Originally published February 26 2006
Vet gives a word of warning to puppy owners concerning baby gates
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Janet Crosby, DVM, presents the story of a family who lost their puppy to a baby gate that was designed to create a safety barrier for their baby, but was not safe for their pet.
Puppies and babies - sometimes hard to tell who is harder to keep track of.
We do our best to plan ahead, think of every possible situation before it happens, and endeavor to keep them safe.
However, even in the best of circumstances, accidents can happen.
Baby gates, also known as safety gates, are commonly used to confine puppies (and babies!) to "safe" areas in the home or in the case of potty-breaking puppies, non-carpeted areas.
In this article, Carol Kufner, Canine Graphic Artist and breeder of German Shepherds, shares a recent experience with a puppy and a baby gate so that others may benefit and learn from the tragic experience.
Buy KidCo Safety ProductsGreat Selection - Get 5% back Free shipping with minimum purchasewww.drugstore.com In tears this wonderful caring man told me of how he and his wife went out for an hour on Saturday evening and left their puppy "Max" in the kitchen.
They came home to find that little 9 week old Max had strangled when his head became lodged in one of the openings in the gate.
Between him crying, his wife crying and now me crying, all this man could manage to get out was "I'm sorry; I'm sorry.
Obviously, this was not his fault; it was an accident, and I told him so as I tried to console him.
This is a very very sad tale that should be told to anyone who uses this type of gate or is thinking of purchasing this type of gate to contain their puppy or even small dog.
In memory of little MAX, please, please, please, spread the word on the dangers of certain child gates.
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