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Dog Rescued a Mile from Shore
November 7th, 2009
Last year, two fishermen were fishing a mile off the coast of England in the North Sea, when they saw something furry in the water. Naturally, they thought it was an otter and were later surprise to find a small terrier paddling for his life. They lifted the poor, wet dog into their boat, and ordered a lifeboat to carry him back to shore.
The 14-year-old dog, Freddie, belonged to a 73-year-old woman named Jean Brigstock. Jean had taken Freddie out for a walk on the beach. Apparently poor Freddie became confused by the fog, and he wandered into the water. Jean had been frantically searching for him. When Freddie attempted to swim back to shore, he apparently was swimming the wrong direction and traveling farther and farther out to sea.
“He looked like a drowned rat when they found him,” Brigstock told the Daily Mail. “I’m so grateful to the two fishermen, the Coastguard and the inshore lifeboat men who took so much trouble to find him and take him to safety.”
Although Freddie was shaken by his adventure at sea, he was in perfect health. After recovering from the cold water, he was up the next morning, bright-eyed and busy tailed…ready for his breakfast!
Original story found here: http://www.razoo.com/articles/Animal-Rescue-Stories
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Evaluating Your Dog’s Health – Stool
November 6th, 2009
As unpleasant at it may sound, your dog’s stool is a clue to their health.
- Dry, hard stools that cause your dog to strain on elimination may be a sign your dog isn’t getting enough water, or oil.
- Squiggly, rice-shaped segments in the feces indicate worms.
- Diarrhea, straining, or mucous-or blood-tinged stool lasting more than two days should prompt a visit to the vet.
A healthy dog’s stools are small, firm, and moist. It’s not unusual for an occasional stool to be loose or liquid or to contain mucous or even a tinge of blood. But if the elimination problem is accompanied by other signs — fever, vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite, bloody diarrhea — call the vet immediately.
HINT: Pumpkin filling can be used to aid in helping dogs who are suffering from diarrhea. So can steamed white rice. Make sure your dog is hydrated too. For the final touch, give that pup a soothing massage, they deserve it for letting you play Doctor.
This information was provided by Susan Hartzler with AlphaDog PR, which is based in Los Angeles and a chosen resource for editors, producers, writers and reporters. Alpha Dog PR is dedicated to providing the media with the most up-to-the-minute information about the rapidly growing pet industry. For more information, please visit www.alphadogpr.com or call (818) 998-6299.
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How to Greet a Dog – A Proper Greeting
November 4th, 2009
The first time my big dog saw a child we were outside the vet’s office. There were three children of different ages. They weren’t talking, they were just milling around. He reacted as he did to anything new: he backed away and watched. He stretched out his neck to smell them but wouldn’t get closer than about 6’. He didn’t get comfortable enough to want to get close to them before we went back inside.
I’ve heard stories from my colleagues about dogs meeting children for the first time when the child runs up and hugs a dog’s head. I don’t want to think what would have happened if a child had hugged him before the day he saw children at the vet’s. It could have been a disaster.
When I teach classes, one of the steps I always cover is how to greet a dog. I often hear, “My dog always jumps on people so I don’t let him get close“ or “He barks too much.” If handled correctly, owners get to see their dogs being successful at something they didn’t think could happen. Conversely, these techniques can be used to greet others’ dogs, too.
With the prevalence of dogs in public nowadays, everyone should have an idea on proper procedure to greet a dog. Even if someone doesn’t like dogs, the knowledge can be useful. It’s especially important for children to know how to greet a dog properly for the child’s safety.
This article describes a proper introduction if the dog is yours. It isn’t meant to be a “how to” on training. If you have problems with any of these elements, please contact a professional trainer.
If someone is coming toward you and your dog, assume they do not want to meet your dog unless they start to approach or specifically ask to greet the dog. To be a good citizen, your dog should have already learned to stay with you unless told to do something else. Ask him to sit at your side.
Ask the person to stop at least 5’ away and ask if they would like to greet your dog. If they continue toward you, hold your arm out with your palm toward them and say, “Please stop. My dog’s in training.” Even if your dog is perfect, most people will respect the request and stop.
Show the person exactly what you want them to do. Make a fist with your palm pointed down and arm extended. Hold your hand at the level of your dog’s nose. Tell the person that if your dog sniffs their hand then they can scratch the dogs chin or neck.
Give your dog permission to, “Go say hi” and let him go to the person’s hand. After the person has petted your dog, call him to you and continue on your way. Remember to thank the other person for helping you “train” your dog.
This post was provided by Marilyn Wolf, BS, CPDT-KA, Pet Trainer & Behavior Consultant of KorrectKritters, 727-372-9825.
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Interview with Stephanie Smith – Pet Writer and Advocate
November 4th, 2009
K9 Cuisine: What is your story-how did you get into pet rescue and writing?
Stephanie: I have had a Poodle since the age of four, when my mother gave in to my pleas for a pet. I started writing for pet publications when I was in graduate school. I wrote about dogs because that was what I knew about. I joined the Dog Writer’s Association of America (DWAA) because someone who was a dog writer mentioned it to me and helped me join.
When I got a dog who was more than a little crazy from the local pound, I started in obedience. I then got a Poodle to compete with, and finished a CDX with her. Through the obedience, I met someone and started doing Pointer field trials and hunting tests. I ended up hearing about all the Pointers needing homes, and started working with local shelters. I finally, after 12 years and several moves, had to stop doing rescue because of health problems. That also ended my obedience career. However, I still train my dogs in house manners, and trained my service dog, a Standard Poodle. She acts as my hearing and mobility assistance dog, while my pet dog, an Australian Cattle Dog, provides the comic relief when we are home and watches the house when we are out (usually lying on my pillow).
K9 Cuisine: What is the secret to your success with the your organization-how have you gotten to where you are today?
Stephanie: I am a member of the Board of Directors for DWAA because I wanted to make a difference. Someone mentored me and I feel obligated to give back to others. I train my dogs because that is part of my responsibility as a dog owner. I write because I enjoy it, and it is an excellent way to educate others on a variety of topics. I have lots of opinions, and writing them down is as good a way to express them as any.
K9 Cuisine: What makes you different?
Stephanie: I have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, write, train my dogs, do woodworking, and am a master gardener. I have lots of trivia swirling around in my brain and can pull up a tidbit on most topics.
K9 Cuisine: What is it about dogs that you love?
Stephanie: They return your love so gratefully and bountifully. I have only met maybe three dogs out of all the ones I have rescued that could not be saved because of behavioral issues, and that was because they had been treated horribly. All the others, even the ones that had been mistreated, responded to love. Not all were placeable – some lived out their lives with me, but they responded.
K9 Cuisine: Where do you see the pet rescue/pet writing industry going?
Stephanie: There are more people than ever that are obtaining animals as pets. Most of these people have no idea what is involved in properly caring for the animal they just brought home. Pet writers must better educate people through general purpose media as well as pet oriented media or more animals will be discarded because they are too much trouble or unmanageable. Rescue organizations are all ready overwhelmed and undermanned. We have to educate people or the animals will pay.
K9 Cuisine: How do you fit into that-what are your future plans?
Stephanie: I intend to continue to educate people through the written word whenever I find someone who will let me. Now, writers have to eat too, so I cannot do it without being paid. I will continue to be creative in finding ways to both eat and to educate people about how to care for their animals whether they consider them family members or livestock.
K9 Cuisine: How can people find out more about you and the your organization?
Stephanie: My website is www.lambdafarm.mysite.com. I do freelance writing on practically any topic. People can find out more about dog rescue organizations through the American Kennel Club website, www.akc.org, and about Dog Writer’s Association of America through their website, www.dwaa.org.
K9 Cuisine: Tell us a little about you!
Stephanie: As I mentioned, I am a freelance writer, have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, and do woodworking. I am also a master gardener. I live out in the country in Hunt Couty, Texas, with my Standard Poodle, Amber, and my Australian Cattle Dog, Sandy. I read pretty much everything but horror, but prefer forensic mysteries, history, and religion. I write nonfiction articles on most topics.
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Amelia’s Story
October 31st, 2009
Amelia was a tiny 5 month old, 3.4 pound tri-Color Chihuahua. She found her way to Atlanta Pet Rescue from a local vet, where she was surrendered because her owners could not afford to have her broken leg mended. They signed a waiver to have her euthanized if rescue could not be found.
Our guess is that someone accidentally stepped on little Amelia, breaking both bones in her left front leg, very close to her “ankle”. This was a serious fracture, and we were not sure if her leg could be saved, as she came to us on a Saturday. We got her in to Paces Ferry Animal Hospital as soon as we could for further diagnosis and a prognosis for recovery for Miss Amelia.
Dr. Whittle at Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic, said Amelia needed surgery to have pins put in her broken bones to stabilize them and allow them to heal in the correct alignment. The location of her fractures was very near her ankle joint, and getting those bones to heal would be very, very difficult. The splints placed on her leg previously did not stabilize and immobilize the fracture sufficiently to allow the bones to heal, so surgery was essential if her leg was to be saved.
Thankfully, Dr. Whittle was able to re-position Amelia’s broken bones and obtain a good positioning of the bones without surgery. This was very good for little Amelia, because there is research that indicates that surgical repair in tiny tykes like Amelia can cause sufficient disruption in blood flow to delay or prevent the bones from healing.
Because the fracture was in a precarious location, good healing was very, very important. We were so pleased that Dr. Whittle was able to avoid surgery on Amelia’s leg.
About three weeks later, Amelia had her leg checked and new X-rays taken. Everything was showing to be healing beautifully. She would need the splints for six more weeks.
Six weeks later, the splints were removed, and Amelia was adopted shortly thereafter! Yay for Miss Amelia!
This rescue story was provided by Betsey Blimline, Director of Marketing and Development for Atlanta Pet Rescue, 404-643-2332, www.atlantapetrescue.org, fundraiser@atlantapetrescue.org.
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Ask the Expert – Cat with Blood in Urine
October 30th, 2009
Name: Amira
Pets species and breed: Tabby cat
Pets age and weight: about 6 yrs, 6 lbs
Pets health status: Good
Are they spayed or neutered? Yes
Brand of food: Orijen chicken/Purina selects fish canned
Animal owned for: 6 years
Question:
I have 3 cats, but Snookie is the only one who gets Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). He had a lot of blood in his urine. He went to the litter box back to back with difficulty going & then it was just a drop. The urine was tested, and the vet gave him Clavamox. I need help determining if there are ingredients in his food that might trigger UTIs. Thank you for your help.
Amira
Answer:
Dear Amira,
Please read my article. This will hopefully shed some light on the most common feline urinary tract problems and their recommended treatments.
The most common reason for cats to have bloody urine and urination urgency is bladder inflammation…not infection. Often vets put these cats on antibiotics, but bladder infection accounts for only about 2-3% of these type of signs.
However, if Snookie does indeed have a UTI, I would recommend an ultrasound to determine if he has bladder stones–which is a common cause of recurrent bladder infections.
One of the most important things to do for cats with urinary problems is to feed ALL CANNED FOOD diets, increase the frequency of feeding (3 to 4 meals each day) and feed a pH neutral diet. Again, please read my complete article referenced above for more recommendations.
Hope this helps.
Dr. Donna Spector
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Evaluating Your Dog’s Health – Weight
October 29th, 2009
I think we all know that over weight or under weight is a sign of a problem, don’t ignore it. We all know that carrying extra weight isn’t healthy for humans, and the same goes for dogs. Obesity is the most common canine nutritional disease in this country, occurring in up to 25 percent of the population. Chubby dogs are more likely to develop serious diseases like diabetes, joint problems, infections, skin disease, and even certain cancers.
Of course, the best thing for your dog is not to let him get fat in the first place. Good habits start young, so if you have a puppy, don’t overfeed him, and don’t leave food out all day for your dog to nibble, cut out snacks, and make sure he gets exercise.
- No more free feeding! Food is for mealtime only.
- Exercise your dog daily.
- Be careful about the type of exercise you give your puppy. Make sure it is age appropriate.
A veterinary checkup will ensure your dog doesn’t have any health problems that would preclude regular exercise and a change in food and current exercise. Your vet will also advise you on the safest rate of weight loss; losing too much weight too fast can be dangerous. Monitor your dog’s progress with weekly weigh-ins, either at the veterinarian’s office or at home.
HINT: To determine whether your dog is already too heavy, stand over him and check for a waist — a visible indentation behind his ribs. Then give him a hands-on test. Can you feel his ribs? They shouldn’t be sticking out, but you should be able to find them through a layer of skin and muscle. If all you feel is rolls of fat, it’s time to work with your veterinarian and develop a diet and exercise plan.
Offer the best quality all natural food at mealtimes. Offer pieces of fruit (apples or bananas) or vegetables (carrots or broccoli) for treats. Dogs love them. The right food is more important than anything else, make smart choices.
This information was provided by Susan Hartzler with AlphaDog PR, which is based in Los Angeles and a chosen resource for editors, producers, writers and reporters. Alpha Dog PR is dedicated to providing the media with the most up-to-the-minute information about the rapidly growing pet industry. For more information, please visit www.alphadogpr.com or call (818) 998-6299.
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Tags: canine nutritional disease, chubby dogs, diabetes, dog health, dog obesity, fat dog, obesity, overweight, overweight dog, regular exercise
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Interview with Jessica Stout – Animal Advocate
October 26th, 2009
K9 Cuisine: What is your story-how did you get into pet advocacy?
Jessica: I knew from the time that I was a young child and was performing routine physical “exams” on our family cats that I would be in the animal field. I had always planned on being a veterinarian, however, and even started volunteering my weekends at a veterinary hospital while in high school. Once out of high school, though, I got my first job in advocacy, working at a Humane Society, and I was hooked.
K9 Cuisine: What is the secret to your success with the your organization-how have you gotten to where you are today?
Jessica: I was never afraid to take a step-up into a position that seemed beyond my abilities and area of expertise. If you have the fundamental context of the job down, you can learn anything new within it. I always say: as much as you advocate for the animals, advocate for yourself.
K9 Cuisine: What makes you different?
Jessica: My approach to advocacy. I firmly believe that animal-rights groups, and even rescue groups, can be somewhat militant in their beliefs and approach. I find that this tends to turn-off members of the public who may have otherwise been willing to step-in and volunteer. So what if a volunteer isn’t a vegetarian or a vegan? They are there to save a life; let’s not make them feel badly for not believing everything in which we believe. Ironically, this gives us less volunteers which in turn actually causes us to save *less* lives.
K9 Cuisine: What is it about dogs that you love?
Jessica: Dogs do not have complex, over thought, emotions. They pretty much either love and/or fear. There are obviously other traits that we can see in them, but it is all very basic. How many humans, children aside, have that kind of emotional simplicity? I think there is a lot to be learned there!
K9 Cuisine: What is the neatest part about your work?
Jessica: That moment when I have educated someone to an issue and you see that “light bulb” go off in their head that shows that they really get what you are saying. It’s an amazing feeling to share that knowledge with someone else!
K9 Cuisine: Where do you see pet advocacy going?
Jessica: Pets are quickly taking on a whole new role in society. Whereas when I was younger and dogs were provided with basic needs: food, shelter, and water, dogs today are treated like actual family-members. Especially as young couples are opting to hold-off on having children to focus on their careers; their dogs really do become their “children”. As the emotional ties to dogs grow strong in society, it’s fair to say that our desire to protect our furry family-members will only get stronger.
K9 Cuisine: How do you fit into that-what are your future plans?
Jessica: I am currently working on a business metric, The Stout Change-Profit Formula, which is aimed at changing the strategies behind animal advocacy to offer less antiquated techniques. Through my 12 years in the industry, I have seen many people not get involved out of frustration over extreme strategies and view-points. It will be rethinking traditional advocacy strategies that may have worked well in the past when people were less aware of animal issues, but are now dated in a society where people are talking about these issues more, and wanting to get involved on a grassroots level. My plan is to unveil a strategy that allows for the most efficient means of advocacy, and to include a broader range of people. In this way, we have more people involved, and more lives are saved. I am currently working with a data-collection firm for further insight into this issue, and plan to launch it by June of 2010.
K9 Cuisine: How can people find out more about you and the your organization?
Jessica: You can visit my website, www.animaladvocating.com, or email me directly at, animaladvocating@gmail.com.
K9 Cuisine: Tell us a little about you!
Jessica: I am the founder of www.animaladvocating.com. I have been in the animal care profession for over 12 years, with an emphasis on animal rescue and advocacy. I began my career at the Humane Society of Silicon Valley, before becoming a veterinary technician and staying in emergency medicine for 5 years with several organizations, including the San Francisco SPCA. After several years as Animal Care Manager for Solano County Animal Control, I went on to manage a veterinary hospital, before becoming General Manager for Wag Hotels, a start-up chain of luxury pet hotels.
I have always been an avid rescuer/foster-Mom; mostly focusing on Chihuahuas, rabbits, and Pit Bulls.
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Ask the Expert – Soft Stool
October 22nd, 2009
Name: Lynda
Pets species and breed: Toy Poodle
Pets age and weight: 10 lbs., 10 yrs. old.
Pets health status: Excellent
Are they spayed or neutered? Yes
Brand of food: Wenaewe
Animal owned for: Since her birth
Question:
Her stool is mushy. It has been going on for most of the last year and a half. I took her to a high tech animal hospital in Downers Grove, IL where they ran all kinds of tests on her. They said she was in great shape and that I should add a teaspoon of Benefiber to the wet food in the mornings and to the dry food I give her in the evening. At that time, she had been on prescription vet food - salmon and potato – and when I learned they had no solution other than Benefiber, I tried Wenaewe, which she has been on for over a year.
The Benefiber does not work, and I don’t know what else to try. Thank you!
Answer:
Dear Lynda,
Many dogs are plagued with soft stool problems, and the solution can be easy–such as adding fiber to the diet–or more complicated, depending on the problem.
I am unsure what tests your vets have run but “fiber-responsive diarrhea” is a common condition in dogs. Many dogs require more fiber in their diet to maintain digestive health as they age. Fiber can improve the stool consistency and it helps produce fatty acids that nourish the colon and discourage the overgrowth of potentially harmful bacteria.
There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Neither type of fiber is digested by the body and therefore can have beneficial effects on colon health. Soluble fiber forms a gel when mixed with liquid, while insoluble fiber does not–it passes through the intestine largely intact. Benefiber is classified as a strictly soluble fiber. Dogs with “fiber-responsive diarrhea” often require a healthy mix of both fiber types or just insoluble fiber in order to have improvement in their stool. Good natural sources of insoluble fiber include wheat bran, whole grains and certain vegetables (root vegetables and skins). This form of fiber may be “just what the doctor ordered”.
Also consider selecting a food that has both prebiotics and probiotics that help promote excellent intestinal health. Read my article here to learn more about the addition of these to your dogs diet here.
If your dog still has no response, speak to your veterinarian about Inflammatory Bowel Disease, as this is another common problem that often causes diarrhea. You can read more about it here.
Hope this helps.
Dr. Donna Spector
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Don’t Forget Your Pets During the Holidays!
October 20th, 2009
October usually means that the holidays are upon us. Many traditions, decorations and parties get planned and executed throughout October, November and December.
This also provides your pets with new objects to sink their teeth into. Remember to ensure your pet’s safety this holiday season with these top tips. Your pet will love you even more when they are safe and sound.
Planning a Halloween party? It’s fun to decorate the home with scary things and eerie sounds, but how does that affect your pet? If you are putting out Halloween decorations, be sure your pet is not the one that gets the pee scared out of him! Trick or Theaters are just the beginning – think about your doorbell and how many times it will ring on Halloween. The constant ringing of the doorbell and people coming and going can cause some pets to become stressed out, and stressed out pets can be unpredictable, run out the door or even lash out at people. The neighborhood kids can be cute in their costumes, but to your pet, they are unrecognizable, so be careful even with even familiar neighborhood kids. You may want to move your pet to another room during the party or trick or treat time, give them a treat to chew on or turn the TV on to distract them from the door. If you know your dogs stresses around crowds, consider day camp or overnight boarding. This gives you peace of mind that your pet is taken care of while you can focus on your guests.- We all pig out during the holidays, right? Well, just as over-eating turkey & dressing, potatoes and pumpkin pie can upset your stomach, feeding your pets table scraps can also make them sick. Too much fatty foods can be detrimental to your pets, such as pancreatitis in dogs and can make cats vomit easily. In addition, animal bones from dinner can be a tempting but potentially deadly treat. Everyone has heard this before, but NEVER let dogs or cats eat chocolate. It contains theobromine that is extremely toxic to pets. Even though the amount of chocolate varies that can be harmful depends on your pet’s size and how much it consumes, small pets can die from eating too much chocolate. It’s simple, do not feed your pet chocolate and keep it out of reach. If you pet does ingest chocolate, contact your veterinarian or local emergency clinic immediately.
The smell of a fresh Christmas tree is great during the holidays. It can also be a great tree for your dog to relieve himself on or a fun climb for your cat! Placing the tree in an area your pets can’t get to will help to preserve the beauty of your tree and the health of your little ones. If not, try to create barriers around the tree and always supervise your pets when they are near it. Halloween, Hanukkah, and Christmas often mean candles will be burning in the home. If the Festival of Lights fills your home, make sure to keep your pets away from your menorah. A jumping cat or waging tail can knock candles over and easily start a fire during your Hanukkah or Kwanzaa celebrations. Never leave burning candles unsupervised when pets are near.- The Christmas tree is not the only thing to be careful with. All the decorations that go along with it can have potentially dangerous consequences for your pet. Tinsel or popcorn on a string looks especially inviting to cats and dogs. While cats are less likely to eat a glass ornament, some dogs may think it is a ball and chomp down on it, ending up with a mouthful of glass. If this happens, call your nearest veterinarian or local emergency clinic immediately. Don’t forget about all the live plants that make the holidays special. Poinsettias, mistletoe, holly and amaryllis plants can be toxic to pets, so let your pets admire those plants from afar.
- The holidays can also mean cold weather….. brrr! Keep your pets safe and warn during the season. Dogs’ paws are extremely sensitive to the cold. If there is ice or snow, booties are a way to protect them from the elements. If your dog doesn’t like booties, make sure to wash your dog’s paws after they have been outside to get any ice that may have collected between their toes. Cats like warm places and what better place than uner the hood of a car! If your cat has access to the garage or you have outside cats, make sure to check your automobile for sleeping cats before you start the engine. If your pets are normally outside and you bring them in during cold weather, keep in mind the change in air and humidity, which can dry out a pet’s coat. Brushing your pet more often will keep their coats clean and shiny.
The holidays are a wonderful time of year filled with family, friends and get togethers. Make sure your pets are included in a safe and appropriate way with treats, toys and most of all, love. Being prepared can prevent mishaps and trips to the vet’s office. However you chose to celebrate the holidays, we hope you have a dog-gone good time!
This article was written by Stacey Copeland, owner and operator of Camp Bow Wow and Home Buddies SWDallas located at 519 U.S. Highway 67 in Duncanville, TX. Camp Bow Wow is the Premier Dog Daycare & Overnight Camp, also providing in-home pet services. For more information, contact Stacey at 972-296-WOOF.
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