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Toxic Plants and Foods

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ere is a quick reference guide them, just keep them away from your pets
to the more common house and (and your children).
garden plants and foods that are *Indicates that a substance is especially H E A LT H Y V E T E R I NA RY
toxic to most all animals. If you have these dangerous and can be fatal.
plants or foods, you need not dispose of A LT E R NAT I V E S
Alcohol (all beverages, ethanol, bamboo* Lily (bulbs of most species)
methanol, isopropyl) Chocolate* Lily-of-the-valley* Acupuncture and other natural & holistic
Almonds* Choke cherry, unripe berries* Lupine species
Amaryllis bulb* Chrysanthemum (as a natural Marijuana or hemp (Cannabis)* treatments to promote healing,
Anthurium* source of pyrethrins) Milkweed*
Apricot* Clematis Mistletoe berries* wellness and longevity
Autumn crocus (Colchicum Crocus bulb Morning glory*
autumnale)* Croton (Codiaeum sp.) Mountain laurel
Avocado (leaves, seeds, stem, Cyclamen bulb Narcissus, daffodil (Narcissus) Dogs Serving the
skin)* (these are fatal to birds) Delphinium, larkspur, monks- Oak* (remove bark for use as a
Azalea (entire rhododendron hood* bird perch) Cats South Shore
family) Dumb cane (Dieffenbachia)* Oleander*
Begonia* Elderberry, unripe berries* Onions* & Horses and Cape
Bird of Paradise English ivy (All Hedera species Peaches*
Bittersweet of ivy) Pencil cactus/plant* (Euphorbia sp.) Cod
Bleeding heart* Fig (Ficus) Philodendron (all species)*
Boxwood Four-o’clocks (Mirabilis) Poinsettia (many hybrids, avoid
Bracken fern Foxglove (Digitalis)* them all)
Buckeye Garlic* Potato (leaves and stem)
Buttercup (Ranunculus) Hyacinth bulbs Rhubarb leaves*
Caffeine Hydrangea* Rosary pea (Arbus sp.)* (can Dr. Mark E. Russo, V.M.D.
Caladium* Holly berries be fatal if chewed)
Calla lily* Iris corms Scheffelera (umbrella plant)* KINGSTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL, INC.
Castor bean* (can be fatal if Jack-in-the-pulpit* Shamrock (Oxalis sp.)* 192 Main St. Kingston, MA 02364
chewed) Jimson weed* Spurge (Euphorbia sp.)
Cherry Kalanchoe* Tomatoes (leaves and stem) 781-585-6525
Chinese sacred or heavenly Lantana* Yew* www.healthyveterinaryalternatives.com

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(along with her younger sister and brother), was
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a permanent home. Motivated by
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ter, Cameron wanted to make sure
that his dog narrator educates hu-
mans about the most crucial issues
in animal rescue. Bailey, as he is
called, experiences spaying and
neutering in his lifetimes, and is
not at all traumatized. He is also
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er/puppy mill, is kept by a hoarder and experi-
ences the love and joy a dog feels when he is
rescued from a shelter and placed in a perma-
nent home with a loving human.
“A Dog’s Purpose” is available in hardcov-
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help restore, heal and hydrate paw pads. Other
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its creator’s original rule: No product contains
any ingredient that she wouldn’t use herself. In
addition, a percentage of all retail sales go to
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Pet Gazette August 2010
 A knack for knit
K
nown for their line of
airline-approved pet
carriers, Pet Flys now
offers a collection of knit dog toys,
called Knit Knacks, designed spe-
cially for smaller breeds. Each toy
is made from soft 100 percent cot-
ton with threads that act as a natural
tooth cleaner and features a squeaker.
There are eight different characters in
the collection to choose from: Piggy Boo,
Rockin’ Robin, Disco Duck, Fez Monkey,
Foo Foo, Baby Bot, Blueberry Bill and Mi-
yagi. Limited holiday Knit Knacks will be
available in early September.
“When I saw that most of the toys for little
dogs were more girly in nature, I wanted to
create something new that my Monkey
Boy would like,” explains Pet Flys’
owner Tammy Arnett. “When I
saw what a good time he was hav-
ing playing with his new toys, I just
had to make knit knacks for other
dogs to enjoy too. And, of course,
I made some for little girl dogs as
well.” Knit Knacks are pet-tested
and Monkey Boy-approved. They
retail between $7.50 and $11 and are
available at pet boutiques or online at
PetFlys.com.

Cute cure for cat scratch fever

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any cat owners don’t realize that or honeycomb texture — aren’t enticing enough
clawing is more than an annoy- to make a cat want to dig his claws in,
ing habit — it’s natural instinct. each scratcher comes with a bag of
Even the most healthy, happy felines Certified Organic Catnip.
feel the need to mark their ter- Known for their whimsical
ritory by scratching. Impe- designs, Scratch ‘n Shapes
rial Cat has been fighting fit in any home or space
cat scratch fever with a — leaving carpeted
full line of Scratch ‘n posts and platforms
Shapes, a high-quality, as regrettable faux
eco-friendly line of pas. Not enough
scratchers. Devel- floor space?
oped to satisfy the Scratch ‘n Shapes
feline’s natural urge are available in
to scratch, shapes hanging shapes too.
range from couches to Scratch ‘n Shapes are made in the United States
cars to amphibians. This summer, Imperial Cat from 100 percent post consumer recycled ma-
introduces four new designs. The Cute as a Bug terials, and are 100 percent recyclable. Prices
line include a butterfly, snail, caterpillar and la- start at $7.95. Visit imperialcat.com to find a
dybug. As if the shape’s simulated tree bark — nearby retailer.

Diamonds are a dog’s best friend

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et owners looking tion to the beauty and glam-
for something to our of the fine jewelry tags,
make their pups they also come with exten-
stand out can swing by wag- sive functionality testing pro-
sandtags.com, where they vided by Jessie, a gorgeous
will find a variety of luxury golden retriever owned by
dog tags and accessories Wags & Tags founder, Sandy.
featuring gold, silver, cubic After three years of extensive
zirconia and even diamonds. swimming and racing through
Wags & Tags will be launch- the woods, Jessie proved that
ing its first line, Bowl Me the tags can withstand all the
Over, in August at New York fun of any active and ram-
Pet Fashion Week. The en- bunctious pooch.
graveable tags come in five Wags & Tags also features
options: Diamond bone inlay set in 14-karat pendants for owners — sterling silver necklaces
white gold, cubic zirconia bone inlay, gold in- that celebrate the bond between pet and human.
lay, sterling silver inlay and silver inlay with a Also available in diamond, zirconia, gold and
single cubic zirconium dazzle. Tags are avail- silver, the pendants range from $348-$598 with
able in small, medium, large and come with the chain ($249-$499 without). Find pendants and
ability to customize by adding up to two lines tags online at wagsandtags.com.
of text. Prices range from $199-$559. In addi-

Collars made from recycled boat sails

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hatham-based Sea Fever Gear has Sea Fever Gear’s retail store on Route 28 (Shop
teamed up with retailer Eliza B. to Ahoy Plaza) in West Chatham or by calling Sea VETERINARY EMERGENCY
create a line of dog collars made
from recycled boat sails. The collars are crafted
Fever Gear at 508-945-6463.
Sea Fever Gear’s other products, which
TREATMENT & SPECIALTIES
from boat sails that have range from wine totes
retired from their days and cockpit blankets, (OUR%MERGENCY#ARE
on the water, and because to spinnaker jack-   
each collar comes from a ets and tote bags, are
particular sail, each is part crafted from authen- 3PECIALIST3ERVICES)N
of a limited edition and tic sails, which would • Anesthesiology • Dermatology
custom. The colorful col- have otherwise gone • Cardiology • Emergency
lars come from spinnaker, to a landfill.  Company
Kevlar or tanbark sails, co-founders and sis- • Critical Care • Internal Medicine
making them not only styl- ters Penny and Pixie • Diagnostic Imaging • Ophthalmology
ish, but incredibly durable Haughwout hunt down
• Dentistry • Surgery
in the face of sun and salt old sails along their
water.  They’re crafted by travels, even offering
Eliza B.’s Leather Man Ltd. division and are to pick them up or pay for shipping. All of the 3OUTH3TREETs7ALPOLE-!
fashioned with brass and silver hardware. The products are made in the USA. For more infor- www.TuftsVets.org
collars retail for $28 and can be purchased at mation, visit seafevergear.com.

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 Spotlight on Veterinarians
Dr. Nicole Cummings
By Danielle Hennessey properly. However, working animals? To be honest, my
Pet Gazette Contributor with animals presents a unique boss, and owner of the Marion

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hy did you de- challenge because our patients
cide to become cannot tell us how they are
a veterinarian? feeling, or what hurts.
For as long as I can remember
I have wanted to become a For those readers who are
veterinarian. I grew up with a considering working in the
veterinary field, what advice
would you share with them?
It is a lot of hard work, and it
is not always glamorous. It is
extremely rewarding, but can
frustrating at times. As I men-
tioned before, animals cannot
tell us where they are hurting,
and how they are feeling. But
vet of the when you can make both the
pet and the owner happy, you
month feel like a million dollars!
family that stressed the impor- The summer is in full
tance of animals, and I always swing, what advice do you
idolized veterinarians like most give pet owners to keep their
kids idolized sports players or pets safe during the hot
superheros. So it was my love months? The most important
of animals that got me inter- thing is to never leave a pet
ested in helping animals, but in the car during the summer
as I got older, and went to high months. Even if it does not
school and college, I began to seem very warm outside, in-
fall in love with the medicine side a car the temperatures can
aspect of veterinary medicine. rise very quickly. A quick trip
I am fascinated with how the into the store can have very
biology of the body works on serious and even fatal conse-
a daily basis, and how to help quences.
fix it when it is not working The heat can affect every
dog differently, and some dogs
Dr. Rachel Francis Dr. Kimberly Suh
Dr. Nicole Cummings
Now Offering:
Grooming, Hospital Hours:
Acupuncture and Closed for lunch every day 12-1pm
Herbal Alternatives, Monday: 8am-5pm
Ultrasounds Tuesday: 8am-5pm & 6pm-8pm
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will play until they collapse.
Dogs should always have
fresh water available during
the summer months.
The mosquitos and ticks
are running rampant this sum-
mer, which means we are see-
ing more and more heartworm
disease and tick borne diseases
like Lyme disease. Please keep
your pets on monthly tick pre-
ventatives, and heartworm
prevention even for cats.
Something that would
surprise readers about you
is.... I am extremely addicted
to reality television. I cannot
turn away.
Do you have a favorite
new product on the market?
I am a huge fan of Revolution.
Revolution is the first-ever
FDA-approved, topically ap-
plied medication for dogs that
prevents heartworm disease,
kills adult fleas and prevents
their eggs from hatching, treats
and controls ear mites, treats
and controls sarcoptic mange,
controls American dog tick in-
festation, and is a monthly de-
wormer. It keeps things simple
for owners with one monthly
application.
What do you love about
being a veterinarian? I love
the fact that I can see a puppy
for their first set of vaccines,
and get to know a family.
Lives change, people change,
children get older all while the
once little puppy grows into
a mature dog. We are able to
form relationships with these
The cummings File
VET. DEGREE: DVM from the
Atlantic Veterinary College in
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Years in field: 1
Pets: 2 rescued boxers (Stella
and Brando), two cats (Madison
and Chevy)
Practice: Marion Animal
Hospital, 303 Wareham Rd,
Marion, MA
Phone: 508-748-1203
Website:
marionanimalhospital.com
families, and strengthen them
through yearly annual visits,
vaccine appointments, etc.
These relationships can last for
up to 15 years. That is amaz-
ing to me.
Who is someone you ad-
mire who works with/for
Animal Hospital, Dr. Rachel
Francis. I have had the plea-
sure of working with her for
almost 10 years, and she never
ceases to amaze me with her
knowledge. I am confident I
would not have followed my
dream to become a veterinar-
ian if it wasn’t for her help.
She can treat animals from
cats and dogs, to goats and fer-
rets. She spent a good portion
of her career in shelter medi-
cine, and has a soft spot for an-
imals in need. She also spends
time working with rescues in
the area, and has even trav-
eled to the Galapagos Islands
to help the animals there. She
is an excellent teacher, and
everyday I go to work I try to
learn as much as possible from
her. She is a tremendous asset
to this profession, an amaz-
ing woman who successfully
juggles owning and running a
busy animal hospital all while
being an outstanding mom to
two beautiful little girls.
What is a common mis-
conception that patients’
owners make? Owners are
often confused about the cost
of care. We do our best to
deliver the best care within
the means and wishes of the
owner, but some tests and pro-
cedures do carry a price tag.
What I recommend owners
look for in veterinary care is
quality of care over price. Is
your vet compassionate? Does
she/he have your pet’s health
foremost in mind? Is she/he
concerned with your pets well
being? These should be the
primary considerations when
selecting a veterinarian for
your pet.
What is it that makes
Marion Animal Hospital so
special? The Marion Animal
Hospital is amazing. The staff
is really one big family. Our
mission if to provide the best
veterinary care possible for
each patient, that is within the
wishes and means of the cli-
ent. Our facility is equipped
with a surgery suite, digital
x-ray machine, state of the art
dental machine, and in-house
ultrasounds. Which allows us
to offer modern treatment op-
tions, at a reasonable price.

Benefit Walk for Animals

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tandish Humane Society’s 16th annual Folk & Fur
Fest “Doggiepawlooza” and benefit walk for animals
will be held on Sunday, Sept. 19 at Wompatuck State
Park in Hingham from 10-2 p.m. There will be lots of fun
activities for dogs and their owners including: dog contests, an
advice booth with animal behaviorist Kathryn Wrubel, PhD,
and demonstrations by dog trainers and agility experts from
“The Dog Butler” and “Pawsitively Obedient”. Donations re-
ceived during the walk will support a subsidized spay/neuter
program and Standish Humane Society’s no-kill cat shelter in
Duxbury. Please visit www.standishhumanesociety.com/html/
events.html for more information.

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Pet Gazette August 2010
 By the Breed:
Fenway The Boxer
By Diane Donovan
I
Pet Gazette Contributor
’m Fenway, also known
as the “Fastest Tongue
on the South Shore”.
I love to give kisses and will
not ask before giving them,
so be on alert for unexpected
kisses from me. I am a Boxer;
my tongue is just the tip of the
iceberg as far as how fast and
energetic the rest of me can be.
We are known as the clowns
of the dog world because we
are so playful, and can be silly
sometimes too. Regardless of
these traits, we were originally
hunters of wild game and are
now used worldwide as excel-
lent assistants to police, mili-
tary, and search and rescue
teams.
We originate from Ger-
many, where we pinned the
game until the hunters caught
up with us to collect their
prize. The Bulldog is a cousin
of ours, and where we get our
strong jaws. There is also a bit
of terrier in our blood, which
gives us the unyielding deter-
mination to follow our prey.
This combination made us a
favorite for hunters of larger
game such as bison and wild
boar. This type of work con-
tributed to the docked tail and
cropped ears you see today.
The wild game would grab our
tails as we tried to pin them to
by the breed
a hold, so they were shortened
for our protection. When we
play, you can easily imagine
me running towards a wild
boar, leading with my front
paws batting at him, nipping at
his feet and springing around
quickly to take hold. Everyone
who knows me would laugh at
that image, because I’m re-
ally too worried about playing
with anyone and anything, as
opposed to taking down wild
game! This action of leading
with our front paws is how we
got our name because of our
resemblance to a boxer in the
ring.
We are very sensitive dogs
and become devoted to our
people. We will mirror your
moods and be ready for any-
thing you lay on us. W e will
work hard for you and are ea-
ger to learn, we will outlast
you playing any game you can
come up with, we will make
you laugh, and we will be a
shoulder to cry on. Our deep
expressions will comfort you,
alert you, and make you laugh.
Our work with police and mil-
itary requires alertness, cour-
age, and intelligence. We do
need a strong, positive leader
to guide us, as there is still a
trace of aggression that makes
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We are very sensitive dogs and become devoted to our people.
We will mirror your moods and be ready for anything you lay on
us. We will work hard for you and are eager to learn, we will out-
last you playing any game you can come up with, we will make
you laugh and we will be a shoulder to cry on.
us excellent guard dogs. We
are in the working group, and
are extremely agile and
athletic. Jennifer Love
Hewitt, Dale Earnhardt,
Jr., Justin Timberlake
and Humphrey Bogart have all
loved a Boxer.
I am told I look like one
big muscle, even my head
looks muscular! My short,
reverse brindle coat shows
off my muscular build. The
coloring is black withorange
making me look almost like I
am a tiger! I have four white
“socks” on my legs, ironic
given my Red Sox namesake.
Because of this coat, I can be
sensitive to temperature, eas-
ily heated and chilled quickly.
That’s why you see some of
us wearing a sweater in the
winter. A weekly brushing
keeps my skin healthy. I am
only 7 months old and weigh
60 pounds. My father weighs
about 80 pounds, so I probably
will grow even more muscles.
Dr. Debra M. Tranberg
(781) 789-5999
drt@drtranberg.com
www.drtranberg.com
I need lots of exercise so I get
to go to day care, go on pack
walks and will be walked or
go jogging for 3-5 miles to get
my energy out and to socialize
with lots of friends. Frisbee
and fetch are my two favorite
games. My family is active
and is going to take me kayak-
ing and camping soon! I can’t
wait. My mom says I can be
stubborn during training, but I
always come around, because
after all I really just want to
make her happy. I love chil-
dren and meeting new people
and am a trusted companion
to my family. When I finally
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do run out of energy, I like a
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get comfy. And I have been
told that when I am in a deep
sleep, I snore very loudly – but
that just means I feel safe and
happy to be with you and am
dreaming of giving you a life-
time of kisses!
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By Lindsey Gardner
Pet Gazette Asst. Editor
How did Pawsitively
Natural come to be? Tell us
about yourself. After hav-
ing Boxers all my life, most
of whom died from cancer, I
decided to look into natural
food and products.
When I read Dr. Pitcairn's
Natural Health for Dogs and
Cats, I found a wealth of in-
formation and some answers
to common problems using
natural sources.
Business of
the month
Pawsitively
Natural
Address: 10 Marshfield
Ave., Humarock, MA
Phone number:
781-837-0850
Website: pawsitivelynatu-
ral.net
Hours of operation:
Mon., Tues., Fri. 10
a.m.-5 p.m.; Weds. &
Thurs. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.;
Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
This started me on a quest
to learn more, so I started
reading and studying about
the effects of a natural diet
and when I felt I had some
information to impart to other
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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
Pawsitively Natural
Seasonally, Pawsitively Natural features products that go with
the problems associated with that time of year, e.g. winter-
paw wax to prevent snow from forming icicles on pads and
warm coats and in the summer, pet sunscreen and beach
umbrellas. They put many items on sale throughout the store
each month and it always changes.
pet owners, I decided to open
a store with the very products
I was currently using. Since I
know firsthand the heartache
losing a pet entails, I want-
ed to share information that
would improve the quality of
life for pets and their owners.
What kinds of products
does Pawsitively Natural
sell? The products we sell
vary. In addition to food
(canned, dry, and frozen) we
sell treats, shampoos, crates
and bedding, litter, small ani-
mal products, wild bird food
and feeders, toys, leashes and
collars, gift items, cards, dog
coats, Life is Good items,
elevated feeders and bowls,
natural flea and tick products
and homeopathics.
What is your best selling
item? Our best selling items
at the moment are our natural
flea and tick products but of
course, food is always num-
ber one.
What is the most com-
mon question you get from
customers? The most com-
mon question we get is “Can
you give me a shampoo or
spray that will get rid of my
dog's skin and itch problems?"
When you explain that you
have to start with the food in
order to achieve a solution,
and explain why, you often
will gain a new customer.
Do you have a product
of the month? Do you offer
monthly or weekly coupons?
Seasonally, we feature prod-
ucts that go with the prob-
lems associated with that time
of year, e.g. winter-paw wax
to prevent snow from form-
Pet Gazette
Owner of Pawsitively Natural, Carol Brown and her dog,
Biscuit. Biscuit is a 13-year-old Boxer Carol adopted when at
age two. Biscuit has degenerative myelopothy, which is a spi-
nal disease.
ing icicles on pads and warm
coats, and in the summer, pet
sunscreen and beach umbrel-
las. We put many items on
sale throughout the store each
month and it always changes.
Also we have a clearance
table to make room for new
products.
What is your favorite
product to suggest to cus-
tomers? My favorite product
to suggest to customers has to
be the food. I love taking a cat
or dog with problems, finding
out what the issues and age
are, what food currently is
being used and then suggest a
food I feel will help.
The variety of natural
foods available now is so
vast and sometimes over-
whelms people so they truly
need guidance. Sometimes I
suggest a homeopathic to go
along with the food, which
treats the symptoms and gives
relief fairly quickly.
What is the toughest
part of your job? The tough-
est part of my job, is when a
client loses their companion.
It is then a process of consol-
ing, listening and reinforcing
the fact that they did the very
best for their pet they could
given the knowledge they
had at the time. Do not sec-
ond guess yourself and don't
blame yourself – your com-
panion would not want that.
For me, this is not a job, it
is a vocation. I still get goose
bumps when a client returns
and tells me a success story.
My four-legged clients
can't wait to get into the store
and most start barking when
they see the river coming into
Humarock. This is their store
and they know it!
Want your
business featured?
For more info.
email lindsey@
petgazette.net
August 2010
Tour de Pond Poisson Rouge 2010
By George Sommers
G
Pet Gazette Columnist
oldfish/koi pond
owners, ponder
wannabes or even
those who (as W.C. Fields
said about women and el-
ephants) “like to look at ‘em
but wouldn’t want to own
one” might want to peek dur-
ing this peak New England
garden pond season at some
accessible/viewable Boston/
south ones.
Fish & fowl
Phillip’s Freeport Tavern
on Morrissey Boulevard in
Dorchester showcases a front
yard pond stocked with gold-
fish about 6-7” in length, most-
ly standard orange with some
whites mixed in – no calicoes.
A fountain forms a small wa-
terfall. The water tends to be
murky. SPECIAL GUEST: A
large red-eared slider turtle
basks in the sun on a slate rock
island – or lazily swims among
the fish.
Continuing south, across
Quincy Shore Drive from
Wollaston Beach is a privately
owned pond easily viewable
from the sidewalk featuring
an Oriental style garden, with
miniature “sculpted” trees, a
small wooden bridge, waterfall
and aquatic plants including
water lilies. It’s stocked with
large, colorful koi carp – some
close to 2’ long. SPECIAL
GUESTS: They’re inconspic-
uous with their dark backs, but
you may glimpse some sun-
fish which apparently co exist
peacefully with the koi. You
could do worse than passing a
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summer day at Wollas- ian Grill on Main Street in
ton Beach with all the Hyannis is a venue for one
accompanying ameni- of the deepest ones I’ve
ties; or people watch- seen; stocked with large (1
ing and sunset viewing ½- 2’) colorful koi and in-
on a summer eve. cluding a waterfall. It’s a
Cape Maid on Rte. well-kept pond with crys-
28 in Hyannis has a tal clear water.
fenced in yard with By contrast, the writ-
a couple of “service” er’s pond, is in the side
ponds with fish and yard and out of public
water plant stock for view, so it’s not an “of-
sale, but also includes ficial” stop on the tour.
a smallish but pretty or- The frills are minimal – a
namental pond stocked flower and rock garden
with goldfish and fea- with a fountain occasion-
turing a waterfall. SPE- ally in use. It is stocked
CIAL GUESTS: Swtra- with seven goldfish and 2
tegically placed bird koi 3- 4” long with a wide
feeder attracts feath- variety of whites, light
ered locals. This store A Display pond at Hyannis’ Country Gardens teems with colorful and oranges, deep reds and
is a good outlet for fish wildly patterned koi. Photo by George Sommers calicoes, two tadpoles and
and pond, aquarium and two pond snails. Everyday
pet supplies. with multi-colored goldfish goldfish, koi, snails, tadpoles observation reveals several
Country Gardens on West (mostly around 5-6”) in one and water plants for sale; it’s special guests including an as-
Main Street, Hyannis has a pool and huge colorful koi in one of the largest garden cen- sortment of birds, butterflies
large spectacularly landscaped the other. It has a waterfall, ters around. and dragonflies; salamanders
pond display that’s a must-see many aquatic plants and a A Brazilian restaurant may that dwell under the rock gar-
for pond afficionadoes. Actu- small wooden footbridge. In seem an incongruous venue den and small snakes in the
ally, it’s two connected ponds addition to an assortment of for a koi pond, but the Brazil- nearby compost heap.
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(Weymouth)
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table, including past involve-
ment with the Chincoteague
herd, time spent working with
adopted Sulfur Springs mus-
tangs, and his success with
an innovative equine focused
construction business.
According to BLM lit-
erature, duties of the advisory
Advertising in the board include gathering and
analyzing information as well
pet gazette delivers! as considering public com-
• The Pet Gazette is a monthly newspaper directed at pet lov- ment, in order to offer advice
ers. Our Our features and columns include interviews with local and develop recommendations
veterinarians, the latest in product and book reviews, local for the Secretary of the Interior,
the Director of the BLM, the
adoption pages and much more.
Secretary of Agriculture, and
• The Pet Gazette has a readership of more than 50,000 and
the Chief of the Forest Service
growing! Our readers take an active interest in the well being of
on matters pertaining to the
their pets and advertising in the Pet Gazette promotes customer
management and protection of
interest in local pet businesses.
wild free-roaming horses and
• Whether you provide a pet-related service or sell a pet-related
burros. The nine board mem-
product, the Pet Gazette can help you reach potential custom- bers serve staggered three year
ers throughout Southeastern Mass. and all of Cape Cod. Reach terms as volunteers.
your specific target market! Every person that picks up a Pet Although Tim is cogni-
Gazette either owns pets or enjoys pets. You just can’t target zant of conflicting priorities
your audience any better than that! to which BLM is beholden by
virtue of its charter, he is crys-
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of horses and burros are not
prioritized.
With respect to BLM
“round-ups,” also termed
“gathers,” Tim said, “I would
like to see gathers done using
water traps rather than the pur-
suit methods currently used.
Water traps are much less
stressful on the animals and
much cheaper for taxpayers in
the long run.”
“When the inevitable
Timothy Harvey is the Humane
round-ups do occur,” Tim
Advocacy Representative for
continued, “they should be
the United States Bureau of handled as humanely as pos-
Land Management Wild Horse sible, paying attention to fam-
and Burro Advisory Board. ily groups and band structure.
The younger horses; wean-
and burros should be handled
lings to yearlings, are the most
are quite simple,” Tim ex-
adoptable. Those are the ones
plained. “First of all, I believe
that wild horses are a re-intro-
that would disrupt the band
structure the least if removed
duced species in North Amer-
ica. They are not an invasive
from the herd. Older horses
should be returned to the wild
species. I think they should be
to avoid disruption of the band
left alone as much as possible
and its structure in a herd’s
with as little ‘management’ as
original territory.”
is  practical  to maintain thriv-
“Through judicious appli-
ing populations.”
cation of the 1971 Wild Free
“There are many different
Roaming Horse and Burro act,
forces at work exerting influ-
the BLM is charged with the
ences on how the herds should
task of protecting and main-
be managed,” Tim explained.
taining the horses and burros
“All special interests, where it
under their jurisdiction.” Tim
concerns BLM land, must be
concluded. “Through my ser-
acknowledged and respected.
vice on this advisory board, I
Wild Horses and Burros are
will do all that I can to support
not the BLM’s only respon-
and affirm the spirit of that
sibility. But I will advise
law.”
against giving any preferential
treatment or special or exclu-
To contact Tim, write to
him at Timoharvey@hotmail.
sive access to any group where
com.
the requirements for healthy,
long term, herd management
Quincy Animal Shelter’s Wine
and Beer Tasting Fundraiser
T
he Quincy Animal Shelter, Inc., will be holding its
5th Annual Wine and Beer Tasting Fundraiser spon-
sored by Frozen Freddies on Friday, Sept. 17, from
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Kennedy Senior Center, 440 East Squan-
tum Street, Quincy, Massachusetts.
Tickets are $30 per person and event goers will have the
unique opportunity to learn about and sample distinctive wine
and beer selections presented by local wine purveyors and re-
gional brewers. Attendees will be entered to win a $125 gas
card and may also buy chances on amazing raffle prizes, in-
cluding a 50/50 cash drawing, restaurant gift certificates, spe-
cialty gift baskets and many more unique items.
“The Wine and Beer Tasting is a popular affair and the
Shelter’s principal annual fundraiser. In addition to vital finan-
cial contributions, it raises awareness about animal welfare and
the benefits of adopting, said Sandra Morse, shelter director.
“We are also delighted to announce Frozen Freddies—a dedi-
cated member of the community and long-time supporter of
our organization—as lead sponsor of this year’s event. Their
generous contribution, and that of other donors, allows us to
continue to care for displaced animals in the area.”
Proceeds from the 2010 Wine and Beer Tasting sponsored
by Frozen Freddies will be used for the direct care and adoption
of Shelter cats and dogs, including the cost of food, medica-
tions, examinations, spay/neutering and training. Participating
suppliers include Atlas Liquors, Blue Hills Brewery, National
Wine & Liquors and Shop-N-Save Liquors.
Tickets to the 5th Annual Quincy Animal Shelter Wine and
Beer Tasting sponsored by Frozen Freddies may be purchased
in advance, through Sept. 10, for pick up at the “will call” table.
Contact Shelter volunteers at 56 Broad Street, Quincy, or order
online with a credit card via QuincyAnimalShelter.org/Win-
eandBeer2010.html. They may also be purchased at the door
on the night of the event; cash or check, only. (You must be at
least 21 years old to attend, proper identification required.) For
more information, contact Peg at 617-376-1349.
August 2010
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August 2010
Pet Gazette 11
 Dog Days on Beacon Hill
A
By Sarah Bruno
Pet Gazette Contributor
lthough the candidates for Massachusetts
governor differ on many issues, there is
one subject they all overwhelmingly agree
upon: the love of dogs!
For Democratic Party had dogs, and we have always
candidate and incumbent grown up with dogs in the past.
governor Deval Patrick, dogs We also had a hermit crab and
have always been a part of a bunny [while we were grow-
the family. As children, both ing up], but dogs have always
Governor Patrick and his wife been our big go to [pet],”
Diane owned dogs. Both are Katherine Patrick said.
still proud to be part of a “dog As busy as the Patrick
family.” family may be, she said, Zoe
The Patricks currently own and Tobey often take priority
a 10-year-old yellow Labrador during family conversations.
retriever named Zoe and a “My pets are always a big
one-year-old black Lab named part of the family. During a
Tobey. Sunday dinner we are always
Zoe is named after the talking about how our dogs
main character in the Nickel- have big personalities,” she
odeon television series “Zoe” said.
that was popular while Gov- Although he is still the
ernor Patrick’s two daughters, baby of the family, Tobey gets
Katherine and Sarah, were along well with his sisters.
young. Tobey was given to “Tobey is a big cuddler,
Governor Patrick last year as a so he is a great companion for
birthday gift from his wife. watching movies,” Kather-
“Our parents have always ine said. Tobey has also been
Governor Deval Patrick’s Dog,
Tobey
“Tobey is a big cuddler, so he is a great
companion for watching movies,” Katherine
Patrick said. Tobey has also been known to
travel with the governor around
Massachusetts, making appearances.
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Governor Patrick greets a resident as he exits a coffee shop with his puppy, Tobey.
known to travel with Governor
Patrick around Massachusetts,
making appearances last sum-
mer at the Worcester YMCA
and Jamaica Plain, according
to WBZ news.
Independent candidate and
current State Treasurer Timo-
thy Cahill does not currently
own any pets; however, dogs
have always been an impor-
tant part of his and his family’s
lives. Cahill’s wife, Tina, re-
calls being welcomed into the
Cahill family by a dog named
Blackie.
“Tim is one of nine kids,
and they always had a dog.
They are a dog family, and
still have a dog now,” she said.
“If [our family] were to have
a family pet, it would be a
dog.”
Cahill said the reason her
family does not own any pets
is due to an experience with an
aunt’s dog.
“One of my aunts had a
beautiful dog when our kids
were little,” she said. “When
she died, it was such an emo-
tional thing. They fall in love
and have to deal with losing
[the dog]. That is probably
the main reason why we don’t
have any pets ... It’s like losing
a person in the family. Even
Charlie Baker currently owns a six-year-old Schnoodle was named
after Lucille Ball. Baker’s wife Lauren said, “she was very clumsy
and fell down a lot! She was a physical comedienne.”
Pet Gazette
Photo credit Eugena Ossi - Governor's Office 
Governor Patrick’s one-year-old black Lab Tobey and 10-year-old
yellow Labrador retriever Zoe hang out on the floor together.
Photo courtesy of Patrick family
my aunt has never replaced campaign. Kenobi makes ap-
the dog.” pearances at sign holdings,
The importance of dogs to even sometimes sporting a
the Cahill family extends to “Tim for ’10!” T-shirt.
Treasurer Cahill’s campaign. Republican Party candi-
Republican Candidate
Charlie Baker’s Dog, Lucy
Baker’s wife Lauren describes
Lucy as “so loving, she never met
a person or an animal she didn’t
love right off the bat.”
Kenobi, a golden retriever date Charlie Baker currently
owned by Chief of Staff Amy owns a six-year-old Schnoodle
Birmingham has become the – a mixture of a mini-Schnau-
unofficial mascot for Cahill’s zer and a mini-poodle—named
Lucy. Choosing Lucy was a
thorough process for the Bak-
ers, including considering dif-
ferent breeds of dogs and an
interview with the breeder to
find the puppy that would best
fit the family. The whole pro-
cess was of particular concern
for Baker’s wife, Lauren, who
said, “Let’s face it, no matter
how many promises the chil-
dren make about caring for
and walking the dog, the dog
belongs to Mom.”
Lucy’s name comes from
her behavior as a puppy. “We
named Lucy for Lucille Ball
because when she was very
small … she was very clumsy
and fell down a lot. She was a
Photo courtesy of Baker Campaign
physical comedienne. We con-
August 2010
Dr. Jill Stein, the Green-Rainbow Party candidate, owns a two-year-old Harlequin Great Dane
named Bandita. The name comes from the Italian word meaning “little bandit,” and refers to
black patches over Bandita’s eyes that give her the appearance of wearing a bandit mask.
Photo courtesy of Stein Campaign
sidered naming her Dipstick didate and current Senator asked to be in a photo shoot
because her tail is cropped and Richard Tisei, was eager to and featured as a “political
is black with a white tip. It’s talk about his pet. Tisei owns a pet” in Boston Magazine’s
hilarious when it wags! But 10-year-old Rhodesian ridge- March 2010 edition. Now a
“He’s [Mookie] my secret weapon during the campaign. Everybody
somehow Lucy seemed more back named Mookie. always wants to pet him and know what breed he is. He is a good con-
celebrity, Mookie plays a part versation starter,” said Sen. Richard Tisei.
fitting,” Lauren Baker said. “My dog is definitely part in the Baker/ Tisei campaign.
Photo courtesy of Senator Tisei

Today, Lucy’s personality of my family. He has a great Despite the dog’s physical greyhound racing,” Stein said.
“He’s my secret weapon
makes her the perfect addition disposition,” Tisei said. He ad- appearance, Stein describes “Now there is a push to bring
during the campaign. Every-
Bandita’s personality as, “very casinos into Massachusetts
body always wants to pet him
sweet. She kisses a lot and is and allow greyhound racing in
Green-Rainbow Party and know what breed he is. He
inseparable from me. We can other places through simulcast
is a good conversation starter,”
Candidate Dr. Jill Stein’s Tisei said.
walk without a leash and she racing. ... Dog owners deserve
dog Bandita won’t stray from my side.” to know that their hard work is
Dr. Jill Stein, the Green-
Although Stein does not about to be overturned, and we
Despite her physical appearance, Rainbow Party candidate,
bring Bandita on her cam- need to stand up as friends of
keeps her dog –– although not
Dr. Stein describes Bandita’s personality paign trail, she shows her love dogs.”
her love of dogs –– out of the
as, “Very sweet. She kisses a lot and is for dogs directly by protesting So this fall, look for Zoe,
campaign.
Greyhound racing. She active- Tobey, Kenobi, Lucy, Mookie
inseparable from me. “ Stein owns a two-year- old
Harlequin Great Dane named
Bandita. The name comes from
to the Baker family. “Lucy is opted Mookie eight years ago. the Italian word meaning “lit- Treasurer Cahill’s
the perfect temperament for Some of Mookie’s favorite tle bandit,” and refers to black
our loud, busy, active family,” things to do include walking
unofficial mascot Kenobi
patches over Bandita’s eyes
Lauren Baker said. “She is so and going for rides in the car. that give her the appearance of
Kenobi makes appearances at
loving; she never met a person Tisei and Mookie might be wearing a bandit mask. sign holdings, even sometimes
or an animal she didn’t love spotted in Breakheart Reser- Unlike some of the other
right off the bat.” vation in Saugus, as it is one of
sporting a “Tim for ’10!” T-shirt.
candidates, Stein prefers not
Charlie Baker’s running their favorite places to walk. to bring Bandita out on her
mate, lieutenant governor can- Recently, Mookie was campaign trail because of her
ly speaks out against simulcast and Bandita. Debate with them
imposing stature. (Bandita
racing, the process of broad- over the best brand of dog food
weighs 150 pounds.)
casting greyhound racing live and chew toys. Because even
“Some people are scared
from other states to Massachu- if nothing else about the cam-
of big dogs. She is very friend-
setts’ bars and casinos for the paign for governor is clear, we
ly but can be very jealous. For
purpose of entertainment and know one thing for sure: No
example, if I give someone a
betting. matter who wins this Novem-
hug she wants to give a hug
“Dog owners and pet own- ber, the governor’s office is
too, and may jump up. It’s not
ers recently made Massachu- going to the dogs!
great on the campaign trail,”
setts a better place for grey-
Stein said.
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August 2010
Pet Gazette 13
 Look for the Leaping Bunny
Kim Paschen, animal testing claims they
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Leaping Bunny Program
ver since disturbing
images of rabbits
injured for product
testing purposes surfaced a
couple decades ago, this ani-
mal has come to symbolize
“Cruelty-Free.” But what do
all these rabbit logos really
mean? And what’s to stop
companies from creating their
own bunny graphic and slap-
ping it on their packaging along
with the words “Not tested on
animals?” Because there is no
federal regulation in place for
cruelty-free labeling, compa-
nies can essentially make any
want. So how is the conscien-
tious consumer able to discern
which products are truly cruel-
ty-free?
In an effort to put a stop
to the misinformation, leading
animal protection groups band-
ed together in 1996 to form
the Leaping Bunny Program,
administered by the Coalition
for Consumer Information on
Cosmetics (CCIC). CCIC is
comprised of American Anti-
Vivisection Society; American
Humane Association; Animal
Alliance of Canada; Beauty
Without Cruelty, USA; Doris
Day Animal League; The Hu-
mane Society of Canada; The
Humane Society of the United
States; MSPCA’s Center for
Laboratory Animal Welfare;
and the New England Anti-
Vivisection Society.
The Leaping Bunny Pro-
gram developed an interna-
tionally recognized Leaping
Bunny Logo (which is also
used by its European counter-
part, the European Coalition
to End Animal Experiments)
along with a single, compre-
hensive standard that consum-
ers can truly trust.
suppliers to individually agree
not to engage in animal testing
for its products. This system
ensures that a product is scru-
tinized throughout the entire
manufacturing process. In ad-
dition, all companies must be
open to independent audits to
ensure that all of the Leaping
Bunny’s cruelty-free standards
are upheld. To date, there are
over 300 Leaping Bunny cer-
tified companies. They range
from national brands like
Method, Seventh Generation,
php) a handy wallet-sized bro-
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people annually, which lists all
of the Leaping Bunny-certi-
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well, available for free through
iTunes. Our Facebook page is
liked by over 8,500 people and
has the largest following of any
organization dedicated to end-
ing animal experimentation in
the personal care and house-
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“One of our favorite parts of putting these
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When you think about the names these owners
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wonder what didn’t make their cut.”
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Pet Gazette August 2010
 Prevention tips to keep pets
from starting home fires
New data says pets start nearly 1,000 fires each year
A
n estimated
500,000 pets are
affected annually
by home fires, however, near-
ly 1,000 house fires each year
are accidentally started by the
homeowners’ pets, according
to a new data analysis by the
National Fire Protection As-
sociation.
The American Kennel
Club and ADT Security Ser-
vices have joined forces once
again to spread awareness
about how pets can start home
fires, but more importantly
how to prevent them.
“Not many pet owners re-
alize that their pet can actually
be the cause of a devastating
fire,” said AKC spokesperson
Lisa Peterson. “Simple pre-
ventative measures, such as
flameless candles and stove
knob covers, can mean the dif-
ference between life and death
for your four-legged friends.”
Chris and Kay Wardlow
of Oklahoma know that all too
well. Their curious dog Lucy
was home alone and spied a
cake on the stove top. As Lucy
tried to get a taste, her paw ac-
cidentally hit the stove knob
and turned on the gas burner
that was under the cake pan.
Within minutes, the house was
filled with smoke, triggering
the Wardlow’s ADT monitored
smoke detector. Firefighters
were called to the scene, the
house was saved and Lucy
was rescued.
“Planning for unexpected
emergencies like home fires
and taking these precautions
are an integral part of respon-
sible pet ownership,” Peterson
said.
AKC and ADT of-
fer the following tips to
educate pet owners on
how to prevent your be-
loved pet from starting
a fire, as well as how to
keep your pets safe.
Prevent your pet
from starting fires
Extinguish open
flames – Pets are gener-
ally curious and will in-
vestigate cooking appli-
ances, candles, or even
a fire in your fireplace.
Ensure your pet is not
left unattended around
an open flame and make
sure to thoroughly ex-
tinguish any open flame
before leaving your
home.
Remove stove knobs
– Be sure to remove
stove knobs or protect
them with covers before leav-
ing the house. According to
the National Fire Protection
Association, a stove or cook
top is the number one piece
of equipment involved in your
pet starting a fire.
Invest in flameless candles
– These candles contain a light
bulb rather than an open flame,
and take the danger out of your
pet knocking over a candle.
Cats are notorious for starting
fires when their tails turn over
lit candles.
Beware of water bowls on
wooden decks – Do not leave
a glass water bowl for your
pet outside on a wooden deck.
The sun’s rays when filtered
through the glass and water
can actually heat up and ignite ed to a monitoring center so
the wooden deck beneath it. emergency responders can be
Choose stainless steel or ce- contacted when you’re not
ramic bowls instead. home. These systems pro-
vide an added layer of protec-
Keep your pets tion beyond battery-operated
safe smoke alarms.
Keep pets near Affix a Pet Alert window
entrances when away cling – Write down the number
from home – Keep of pets inside your house and
collars on pets and attach the static cling to a front
leashes at the ready window. This critical informa-
in case firefighters tion saves rescuers time when
need to rescue your locating your pets. Make sure
pet. When leaving to update the number of pets
pets home alone, keep listed.
them in areas or rooms In partnership with the Na-
near entrances where tional Volunteer Fire Council,
firefighters can easily pet owners can obtain a free
find them. Pet Fire Safety Window Cling
on National Pet Fire Safety
Secure Young Pets Day, July 15 at local volunteer
Especially with firehouses nationwide. For a
young puppies, keep list of locations, visit www.
them confined away nvfc.org/windowclings. The
from potential fire- clings are also free online at
starting hazards when www.adt.com/pets and will
you are away from be available this September at
home such as in crates your local AKC Responsible
or behind baby gates Dog Ownership Day. This
in secure areas. year’s flagship event will be
Since pets left alone can’t held in Raleigh on Sept. 25.
escape a burning home – Con- Visit akc.org/clubs/rdod/ for
sider using monitored smoke more information on an event
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continuous operation since 1930 and will be
Open House Aug. 7 Complete rebuilt. The hospital will continue to serve
Cape Cod Animal Hospital is having an Open House on
this wonderful community.
Medical Care
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 Giving and receiving the softness
By Rick Larsen
I
Pet Gazette Columnist
had a horse teacher
tell me long ago, that
when the horse softens
to my hands through the reins
I need to soften back to him.
These were just words to me
for the longest time. Then I
was taught by another teacher
to exaggerate my actions when
I would give the reins back
to the horse. That technique
might be effective to show a
new horse that softness could
be rewarded, but in doing so, I
would lose all connection with
the horse through the reins. It
was quite a show to see me
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push the reins quickly forward
as the horse would just as
abruptly tuck his head, with-
out rounding his back.
Another teacher saw this
and helped me to develop
some subtlety in my handling
of the reins. It was then I re-
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to respond to softness with
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foot down and started again.
Remembering the feeling in
the reins, I picked up the leg
and just held it. Pretty soon,
the leg became heavier in my
arms. I resisted the urge to take
up the slack. I relaxed back to
him and felt for how much he
might trust me to stretch him.
A few seconds later, I gently
moved his foot back. He ex-
tended his leg into the stretch,
pushing it out on his own. It
must have felt good to him.
I realized that what I was
doing wasn’t working only
with the horse’s head position
through the reins, or his leg
extension through a stretch.
I was really working with the
horse’s mind and emotions,
using a fair dose of empathy
and sensitivity. That experi-
Natural human-ship principals teach that when the horse softens to you, decreasing mutual
resistance, you should gather up the slack and expect more. Believe it or not, there are times
ence clued me to the fact that
I probably have a lot more to
when that approach applies. learn about the reins and the
teach that when the horse soft- key principle being tact. to restore some lost elasticity shaping of the horse’s body
ens to you, decreasing mutual But just this morning, I and help the horse move to- through softness and tact. But
resistance, you should gather was able to apply the same wards symmetry. One stretch I didn’t expect to have that re-
up the slack and expect more. principle in a way that I would involved extending each of alization by going to the other
Believe it or not, there are not have expected. Earlier in the horse’s back legs, just for end and working with his kick-
times when that approach ap- the week, Chiropractor Dr. a few seconds, and only un- ers! I suppose it really is im-
plies. But more often, where Bruce Indek came out to treat til I felt a gentle resistance. I portant to consider the whole
it concerns horses, it’s most my quarter horse, whose hips learned how to do so while not horse – not just parts.
effective to use softness and do not rise evenly at the walk. compromising my own spine, That’s my ponder-ment for
tact, to create more softness I mean the horse’s hips – not and keeping me relatively safe. this month. Stay safe, enjoy
and willingness in our horse’s the doctor’s hips. When Dr. Working slowly, I encouraged your time with your horses or
head, through the body and Bruce finished, he gave me the horse to stretch. Initially, any other animals in your life
to the feet. This becomes an some soft tissue stretches and he was reluctant and kicked and enjoy giving and receiving
inter-species conversation, the exercises to do with the horse out in small bursts. I set the the softness.
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 What’s the Diff?
By Greg Mertz, DVM
A
Pet Gazette Contributor
t the New England
Wildlife Center,
where I spend
most of my time, our under-
graduate students often ask
me, “What is the difference
between the practice of reptile
medicine and the practice of
dog and cat medicine?” Their
questions come from what
they are thinking about for ca-
reer choices.
“Do I want to be a tradi-
tional, white-coated, com-
passionate, encyclopedic,
stethoscope around-your-neck
veterinarian?” or “Do I want
to be a snake doctor?”
By and large the funda-
mental practice of medicine
on one species is similar to
the practice of medicine on
another species. A mechanic
is a mechanic, even though a
Volvo mechanic might have
you believe that what they do
is profoundly different from
what a Dodge mechanic does.
Marketing.
Obviously there are differ-
ences. Snakes are straight and
don’t have legs. Dogs bark;
cats meow; snakes don’t have
ears to hear either one. Lizards
are scaly; turtles live in a shell
that is as hard, encompass-
ing and as thick as a human’s
skull.
the cold
blooded vet
Some differences are not
so obvious, and let’ s start with
how people bring their pets to
the vet’s office. Dogs come by
leash. Cats come in pet taxi
carriers. I’ve seen snakes ar-
rive in pockets, underwear,
duffel bags, shoe boxes, pil-
low cases, hats, plastic milk
jugs, coffee cans, triple locked
plastic vaults, picnic baskets,
and beer and soda coolers.
Lizards show up in much the
same manner, although one
lizard did show up clinging to
a boat motor. (“Is that where
you usually keep it?” “No
we just found it. It’s our pet
now.”) The ones that crack me
up are the people who bring
their turtles in soup pots.
Some medical maneu-
vers are different too. Reptile
blood and tissue fluid is half
as salty as people, dog and cat
fluids. So if your pet iguana
is dehydrated and you give it
Pedialyte or Gatorade you are
actually making them more de-
hydrated, not less. Use apple
juice or diluted sports drinks
in these circumstances.
Reptiles breathe differ-
ently, too. People, and all
mammals, have a muscular
diaphragm that sucks down
when we breathe in; reptiles
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Michela
Mastellone-
Schottman of
Arlington brings
her pet turtle to
the vet's office in a
stew pot.
and all the rest of God’s crea-
tures capture oxygen in a vari-
ety of different ways. Turtles
draw their heads and legs in
and out to suck air in and out
of their bodies. Lizards and
snakes contract and relax
the muscles that connect
from one rib to another to
suck air in and out. Frogs
and salamanders push air
into their lungs instead of
sucking it in. Birds use the
flapping of their wings to
help circulate air through their
lungs and air sacs. Fish, insects
and other invertebrates have
a host of other air circulation
tactics, e.g. gills, spiracles, etc.
Knowing this makes assess-
ing and treating animals of all
sorts easier to understand.
Reptiles are cold-blooded.
Only birds and mammals are
warm-blooded and knowing
the body temperature of a dog
or cat tells us whether a patient
is breaking with a fever. Tak-
ing the temperature of a cold-
blooded animal is irrelevant.
The temperature at home is
different than the temperature
at the vets. Taking a body
temperature on a dog or cat
can be difficult maneuver but
is always a diplomatic error on
a full grown snapping turtle or
Burmese python. “Just where
are you putting that thermom-
eter?”
Another difference is size.
Dogs and cats can range from
1 pound to 200 pounds, but
most of the day you work on
animals that range from 10
pounds to 35 pounds. Big
enough to see, hold, handle,
cuddle, listen to their hearts
and draw blood from. In rep-
tile medicine the range is ba-
sically the same, but the aver-
ages are much lower. Many, if
not most are 20 grams or less.
That is 6/10th of an ounce!
Baby frogs, turtles, lizards,
and snakes start life quite
small. That makes me 5,200
times larger than my patient!
A blue whale, the largest crea-
ture to ever live on earth, is
only 68 times larger than me.
There is no way to listen to the
hearts, take the temperature, or
to take blood from these little
creatures. In these cases, you
listen to your clients closely
about what they are seeing and
saying is happening to their
animal. Dosing medicines to
these little creatures can be
quite tricky.
There are many other bio-
logical differences too. Rep-
tile red blood cells are nucle-
ated unlike mammal’s blood.
When doing surgery, breath
holding is a regular phenom-
enon. Induction of anesthesia
can take hours. Recovery can
take days. The list goes on and
on.
There are also differences
in the actual business practice
of day-to-day reptile medicine.
Most of the office hours are at
night or on the weekend. It is
hard for a dog and cat owner to
get off work to go to the vet in
the middle of the day, but it is
almost impossible for a reptile
owner to say, “Hey, I need to-
morrow off, my snake’s got a
sore throat.”
In the end, the depth of
knowledge a dog and cat vet-
erinarian has, is about the de-
tail of organ biology; with a
reptile veterinarian it is about
species biology.
Pet Gazette
Mass. Ferret Friends
Old West Ferret Jamboree
Massachusetts Ferret Friends is
hosting an Old West Ferret Jamboree,
The Good, the Bad and the Fuzzy, on
Saturday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. to 4
p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall
in North Easton.
Featured at the Jamboree will be
the world famous MaFF Ferret Play-
ground, food, games, vendors and
more. Theme costumes are encour-
aged. Admission is $5 ($3 for mem-
bers). Ferrets are welcome, but must be leashed when not in
a carrier. Proof of rabies and distemper vaccinations must be
provided at the door.
The Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 375 Foundry
St., North Easton. Directions can be found at the Web site:
http://www.eastonkofc.org and click on the directions tab. For
more information, visit http://www.maferrets.org.
Dog Day Afternoon
Sunday, Sept. 19
T
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pleased to host, “A Dog Day Afternoon” to benefit
Vested Interest in K-9s from 1 to 4pm Sunday, Sept.
19. Rain or shine. The event is sponsored by the Stoughton Art
Association.
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and stab protective vests for law enforcement K-9s in Massa-
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Event Attractions include:Exhibit of artwork for sale by
many local artists featuring a variety of special dog paintings
and raffles; Custom collage painting by artist Elaine Felos Os-
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available for purchase
 K-9 demonstrations and meet and greet will take place at
1:30pm.  Time subject to change, please call 508-824-6978  to
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Lemish. Get an autographed copy of his latest book “Forever
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781-335-1300 - www.masshumane.org
  Gus is a Toy Terrier Chihuahua mix,  1 1/2   year old male,
brown color, will be neutered and UTD on shots, HW tested, he
is de worm and de flea. He weights about 18-20 pounds and
loves to play ball in the yard, he can fly through the air and has
lots of fun. He is a loyal dog that loves to be with you and go
for leash walks. He is very smart and willing to please
you,”AGILITY” IS HIS STYLE!  Gus would do best as the only
pet in the house hold and no cats or small toddler kids -- he should go to an adult
family or person. Gus could use some basic training and socializing and he needs
more house training. His former owner is having a baby and no longer wants Gus.
Unfortunately the former owners did not do to much with Gus, so he is NOW learn-
ing to be a dog, having fun and trust people.
Daisy Mae is a 4-5 year old female English Pointer, spayed,
UTD on Shots, HW negative, de flea, de worm, micro chipped
and has had a dental cleaning on her teeth. She is a very
sweet girl, with a great personality, loves to run and play ball,
and go for leash walk. She loves loves attention and NEEDS
exercise every day. Daisy is a RETIRED bird hunting dog so a
fenced in yard would be great for her. Daisy does like other
dogs -- no cats or small young toddlers. Daisy needs some house training and
she does use a crate for that training purpose. Daisy is such a loyal dog and would
be a wonderful part of your family!
Quincy animal shelter
617-376-1349 www.quincyanimalshelter.org
SUNNY:   She is a BELINDA:  She is
pretty brown and a beautiful long
black tabby with haired calico.  And
white face and paws.  a big girl, twenty
Along with a feline pounds!  Belinda
friend, Sunny was came to the shel-
surrendered to the
ter after her owner died. Cage life has
shelter after a baby joined the family.  not helped her weight.  While we think
She can be shy at first, but once she
she would do best in a quiet home, her
knows you she loves to be petted, and
new family should want to help her
her purr is at full volume!  Sunny
trim her waistline with lots of playtime!  ient of a little attention.  And Desi
would probably do best in a quiet
home.  She is 3 ½ years old. Belinda is 5 years old.
Taunton animal Shelter
508-822-1463
My name is Ladybug, and I am a female DSH. I am a sweet
“ladybug” who was mistaken as a feral, so the vet gave me an
ear tip when I was spayed. Feral I am not. I may seem shy at
first, but with a gentle hand and voice I blossom. I am hoping
that my family comes soon to meet me, My journey has been
long to find my way home. The volunteers tell me that my home
will be with a loving family who will always take care of me.
Devon is a female Lab/Am Staff mix, about 5 years old. She has
the most amazing hazel eyes and coloring. She is a sweet and
loving girl, with a non-stop wagging tail and a “smile” for almost
everyone. Devon is a favorite among many of the volunteers and
enjoys lots of “snuggle time” with them! She appears to know
some basic commands. She would be happiest as the only pet in
the home. She would make a welcome addition to any family -
although we do recommend no toddlers. She loves to go for walks on the leash
and would make an excellent walking companion.
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all paws rescue
781-749-0968 | 781-848-8065
Dixie is a spayed female almost 2 years old and has been with All
Paws Rescue since shortly after her birth. Sadly, she has watched
her 4 littermates find their forever homes. Dixie is shy and needs a
quiet home with no small children but she gets along great with
other cats and kittens. She also plays a mean game of laser tag. In
the right home Dixie will do fine but it will take some time for her
to adjust.
Tara is a sweet and lovable black female who nuzzles any-
one’s legs who happens to be walking by - or standing still. 
She is vocal and loves a good session of ear scratching. 
Luca is a 5-year old neutered male and is one of the most
amazing cats ever.  He is Buster’s best buddy in the whole
world. Even though they arrived at the shelter three years
apart, they adore each other in a way that is truly rare and
such a joy to observe.  Luca isn’t one to be held, but he
loves to rub against legs and will come to our volunteers when called.  He has
a very sweet disposition. Like the other cats that have been at All Paws Rescue
for a long time, he needs an understanding home with someone who will be
patient and allow him to adapt in his own time. 
Meet Buster…or Buster Brown as he has been fondly nick-
named.  Buster is an 8-year old neutered male and has been at
All Paws Rescue a very long time.  Buster would need a very
special home as he is extremely timid.  He’s in good health but
does not have many teeth remaining. Over the years, Buster
has warmed up considerably to some of the volunteers and
watches everyone with so much curiosity – he even smiles.  Yes, it’s true! 
Buster adores other cats and kittens, especially his ‘shelter mate’ Luca. 
Our newest additions! Meet Lucy and Desi, an adorable
sister and brother who just “checked-in” at the shelter;
we’ve had them since they’ve been 4 weeks old!  Lucy purrs
when she’s petted, but purrs just as
loudly when her brother is the recip-
loves to play and chase laser beams, like any other
well-adjusted and playful kitten. 
People for cats
508-540-5654| www.peopleforcats.org
BIG KITTY is a pretty ALLEY CAT
female grey and white his friends
tiger domestic short call him “Al”
hair. She is a little shy, is a hand-
but quickly warms up some orange
to those who take time with her. Big tiger with a
Kitty is learning about the other kitties lot of person-
at our shelter and making friends with ality. He is
them. However, she would rather be three and a half years old and was neu-
in a friendly home where she can be tered before he came to us. Al has all his
part of a family. She even gets along shots He is playful, friendly and enjoys
with dogs! She has all her shots, is attention. Come in and meet Al. He is
spayed and her bags are packed and easy to make friends with and you and he
ready to go home with you. may be just the right match!
CAPTAIN JACK is a new entrant to our shelter and has taken to
communal living which is surprising since he came to us
because he couldn’t get along with the other cat in his home.
He has a wonderful personality and gets along well with every-
one at People for Cats-- cats and the volunteer’s. Captain Jack
loves to sun himself in the outside pen and when the sun is
really warm he rolls over to warm his belly. Once you really get to know him, he
delights in having his tummy rubbed and loves to greet visitors to the shelter.
Captain Jack needs to go with a loving family to make his happiness complete.
Please come to the shelter and spend some time with him.
MAYA is a loveable 2 year old female black cat. She was
surrendered because she was afraid of the dog and was
not leading a very happy life. Maya is getting along with
the other cats, but is a little reserved. She would be com-
fortable in a quiet household with another cat to be her
friend and to keep her company. Maya has all her shots
and is spayed. Come in and visit this shinny sweet kitty. Who knows, she may pick
you out to be her forever friend.
August 2010
 Brockton Blue Dog Shelter German Shepherd Rescue of new england
508-436-6446| www.bluedogshelter.com 978-443-2202| www.gsrne.org

Buddy and Minnie are sweet 7 year old Jack Russell Terriers
who recently became victims of the economy.These dogs need Black and tan Kasey is the perfect companion- a loving atten-
to be adopted together as they are lifelong companions. Buddy tive GSD who seeks to please. Kasey was  brought up from the
is the more outgoing of the two and happily greets people and south by a New England shelter and adopted by a family here.
animals alike. Minnie is more reserved and wants to observe They loved Kasey’s calm gentle demeanor. But, they soon saw 
things first. They have been around young children without prob- she experienced  discomfort when their young children sought
lem. They are house-trained and crate trained and enjoy going for walks. Buddy is to cuddle  and placed weight on her hips.  Her adoptive family
noted to have some cataracts that decrease his vision slightly and both dogs are turned to GSRNE. Kasey has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia, 
currently being treated for a positive Lyme test but show no symptoms. Minnie is common to GSDs, and put on  Metacam, a medication to help
spayed and Buddy will be neutered next week. her dysplasia. Kasey is responding to her weight and medication
treatment. She loves to go for walks,and is happy to return home and curl up on
Jillian is a 6-7 year her bed.  Kasey  communicates by placing a paw on her foster Mom’s knee, indi-
Tessie is a wiggly bundle
old English Bulldog cating  she needs to go out or would like a refill of her water bowl.  Kasey would
of sweetness in need of a
who was found as a do best in a home without young children and few stairs. Kasey is  a wonderful
very special home. Two
stray and her owner dog that has so much to give. While she does have limitations due to her hip
years ago Tessie became
could not be located dysplasia, her condition is easily managed.
ill and was diagnosed
because her micro- with Addison’s Disease.
chip was never regis- Trixie is a five-year-old black and tan female who had lived all of
She is being treated with
tered. She loves people of all ages and
two medications that she her life with an elderly owner and, after his death, was surrendered
wants to be the center of attention.
Jillian can be around other dogs but will need for the rest of her life and she to a shelter. In her foster home, Trixie is very loving and affectionate
does not like to play or socialize with needs regular checkups and blood tests with her people, but outside her home, she is wary of her surround-
them so she will need a home where to monitor her health. You would not ings and uncertain of what is to come next.   She  needs gentle
she is the only dog. Jillian needs to be know any of this by looking at this happy guidance and help navigating new situations. Trixie’s adopter needs
spayed later in July but that will not playful dog! Tessie loves people and to recognize the importance of being the leader, which will make
delay her adoption. other dogs. Trixie more comfortable.  Trying to sooth away her fears will only
ingrain them further. She LOVES  squeaky toys. She also likes to go for walks,
play ball, and ride in the car. A potential adopter will need to be willing to help
Annabelle is a young adult dog thought to be a Shepherd mix. Trixie continue to build trust with her family, her surroundings, and  guide her
She was found as a stray with no collar and no microchip so through new situations.  The ideal home would be a  quiet environment  without
could not be re-united with her owner. Annabelle is an energetic young children, and  a confident and calm handler who can show that there is
girl who needs a family with good leadership skills to keep her nothing to fear in the outside world but, instead, only new things to discover.
active and stimulated. Once she has worked off her initial ener-
gy, Annabelle loves to cuddle and show you her sweet side!
ALEX is an 8-9 month-old GSD mix who came from a shelter  after
Annabelle loves to be outside and go for long walks. She is
his family surrendered him. Alex has a beautiful long sable coat.
learning to play with other dogs but probably should not be around cats. Annabelle
HE is a very sweet, loving boy who will easily keep himself enter-
will need to be spayed in mid-July. Annabelle has one major issue - she is very
tained with a toy.  He also loves to play with people, especially
fearful when restrained and this was a problem at the vet’s. She is doing better but
when they have toys and balls to offer. Alex loves the outdoors,
may require sedation or perhaps a vet that comes to her home.
going for walks  and meeting new people.  Alex loves the com-
pany of other dogs. Alex will give chase to the resident cat in his
Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Mass home, if she runs from him. In his home, Alex is not as comfortable meeting
508-586-2053 | www.apcsm.org strangers. However, Alex’s greetings have improved. He would do best in a house-
hold that has familiarity and experience with the breed. As a young adolescent, he
will need regular exercise and  continued obedience work. 
Stu is a 5 year old Nala is a 1 year old
neutered male domes- female hound mix.
She is playful and Kasper is a handsome 4-year-old White GSD and for his first 2
tic shorthair. He has years, Kasper was  tied outside or in the garage and  given little
the prettiest giant loves to explore.
Nala seems to get attention.  His life improved, briefly, when those owners let him go
green eyes. Stu has to a young couple  thinking about adopting a baby.  Sadly, the adop-
lived with other cats along well with other
dogs. Give this lovely dog the chance tion agency  would not approve them as long as they had a big dog. 
and got along fine. This gentle soul is That couple found someone who offered to look for another home
looking for a forever home. to have a family to call her own.
for Kasper, and he stayed with her for 3 months.  But she couldn’t
Buddy is a cud- keep him permanently and turned to GSRNE. He responds well to “sit” “down;”
Penny is a 7 year old and  “stay”. He would be ready for adoption, except that he tested positive for
spayed female beagle. dly and adorable
male lop eared heartworms.  He has completed the treatment and  done  well. The vet also dis-
She has a wonderful covered 5 teeth that were abscessed and needed to be removed; but that has  had
personality and gets bunny. He is
friendly and gen- to wait until  recovered from the HW treatment. Once that has been accomplished,
along with dogs and Kasper should be feeling better than he’s ever felt before! He’s a wonderful dog
cats. Everyone that tly and would
love to find a family and a home that who’s had a sad life, and we had to give him a chance at a better life. Please con-
meets this sweet dog falls in love with sider making a donation to help with his expensive but lifesaving heartworm
her. Please consider making her a part will love him as much as he loves
them. treatments and dental work.
of your family.

A Helping paw inc. Milton Animal League

508-291-PAWS | www.ahelpingpaw.org 617-698-0413 | www.miltonanimalleague.org

Ebony is such a Pasha is a very BIG Here is Rosie, an 8 year old spayed female shih tzu mix. She was
tiny little girl. Just long-hair calico girl. found as a stray covered in baseball size mats. Since she has been
an adult she adores Typical calico, she’s at the shelter, her funny and friendly personality has come out.
people but doesn’t sweet n’ sour. As a Please don’t be thrown off by her age - she has a full life ahead of
do well with other declaw - she would her as small dogs live long lives. - and she will provide years and
cats or dogs. She’s love a nice quiet adult home with no years of love and fun.
had no choice but to tolerate them and other pets. Reduced adoption fee to
the stress is getting to her. Reduced fee get her a home asap so she can get
to get her a home quick. more exercise time. Hildy is a one year old Bailey is a strikingly
spayed female pit bull beautiful young adult
terrier. Hildy is a real spayed female domestic
Punch is a fun Bichon/Lhasa type mix. He’s hardly more than shorthair. Bailey was
clown who is fun and
a year - and so very full of PUPPY! Who says girls just want to found as a stray and is FIV
active and looking for
have fun? This little boy will beat them any day! He is a high positive. Don’t be scared away by FIV
someone who is fun and
maintenance breed that will require regular grooming. For the - Bailey is an incredibly sweet cat who
active too. She’s also a
most part he’s fine with other pets, but we have had some can live a normal lifespan with good
lovebug who enjoys lots of petting and
issues so probably best as the only pet. Appointments only please. nutrition and regular vet checks.
people time.

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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
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DACVIM, DACVECC
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Ophthalmology
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Surgery
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DACVS
Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging
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DACVR
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DACVR
Avian and Exotic Animal
Medicine
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Dentistry
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August 2010
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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