http://petsadviser.com/vet/mitt-romney-dog-car-roof-seamus/
A Veterinary Point of View
Here’s my point of view: If they knew the dog was suffering from a bout of colitis — which, by the way, is very common in the high-strung Irish setter — treat the diarrhea and reduce stress. Don’t stick the sick dog on the roof for a 12-hour drive. (Actually, NEVER stick your dog on the roof for ANY drive.) On the other hand, if the diarrhea was a surprise mid-trip, adm it the mistake, take care of your dog, and change plans. The dog needed a safe environment with frequent potty breaks for stress colitis. For the rest of the trip, put the luggage on the luggage rack and the dog inside the vehicle.
The Mass ASPCA stated that this act is illegal under Massachusetts law, but the statute of limitations has passed.
Mitt Romney has described his kennel luggage as air-tight, saying that Seamus “climbed up there regularly. He enjoyed himself. He was in a kennel at home a great deal of the time as well.” Russell Cummings, an aerospace engineer, has calculated that Seamus experienced about 10 pounds of air pressure per foot against his head while on top of the car.
And did Seamus climb up on top of the car regularly? Quite the canine athlete! Actually, Irish setters are athletes, gorgeous dogs with endless energy. I know. I owned one. They are the clowns of the hunters, running, playing, frolicking. I think Seamus’s energy could have been irritating to Romney if the dog was not properly exercised, and thus the crate solution. Irish setters don’t belong in crates.
Here’s my point of view: If they knew the dog was suffering from a bout of colitis — which, by the way, is very common in the high-strung Irish setter — treat the diarrhea and reduce stress. Don’t stick the sick dog on the roof for a 12-hour drive. (Actually, NEVER stick your dog on the roof for ANY drive.) On the other hand, if the diarrhea was a surprise mid-trip, adm it the mistake, take care of your dog, and change plans. The dog needed a safe environment with frequent potty breaks for stress colitis. For the rest of the trip, put the luggage on the luggage rack and the dog inside the vehicle.
The Mass ASPCA stated that this act is illegal under Massachusetts law, but the statute of limitations has passed.
Mitt Romney has described his kennel luggage as air-tight, saying that Seamus “climbed up there regularly. He enjoyed himself. He was in a kennel at home a great deal of the time as well.” Russell Cummings, an aerospace engineer, has calculated that Seamus experienced about 10 pounds of air pressure per foot against his head while on top of the car.
And did Seamus climb up on top of the car regularly? Quite the canine athlete! Actually, Irish setters are athletes, gorgeous dogs with endless energy. I know. I owned one. They are the clowns of the hunters, running, playing, frolicking. I think Seamus’s energy could have been irritating to Romney if the dog was not properly exercised, and thus the crate solution. Irish setters don’t belong in crates.
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