Pet Gazette July 2009

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Covering Southeastern, Mass and Cape Cod Volume 12 No. 7

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his month’s cover is a painting by Jayne Shelley Pierce. In this painting The Boston Pups are audience to a fine Fourth of July concert at The Hatch Memorial Shell. The human revelers have left the esplanade hours before. Now the dogs have taken their place. I would venture a guess that The Boston Pups have their concert probably around 3 A.M. finishing up just before dawn. They sway to the music, howl at the fireworks and chomp on concession dog bones. It is a grand old time under The Grand Old Flag. This image is available in a signed and numbered giclee edition. Information is available on Shelley Pierce’s website www.JayneShelleyPierce.com

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his is Amber, a golden retriever born in 1998 in Massachusetts. Amber is a Top Dog because she is unlike any other canine I have met. Sweet, intelligent, and friendly, she has brightened many people’s days. Something that surprises everyone is that Amber survived a fire. She was in our house with her “little sister” a black lab named Lilly. When smoke began pouring out the window, she was smart enough to realize that an open door was meant to help her escape. She spend a month caged in the back of a veterinarian’s office, being treated for smoke inhalation. She spend five more weeks in a boarding kennel until our house had been reconstructed. She’s a definite trooper through thick and thin. My dog was extremely stressed during the whole time, losing a worrying amount of weight and almost needing doggy antidepressants. The vet’s orders called for a daily homemade meal to entice Amber into eating. It was a hard time for all of us, but we all made it through. I’m happy to be back home with Amber at last.

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fter 4 years of planning, fundraising, and nine months of construction, the Scituate Animal Shelter will be relocating to its new, larger building this month. The new adoption facility will be located at 780 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, also known as the “3A Farm” on Route 3A in Scituate. The expanded community resource will offer many benefits over the existing facility including a larger adoption area, separate “wings” for dogs and cats, a medical suite, and 4 acres of peaceful land. A special Grand Opening community celebration was planned for Sunday, June 28. The event included guided building tours, a chance to meet some of the adoptable animals and shelter alumni, plus raffles, refreshments and other fun activities for kids and animallovers of all ages. The day was highlighted by special guest appearances. Professional dog

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trainer Dorothy O’Connor of Canine Concepts will offer helpful training tips, and popular childrens’ author Barbara O’Connor will be signing copies of her books including How To Steal A Dog from 2:00 to 4:00. The Armstrong Brothers will provide music for a festive afternoon. Parking will be available at the Scituate High School with shuttles to the event. The Scituate Animal Shelter is an independent, no-kill animal shelter serving the Greater South Shore Region. To date, over 4,300 companion animals have benefited from the Shelter’s services and have been adopted into loving homes. The Scituate Animal Shelter is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization funded by private donations. Please visit the Shelter online at www.ScituateAnimalShelter.org.

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Baking, no bones about it

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practical and stir up a batch of Bad Breath Biscuits — with obvious benefits. Bound in baker-friendly spiral notebook style, the “Biscuit Book” offers up not just Klecko’s recipes and baking tips but also photos and funny, real-life stories from his own dog experiences. Released in April by the Minnesota Historical Society Press, “K-9 Nation Biscuit Book” sells for $16.95 and is available at area and online bookstores.

Leave him smelling like a rose

ew York-based Sunfeather Natural Soap Company offers a line of natural pet care products that might make giving a dog a bath a less-dreaded chore by scent alone. These products smell nothing like the usual pet shampoos, incorporating herbal ingredients like rosemary, mint and lavender with the sweet and woody scents of citronella and cedar to make bath time soothing as well as productive. Items include the Dog Poo shampoo bar or herbal shampoo, $10

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each; Flea Free Spritzer to protect dogs from fleas and ticks, $13; Hot Spot Pet Balm, to sooth itchy and inflamed skin and fight bacterial, fungal and parasitical infections, $9.50; and $14.99 Dog Poo Butt Wipes for, yes, wiping down your pup’s backside, but also for a quick all-over rub down that will leave him smelling like a rose (or at least a little like the rosemary and lavender extracts it contains). Find them online at sunfeather.com.

Practice ‘Doga’ moves

assage therapist, yoga and “doga” instructor Brenda Bryan takes her Seattle-based class on the road with her book of Hatha yoga poses dog owners can practice with their pets. “Barking Buddha: Simple South Stretches for Yogi and Dogi” provides guidelines, tips and poses along with the author’s observations on the ways dog bring joy and harmony into their owners’ lives. “Dogs can be enriching yoga partners because of that pack mentality, their emotional healing abili-

ties and their desire to be with their favorite humans,” Bryan writes in her introduction. And the moves are good for your pup, too, Bryan says, with stretches and poses that can help with hip dysplasia in older dogs and can improve overall muscular health in all dogs. Illustrated throughout with soothing, muted black-and-white photographs by Bev Sparks, the book walks its reader through yoga moves and insights on every intention, from gratitude and unconditional love to faith, ease and liberation, celebrating throughout the character and humor of every pet. “Barking Buddha,” $12.95 in paperback, was released in April by Skipstone, an imprint of Mountaineers Books. Find it at mountaineersbooks.org or at local and online bookstores.

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oing places this summer? If you’re concerned about keeping your pup hydrated during a long car ride, the portable To Go Bowl might be the answer. A product of Furry Travelers Inc., the dishwater-safe plastic bowl is designed to fit in a vehicle’s standard and extra large cup holders and comes with a splashguard and lid to

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reduce spilling. In addition, you can store dry food and treats in the bowl’s removable base. The To Go Bowl comes in eight colors and retails for $19.95. Find it and other travel gear — including more portable dishes and harness — online at furrytravelers.com.

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ll Creatures, Great and Small” will be the theme of the day on Saturday - July 18, 2009 as House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 916 Main Street in Hingham holds its 6th annual Blessing of the Animals at 4:30 p.m. In past years, the service has drawn a varied assortment of much loved household pets, such as dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs, as well as a rare African spotted leopard tortoise and a baby tree frog. Children are welcome to bring their stuffed animals to be blessed. The traditional time for services such as this has been in October, when the church calendar marks St. Francis Day. (St. Francis of Assisi [1182-1226] is the Christian saint best known for his reverence of creation, plants and animals) However, the July date allows the celebration to be held outdoors, where noise and the occasional “accident” are easily handled. (If it is raining, the service will be held indoors.) In the spirit of St. Francis, we invite all creatures, great and small for a service of music, scripture, fellowship, and a blessing

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of God’s love. Visitors are always welcome and expected. Refreshments for all – animal and human – will be served. Save the date! (Please remember, animals must be leashed or caged and under control at all times.) Through the Blessing of the Animals, the church celebrates the close spiritual connections people have with their pets. House of Prayer serves 14 towns on the South Shore, most of which have been represented in previous years at this service. For further information, call the church office at 781-749-5533.

As a matter of fact or a humorous look at everything you didn’t know you didn’t know about dogs, check out “Spott’s Canine Miscellany,” the latest spin-off to the popular Schott’s Original Miscellany almanacs. With random dog facts, stats and epigraphs packed into a classic-looking pocket-sized volume, the book makes a fun read for the curious canine connoisseur. Learn all kinds of things —

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for example, that around 21 percent of dogs snore — or pull a handy quote — “To his dog, every man is Napoleon; hence the constant popularity of dogs” (Aldous Huxley). Written by Mike Darton, “Spott’s Canine Miscellany” was released in April by Abrams and retails for $14.95. Find it at area bookstores and online.

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og parks can be a great way to socialize your dog -but can also be unsafe if proper measures aren’t taken. The following tips are to help you keep your dog safe and happy at the park. • Know your dog. Not all dogs enjoy meeting new dogs. Don’t let your dog get overwhelmed by meeting too many dogs at once. If your dog has not interacted regularly with other dogs, find out how he will react. You can perform a test by introducing your dog to a friends’ dog that you know interacts well with other dogs. Testing your dog in a controlled environment is ideal before you go into the dog park. • Keep your dog healthy. Be sure your dog isn’t vulnerable to picking up infections from other dogs by keeping him up to date on his vaccinations and worming medications. • Observe. Consider visiting the park without your dog for the first time to familiarize yourself with the park itself and the dogs that play there. Before bringing your dog inside the park, spend a few minutes watching the other dogs and how they interact. If the dogs seem too rough for your dog, come back at another time or try a different dog park. On your next visit you may want to bring your dog and sit quietly with him outside the park. Having your dog with you to observe from outside the park enables you to watch how he reacts to seeing the other dogs. • Start out slow. The first few visits to the dog park should be short, no longer than 15 minutes. Slowly increase the length of your stays as your dog becomes more comfortable with the dog park atmosphere. • Choose a time that is less busy for your first few visits to the park. Weekday evenings are peak, high-traffic times at dog parks, and week-

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ends and holidays tend to be busy all day long. Acquaint your dog with the dog park when the park isn’t as crowded. • Closely supervise your dog. Don’t get distracted while talking to other owners. Keep an eye on your dog at all times to make sure his interactions with other dogs are safe. Watch his body language to help you avoid any trouble before it begins. Watching his actions also enables you to quickly clean up after your pet. • Let your dog off leash as soon as you enter unleashed areas. Mixing leashed and unleashed dogs can create a hostile situation. Leashed dogs, and their owners, often display

body language and behavior that is threatening to the unleashed dogs and may encourage them to be aggressive and defensive in return. A leashed dog cannot make the choice his natural instinct tells him of “fight or flight” -- if he cannot take flight, he may have to fight. • Potential hazards. Be aware of potential hazards that may be in the park, such as toxic chemicals, garbage or noxious plants. Be sure to wash any chemicals, such as fertilizer or pesticides, off of your dog’s feet and legs to ensure they aren’t licked and ingested. • Leave children at home. Don’t bring children with you to the dog park. You will not safely be able to watch your kids and your dog at the same time. Many dogs have not been socialized to children. Both frighten and excite easily -- and react differently -- creating a dangerous atmosphere. It’s simply too easy for a child

to get hurt at a dog park. • Leave small puppies at home. Puppies less than four months old aren’t fully immunized yet and are at higher risk for contracting diseases. They are also very vulnerable to being traumatized by another dog’s aggressive behavior. • Do not bring toys or food. Most parks are already littered with balls and toys that other people have brought. Rewarding your dog with treats or giving him toys in front of other dogs can create jealousy and aggression. • Body language. Educate yourself about dog body language and communication signals so you can tell the difference between fear, play and anger. There is a lot of information on the web about canine body language. • Know when to leave. You should remove your dog from the park if he is being threatened or bullied and seems fearful; begins to display aggressive behavior by becoming overexcited or threatening toward other dogs; is panting heavily; or seems overly tired. Keep your dog’s welfare a top priority. • DO NOT physically intervene in a dog fight. Never reach in to break up fighting dogs. Squirt the dogs in the face with a water bottle or try to distract them by throwing something near them, but never physically intervene. • Prevent injuries. Be aware of the signs of a possible dog fight before it might happen. Don’t allow a dog’s overexcitement turn into a fight. If your dog injures a person or dog, give your name and phone number to the injured party. Report to law enforcement authorities any handlers who refuse to take liability for damages or injuries and who are endangering the safety of others. Dick Norton is a dog behavioral therapist and trainer with Bark Busters. For more information, call 1-877-500-BARK (2275) or visit www.BarkBusters.com.

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of over-the-counter medication for pets gradually returned to their healthy pink color. He was lucky to have survived. And, even though he was a strictly indoor cat, his owner placed a beautiful blue collar with a bell on it so that she could hear him coming in the house whenever she closed a door! Dr. Angelyn Cornetta is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal

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zra was a 3-yearold, neutered male cat who was brought to our hospital as an emergency. He was vomiting and breathing rapidly. His owner explained that Ezra’s tail had been accidentally caught in a door the previous evening. Concerned that her cat was in pain, she had given him one adult strength tablet Tylenol(r) (acetaminophen). Physical examination showed that Ezra was indeed breathing very rapidly and his gums appeared blue (cyanotic). His tail was sore but otherwise not injured. Based on the history and physical findings, he was diagnosed with acetaminophen toxicity. Acetaminophen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is sold across the counter under many labels. Although it benefits people, it is highly toxic to both dogs and cats and its ingestion may be fatal. Cats, however, are extremely sensitive to acetaminophen because they have a more limited capacity to eliminate this drug. Acetaminophen is primarily metabolized in the liver. Several of its metabolized by-products possess toxic effects. One of these compounds, N-acetyl-parabenzequinoneimine (NAPQI) is inactivated by glutathione, an essential antioxidant present in the liver and in red blood cells. Unfortunately, toxic effects occur when glutathione stores are depleted. Red blood cells normally contain hemoglobin, a compound that allows the transport of oxygen molecules. Should the hemoglobin of red blood cells become damaged, the ability to carry oxygen is impaired. The individual is then unable to utilize the oxygen inhaled into the lungs. Damaged red blood cells are normally removed from the bloodstream, but in acetaminophen toxicity these are removed in massive numbers leading to serious anemia. Liver cells can also become injured, which may result in life-threatening liver failure. Liver problems due to acetaminophen ingestion are most common in dogs. Signs of toxicity usually occur within 6 to 24 hours after ingestion, but may be seen sooner. In cats, clinical signs include chocolate-brown and/ or cyanotic mucous membranes due to the damaged hemoglobin. Difficulty breathing, vomiting, and swelling (edema) of the face, neck, and limbs are also seen. In dogs, signs of liver failure, such as jaundice

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Acetaminophen is primarily metabolized in the liver. Several of its metabolized by-products possess toxic effects. (yellow mucous membranes) may predominate. The goals of treatment are to decrease acetaminophen absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, hasten its elimination, and limit

formation of toxic compounds. Specific treatment is aimed at restoring glutathione stores, and providing supportive care with intravenous fluids and oxygen. If an animal is presented immediately after ingesting acetaminophen, vomiting can be induced. Depending on the severity of signs, other treatments such as blood transfusion may be needed. Over-the-counter medications should never be given to pets unless a veterinarian advises you of the specific dose and schedule of administration for your particular pet. For example, ibuprofen (found in many products including Advil(r)) is also sold overthe-counter and is a common poisoning emergency, producing ulcers and kidney failure in both dogs and cats. ALL MEDICATIONS SHOULD BE KEPT OUT OF REACH OF PETS. In addition, no medication should be administered to your pet unless under the current advice of a veterinarian. Your pet should be reevaluated prior to medicating him or her with any medication that has been prescribed for similar symptoms in the past. If your pet has been injured, contact your veterinarian for prompt evaluation. Ask about new pain-relieving therapies, available to veterinarians, which are safe in pets. Ezra was a very sick cat.

Blood samples were obtained and confirmed a decrease in his red blood cells (anemia); however, the anemia was not severe enough to require a blood transfusion. The antidote (N-acetylcysteine) for acetaminophen toxicosis was given through an intravenous catheter. Ezra was then placed in a cage enriched with oxygen. Ezra was hospitalized for 3 days. His breathing improved after the first 24 hours and his gums

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Criminal liability is relatively rare in animal-human attacks. It usually results where the owner or keeper has a highly dangerous animal, ignores prior attacks, and behaves in a grossly negligent manner resulting in imputed criminal intent. factor into the picture. “Strict the picture but usually results liability” requires only that the in comprehensible injury. Criminal liability is relaowner or keeper of the obnoxious beast allows a person’s tively rare in animal-human atbody or property to come into tacks. It usually results where contact with the critter. Fault the owner or keeper has a highand carelessness do not seem ly dangerous animal, ignores prior attacks, and behaves in to be relevant. a grossly negWhy such ligent manner tough treatment resulting in imat the “paws” of puted criminal the law? Accordintent. Word ing to Kionka, for the day? “Torts in a NutKeep your coshell”, animals bra caged! do not inherently possess a “conSilly statute of science” and the month: possess “great In Massacapacity” to do chusetts, a deer “mischief” if not restrained. Massachusetts, un- hunter can sell deer hoofs and like some states however, may shin bones, but not antlers to provide a legal escape hatch any person Got a question about where a victim voluntarily and negligently exposes himself to animal law? Send your questions and feedback to Attorthe offending teeth or claws. Local cases have gone to ney Williamson and you may court over encounters with a see it in a future column. He zebra, a bear, and a stag. Oth- can be reached at pawlaw@ er states (mostly zoo casesP etgazette.net or by mail to Athave involved monkeys, coy- torney Gerald Williamson, 71 otes, lions, and tigers. Taunt- Legion Parkway, Brockton, ing animals often complicates MA 02301.

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Parrots not mere mimics, asserts scientist

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BY GEORGE SOMMERS

hen Dr. Irene Pepperberg first suggested that parrots might be as intelligent as chimpanzees and dolphins, she says her scientific colleagues “asked me what I was smoking.” Parrots, after all, have brains the size of walnuts. The current Brandeis University psychology professor had the last laugh along with a certain African grey parrot named Alex. Dr. Pepperberg recently spoke at Boston’s Museum of Science, hosted by media

FISH & FOWL celeb Robin Young, attracting nearly 300 people on a mid-week night at $12 a pop. It was not just any pellet-food dry scientific lecture. The doctor also reminisced about her 30-year relationship with her self-described colleague. “I wasn’t only a scientist. I was a person who worked with a very special creature,” she says; adding it was often difficult to maintain objectivity. She’s also the author of “Alex and Me: How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence – and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process.” Alex could literally answer questions about objects, shapes and colors and even count up to 8 without being cued in any way. He even improvised, calling an almond a “cork” and an apple a “baner-

ry” (apparently a combination of banana and cherry). He wasn’t always the teacher’s pet, sometimes throwing things on the floor or deliberately giving the wrong answer to get a rise out of his human flock. Once when banished to his cage for not giving the correct answer (“2”) he said, “I’m sorry – 2 – come back here.” The Brooklyn born Dr. Pepperberg resides in Boston, working first with MIT and currently at Brandeis. When asked if Alex picked up a Boston accent, she says he pronounced shower as “showah”, four as “fo-wah” and cracker as “crackah” – but he also picked up the midwestern pronunciation of carrot as “keerat.” She says but for her parakeets and TV she was a lonely child who lived over a storefront but at least “The parakeets were interactive.” Her budgie buddies’ chattering and TV programs like “Nova” inspired her to reason that “Nobody studies birds – but they talk!” Coming full circle, the presentation included a video

Prof. Pepperberg picks a pack of parrot prodigies, including the late, celebrated Alex. -Photo from Museum of Science promotional material. clip from “Nova” with Alan Alda alternately joking about and marveling at Alex’s abilities. Some argue that morally such intelligent creatures should not be kept in cages. In exclusive comments to “Pet Gazette” the doctor who can talk to the animals says. “It’s a

very tricky question. The decision to have a parrot is for life, life is long and the parrot has to be treated like a toddler.” Snowball the cockatoo, a You Tube sensation, sparked studies confirming that parrots are in a very exclusive club of animals that literally dance – or move rhythmically

to music. “We knew about it and were testing. We had Alex dancing,” says the professor. Alex sadly earned his heavenly wings in 2007, and the torch has been passed to Griffin, who often looks to Alex’s old cage as if to say, “Where are you? You’re the one with all the answers!”

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Four on the floor

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Rehabilitating By Steve Long

ave you had to take a dress or suit with dirty paw prints to the dry cleaners? Or had to make something else to serve for dinner after your

best dog friend stole something from the counter? Then you’ll agree that jumping can be a serious canine crime. When the same best friend ruins more than one screen door by jumping on it to get out, or resents being asked to move after jumping on the bed, we often get a phone call asking for emergency help to rehabilitate the criminal. We encourage owners to give their dog friends a message -- while we love them very much, it is unacceptable to jump up under any circumstances unless the dog has received permission. Four feet must be on the floor at all times unless otherwise commanded by you. Please note -- the jumping command should never be taught until any jumping problem has been resolved. W e teach owners to use a correction -“NO!” -- when the dog jumps. “NO!” tells the dog that this behavior is wrong and he is absolutely not supposed to do it. Do not use the commands “off” or “down” with jumping prob-

lems. Both “off” and “down” are commands that tell the dog to do something else. For example, we teach the command “down” to mean “lie down and don’t do anything else until I release you from that command.” Use the “off” command only when you have commanded the dog to jump up (we use “hup”) and you are now, formally, commanding the dog to get off. Along with the “NO!” you may also need to use the throw can (25 pennies in a single-serving juice can). When shaken at the same time you say “NO!,” the can convincingly (in many cases) tells your dog that jumping is an almost unforgivable behavior. When necessary, you may need to throw the can. Take all of these steps when the dog jumps up on you or does anything without your permission.

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Praise your dog when he stops jumping and when all four feet are back on the floor. This approach helps him distinguish right from wrong. A small puppy jumping up may seem harmless, so it becomes very easy to encourage jumping behaviors by ignoring them. Yet your small puppy usually gets a lot bigger. A jumping, 15-pound puppy is a lot different than an unruly, jumping, 50-pound dog. Help your puppy or dog learn that “four on the floor” is always the best dog practice for everyone. Now we’ll go beyond these basics to the “how-to” specifics. The first step is to keep at least one throw can by the front door. To teach your dog that jumping is an unacceptable way to greet guests, you must be prepared to take action at the front door. When your guests arrive and your dog greets them by jumping on them, shake (or throw, if necessary; but be careful not to hit the guests) the can and loudly yell, “NO!” If possible, alert your guests ahead of time that a can attack is likely. One Thanksgiving, when we had many guests and a five-monthold, very rambunctious, outgoing, and big Lab puppy, we handed cans to guests as they entered so they could correct the puppy whenever she tried to jump on them. Dogs who jump on the bed and are allowed to sleep on the bed can become extremely territorial about that space. A dog may pee on the bed to mark it as its own territory, and may be reluctant to allow a particu-

We teach owners to use a correction -- “NO!” -- when the dog jumps. “NO!” tells the dog that this behavior is wrong and he is absolutely not supposed to do it. Do not use the commands “off” or “down” with jumping problems. Both “off” and “down” are commands that tell the dog to do something else. lar person on the bed. If you are having any obedience-related problems with your dog, DO NOT let him jump up and sleep on the bed. If you do let him jump on the bed, and you do not have problems now, be sensitive to the territoriality issues that could arise as your dog gets older. Your bed is YOUR space, not your dog’s. YOU should

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be the one deciding who sleeps where. If your dog tries to jump up while you are nearby or actually on the bed, correct him immediately. If your dog sleeps on the bed while you are away or in another part of the house, close your bedroom door so the dog cannot get on the bed without your permission. We knew a 10-pound mixed terrier in another life many years ago. Flower thought she was queen of the house, if not the world. She jumped on the bed during the day and slept on the pillows. At night, she slept at the very end of the bed under the covers and growled if any toes touched her while she was sleeping. She stole food regularly by jumping onto counters and tables via chairs. While she was very beloved, she was not an easy dog. Flower had no sense of the dog boundaries that should have been defined for her and reinforced by the leaders of her pack. Jumping was just one of her bad behaviors, but it led to and encouraged many more. As most dogs require, Flower needed strong leadership to keep her on the straight and narrow. Keeping all four feet on the floor at all times should be a basic rule for dogs. It reinforces their status as a dog, although a loved one, and keeps them from believing that your castle is theirs.

July 2009

pet Drawings of the month

“Max” By Jaedyn Rice, 6 This is a picture of Max. He is a Yorkshire Terrior. I love to play ball with him.

Send us a drawing of your family pet along with a brief write-up. We’ll select one drawing per issue and feature it here. Winners will also receive a free subscription to the Pet Gazette. Guidelines Open to children 14 and under. Work should be on a 8.5 x 11 sheet of white paper with no lines. Please use colored pencils or crayons. Entries must include the name and age of child, parent’s name and contact information, including phone. Please include a brief description including your pet’s name.

“Rodger” By Nicole Martin, 10 My frog Rodger is special to me because he is my first frog, and I love to watch him hop and swim! I love him very much!

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Lost Pet Network

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ave you ever lost a pet and know how helpless you feel trying to find it? Or driven by a lost pet flyer posted on a telephone pole and wished you could help? Did you know that understanding an animal’s behavior under normal circumstances, may give clues about where they are if they disappear? Or that the three most common reasons why dogs become separated from their owners are opportunistic journey, wanderlust, and panic? “Lost Pet Network” (or LPN), is a newly established volunteer organization on the Cape that helps people in their search for lost pets. We know what it is like to lose a pet and want to help! When LPN is notified of a lost animal, volunteers are contacted who can do any number of things from simply keeping a look-out when in the area of the missing pet, to posting flyers, to calling shelters, or actually aiding in

the search on foot or by car. We believe the more eyes and ears out there, the better the chances of finding your pet! Currently located in the midCape area, “Lost Pet Network” would love to expand and is always looking for more volunteers Cape-wide. For more information, to volunteer, or to notify of a lost pet, phone contact is 802-318-0783, or “Paws and Claws” in Chatham, 508-945-2335. Email [email protected]

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Adopting a Dog

Shelters

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By Amy Marder, V.M.D., Director of the Behavior Service, Animal Rescue League of Boston

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hen someone is looking for a new dog, the best places to find a compatible canine may be at local shelters and rescue groups. The old scenario of the shelter or rescue dog being an “unhealthy reject” is no longer true. Many organizations now go to great efforts to ensure that the dogs they re-home are not only physically fit, but behaviorally fit as well. And even if an animal has a problem, the adopter is made aware of it. To start, many shelters and rescue groups now get detailed medical and behavioral information, whenever possible, at the time of surrender. A dog that has had a house training problem in a previous home will need extra help in the next home. A dog with ear infections will most likely continue to have them. Of course, intake information is not possible when an animal has a history of being a stray. After intake, the dogs are vaccinated for contagious diseases, such as Kennel Cough, Parvovirus, and Distemper. Soon afterwards, the dogs receive a thorough physical examination. Treatable problems are treated before adoption. Dogs with heart worm disease are now routinely treated in many shelters. Urinary tract infections and bladder stones are also regularly cared for. Serious, chronic diseases are usually not treated and the dog is euthanized. The dogs then receive a battery of behavioral tests. The tests at the Animal Res-

cue League of Boston look at friendliness, trainability, possessive aggression over food and objects, ease of handling, protective aggression, fears, and inter-dog aggression. Based on the intake information and the results of the behavioral tests, a decision is made on behavioral adoptability. Dangerous animals are put to sleep. At the League, treatable behavior problems are treated. When dogs are guests of the League, volunteers and staff train them to walk on a leash and perform simple commands. We hold shelter dog training classes twice weekly to both stim-

ulate the dogs and teach them manners. The result? A complete package: a known dog whose good and difficult traits are known; a dog that is trained to walk on a leash and knows basic commands. Adopting an adult or adolescent is more reliable than adopting a puppy. What you see is what you get! A puppy’s

behavior problems are cute. But puppies change into adults in no time. You never know what you are going to end up with. Most adolescents and adults have some kind of behavior problems. The behavior problems that I see in shelter animals are no different than those that I see in the owned animals in my private practice. Most of the dogs I see at New England Veterinary Behavior Associates are purebreds from pet stores or breeders. Most are not from shelters or rescue groups. No dog is exempt from having behavior problems. By far, the number one behavior problem we see in our practice is aggression. In a study that I did at the ASPCA in New York City, the number one behavior problem in dogs adopted from our shelter was house training. (Many dogs forget their house training while in confinement.) Most of the dogs were housetrained within three months after adoption. Shelter dogs are screened for aggression before adoption. Yes, many shelter dogs may cough when they get into their new homes. (Kennel Cough is a chronic problem in shelters.) But don’t be too harsh. It’s really just a cold. After they recover, they’re likely to make great, reliable companions. F o r questions about animal behavior, call Dr. Marder at (617) 426-9170, Ext. 165. For more information about the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s adoption services, call Ext. 102, or log on to www.arlboston.org. The League also had opportunities for animal foster care (Ext. 139), and for volunteers (617) 338-1138, Ext. 24.

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BY SAVANNAH HASPEL IBIS WORLD

here’s an ongoing question in the pet-owner world: Are you a dog person or a cat person? But which is easier on the wallet? According to industry research firm IBISWorld, the total cost to raise a dog and cat for the full duration of their lives (an estimated 13 years) is $13,330 and $8,506, respectively. That means it costs 56.7 percent more to raise man’s best friend op- po s e d to a furry feline. In the first year, a dog owner can expect to shell out $1,966, while a cat owner only expends $1,318. From there on the price gap grows to $947 per year for canines compared to a mere $599 for felines. Both animals have significant expenses:

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“Although one might think the initial outlay cost for a dog or cat can be high, it really only represents a mere 2.6 percent or 3.5 percent per

pet, respectively, for the total cost over the animal’s lifetime,” explained Toon van Beeck, senior analyst with IBISWorld. “People need to realize that owning a

pet is a significant expense, and in the end, the original purchase price of the animal really doesn’t factor.” In 2009, there will be about 169 million cats and dogs as pets in the U.S. – this represents an increase of 2.4 percent from 2008. Of these pets, 39 percent of households own a dog and 34 percent own a cat. Despite the problem with overpopulation, 10 percent of dogs and 18 percent of cats are adopted from animal shelters. If you’d like more information on this topic, or to speak with Toon van Beeck, contact Savannah Haspel at www.ibisworld.com

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German Shepherd Rescue of new england

Milton Animal League

978-443-2202| www.gsrne.org

617-698-0413 | www.miltonanimalleague.org

Tazjah is a 3 year old, spayed female pit bull terrier who was surrendered by her owners who had to move. Tazjah has lived with children, knows some commands and loves, really loves, to play and chase balls. Since Tazjah has lived with a family, she knows what she is missing. All she needs now is a new family to call her own. If you know the joy and playfulness of the bully breeds, then please consider our Tazjah. Anna is a one-two year old spayed female German Shepherd who was an unclaimed stray. Initially we couldn't figure out why Anna was so thin, but then we discovered that she has Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. EPI, common in German Shepherds, means that she does not produce digestive enzymes to digest food normally. Treatment is the addition of powdered digestive enzymes to her food and requires a lifetime commitment. Jennie is a 1 year old spayed female domestic shorthair. Jennie had a litter of kittens when she was barely older than a kitten herself. At first Jennie seems reserved, but give her a little time and she'll soon be looking for attention. Please consider Jennie who has been waiting and waiting for a loving home .

Dixie is a beautiful black and red, spayed 11-monthold female. Her owner could not keep her because his mother and her dog, a Golden Retriever, had difficultly with Dixie's high energy level. Dixie is a quiet, but energetic girl who, at times, demonstrates immature, but dominate behaviors. In her foster home, Dixie gets along very well with the 2 male dogs, but her desire to be boss has not gone over well with the resident female. Dixie's prey drive is high so a home without cats is a must. With people, Dixie is very loving with a strong desire to please. She wants to be your shadow. Dixie will bond quickly with a family who establishes a routine and boundaries for her.

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GINGER: In area shelters-Guest at town of Orange Animal Control,Orange, MA,978-413-7871. Ginger is a beautiful adult black & light tan sweet female whose owner died unexpectedly, and now needs a quiet home where she can be the only pet. An ideal home would be with someone who can spend time to help her regain her comfort-level in situations such as meeting new dogs and door greetings.

781-834-4663 | www.standishhumanesociety.com

DANNY - So far, I think you could call me a success story. I don't know what happened, but I somehow got myself lost. I was down near Cape Cod on a beach, covered in ticks and matted and hungry and... well, I got myself in a bit of a bind. I tried to tell people that I needed help, but nobody understood me. Then, a girl came back and rescued me. Standish washed me, got rid of my tics and gave me medicine to feel better and... well, all I can say is this Lion cut, buff male likes his long hair again. I may be only a couple of years old, but I know better than to wander off again. The next home that Danny boy gets is the one he's keeping. I don't even mind if you have other cats.

Pet Gazete Adoption Center Guidelines • Adoption notices are published free of charge for all area animal shelters. • The deadline for submitting pets is the 15th of the month. Space will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. • Please send a photo and brief write-up for each pet seeking adoption to [email protected] • You may send four pets per month. All types of dogs, cats and other domestic pets are welcome. •  We encourage shelters to send news of successful adoptions.

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Hi, we're BERT and ERNIE and w're loving 11-month-old brothers. Can you tell us apart? It's hard to because we both are fluffy medium maned, creamsicle colored easy going guys. We had a family for a short time, but because of the economy they lost everything and then we lost them, but we don't want to lose each other because we do everything together and we have a bond that we hope will never be broken. So, if you're looking for a pair of young cats that will forever keep themselves company when you're not at home, please come and ask for Bert or Ernie. Alfie - we can tell you that this beautiful 3 year old buff  Persian mix is a loving, gentle boy who maybe a bit shy at first, but will certainly blossom in a quiet home. He would be a great cat companion for a person who enjoys brushing and pampering their pet. With ALFIE's looks and disposition, he won't last long here at the shelter.

Tasha is a healthy mature female with gorgeous black and tan coloring. Tasha was surrendered to a shelter because her owners were losing their home. She had been with her family her whole life and at age ten, this upheaval had the potential to be a very difficult adjustment. Despite this, she is resilient. Tasha is a very sweet,confident dog eager to please her person. She appears much younger than her years when she plays with her rope, or ball. Tasha's manners are excellent. On-leash, she pulls a little and sometimes walks too fast, but she is learning to heel better. Tasha is very happy to greet people when out on a walk.

SASSY: White 11-months-old, was a gift for an 80-old; who was overwhelmed by her energy and exercise needs. A wellintentioned family took Sassy, but saw she needed a fenced yard, which they lacked on their busy road. Sassy loves to play and be around people, enjoys her squeaky ball thrown for her to catch. She loves walks. Sassy enjoys quiet nuzzling time. She has at times, engaged in behaviors as talking back‚ or barking, which may be amusing as a pup, but needs to be redirected so will not become problem as a mature GSD. Sassy needs guidance and direction when it comes to visitors. If uncrated, Sassy in her eagerness will jump in greeting. However, if crated, Sassy can get over-stimulated and pee. These different reactions highlight Sassy's need for a handler who will help her understand situations and guide her reactions. With a strong prey drive, she likes to chase small animals. Sassy lived with a male Kerry Blue Terrier that let her be boss, andwill likely do well with another confident male who will help burn energy, and serve as a role model. Obedience training will help Sassy develop self-confidence. Sassy is more than eager to please. If you have the ability to provide the structure to grow into the gorgeous, confident companion she has the potential to be, please contact us.

Taunton animal Shelter 508-822-1463

ROCCO is a male Lab/Rottie mix about 4 years old. He is a sweetie with the BIGGEST "smile" ! Just looking at his face, makes you want to smile yourself. He loves to go for walks and would make a good walking companion. A fenced yard would be ideal, as he enjoys being outside in the play yard with the volunteers and/or just leisurely strolling around enjoying the sunshine and nice weather. We recommend no toddlers. He seems ok with most other dogs. He would bring lots of companionship to your life, and is a happy and affectionate guy! TICKIE - I am a wonderful senior gent who misses being with people and a special someone. My owner lost her home and could only bring one cat to her new apartment, so she chose to bring my 18 year old brother. I understand why. But the day I was brought here my owner cried and so did I. I watch everyone who passes by in hopes it is me that s/he has come to adopt. If you are looking for a special buddy, then stop and meet me. I have a reduced adoption fee to help me find my way home again.

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July 2009

People for cats

Brockton Blue Dog Shelter

508-540-5654| www.peopleforcats.org

508-436-6446| www.bluedogshelter.com

Bailey - Bailey is a mixed breed dog who came to our shelter due to some family problems. She is about 1 year old and weighs about 47 lbs. She is a very pretty brown and white dog with a long tail. Bailey is happy to meet new people and is enjoying playing with her new dog friends during the day. We don't know how Bailey is with cats or very small children, If you are looking for a young adult dog to become a new member of your family, please come to meet Bailey during any regular shelter hours. Michelle - Michelle is a sweet puppy who came to us with her two sisters - they have been adopted but Michelle is still looking for her forever home. Michelle has become a favorite with the staff because of her great personality. She is about 6 months old, weighs about 25 lbs and will probably be a medium size adult. Michelle is a friendly, happy pup who enjoys playing with toys and going for walks or cuddling with her people. She gets along fine with other dogs and seems curious about cats but has had no close contact. Michelle is at our shelter patiently waiting to meet new families! Please come to meet her during any regular shelter hours.

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Hi my name is Lover Boy, aka LB, Here I wait, and see other dogs come and go. I wish my day would come soon. I am 14 months-old, neutered male, fawn and white, American Stafford Shire Terrier (Staffy). I am up to date on rabies and distemper shots, HW Lyme test negative, de worm, de flea and micro chipped. I have lots of love to give you. I am always ready to make a friend. The Volunteers are giving me awesome leash training and more socializing at the shelter. I am a strong muscular guy that needs someone to understand the breed I am. I love quality time with a fenced in yard so I can be me and I love to ride in the car. I do good in the house training department. I seem to do better with small dogs as long as I am introduced slowly and it takes a few times in meeting the dog. I do best as the only pet in the house and I tend to be good with kids over 10 years of age, no cats or small toddlers.

JODY is a shorthaired white kitty with strategic patches of dark tiger. Jody was found near a day care center in Wareham and so far despite numerous attempts to find her home, she is still unclaimed. Jody is looking for a forever home. In her former life, Jody was spayed and well cared for. She is accustomed to being with kind owners. She is approximately 4 1/2 years young and loves to be petted. Jody, as you can see, is as cute as a button and is very playful. Come in and meet her. She is looking for just the right spot to make her home. WINNIE is part of a litter that was found by a friend of People for Cats when their Mom left them in her yard. Our friend brought them to us so they could find good homes. Winnie picked up a cold soon after she arrived and had a very hard time getting better. Poor little Winnie got a very bad infection in her left eye and the vet had to remove the eye. When you come to meet her, you probably won't notice that she has lost her eye, because it hasn't slowed her down a bit. She loves to play. She gets along with the other cats and is among the first to greet shelter visitors. Winnie is a very beautiful, shiny black kitty who is about 5 months old. She has all her shots and is litter trained.

KITTENS! KITTENS! KITTENS! It's Kitten Season again. New kittens are coming in daily and one is just cuter than the next! We have close to 20 kittens of different colors and ages, all waiting for a wonderful home. Some of our little ones would like to be adopted together and there is a price break for doing that. Come in for adoptions on Wednesday from 46p.m. or on Saturday from 10a.m. - 1p.m. If theses hours don't work for you, call our Hot Line (508-540-5654) to set up an appointment.

This Gentle Giant handsome boy is Sam. He is a threeyear-old German Shepherd / Lab cross male (he will be getting neutered soon). Sam is up to date on rabies and distemper and is heart worm negative. He is a light blond color, weights about 70 pounds, is high energy and needs active people. He is a very affectionate dog with a good disposition. Loves to go for leash walks, or for rides in the car and loves to play ball and run around the yard. He does well with other dogs,no cats or small toddlers, but older kids 15-years and up are OK. His previous owner has moved and cannot take him so Sam is looking for a loving caring responsible home that will KEEP HIM for good.

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Stuart and sis, Lilly: I can't believe this pair of Cockers are still with us. Voted the BEST dogs to enter our shelter, they are easy-going, great with kids and other dogs and simply amazing!

Annika is a short-haired grey and white female. She is 2-yearsold. Very affectionate and loving but sometimes does not want to be pet. Likes to be alone but likes other cats. Loves to drink from the faucet. She was left behind when her owners moved. Annika would love a home and not be left behind again.

Romeo is a 4 year old male long haired cat. He is Orange and White. His original owner dead. Very gentle cat but puts a limit on petting.Needs and loves to be groomed. He likes other cats but likes to be lone too. Do you have a gentle, safe home for Romeo?

Gizmo is xtra-large, and has xtra-love to give. He would do best in an adult home, other kitties are fine as long as you give him time to acclimate.

July 2009

Wiskers of hope

617-916-9014 | www.whiskersofhope.org

Lynne is a 1-year-old female. She is short-haired tiger with black, grey and a little white. Lynne needs love and attention since she will only let you touch her when she is eating. Lynne would benefit from someone that has patience and love. She was trapped in Everett homeless. Socializing Lynne would bring rewards to you of love.

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Martin and his friend Rowen (a Maine Coon Type) are a very sweet pair. Young adults, they will warm

DIGGER is a regal looking Calico princess who is approximately 5-yearsold. Her front paws were declawed by her previous owners and is an indoor only cat and needs to be in a home where there are no children or other pets. She suffers from shoulder pain and needs to be medicated daily. Due to the difficulty with her shoulder, she is unable to run and play so she is over-weight and is presently on a diet. She has been spayed and has all her shots. She is unable to get along with other cats and is aggressive toward them. She needs to have an owner who is willing to work with her to build a feeling of trust and comfort. Digger is a physically beautiful kitty who needs to be in a home she feels is safe and loving.

Bambi is a black and white tuxedo. She is about 4-years-old. She is a short-haired female. Bambi was surrendered when her owner went in nursing home. Bambi enjoys affection but sometimes is a little standoffish. She has improved with adjusting with other cats but probably would like to be the only cat. Do you have quiet home for Bambi?

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Dermatology Chronic Ear Disease In Dogs & Cats If your dog has had two or more ear infections in his or her life, you might have been told that “all dogs gets ear infections,” or “it is normal for dogs with long, hanging ears to get ear infections,” or “all dogs that swim get ear infections,” or even that “it is because your dog is digging in the dirt that he gets ear infections.” These are common misconceptions that Dr. Klaus Earl Loft, who runs the Dermatology Service at VCA South Shore Animal Hospital in South Weymouth, MA, has heard from owners who bring him their pets with chronic ear problems. In reality, a dog that suffers from recurrent ear infections may actually have an underlying allergic skin condition that, if diagnosed and treated properly, could eliminate or reduce the incidence of future ear infections. If your dog has had ear problems that began when he or she was younger than 3 to 4 years of age, it is likely that the ear problem is secondary to allergies. Older animals that develop their first ear infection later in life may have problems other than allergies that are the cause for the ear infection. In veterinary medicine, it is often the dermatologist who deals with chronic ear diseases in dogs and cats. This is very understandable, since the ear and the skin are one and the same organ, and clinical signs associated with the ears are often part of a generalized dermatologic condition. Some dogs that present with an ear infection will have other clinical symptoms that are suggestive of allergies, such as foot licking and chewing, itchy skin, reoccurring skin infections in the groin or elbow area, greasy and scaly hair coat, and/or patchy hair loss. These symptoms can seriously affect the quality of life in these pets, and managing patients afflicted with chronic allergic ear disease has become a passion for Dr. Loft. Using the videotoscope at VCA South Shore for both the diagnosis and treatment of these frustrating chronic ear problems has increased Dr. Loft’s ability to determine the best therapeutic options for these patients, and to help deal with the often severe discomfort associated with ear infections. If Dr. Loft suspects that allergies are the underlying cause for a patient’s chronic skin or ear issues, he can offer either intradermal or serologic testing for both cats and dogs. Once a specific allergic cause is identified, he will treat the patient with Allergen Specific Immunotherapy (commonly known as “allergy shots”). This hypo-sensitization is very similar to what is offered to humans with atopic dermatitis. If your dog or cat suffers from reoccurring ear problems or other chronic skin conditions, ask your regular veterinarian for a referral, or feel free to call VCA South Shore Animal Hospital, to schedule a consultation with Dr. Loft. In Dr. Loft’s opinion, “Until proven otherwise, a pet with chronic ear disease is an allergic pet.”

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