, too (we DID lose our dog that way).
Let's keep this discussion concise. I may edit to keep it quickly readable. Practical safety suggestions are welcome.
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Permalink Reply by Laura & Lola on
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I'm so sorry for the loss of Emily... I would have never thought something like that could happen. I haven't ever taken Lola to a groomer for anything beyond a quick nail trim & after hearing this, I probably never will. She'll just have to get used to jumping in the shower with me to get washed up!!!
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Permalink Reply by Lucy & Ricky (Wendy/Jack ) on
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@Laura & Lola - It was a fluke that Dylan and Emily were at the groomers. My husband is very OCD and always groomed them himself, nails and even teeth. But his back went out, so he took them to our closest friend's groomer. She loved her dog more than her husband (j/k) so we felt confident in the groomer. Tragic mistake. But, I thought it important to post this cautionary tail. Thanks for your sweet words!
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@ Elizabeth Spencer - Good point about organizing a (succinct) list of hazards posed by seemingly innocuous things (chip bag, pringles container, floss) and dog groomers (my earlier post on this discussion) that could hopefully save our precious animals (and small children!).
BTW, We also have a "secure trash" in the kitchen. It sits in a pull out drawer. But when it comes to Corgis, I am sure they can break into the most secure trash if they smell food. I will always cut discarded bags now that I've learned about beautiful Teddy. That said, secure trash is certainly better than a trash can exposed in the kitchen.
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Permalink Reply by justine moeller on
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We rescued and rehomed a corgi to a lady who lost her previous corgi this way. Her cat knocked a chip bag off the counter and onto the floor. :(
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Permalink Reply by Snickmom on
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It is frightening to think that your cat or child could drop or leave a bag unattended where the ever-starving corgi could get to it. Locking up the trash and cutting the bottom of the bag doesn't help if the bag is still being used. Please remember also, cute photo props should never be left unattended, either- it just takes a moment
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Permalink Reply by Nancy Geddes on
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Thank you for the post John. My daughter lost her corgi at the bottom of a Doritos bag. I cut up everything now. All the best to you. Nan
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@ Nan, I'm so sorry about your daughter and her Corgi. Who knew?! But, thanks to mycorgi.com and members' losses, we are learning how to better protect our Corgis. I also posted about losing my Corgi, Emily, to a negligent, irresponsible groomer, who somehow gained respect and got referrals from several of my dog-loving friends.
But, on to the new year. Warm wishes for a healthy and fun-filled 2012!
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Permalink Reply by John Wolff on
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Short-legged dogs may be less able to paw a bag off their snout.
When plastic bags were first introduced, there were many child fatalities.
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Permalink Reply by Leah ~* Tucker* ~ on
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We lost a dachshund this way. Thank you so much for sharing. This post is handy to be able to pass along. I am so glad people are being made aware of the danger
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Permalink Reply by Linda on
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My heart breaks for those that have gone thru such horrible tragedies. This thread is a good reminder for those of us who may have gotten lazy and for new doggie parents.
Having always had cats I am well aware of the dangers that everyday things left out can cause so it is a normal for me to watch where everything is. Luckily the worst that has happened was that a cat knocked a cake pan from the island to the floor and the corgis had a feast...twice. I had a dog coke on a rawhide once and won't have the things in my house.
My heart breaks to hear of the carelessness of that groomer, it is unforgivable. You would never leave a child unattended in a tub why in heaven's name would you leave a leashed dog. My daughter worked 2 years for a groomer before she found a job in her chosen profession and I know how a grooming salon should be and the vigilance that needs to be practiced.
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Permalink Reply by Teresa Gilpin on
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Thank you for this reminder! Corgis are so smart, (sometimes too smart), you really have to be one step ahead of them.
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