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Top Cat of the Month
Willy
“I am Willy, a baby exotic Persian kitten.
When I was a week old, my owner noticed that
I had a swollen right eye. My owner was not
sure what to do for my eye, because it was still
closed.
She decided to put some medicine on my
eyelid, but then she noticed a crusty area in the
corner of my eye.
She said, ‘Willy, you be a brave little boy,
this might hurt a little.’ She then pressed lightly
on my eye twice, and each time out came a lot
of yellow drainage.
My owner then cleaned the eye again, and
reapplied the medicine on the eyelid.
I felt so much better after my owner took
care of my eye. And, my owner was very sur-
prised the next morning when she looked at my
eye and it had opened all by itself.”
Now Willy is almost two years old, has per-
Happy Adoption
Sawyer
D
uring the bitter cold stretch in Janu-
ary, Milton Animal Control officers
Linda Kippenberger and Nancy
Bersani received a call from a good Samaritan
who had picked up a stray dog running loose
near the Blue Hills. Sawyer, as he was later
named by the Milton Animal League, had been
found trembling in the woods from cold and
fear with icicles literally hanging off of his
skunk sprayed face. Sawyer likely would not
have survived the night in the below freezing
temperatures. A strikingly beautiful pitbull, we
soon learned that Sawyer is a calm, gentle and af-
fectionate boy
who possesses
the most stun-
ningly soulful
eyes. When he
stared right into
your eyes, he
almost seemed
to be ask-
ing “why” or
“how” he end-
ed up here; the
Milton Animal
League staff
tried to com-
fort all of those
May 2009
fect eyesight, and is a very spoiled boy. I think
Willy could help other cats, and I am going to
see if he can be a blood donor cat.
R. Belanger and Willy
Taunton, MA
questions of neglect
out of his mind.
Over the next few
months, we watched
as Sawyer gazed at
each shelter visitor
with hopeful antici-
pation. But most
people immediately
walked right past his
kennel. Sawyer has
the “classic” pit bull
look, which very of-
ten translates into long wait times at rescues
across the country. But the luck that allowed
Sawyer to be found in the woods that bitter
cold night, eventually brought Sawyer into
the life of Justin, a South Shore resident who
recently adopted Sawyer. Now when Sawyer
looks up with those eyes, he doesn’t ask “why”
any longer—but instead asks the classic dog
questions ‘do you want to play’ or ‘can I have a
treat’. The staff of the Milton Animal League
will always remember our Sawyer and we hope
that the night of icicles and abandonment will
forever be replaced in Sawyer’s heart by the
kindness and affection he deserves. Soulful
Sawyer is finally home.
Pet Gazette
Northeast Bird Group
Summer Bird Fair
N
ortheast Bird Group will be holding a Summer Bird
Fair this year in Pawtucket, RI on June 27. This
event will include a “mart” area where birds and
supplies will be for sale, an educational seminar series, a parrot
show with SPBE Judge Al Decoteau, a live auction, raffles, and
more! Doors will open to the public
at 9:00. The fair will be located at the
Comfort Inn, 2 George Street, Paw-
tucket, RI.
In 2008, the Northeast Bird
Group was founded with a board of
thirteen members, suppliers  and in-
terested breeders. Our purpose is to
bring breeders, suppliers, veterinar-
ians, and bird owners from across
the region together. Northeast Bird
Group focuses on events and opportunities for bird enthusiasts
to exchange ideas, bird products, and – of course - birds.
Have a bird you would like to know more about? Interested
in meeting other people who share your interest in birds? Look-
ing to own a bird but don't know where to begin? Looking for a
breeder?  Can't find new supplies? Looking for something spe-
cial without having to pay shipping costs? Then this is the club
for you.
So check out the NBG Summer Bird Fair on June 27 – it will
have something for everyone interested in cage birds. See www.
northeastbirdgroup.com to join NBG or for more information
and updates about the Bird Fair. Event Manager & Vendor Con-
tact: Donna Rosciti, (401) 647-5588, DonnaRosciti@aol.com.
Show Manager: Tom Keegan, (781) 335-3927, thomkeegan@
aol.com.
2010 Paw Prints
Calendar Contest
Is your pet a prospective 2010 Paw Prints Calendar “Pet
of the Month”? Then e-mail those fab photos ASAP to pho-
tos@scituateanimalshelter.org for your pet’s braggin’ -- or
would that be waggin’? -- rights. Photos can also be mailed
to P.O. Box 823 Scituate, MA 02066. Please include your
name, address, and phone number plus your $10 per pho-
to entry fee. Deadline for submission is May 30, 2009. For
more information, please call 781-545-8703 or visit www.
scituateanimalshelter.org.
10th annual Pet Fest
& Walk for Animals
T
he Coalition for Animals is having it’s 10th Annual
Pet Fest and Walk for Animals on Sunday, May 17th
from 11-3pm at Buttonwood Park, New Bedford,
MA. Great prizes, contests, demonstrations, food, music and
more!
Help raise money for injured, sick, abandoned and home-
less animals. Walkers without dogs are welcome. Call 508
991-6366 or visit www.coalitionforanimals.com for more info
and where to get registration forms. For more information call,
(508) 991-6366
Donate to the
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pet food pantry
et Food Pantry Desperate For Donations. Many hard-
working people are now facing financial burdens. In
the face of financial hardship, every penny counts. A
Helping Paw has been offering free pet food to pet owners in
need. Pets offer us great comfort during these difficult times and
AHP wants to ensure every pet is well fed, while allowing pet
owners to use what little funds they have to care for their fami-
lies. Due to the substantial increase of people in need, the pet
food pantry is near empty for the first time in three years. We
are hoping you can help us stock
our shelves so no pet owner will
be turned away. Any and all dry
cat and dog food donations wel-
come. Financial donations can be sent to: A Helping Paw, Pet
Food Pantry, Box 387, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. For more in-
formation on how you can help, please call 508-759-2887 or
email ahelpingpaw@aol.com.
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Pet Gazette 55
 Spring has sprung
Tips
By Tana Watt
to keep your pet healthy

H
Pet Gazette Columnist
ave a great spring
with your furry
friend by follow-
ing these health, safety and
training tips

Heartworm infection
The American Heartworm
Society recommends that all
dogs be tested annually for
heartworm infection. Trans-
mitted by mosquitoes, this
serious parasitic disease can
be fatal. Fortunately, your vet-
erinarian offers a variety of
options for preventing heart-
worm infection, including an
injection, daily and monthly
tablets, and monthly topical
medications.

Fleas and ticks

Fleas and ticks can cause
a host of problems, from flea
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can also cause dangerous
amounts of blood loss, espe-
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number of flea and tick pre-
vention options are available
today, monthly spot-on topi-
cals and oral tablets offer con-
venience and effectiveness in
protecting your dog. Ask your
veterinarian for more informa-
tion.
Hands-On Dog Training Spring allergies
Experience Included Blooming plants, grasses
and flowers can trigger atopy,
Great Job Placement an allergy similar to hay fever.
But instead of sneezing, a dog
Assistance typically develops itchy skin
and will persistently scratch,
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range from oral medications
throughout the to skin tests that pinpoint aller-
Greater Boston Area gies in more severe cases.
Mention Code #PG2006 Poisonous plants
and get $100 off! Inquisitive dogs might see
those fragrant spring blooms
as a tasty snack, but dogs
can become extremely ill or
even die from eating poison-
ous plants. Ask your vet for a
list of poisonous plants you’ll
want to avoid having in your
garden. You can also help pre-
vent your dog from digging by
not gardening with your dog
present—he may conclude
that digging is acceptable and
enjoy digging to underground
pipes or chewing on sprinkler
heads.
Lawn hazards
If a lawn—yours or an-
other’s—has been treated
with fertilizers, herbicides or
insecticides, do not let your
dog walk on it until these po-
tentially dangerous treatments
have dried completely.
Unpleasant odors
If your furry friend has
taken on an offensive aroma
over the winter, find out where
the smell is coming from.
Odor in your dog’s mouth
could mean dental problems,
digestive problems or underly-
ing internal diseases, such as
kidney problems or diabetes.
If his teeth are discolored or
he has an odor worse than his
usual doggie breath, have your
veterinarian perform a dental
exam. Next, check his ears. If
the skin inside is red or sore,
if the ear has a bad smell, or if
your dog reacts in pain when
you examine his ears, have
your vet check him for an ear
infection. Also check your
dog’s skin for the common
disorder seborrhea, usually
characterized by flaky dan-
druff or an oily, waxy feel to
the coat and a strong odor. You
can prevent this by frequently
bathing your dog with a medi-
cated shampoo that your veter-
inarian can recommend. Final-
ly, an infection or anal gland
problems can also lead to odor
and discomfort, in which case
your dog will need to be seen
by your veterinarian.
Enjoy the Outdoors and Rein-
force Training
In addition to the above
health and safety tips, take
advantage of the longer days
and warmer temperature to re-
fresh your training skills and
build upon your relationship
with your dog. Remember
that we all tend to hibernate
a little over the winter. Spring
is an invitation to renew our
commitment to exercise and
a more active lifestyle for us
and our dogs. A long winter,
your dog may have forgot-
ten his manners about walk-
ing properly on leash. Start
out slowly and reestablish the
proper leash rules for you and
your dog’s safety. Using basic
obedience disciplines you can
help reinforce the relationship
you want to have with your
dog. Walking to heel, coming
when called, and gate manners
are some of the basics that can
sharpen your dog’s response to
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Springtime should be fun
for everyone. By taking these
precautions, you and your dog
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 The healthiest
dog in the world
THE PORTUGUESE PODENGO
BY KAREN PRICE
B
PET GAZETTE COLUMNIST
y now we have all
heard about the
new addition to the
White House in the form of
an adorable Portuguese Water
Dog named Bo. No doubt the
Portuguese Water Dog will be
climbing the charts in popular-
ity among Americans in the
next few years but there is an-
other favorite breed of the Por-
tuguese people that has been
slowly gaining strides in the
United States since the early
1990s.
The Portuguese Podengo,
the symbol of the Portuguese
Kennel Club, is an ancient dog
that arrived in the Iberian Pen-
insula with Phoenicians from
Asia Minor around 1000 BC.
During the Moorish occupa-
tion, the medium and small
sized Podengos helped the Por-
tuguese nation survive by hunt-
ing food in the form of Rabbit
of which there is an abundance
of in Portugal. Christopher
Columbus, Magellan and other
early ocean explorers relied on
the smaller type of this breed
to keep the ships free of ver-
min that carried diseases ca-
pable of wiping out an entire
crew. Many dogs with similar
The Podengo comes in three
sizes, small, medium and
large and each size can have a
wire hair or smooth coat.
May 2009
The new addition to the White House family, Bo, a Portuguese
Water Dog, is related to the Portuguese Podengo breed.
characteristics may owe their
heritage to these seafaring
Podengos. Over the last 2000
years, Portuguese breeders
have simply let “nature take
it’s course” by selecting the
hardiest dogs and best hunters
and the dog has not changed
much over the years. Because
of these breeding practices, the
Portuguese Podengo is one of
the healthiest breeds on earth
with no know inherited faults
or diseases. They usually live
well into their teens.
The Podengo comes in
three sizes, small, medium and
large and each size can have a
wire hair or smooth coat. They
have erect ears, a pyramidal
head and an agile, elegant body.
They come in a variety of col-
ors. The Podengo, regardless
of size, is fearless, loyal, har-
dy, easily trained and excels in
sports such as agility and lure
coursing. They are excellent
hunters with great vision and
use their acute hearing to not
only find game in the brush but
to triangulate on game by call-
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ing to one another in a pack.
The yelp they use to commu-
nicate with each other is called
“The Maticar” or “The Cry Of
The Kill”. Rabbit hunting is
not without hazards and dogs
with cuts and scratches from
a hard days work in the brush
are honored in the show ring,
not penalized.
The Portuguese Podengo
has been recorded in the AKC
Foundation Stock Service since
2004. There are over 200 reg-
istered in the United States and
they are gaining in popular-
ity. Because they are so easy
to train, they have become a
favorite dog of movie mak-
ers. Podengos have starred in
many movies including Three
Wishes, Soccer Dog and Zeus
and Roxanne.
For more information about
this breed you can visit akc.org
or www.podengos.com
Karen Price is the owner
of South Paws Doggie Day
Care in Pembroke. For more
information on South Paws go
to southpawsdogs.com
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Underwater Treadmill
For Treatment of:
Fishy tail of
Spa Pool
courtroom drama
By Gerald F. Williamson Esq. a crossbow? Was a roasted is charged with taking short
Pet Gazette Columnist seagull found on a camp grill? lobsters in Moonlight Bay

Q
What is the pen- Had Bambi been run over in three weeks ago.” “What
s/RTHOPEDIC.EUROLOGIC3URGERY a drag race? My inquisitive does the statute provide, of-
alty in Massa-
s#ONDITIONING3TRENGTH"UILDING)MPROVE&UNCTION chusetts for the mind meandered. ficer?” the judge was finally
s7EIGHT-ANAGEMENT illegal taking of lobsters? getting into it. I could almost
I have heard various fines, taste the butter. “The tak-
Now offering Chiropractic Services! etc. ing of lobsters with an eye
7ASHINGTON3T3TOUGHTONs   socket to end of the body
A. The scene is a busy shell less than three and eight
WWWANIMOTIONANIMALREHABCOM thirty-seconds inches is ille-
courtroom in southeaster
Massachusetts. Business? gal, Judge.” (Couldn’t they
the usual: Criminal arraign- just have said: “Eight and a
The most experienced, knowledgeable quarter”?). “Well, what’s the
ments, civil motions, abuse
and compassionate rehabilitation team penalty?” queried the judge,
petitions, small claims hear-
has a new state-of-the-art Physical Therapy Center ings. But today is different. obviously nat a shellfish ju-
rist. “The fine is $50, your
Sterling Impression Animal
An almost surreal essences of
salt air wafts softly through
Paws & the law Honor”, came the reply. Not
the courtroom. Two gruff bad, I thought. Pricey, yes,
Rehabilitation Center of New England looking Environmental Police Suddenly the legal wheels but at least do-able.
1008 East Street,Walpole, MA 02081 of justice got a squirt of “Very well,” the Court re-
508.668.7946 (SWIM) • fax 508.668.7973 Officers stand stiffly near the
counsel table. Their striking WD-40. “Commonwealth sponded. “Fine is set for $50.
Marjorie C. McMillan, DVM, DACVR, CCRP
green uniforms blend smartly vs. Sam Scuba!” the clerk Next Case!” “Excuse me,
Cathy Symons, CVT, CCRP
with their polished leather blurted. (Sam’s name altered Judge!” interrupted the green
Physical therapy treatments available belts and Sig Sauer 9mm au- slightly). A suntanned beach- guy. “That’s $50 per lobster!
Spa pool – Range of motion exercises – Massage – Joint mobilization tomatics. They mutter crypti- boy type stood up and quietly Mr. Scuba was caught with
Therapeutic ultrasound – Neuromuscular electrical stimulation cally to each other. Something said “here”. the men in green 27 shorts. The fine should be
Underwater treadmill – Land exercises – Home therapy plans – Custom orthotics is up. stepped up to the plate. A pen- $1,350.” Sam shuddered. I
Recess ends and a veri- sive judge glanced from the gasped. That could have been
For treatment of… officers to the accused. “What one hell of a cookout.
Osteoarthritis – Hip dysplasia – Discs (pre and post-op) table herd of humanity en-
Tendon and ligament injuries ters the legal inner sanctum. do we have here, gentlemen?” The cop added: “Your
Fracture repair (post-op) – Total hip replacement (pre and post-op) Slowly, inexorably, the clerk he queried. Now we were get- Honor, it takes seven years to
Cruciate surgery (post-op) chugs through the morning ting somewhere. grow a pound chicken lobster.
Neurological injuries (degenerative myelopathy, tick paralysis, etc.) list. Motions are argued. Cas- One of the not-so-little The law was enacted to pro-
Arthritis – Cruciates – back surgery – Neurological deficits
es are continued. Dispositions green men spoke up: “Lob- tect a valuable resource. No
Weight management sters, your Honor.” He exceptions.” The good judge
are agreed upon. Bails are re-
What we do… quested. I watch the two envi- sneered contemptuously at the acquiesced. “Fine is set for
Pre-op conditioning – Post-op rehabilitation – Orthotics – Therapy groups ronmental cops closely. What tall, muscular defendant. “Mr. $1,350.” How much time do
Cancer rehabilitation – Cardiac rehabilitation – Conditioning could be their beef on such a Scuba is charged with violat- you need?” “Two months,
nice summer day? Did some- ing Mass. Gen. Laws, Chap- your Honor.” Came the deject-
one shoot a rabid raccoon with ter 130, Sect. 44.” I glanced ed reply. “No lobster dinners
at the judge. Nothing. Then for awhile, Mr. Scuba?” the
his Honor spoke. “Stealing judge seemed amused. “No,
lobsters from a trap? Taking you honor,’, Sam replied, “I’m
We are open and here for without a license?” The plot on my way to Mickey Dee’s
thickened quicker than sea- for lunch.”
our patients food bisque. Someone, clear-
ly was about to get stuffed and Silly statute of the month
baked. It was not Homerus -- by edict of the Governor,
Please call Americanus. Massachusetts farmers in the
508-428-6393 to schedule or reschedule Then the tomale hit the early 1600s were ordered to
Monday - Saturday 8-5 fan. “Your Honor, Mr. Scuba pick up the “trash fish” (lob-
sters) crawling on the beaches,
Cape Cod Animal Hospital has been in chop them up, and fertilize the
continuous operation since 1930 and will be fields with them!
Complete rebuilt. The hospital will continue to serve Got a question about
Medical Care this wonderful community. animal law? Send your ques-
Scott E. Munson, VMD tions and feedback to Attor-
Melaine L. Bikis, DVM ney Williamson and you may
Heidi A. McMorrow, DVM see it in a future column. He
1411 Osterville Road West Barnstable can be reached at pawlaw@
petgazette.net or by mail to
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Pet Gazette May 2009
 Fugitive Whitey Budgie takes flight
By George Sommers
I
Pet Gazette Columnist
f a white bird flies by
you inside Quincy’s
Thomas Crane Library,
you’re not hallucinating (nec-
essarily). Most likely it’s es-
cape artist Whitey Budgie the
parakeet – not to be confused
with another similarly named
local fugitive.
What with whooping
cranes being a tad large, the
children’s library keeps a pair
of parakeets as mascots. The
bird binge began when library
director Ann McLaughlin dis-
covered a lost parakeet in the
parking lot, brought her in and
named her Fannie, after a rela-
tive of library benefactor and
namesake Thomas Crane.
Library employee Jane
Fish & fowl
Miller decided that Fannie
needed a boyfriend, and re-
cruited Albert, the sole male
in a pet shop cage otherwise
full of females. Poor Al was
constantly henpecked, liter-
ally. Unfortunately, he didn’t
fare much better with Fannie.
“She ruled the roost,” explains
children’s librarian and bud-
gie caretaker Gail Colum-
bare. Fannie, sadly; earned her
heavenly wings two years ago
(or perhaps considering how
she picked on Albert, she went
elsewhere!)
Albert, also named after a
Crane family member, sports
the classic wild ‘keet colors of
green torso with black barred
yellow head and wings.
May 2009
Ms. Miller decided to ex-
pand the flock further with a
bird of a different color: Whit-
ey Budgie: a red eyed albino.
He’s named for his coloration;
although as a gag the librarians
occasionally perch a baseball
cap on top of the cage – like
the last known photograph
taken of Whitey you-know-
who.
The flock once roosted in
the adult library, but the tra-
ditional librarian “Shhhhh!”
isn’t always effective with
chirping birds. Fewer feathers
were ruffled when they were
moved into the children’s li-
brary – and fans of all ages
come by to visit.
“The children love them,”
says Ms. Columbare; add-
ing that their questions focus
mainly on the birds’ names,
what they eat, do they come
out of the cage (not usually, al-
though Whitey has escaped at
least three times) and do they
bite. “Yes, if you poke them,
they might!”
The 3 budgie buddies
originally shared one cage, but
Albert was really taking it on
Internal Medicine
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Angelyn Cornetta, DVM, DACVIM,
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Susan Morrison, DVM, DACVIM
Jerry Perry, DVM
Bruce Walker, DVM
Cardiology
Susan Morrison, DVM, DACVIM
Bradley L. Moses, DVM,
DACVIM (Cardiology)
Neurology
Stephanie Kube, DVM, DACVIM
(Neurology)
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Angelyn Cornetta, DVM, DACVIM
Angela Diaz, DVM
Alison R. Gaynor, DVM, DACVIM,
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Cindy Lopes, DVM
Ophthalmology
Bill Greentree, DVM, DACVO
Surgery
David Diamond, VMD, DACVS
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Diagnostic Imaging
Lori Hartzband, DVM, DACVR
Diana Rosenstein, DVM, DACVR
Avian and Exotic Animal Medicine
Stephen Dyer, DVM, DABVP (Avian)
Dentistry
Michelle Michienzie, DVM
Sheri Procious, DVM
the chin (or beak) as the larger
Whitey began picking on him
as well. Like rambunctious
kids in the library, they had
to be separated. (Now Whitey
shares his cage with a plastic
toy parakeet named Kather-
ine).
Still, “They talk together
when they eat and Whitey gets
upset if Albert is taken away
to get his cage cleaned,” says
Ms. Columbare. She adds that
the staff used to take the birds
home on long weekends, but
they seem content to stay as
long as they’re given ample
food. Ms. Columbare does
double duty as librarian and
keeper of the birds; including
feeding, cage cleaning and
even beak trimming on her
feathered friends.
Whitey’s favorite snack
food is oats and groats – the
big seeds, while Albert is par-
tial to millet spray.
If you’d like to check
out some birds along with
your books, fly on over to the
Thomas Crane Library!
This Whitey is safely behind bars - for now!
Photo by George Sommers
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Pet Gazette 9
 Kids coloring contest submissions
We asked our younger readers to share drawings of their family pets and tell us how they are special. Thanks to all the
talented children who responded. We’ve shared as many of their drawings as we could in the next few pages.
My picture is of Lily.
She is a 7 year old yel-
low lab, just like me.
I like Lily because I
can snuggle with her
on the couch. I take
her for walks to the
beach a lot near my
house. She likes to
go places with me
like the beach and
the park in the sum-
mer time. She loves
swimming with me.
She runs really fast.
Lily loves to eat lots
of treats and some-
times my dinner even
when I don’t like it!
Tess Hachey
Mashpee
7 years old This is a picture of our pet hamster, Shnoogie.
Nicole Martin
Rockland
10 years old
Hi my name is Am-
ara and my cats
name is Kookie. My
cat is very specil
because she had
to get sergiry in
her belly so she
wouldn’y be so
hiper anymore.
But I still love her.
She has a brother
named Leroy. In
the picture she
is sitting on the
couch and she
My picture is of Ace. He is a 3 year old American has the stitchis
Pit Bull Terrier. I love Ace because he loves to sleep right on her belly.
with me on the couch and snuggle with me. He loves Plese pick me to
to go take walks to the beach with me and my fam- win!
ily. He loves to run really fast and chase sticks and Amara Contois
catch balls. Ace loves to do training with me and Monponsett
he listens really well. He likes to eat treats. He is very 8 1/2 years old
gentle and sweet with me. Ace is my best friend
dog, I love him!!!
Mary Hachey
Mashpee
7 years old

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Pet Gazette May 2009
 This is a picture
of me walking my
rabbit Lily Diamond
Rose Rice and it is
80 degrees outside.
She is special to me
because I love her
so much and she
is good to cuddle
with. I can’t wait to
come home and see
her after school. I
give her lots of hugs
and kisses. I love Lily
more than anything
I have. She is the
best pet in the whole
Mickey being petted to sleep. wide world.
Megan McDonnell
Sandwich Jaedyn Rice
12 years old Wareham
Lucy is special to 6 years old
me because she re-
minds me of our old
dog Greta. She has
a white spot on her
chest like Greta did.
Her eyes remind me
of the moon and the
sun. Lucy and Greta
both have black fur. I
love Lucy and still miss
Greta.
Eugenia Kelly
Arrow is my Boston Terrier. He has white Braintree
socks on all four of his feet. He loves to play 12 years old
games with me. He has a short stubby tail
and is very playful. He is special to me be-
cause he is so fun to be with and mostly to Asia, my chicken is
play with. A game we both like to play to- special because she
gether is tug-of-war. Arrow is my most fa- is really nice, she is
vorite pet. He is very special to me. very colorful, and I
Haille Frazier love her very much.
Rockland
12 years old Madelyn Ames
East Sandwich
9 years old

I love Belle, my
Golden Retriever, be-
cause she is sweet.
In my picture she is
talking to the neigh-
This is my cat Sebastian playing with his bors.
ball of yarn. Sebastian is my pets name.
Erynn Mattos Spencer Ames
New Bedford East Sandwich
10 years old 7 years old

“Rock Star” and

“Cleo” are playing in
the lake. “Rock Star”
is our rooster and
“Cleo” is my chicken.
Grace Ames
East Sandwich
3 years old
My pet Precious is special to me be-
cause she licks me, plays with me, and
cuddles with me.
Ashley Aponte
Taunton
7 years old
May 2009
Pet Gazette 11
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GOLF TOURNAMENT
T
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Golf Tournament on Friday, May 29 at Widow’s
Walk Golf Course in Scituate. The afternoon tour-
nament will feature numerous prizes, raffles, and Par 3 Poker.
The $125 fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, and dinner at the
historic Barker Tavern. The Shelter is also seeking corporate
sponsorships and donations to raffle. Tournament registration
is on a first-come, first-serve basis; reserve your place soon
by sending in your registration with payment. Registration
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I know these pictures look like any ordinary pets but all of my
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pets are special to me in their very own way. I love my pets the
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way they are because it’s their own habitat and that’s what really
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 Beautiful but deadly
LILLIES AND KIDNEY FAILURE IN CATS
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A
CHRISTA REGAN, VMD
ngel was a five-
month-old female,
domestic-shorthair
kitten. The little brown tabby
Pet R
was a Mother’s Day gift from
Mrs. Jones’ children. The
family had recently lost their
16–year-old cat Muffin to heart s#AGE&REE"OARDING
disease, and Mrs. Jones had
taken the loss very hard. Her s6ACCINE4ITERS7ELCOMED
children hoped a cute, playful s#ANINE-ASSAGE4HERAPYAND2EIKI
kitten would cheer her up. They
also bought their Mom a beau- s/RGANICAND.ATURAL4REATS
tiful lily plant that she proudly Although the toxic agent in lilies remains unclear, what is clear s&REE0AMPERED0OOCH0ARTIES
displayed on the dining room is that plants of the lily family do serious damage to the kid-
table. Angel sure was playful, s2AWAND$EHYDRATED2AW$IETS
neys.
but also a bit mischievous. She s0ET3ITTING!VAILABLE
shaped glossy, green leaves ar- Dr. Christa Regan is a staff
quickly learned to enjoy knock-
ranged in spirals or whirls or veterinarian currently complet- Rehoboth, MA
ing things off tabletops, spill-
scattered up the stalk. The top ing an internship at VCA South
ing her water dish, and climb- 508-801-6677
has a solitary bloom or a clus- Shore Animal Hospital. For an
ing onto the furniture. She was
ter of flowers. Flowers have appointment or for more in- naturalpawspetresort.com
even caught eating Mom’s new
six petals and range in shape formation, please call (781)
lily plant!
from a bowl to a trumpet. They 337-6622.
A few hours after Angel
come in all colors except blue
was removed from the lily and
and may be spotted or streaked.
the slightly tattered plant was
placed on an out-of-reach shelf,
Examples include the tiger lily, A full-service hospital caring for the needs
rubrum lily, Japanese show lily
Angel started to vomit. She also of your four-legged family members.
and Easter lily. The Hemerocal-
refused to eat her dinner. Her
lis (day lily) genus has 13-15
concerned family immediately
brought her to see me at VCA
species. They usually are used
in outdoor plantings, and simi-
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I asked them if the little kitten
might have eaten anything un-
usual, and they told me about
placed at the top of leafless,
erect stalks. Day lilies are in-
cluded in this family. Other
MARSHFIELD • Dental Services • Oncology Services
the lily plant. I explained that
this was a likely cause of their
pet’s illness and admitted Angel
plants commonly called lilies,
such as peace lilies and calla
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Randolph M. Adams, D.V.M.
Jennifer A. Johnson, D.V.M.
Sarah E. Lafaver, D.V.M.

to the hospital for urgent care.

Although the toxic agent
lilies, are not members of these
families and their ingestion does HOSPITAL www.marshfieldvet.com
not lead to kidney failure, but
in lilies remains unclear, what
can cause self-limiting vomit-
is clear is that plants of the lily
family do serious damage to
the kidneys. Kidney damage
ing and diarrhea. Lily-of–the-
valley is also not a member of
these families, but does contain
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caused by lilies may progress
a toxin that affects the heart.
very rapidly to fatal stages even
I started Angel on intrave-
before cats are brought to the
nous fluid therapy and admin-
veterinarian. It only takes 24
to 96 hours after ingesting the
istered activated charcoal by
mouth to try to absorb the plant
YOU HAVE THE PASSION.
plant material (leaves, flowers,
toxins from her system. She
or stems) for kidney failure to
occur. At this stage of acute
responded very well to the flu- NOW GET THE TRAINING.
ids, however, monitoring of her
kidney failure, the prognosis
kidney function over the next
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few days with blood and urine
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having lilies in the house at all,
or keep them securely away
kidneys recovered quickly and professional animal care.
continued to work just fine. An-
from curious, climbing cats.
gel went home to find a beau-
Plants in the lily family,
tiful cat tree for her climbing CANINE GROOMING
specifically any of the Lilium
pleasure as well as a second kit-
or Hemerocallis species, cause 4 courses, 2 semesters (30 weeks)
ten to keep her busy; and Mrs.
rapid and fatal acute renal
Jones’ children replaced the lily
(kidney) failure in cats. These
plant with a beautiful sculpture
include lily flowers used in or- CANINE BEHAVIOR & TRAINING
for the dining room table.
namental flower arrangements
as well as the large family of 5 courses, 4 semesters (60 weeks)
daylilies that are so popular
in perennial gardens. Inges-
tion of even small amounts of
their leaves and flowers may
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Mindful resources
A bailing twine bonanza
By Nicole Birkholzer
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his months column
Briggs Stable takes Mindful Con-
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Instruction • Training later collect, throw out, be ag-
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Full Service Tack Shop baling twine.
Kingston Trailer Sales Yes, occasionally we can
use it to fix a fence board or
tie a garbage bag together,
Mare Willow Farm but generally there is a use-
less bunch of twines hanging
around in the barn.
Always looking for ways
to recycle, I had an idea to put
168 Beaver Dam Road the hay strings to better use. I
Plymouth, MA 02360 turned them into butt and knee
Barn 508-224-9559 savers. If you ever sit out on a
Instructor Pamela Ring rock or in the grass and want to
508-250-3155 keep your be-hind dry and dirt
free, you can now sit on your
home made butt saver. When
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kneeling in your flower beds to
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advanced, dressage, made knee saver.
horsemanship camps, Let me explain how to
ages 6 and up.
make them:
My friend Cecile came up
Marshfield, MA
(781) 837-2495 with this version.
Take baling twine and braid
a long, very long braid with
it. When you come across the
knots either braid them in, or
cut your string at the knot and
continue with another string.
Once you have a several
foot long braid, curl the braid
like a snail and sew it together
with fishing line or a nylon
based yarn. Go around and
around until the size of the
snail fits your be-hind.
If you want you can fin-
ish the butt saver with a little
handle. When you have about
8 inches of braid left, continue
sewing for about 4 inches along
the edge of the snail without
adding more of the braid. Now
you pick up the braid again
and start sewing only the last
2 inches of it to the snail. That
Pet Gazette
In these pictures, the weave is still very loose. For a knee saver
pad I will need to push the horizontal strings closer together for a
tighter weave and thus more knee protection.
should give you a small loop get the string, including knots,
to carry it or to hang the butt through.
saver from a branch for dry- In these pictures, the weave
ing. is still very loose. For a knee
These be-hind savers will saver pad I will need to push
work great on metal garden the horizontal strings closer
furniture if you don’t mind the together for a tighter weave
rustic look. The twine is easy and thus more knee protection.
to take care of. After all, rain Also, the fewer knots the bet-
or sun will not affect ter. Your knees will be thank-
it much and you can ful. For a butt saver the weave
leave it outside all year might be sufficient.
round. The more Cecile and I
The next version is talked about the butt savers,
a little more involved the more ideas we came up
as it requires a frame, with.
similar to a loom. Change the length of the
Take four fairly straight branches and you can make a
branches of about 2-3 feet bench seat.
length and tie them together Use colorful yarn to sew
the snail together and you
can create fun designs (cross
stitch)
A small snail can become a
coaster or a place mat
Use two different colors,
one for the horizontal, one for
the vertical string
Use different colors for
each string in the braid
This is a great summer
These be-hind savers will work
great on metal garden furniture camp project. Everybody can
if you don’t mind the rustic make their personal butt saver
look. and then sit on it during the
with…hay string of course. lunch picnic. Have fun, be cre-
Hammer a row of little tack ative, and…be mindful with
nails into two facing branch- your resources.
es and string the string back Nicole Birkholzer, Found-
and forth to create your base. er of Birchwood Farm - Equine
That makes for your vertical Inspired Coaching. Nicole and
strings. Now take individual her horses facilitate “Life
hay strings and weave them Changing Horse Experienc-
horizontally through the verti- es”, while coaching clients to
cal strings. In the picture you find their path and believe in
can see that I used a piece of themselves. www.birchwood-
wood to separate the vertical farm.us –508.846.5001
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 Milton Animal League German Shepherd Rescue of new england
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Penny is a one-year-old spayed female boxer/pitbull mix, who is
happy and friendly and a joy to be around. But while other dogs
at the shelter have been adopted, sweet Penny still waits to go to
a forever home. She is a real charmer with all the shelter visitors
and she gets along well with other dogs too. While Penny loves
her outdoor time to play and run, she also loves to sit and cuddle.
Penny deserves someone who will truly love her for a lifetime.
We have started a campaign for Jennie and her pal
Erica who have both waited for over a year for a
home to call their own. Jennie, a 1-year-old
spayed female domestic shorthair, is a loving girl
who at first can seem a little reserved and finds the
shelter stressful so she does not “show well” when
people come in to adopt. But give her a little time
and soon she will be purring and looking for some attention.
She prefers mellow people and even a mellow cat or two. Erica, like Jennie,
has been at the Milton Animal League for over a year, waiting for a home. Erica
is a five-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair who was abandoned at a
local nature center. Erica enjoys hanging out in the office and seeking out some
human petting time. A new home, and maybe a new mellow feline friend,
would be ideal for this deserving cat.
Standish HUmane society
781-834-4663 | www.standishhumanesociety.com
Look at BUTTONS: I'm a 4-year-old, big fluffy
Meeeee, I'm black and white teddy bear named
as happy as Buttons. I was adopted once from
a kitten up a here, but the the youngster in the my
tree.....‚ house suffered from asthma. Maybe
a-year-old because I have such a lush and
kitten that uniquely soft fur coat. Even though I
is. Although feel confused and sad about being
I'm an back here at the shelter, I also feel
attractive really guilty about it being my fault. I
gray female, have still have
I'm a bit blue that my owner was too tons of love to
elderly to continue to care for me and give anyone who
I have to find a new home. I'm not too will have me as
concerned with having a good rela- their companion.
tionship with my new family because Did I mention I
I love people, but if you have other come with a com-
cats in the household, I may have to plimentary pack-
show them who's boss. age of Zyrtec?
Kira's a pretty Stacia, two-year old black and red
white shepherd female, is a comic at heart. This silly
with lots of love girl will keep you laughing even as she
to give.She tries to push you and see what she can
jumps at any get away with! She's quite a character
chance to ride who'll keep you on your toes. She'd do
in the car, loves best with a strong leader who appreci-
tennis balls, ates a "smart as a whip" dog who needs
people and to be challenged both mentally and
meeting new physically. She
people. Kira will likes to run and
be a loyal close companion to some- run! She has
one looking for that in their dog. Kira's high energy and
gentle with the foster cat. Kira will be will need to run
happiest in a home with plenty of time it off daily to
for her, as she appears to get stressed keep her happy.
when crated for too long. Kira wants a A good sized
home that will enjoy her desire to be fenced-in yard
near them. If Kira sounds like the per- will be in order
fect friend you've been waiting for, for this delight-
please call. ful girl.
Taunton animal Shelter
508-822-1463
RUBY: My name is Ruby, and I am a female DSH
Tortoiseshell. The colors of a sunrise shine on my coat. I am
sleek and beautiful and waiting for my family to find me, for
then I will really shine-fron the inside out! You know how
good it is to be special to someone-I am hoping that some-
one is you! Please please come soon. I am 2 years old.
ALEX is a male Portuguese Hunting Dog, about four-year-
old. He is adorable and a real "love bug"! Alex is mostly
brindle with white markings (including 4 white "socks"). He
does not appear to like cats or other dogs and would be
happiest as the only pet in the home. A fenced yard would
be ideal. He is a little shy of sudden movements, and there-
fore, we recommend no toddlers. Alex would make an excel-
lent walking/jogging companion and may do very well at agility training. He
would be well suited for an active person/family. He needs room to run and play
and would not be happy to be confined in a crate.
Forever Paws Animal Shelter
508-677-9154 | www.foreverpaws.com

Pet Gazete Adoption BETTY BOOP: Look no furrrrrther. Leslie is a young Pitbull/X who has a hard time
to sit still. She craves your time and attention.
This emerald-eyed beauty will make
Center Guidelines anyone wish for more grey in their Leslie would make a great running partner, and if
lives. At only 2 years old, she is a she could get some of her energy out regularly,
• Adoption great companion cat. She is very she would mature into a great pet. She has alot of
notices are friendly and lovable. She loves atten- love to give!
published tion. BETTY BOOP was left along with
free of her brother when her owners moved.
charge for
all area ani- Ziggy wants to Maev only 1-2 years old, Maev has
mal shelters. hide. He was many years ahead of her to shower
used to being in you with affection. Shy at first, she
a home alone warms up nicely and is a sweet girl.
• The deadline for submitting
with one owner She gets
pets is the 15th of the month. and having lots
Space will be given out on a along well
of individual with other
first-come, first-serve basis. attention. This gorgeous, long-haired cats, and
cat is only five years old. He really has a soft
• Please send a photo and brief needs some extra TLC. Just give him a luxurious
write-up for each pet seeking blanket to curl up into, and he will be coat.
adoption to adopt@petgazette.net happy to be by your side.

• You may send four pets per Brady - This handsome 3 yr. old American Bulldog/X is new
month. All types of dogs, cats at Forever Paws. He is in training for his AKC Canine Good
and other domestic pets are Citizen Certificate and doing very well. Brady needs a home
welcome. without small children, as he doesn't always know his own
strength. He'd make a wonderful companion for an active
young adult.
•  We encourage shelters to send
news of successful adoptions.

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 People for cats
508-540-5654| www.peopleforcats.org
WHISKERS and WALLY are just two of the
four 6-month-old kittens who were found by
friend of People for Cats. Their Mom left them
in our friends yard. First she brought Whiskers
and Wally and now Winnie and Walter have
joined them. They are all very sweet and
friendly. Whiskers is a Tuxedo with white
whiskers and Wally has a couple of white
patches on his belly and throat. The other two
kittens are pretty much all black with a few strands of white here and there. They
would love to go home together, but if that not possible two and two would be
grand! They are all neutered, have all their shots and are litter trained.
CHIPPY is a 9-year-old tuxedo girl who HALLIE is a
has an adorable bow right under her longhaired
nose! Her mainly black coat is liberally Tortoiseshell
sprinkled with white, a real salt and kitten who is
pepper effect. She came to us when her 10-months-
young owner became very allergic. old. She is a
Chippy is a sweet kitty who is out and little shy, but
about and making friends with the cats in time will
at the shelter. She is spayed, has all her get accustomed to her new surround-
shots and litter trained. She is okay ing. Already, we are able to pet her
with children. She was a beloved pet and she is playing with our volun-
and now is looking for another place. teers. She should do well with other
cats in the family and perhaps a fam-
ily dog. Hallie has all her shots, is
spayed and is litter-trained. She is a
really beautiful cat and we don't
expect her to stay with us too long.
Some lucky person will come in and
make her day!
NICKY is a female tuxedo cat who is probably 6-7 years
old. Nicky brings with her a sad story. One afternoon one
of our volunteers found Nicky in a carrier. She could
have been outside for a long time because the carrier
was quite a distance from our front door. We have been
showering her with lots of attention and being sure she
eats properly. Bit by bit, Nicky is coming around and is
getting ready to go home with a very special new owner
who will help her forget the hard times. Nicky is friendly and likes attention. She
has been spayed, is up to date with shots and is in good general health. Won't you
come in and meet her? Maybe you will be the one she picks to take her home!
Mass HumanE
781-335-1300 - www.masshumane.org
BOSCO: Hi my name is Bosco I am a 10 year young old
neutered male Beagle, up to date on shots, HW and
Lyme negative. I am affectionate, loyal and loving. I love
to be with people but this shelter life I cannot get use
to.  I have had basic obedience training and know
basic commands. I like to walk on a leash and go for car
rides. You can leave me in the house and go out with no
problems, I am house trained. I will just kick back and
wait for you to come home. I would do best in an adult home and I would
be fine living with another dog... I was pushed out of my home because of a
baby and they had no time for me any longer. I am now looking for a loving,
caring and responsible home. I am on the MHS senior for senior program too. If
you are interested in me, please call MHS and come and see me.
STELLA: My name is Stella I am a 5 year old DSH Tiger /
White spayed female and up to date on shots, combo tested
negative. One year has come and gone and I see other
cats leave the shelter and find there forever loving
home, BUT not me. I am a lovable girl that will cuddle with
you and snuggle. I will greet you at the door when you
come home and I can be a talker too. I am a dainty style girl
with lots of affection. I just love to be loved and be with you.
I do best as the only pet, I am a real people cat, no cats,
dogs or small toddlers, I am an indoor cat that loves win-
dows to look out. I prefer an adult home because my previ-
ous owners pushed me out of my home because they had a baby.
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Brockton Blue Dog Shelter
508-436-6446| www.bbds.org
Dixie is a beautiful seven-year-old Lab/Pit Bull mix who was relin-
quished to Blue Dog. Her previous family had her for about 5 years
and loved her to death, but Dixie doesn't get along well with small
dogs and that became a problem. Dixie is a wonderful dog and
would do very well in a home with no other dogs. Dixie has been at
the shelter for about 2 years now, waiting for her forever home!
This is a great (and tax-deductible) way to help homeless pets!
Patches - Patches is a handsome Tyson - is a hand-
Dalmation mix who came to our shel- some, energetic
ter when his family's situation changed young Border Collie
and they could no longer care for him. mix who came to our
He is a large dog at 55 lbs and is tall shelter when his
and long. Patches is friendly with owners could no lon-
people and other dogs. He actually ger care for him. He
tries to smile when he is happy or loves people and
excited! Patches has had some sei- makes new friends
zures in his life and medication did not quickly. Tyson had a cut on his foot
help. He continues to have them about that is still healing so he hasn't been
twice a year but is healthy in between. able to play with the other dogs yet.
Patches would love to find a home We hope to be able to evaluate him
with an active family who can give him with other dogs soon but we don't
the love, atten- anticipate any problems. Tyson has
tion and exer- not been neutered but we will arrange
cise that he that once his foot is healed. Tyson will
needs. He is need lots of exercise to keep him
ready to meet happy. If you lead an active life and
new families need a great companion, please come
during regular to meet Tyson during any regular
shelter hours. shelter hours.
Lily is a pretty three-year-old shepherd mix dog who came
to our shelter when her family could no longer care for her.
Lily is a medium/large dog at 50 lbs and has a lovely soft
coat. Lily has plenty of energy for an active family but we
recommend that she not live with children under 10 due to
her size and activity. She has had some obedience training
but will need a family that will continue her training so she
can become a great family member. She will also need
plenty of exercise. Lily may do better in a home without other dogs as she is
somewhat picky about her dog friends. Lily has not been around cats and we
don't think she would do well with them. You can meet Lily during any regular
shelter hours.
A Helping paw inc.
508-743-8406 | www.ahelpingpaw.org
Dillia and her sister Dallie have been with us much too long.
Rescued from the streets, this pair tends to be shy. We are
hoping someone with other kitties at home will consider add-
ing this pair to their home as they do great with other kitties.
We will offer a low adoption fee to the right home.
Kiro & Stuart and sis, Lilly are a pair of three-
Kito, are a year-old Cocker Spaniels. One of the
y o u n g best pairs we've ever taken in; they are
brother fully bonded to each other, always
pair of together in everything they do. Lilly is
Snowshoe- the reserved one,
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mixes. more curious. An
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Pet Gazette May 2009

Internal Medicine
Michael Bernstein, DVM,
DACVIM, Medical Director
Angelyn Cornetta, DVM,
DACVIM, Intern Director
Alice Hadden, DVM,
DACVIM
Susan Morrison, DVM,
DACVIM
Jerry Perry, DVM
Bruce Walker, DVM
Cardiology
Susan Morrison, DVM,
DACVIM
(Internal Medicine)
Bradley L. Moses, DVM,
DACVIM (Cardiology)
Neurology
Stephanie Kube, DVM,
DACVIM (Neurology)
Dermatology
Klaus Earl Loft, DVM
Emergency/Critical Care
Angelyn Cornetta, DVM,
DACVIM
Angela Diaz, DVM
Alison R. Gaynor, DVM,
DACVIM, DACVECC
Cindy Lopes, DVM
Ophthalmology
Bill Greentree, DVM, DACVO
Surgery
David Diamond, VMD,
DACVS
Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging
Lori Hartzband, DVM,
DACVR
Diana Rosenstein, DVM,
DACVR
Avian and Exotic Animal
Medicine
Stephen Dyer, DVM,
DABVP (Avian)
Dentistry
Michelle Michienzie, DVM
Sheri Procious, DVM
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VCA South Shore
(Weymouth) Animal Hospital
595 Columbian St., South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 337-6622
www.vcasouthshore.com
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 infec-
tions,” 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 infec-
tions 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 prob-
lems 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 spe-
cific 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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