A Day in the Life of Piranha Banana: Piranha Banana the Chihuahua to the Rescue

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Piranha Banana the Chihuahua to the Rescue

I will no longer keep you in suspense -- good guess Ann Staub! I was in a local health fair at Encore Senior Living letting people know about the benefits of therapy dogs -- and the work we do. I had a chance to take a few pictures inside a real live ambulance with some of the emergency medical staff. Sending them a big WOOF for all the life saving work they do!

It's been a loonnng day!

Birdie and I had a table at the fair, but Birdie hurt her leg the night before,
so we brought in her photo instead.

After a day of shaking paws and high fiving everyone, I was exhausted! Can you tell?

17 comments:

Brian's Home BlogOctober 3, 2013 at 1:06 PM
Hooray for Ann and hooray for the cool ride!
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AnnStaubOctober 3, 2013 at 1:28 PM
Wowee! I got it right! Looks like you had lots of fun with the ambulance peeps and at the fair.
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UnknownOctober 3, 2013 at 1:39 PM
Well done Ann and cool ride pal. Great people and cause. Have a tremendous Thursday.
Best wishes Molly
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JennOctober 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM
How cool! You do great work, Piranha!
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Two French BulldogsOctober 3, 2013 at 9:52 PM
Aren't you the little celebrity!
Benny & Lily
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SassmuffinsOctober 3, 2013 at 11:01 PM
Super job! Looks like one busy, busy day. Therapy dogs are the BEST. I have a friend that takes her whippet (as a Delta pet) to the Dell Children's Hospital in Austin. Keeping her per certified through the program takes effort, but you should see the smiles on those kids faces when all the therapy dogs visit the hospital! I've been with her before and it is just amazing. Such a blessing.
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Sketching with DogsOctober 4, 2013 at 12:34 PM
Wow, you are a superhero Piranha!
Dip Bridge and Elliot x
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snoopy@snoopysdogblogOctober 6, 2013 at 11:51 AM
What a great job you did buddy!! Looks like a fun day out :)

Wags to all,

Your pal Snoopy :)
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UnknownOctober 17, 2013 at 1:49 PM
Super doggie!!!!
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FOODS THAT ARE TOXIC TO DOGS

1 - Chocolate

(abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures, death)

2 - Onions/garlic/chives powdered, raw, cooked, or dehydrated

(can destroy a dog's red blood cells, leading to anemia and breathlessness)

3 - Grapes and raisins

(kidney failure, vomiting, hyperactivity, heart failure, can become lethargic/depressed/disoriented)

4 - Avocados/guacamole

(congestion, difficulty breathing, fluid accumulation around the heart)

5 - Coffee

(caffeine poisoning -restlessness, rapid breathing, heart palpitations, muscle tremors, bleeding)

6 - Gum/sugar free candy and foods (Xylitol)

(seizures, heart failure, death)

7 - Alcohol

(vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, coma, death-the smaller the dog, the greater the effect)

8 - Nutmeg

(tremors, seizures and death)

9 - Macadamia nuts

(muscle tremors, weakness or paralysis of the hindquarters, vomiting, elevated body temperature and rapid heart rate)

10 – Greasy Fat/Foods – Fat off a steak/meats, French fries, etc.

(stomach upset, vomiting, diarrhea, pancreatitis)

11 – Salt (and Salty foods) chips, pretzels, etc.

(sodium iron poisoning/vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, elevated body temperature, seizures, death)

12 - Unbaked bread/cookie dough

(causes gastric obstruction -raw, fermenting dough produces ethanol, which quickly causes alcohol poisoning)

13 – Milk

(stomach upset, vomiting, diarrhea)

If you are not sure if a food is safe, visit the ASPCA website or call: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: 1 (888) 426-4435

What are some ‘people’ foods you can give as snacks safely?

1 – Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, peas & corn (boiled, cooked/frozen, etc.)

2 – Banana slices (in moderation)

3 - Tomatoes (without the green leaves on top)

4 – Apples, oranges, cantaloupes and watermelon slices (no seeds)

5 - Plain pasta noodles (in moderation)

6 - When sick - plain white rice w/boiled ground beef or chicken

7 - Canned Pumpkin (plain) (good for hardening the stool) (no pumpkin pie – it contains nutmeg!)

9 –Boiled/frozen plain green beans (good for hardening the stool)

10 – Piece of plain cheese/cottage cheese (in moderation)

Please wash all fruits & vegetables before feeding

I was born January 1, 2007. I immediately began extensive training towards certification for the CGC, therapy, behavior and services. I visit and work with Silver Cross and South Suburban Hospitals, Ronald MacDonald House, Hines VA, nursing homes, schools, libraries, help children improve their reading skills and participate in health fairs and programs geared to bring therapy assistance to the community. You may have seen me in a commercial for the Lucy Pet Foundation on the Hallmark Channel. I also appeared on DogTV's K9 Fit Club - their opening sequences (the little dog on the ball) and on two episodes of the program. I was also a WCIU TV Channel 26 Top Dog twice. I have been on a few commercials and modeled at the International Kennel Club Show in Chicago. I love modeling, you may have seen me at Chicago's Fashion Fest run way show, Chicago Sun Times' Holiday Guide on the Magnificent Mile. American Dog Media Magazine featured me on their "Famous Dogs with Friends on Facebook" pages. I wrote a community column with Tinley Junction titled "Piranha's Tales" and run South Suburban Chihuahua group with over 200 members. We work with various charitable organizations, helping local shelters, rescues and fosters. I love to travel. Some of my favorite places are Colorado, Puerto Rico, Las Vegas and my favorite is Marco Island. I enjoy going to see movies, ballet, sports events and live theater. I love school! I learned to hi-five, hide, roll-over, bang-bang, sit pretty, patty cake, take a bow, wave hello and shake paw. My favorite foods are bananas (of course), carrots and broccoli. I love my best friend Birdie (a cocker spaniel) fluffy blankets, floppy toys, sunshine on my belly and lying on fresh green grass.

Monkey

My pain-in-the hind failed foster brother Monkey. Monkey's bday is April 06, 2011. Monkey's mother and father were given up because the owner had cancer. Monkey was taken in as a foster but was rejected when the families found he was too small. He soon developed severe bleeding (back there) which continued on for two months. Several hundreds of dollars later, my daddy said Monkey should just live with us forever (and that he loved him). Now I have a fun brother to play with. Though he sometimes annoys me, takes my food, my bed, my toys. Everything.

A Day in the Life of Piranha Banana

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Piranha Banana the Chihuahua to the Rescue

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