Batteries can be very dangerous to dogs, if we swallow them or chew on them. I'm sure there are many TV remotes that have been destroyed by dogs - and sometimes the batteries are swallowed. My human used to have Bernese who loved remotes. Thankfully, he never swallowed or punctured a battery. She walked into an electronics store once, and asked where she could find the dog treats. I hate to report, he destroyed more than one. My human was actually careful in not leaving the remote handy - but obviously not diligent enough. He would grab one if he had the chance.
Sources say that IF a dog chews and swallows a battery, do NOT induce vomiting. The contents of the battery will burn going down and will burn coming up! Get your dog to a vet right away. Batteries DO show up on xrays - so it is easy to confirm if one is in the pit. If a battery shows up, the dog may have to undergo surgery - which is NOT fun, but a necessary procedure.
Today is the last day of Crufts. AND it is the day that the PONs and Picards will be in the beauty pageant. I hope one of them goes ALL the way to Best in Show. I'm sure the oddsmakers would put them at a LONG, LONG, L-O-N-G shot. I looked at the stats on the breeds that have won Best In Show and since 1928, when Crufts began awarding the Best In Show title (with a few years when the show wasn't held during the war), and dogs from the Pastoral Group have only won five times - in 1965, 1969 and 1971 - German Shepherds won, in 1989 it was a Bearded Collie and in 2006 an Australian Shepherd took home the BIG prize. And what breed do you think has won the most? Well, let's start by saying that breeds from the Gundog group have won the most with 23 wins, followed by breeds in the Terrier group with 22 wins. I bet you are guessing the Labrador Retriever. Right? Well your answer would be wrong. The breed who has won THE most Best in Show titles at Crufts is none other than the English Cocker Spaniel - with 7 wins. Gundogs. I guess their license allows them to carry a firearm. And they certainly have shot to the top of the winners circle. Sorry but I couldn't resist.
Anyway, have an active battery- charged day. And may the best PON and Picard win today! I have money betting on you - so the payout would be HUGE if either of you win Best in Show. But even if you don't take home the BIG silver trophy or even a small ribbon, have fun - and remember you are ALL winners - just for being there!!!
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