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From: mjohnson@stake.DaytonOH.NCR.COM (Marget Johnson)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Therapy Dogs, International
Keywords: therapy
Date: 11 Sep 92 17:35:19 GMT
Reply-To: mjohnson@stake.DaytonOH.NCR.COM (Marget Johnson)
Distribution: usa
Organization: Stakeholder Relations, NCR Corp in Dayton,OH

Would someone out there in netland post or e-mail to me the telephone number 
for Therapy Dogs, International? (The address alone is OK, too). 
I've lost our TDI application to certify our Newfoundlands, and would like to
submit a couple of names. The local children's hospital requires a TDI 
certification before allowing patient visits by dogs (our CD and CGC are not
enough!). Thanks in advance for your (collective) help.
****************************************
Marget Johnson, Windwagon Newfoundlands, Tipp City OH
marget.Johnson@daytonOH. NCR.COM 


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Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
From: vln@icpsr.umich.edu (Victoria Neff)
Subject: Re: feeding times (was: New Puppy - Need Advice!!)
Organization: Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1992 14:42:26 GMT

In article <1992Sep8.231954.3237@newshost.lanl.gov> srlee@beta.lanl.gov (Stephen R Lee) writes:
>
> ... lots of stuff deleted ...
>
>Again, I think that all of this debate over when to feed your dog and how 
>much really should be determined by the dog.  Some dogs can be free fed, 
>others cannot.  Some are best on a fixed regime of carefully measured food, 
>others are more finiky and require more inventive schemes.  In my opinion, 
>feeding is a function of the individual dog more than the owner, and one
>must "discover" what the dog in question prefers and thrives on.
>

I agree with this.  Another determining factor is the environment -- are there
other dogs?  You can't free-feed one dog if you have another that needs
measured food.  Some dogs will eat more just because there's another dog
around ("jeez, if *I* don't eat this, *she* will!!!").

To borrow from another thread, have you seen dogs learn to eat veggies from
watching other dogs?  Peer pressure in action!  I used to use carrot bits
in obedience class when they wanted us to keep the reward in our mouths.  My
dog LOVES carrots (and just about any other food you can name), and other
dogs would be interested in just what she was getting that was so wonderful,
anyway.  I would ask owners if their dog could have a bit, and I would be told
"he won't eat that, but go ahead", and every time, he *did* eat it.  

My dog taught my SO's dog to eat veggies, including lettuce (you know, "if *I*
don't eat this, *she* will!).  I'm enjoying watching my puppy learn to
eat this stuff.  Her reaction is changing from "what do you think I am, a
rabbit?" to "if *I* don't eat this stuff, *she* will!".  :-)

If free-feeding works for your dog, great.  It's easy.  But there are lots
of reasons why it doesn't work for some dogs in some situations.
From: moyman@ecn.purdue.edu (Mike Moya)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: Dog in Heat, Any suggestions
Date: 10 Sep 92 17:35:14 GMT
Followup-To: rec.pets.dogs
Distribution: na
Organization: Engineering Computer Network

In article <1992Sep10.151614.14589@pmafire.inel.gov>, bev@pmafire.inel.gov
(Beverly Novak) wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I have a 8 month old female dog who is going into heat.  I bought one of
> those sanitary straps for her, but she chewed it off.  I have also tried
> mens underware, but she got those off too.  She is an out side dog, so I
> don't really want to lock her up in the garage.  Can any one give me
> some suggestions on how to preventer her from getting pregnant?  I want
> to bread her when she is 2 years old. 
> 
> Please EMail you suggestions to bev@pmafire.inel.gov
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Bev Novak
Go to the vet or pet store and put one of those reverse cone-head devices
(what they put on dogs/cats so they won't chew their stiches off) on her,
she won't be able to chew anything off...
--moya
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend
From: llmacdon@orion.oac.uci.edu (Linda Macdonald)
Date: 10 Sep 92 17:24:40 GMT
Organization: University of California, Irvine

In article <1992Sep10.133349.7495@pixel.kodak.com> rhuls@liebnitz.ssd.kodak.com (Robbin Huls) writes:
>In article <2AAE8D5D.14732@news.service.uci.edu> llmacdon@orion.oac.uci.edu (Linda Macdonald) writes:
>>In article <9SEP92.17193198@wums.wustl.edu> trimpe_b@wums.wustl.edu writes:
>>>	OH Has anyone out there had a portrait taken with their dog?  I
>>
>>I have a special deal through Olan Mills here in California.  I get
>>four sittings in a year for $20.  My first sitting was Charlie (my
>>oldest - a nine year old cocker spaniel) and me.  The second I
>
>Hey!  It was Olan Mills who told me that no stores in their chains took
>pet pictures and more!  What gives???!!!  I'll have to call them again.
>
>Robbin
Robbin,

I go to the studio in Tustin and they will allow animal pictures, but
only on Fridays.  I have been doing this for over a year now and no one
has said anything about it.  I am sure there must be a lot of us who
want pictures of our animals.

Linda Mac (llmacdon@orion.oac.uci.edu)
From: srlee@beta.lanl.gov (Stephen R Lee)
Subject: Re: Those pesky anal sacks
Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1992 18:08:40 GMT

In article <1992Sep10.150931.22619@news.unomaha.edu> massey@cwis.unomaha.edu (Dana Massey) writes:
>DITTO to everything you said for my 2 1/2 yr old weimaraner male.
>At first we went to the vet every 6 months for the JOB to be done
>now it is every 2 weeks at $10 to express the anal sacks.
>
>The surgery is something I want to put off...apparently there
>can be complications with retaining control of the muscle that
>must be cut to access the sacs...and loss of control of the
>stool would be really devastating to our dog.
>
>Surely there is SOMETHING we aren't doing that someone knows
>about....
>
>Dana


I don't know your situation, but it *is* possible to express the anal
sacks yourself.  It is really not very difficult (again, I do not know what
your situation is).  My 10yr old mutt has to have it done now and then, so
I just learned to do it myself.  Not pleasant, but not difficult either, and
certainly cheaper than having my veterinarian do it.

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E-Mail: srlee@beta.lanl.gov    | dogs.
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
From: sla54@cas.org (Sandra Augustine)
Subject: Re: Hip Dyplasia
Organization: Chemical Abstracts Service, Columbus, Ohio
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1992 18:22:03 GMT

In article <1992Sep11.121816.3385@hemlock.cray.com> djg@cray.com (Dennis Guldan) writes:
>
>  I have read to get a good Xray the dog must be knocked out
>so as to not move during the Xray. This has caused problems. This is the
>one thing that has kept me from getting my dog Xrayed. And really if your
>not going to have pups, and you keep your dog in good shape, I quess I
>would not have it done. Unless your Vet can Xray while the dog is awake
>yet the OFA says that is not reliable.
>

Dennis - although OFA recommends/prefers that the dog is under "chemical
restraint" while the x-rays are being taken, sedation is NOT mandatory. I know
of at least 3 vet clinics in Ohio that are getting OFA-certifiable x-rays
without using sedation. However, taking x-rays without sedation/anesthetic does
require a GOOD technician.

			       Sandra Augustine
			       Norwood Kennels
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
From: mdw@sequent.com (Mark Whiteside)
Subject: Re: Dogs and Jogging
Organization: Sequent Computer Systems Inc.
Distribution: usa
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 92 16:31:02 GMT

>>In article <1992Aug31.182814.260@eos.arc.nasa.gov>, dencisco@eos.arc.nasa.gov (David Paul Encisco) writes:
>>|> Which brings me to my second question. 
>>|> What breeds like to run with their owners?
>>|> 
>

Somewhat long, weimaraner plug will follow. You were warned:-)

I have a Weimaraner which is a perfect breed if you like exercise
and want the dog to participate.  I got mine for just this reason.
I would have a Lab but the longer hair seemed to cause more heat
problems when exercising in the summer.  Conversely, mine shivers
quite a bit in wet cold weather.

I looked at the Greyhounds which seem to be super dogs but I also
wanted a dog which would retrieve.

Mine seems to be a reasonable rep for the breed.  He is running about 
70 pounds but is able to look onto the kitchen counters without raising 
his head much.  

He is bright, friendly and rarely growls or barks.  He needs a large
amount of control and exercise.  Somewhat larger than is comfortable
in a small car.  Doesn't really shed much and when he does, it blends
well since it a silver fawn (taupe) color.  He is good with other
people, kids and dogs.
He picked up obedience quickly, I am convinced he is held back only by
my interest or skills.

Very durable dog, doesn't seem to be sensitive to pain.  With the short hair
he doesn't swim as well in cold water as a lab.  The downside to
shorthair is less protection from cuts or abrasions. Mine gets cut occasionally
when taken into rough brush or fields with barbed wire.  My brother's
lab doesn't get cut in the same terrain but tires much quicker.

The only downside to the breed that I can recognize is the requirement
(not optional) for the exercise.
I am quite active and always take the dog along but on those infrequent
days that I don't get him out, he is a monster.  Bouncing around,
chewing things he shouldn't, generally being spastic troublemaker.
I am considering a second dog just to bring down the daily exercise
requirement.
I agree with another writer on the net which commented that the best
behavior modification  tool is exercise.  I ride a bike 5-8 miles each morning
before work to take the edge off him.

I get the Weimaraner Newsletter.  They have a rescue society for
Weimaraners.  Many have the comments "New owners don't have the time
for the dog."  I think many of these are cases where they aren't able
to give enough exercise.  Now knowing the breed, I would be quite
comfortable getting a Breed Rescue dog.

Drop me email if you have questions.  I would be happy to pass along
a copy of the Newsletter.

-mark




Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
From: LS45 <LS45@UNB.CA>
Subject: RE: Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend
Organization: The University of New Brunswick
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1992 12:14:51 GMT

In article <9SEP92.17193198@wums.wustl.edu> trimpe_b@wums.wustl.edu writes:
>In a previous article, hobright@src.honeywell.com (Lesa Hobright Turner) wrote:
>>
>>>>for all of you out there with healthy pets....take alot of pictures.
>>
>>I'm overly guilty of taking pictures of my Keeshond.  I sat down at a family
>>get together with three rolls of newly developed film....all of my dog. :)
>>The family wasn't impressed ;-).
>
> I can top that... I got so annoyed one x-mas looking at all the
>kiddie pictures of 'aquaintances'- most of whom had the children with
>someone other than their current spouse that I had WALLETS made of our
>labrador.  My husband took a great picture of him in the woods-
>it looks like a studio picture with a fake background(honest).  Anyway
>I had cheapy wallets made and yes I carry one and send them to anyone
>I think might get a kick out of it (ie a usmail penpal or another
>labrador fanatic).  Anyway call me nuts but now I can pass a
>picture around too.
> OH Has anyone out there had a portrait taken with their dog?  I
>don't mean the Santa and doggie picture but a real studio-serious picture.
>A friend of mine did once-I thought it was sorta weird at the time but I'm
>considering it for our first professional portrait. Oh yea- I mean dogs
>that are pets only- not the show dogs etc where I can see a need.
>Beverly
>Wash Univ. Med School, St. Louis, MO
>.
Corky went with me for my high school graduation pictures.  They turned
out pretty well, except for the one where he's licking nose.  He found
the squirrels pretty distracting though, since the pictures were in the
woods behind the photographer's house, and the tress were full of them.
DMS

Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
From: nunn@sura.net (Deborah Nunn)
Subject: Re: how bad is chocolate for dogs?
Organization: SURAnet, College Park, MD, USA, NA, Earth, Milky Way
Distribution: na
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1992 16:50:51 GMT

In article <Bu9rBK.37C@news.cso.uiuc.edu> berger@atropa (Mike Berger) writes:
>prm@cbnewsl.cb.att.com (paul.r.mount) writes:
>>	Hi - somewhere (here, months ago?) I heard something about
>>chocolate being bad for dogs - that some amount greater
>>than a lick off a popsicle stick was bad for them.  Is it something
>>about milk content?  How much is too much, and how bad is it?
>*----
>Chocolate contains theobromide, which is toxic to dogs.  How much
>is a problem depends on the chocolate, the dog's tolerance, and his
>size.  I know of dogs that have eaten small amounts of chocolate
>without ill effect (about 1/8 oz) and a couple that have eaten
>substantially more, but lived to wag the tail (after getting
>very sick and throwing up all over the place).  Personally, I
>don't let my dog get near it (but I share the peanut butter
>pretty generously).

Way back when I was just a small child, I inadvertently gave my Scottie
(our first) *one square* of a chocolate bar.  Now, the Scottie is a
small dog, so I guess to have the same effect on a larger dog you'd have
to give more, but the point I wanted to make is that just this *one*
square of a chocolate bar (let's see, 2 oz for the bar, 10 squares in
the bar, that makes it 1/5 of an oz, I guess) made the poor thing
violently ill.

She had diarrhea for days, and was vomiting for the first day.  I was
frantic.  I thought I'd killed her.  Of course, when I gave her the
chocolate, I had no idea it was harmful to her.  You know, she never
expressed an interest in chocolate after that?  Smart dog, may she be
bounding after rabbits in doggie heaven.

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Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
From: rhuls@liebnitz.ssd.kodak.com (Robbin Huls)
Subject: Re: Spaying My dog
Organization: Eastman Kodak
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 92 18:12:36 GMT

In article <2A952421.10730@ics.uci.edu> tittle@ics.uci.edu (Cindy Tittle Moore) writes:
>Having just gone through this with my vet, this is what he had to say:
>pretty much the earlier the better.  However, the risk of mammary
>cancer goes up dramatically after the *second* heat.  So spaying after
>the first heat is OK.  I've not heard of problems with peeing from
>too-early neutering, though.

They may have problems later with lack of bladder control, but this can
be controlled with hormone replacement.  My GSD did not have problems
until 13 years of age, and then the problem started rather suddenly.

The reason that I was given for not neutering animals earlier than 6
months is that they are better able to stand the anethesia after that
age.

Robbin
From: hckrus01@ulkyvx.louisville.edu
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: Irregular seasons
Date: 15 Sep 92 15:46:57 GMT
Organization: University of Louisville

In article <1992Sep14.231937.2665@csc.canberra.edu.au>, Stacey Curtis <sec@csc.canberra.edu.au> writes:
> Our bitch will only come into season if it is really inconvenient for us
> for her to do so at that time, ie our regular boarding kennels are full
> and we've got nowhere for our spare dog (who is spayed, but annoys the
> buggery out of our stud dog).  Bitches, like women, are all different in
> their cycles and since this will be the bitches 2nd season then you don't
> even know what that cycle could be yet.  If she's healthy, it'll come. 
> If you're still worried  consult a more experience Irish Setter Breeder
> or a vet.
> 
> Our bitch comes into season every 8 months, our friends bitch comes in
> every 3 months.  There is nothing wrong with that.
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Stacey, Kodi (the wonder dog), Mali (super bitch) and Pernod (the
> scavenger).


Stacey:

Thanks for the input - I tried to email my response to you, but it bounced
back, so here it is on the newsgroup.

It was reassuring to hear some anecdotal evidence that this is not totally
weird.  I've had several male Irish setters, but never a bitch, so I just
assumed that females came in season like clockwork every 6 months (ok, I had
a vague suspicion they weren't quite so compliant).

Anyway, this breeder is one of the 3 or 4 most experienced and respected
breeders of Irish setters in the US today, and she doesn't seem too concerned,
so I suppose I shouldn't be -- I just feel like I've  been waiting forever for
this puppy!

Holly
From: srlee@beta.lanl.gov (Stephen R Lee)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: Dogs' Veggies and Fruit? (no onions)
Date: 8 Sep 92 23:10:22 GMT
Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory

In article <1992Sep6.162331.14223@serval.net.wsu.edu> jeffp@wsuaix.csc.wsu.edu (Jeff Parke;S10000) writes:
>In article <SHAFER.92Sep4125838@rigel.dfrf.nasa.gov> shafer@rigel.dfrf.nasa.gov (Mary Shafer) writes:
>>On Fri, 4 Sep 1992 19:38:52 GMT, srlee@beta.lanl.gov (Stephen R Lee) said:
>>
>>SL> In article <1992Sep4.163927.1817@sfu.ca> richard@sfu.ca writes:
>>
>>>Our current dogs go *crazy* about vegetables and fruit! They love lettuce,
>>>cabbage, carrots, onions (yes, onions!), green and red peppers, apples, 
>>
>>SL> Be careful about the onions.  They can be toxic in dogs (at least that is
>>SL> my understanding).
>>
>>They're not exactly toxic.  They affect the production of red blood
>>cells or something.  The occasional onion isn't going to damage your
>>dog but you shouldn't give them a lot of onions on a regular basis.
>
>Onions and garlic contain n-propyl disulfide, an oxidant capable of inducing
>anemia via Heinz body formation and hemolysis (red blood cell destruction).
>
>Domestic animals are susceptible to varying degrees.  Cattle are most
>susceptible, sheep and goats relatively resistant.  Both dogs and cats can
>be affected.
>
>I don't believe the problem is common in dogs and cats, and I do believe
>a lot of people give their pets onions or garlic.  It is not correct to 
>say the substance isn't exactly toxic, but it is correct to say the toxic
>dose is rarely encountered.  One could run across the occasional animal with
>a high degree of susceptibility; in this case one would feel awful about
>having fed it onions.
>
>I avoid feeding onions to my dog.  On the other hand, she does clean up plates
>that have had onions on them, or sometimes finishes off things we have
>flavored with onions or garlic.  I just stay away from blatant onion feeding
>(onion soup, cooked onions, etc.).
>
>-Jeff
>-------------------
>jeffp@wsuaix.csc.wsu.edu ...uunet!wsuaix.csc.wsu.edu!jeffp
>jeffp@WSUVM1.bitnet CIS: 71511,1512  AOL: JeffParke
>a.k.a. Jeff Parke,  Washington State University College of Vet. Medicine

Thanks for clearing this up.


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Stephen R. Lee                 | 
OooWoo Racing Kennel           | I'd rather be driving sled
E-Mail: srlee@beta.lanl.gov    | dogs.
From: bws20@duts.ccc.amdahl.com (Brian W Simmons)
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Re: Pig Ears, Choo-Hooves, or Rawhide
Date: 12 Sep 92 02:13:55 GMT
Reply-To: bws20@DUTS.ccc.amdahl.com (Brian W Simmons)
Organization: Amdahl Corporation, Sunnyvale CA

In article: <1992Sep10.153117.2294@inland.com> Bonnie writes:

>Hello out there in network land. I have another question for all of you.
>What are your thoughts and opinions on giving your dog pig ears, choo-hoes,
>or rawhide ad treats?? I realize pig ears are more expensive than choo-hves.
.Choo-hooves are less expensive than rawhide, depending on what size you t.
>>Are any of these treats high in calories?(I have an overweight dach/terrix)
>Please let me know what treats you give your dogs and what you would recmend.
>Thanks Again!!
>Bonnie

I have been meaning to ask this myself for quite some time.  Our Bouv
loves all three, but we have stopped giving him any except for a rare
 rawhide chewstick.  The large pieces of rawhide make a major mess of
his beard.  We used to give him the hooves all the time; once or twice
theyseemed to disagree with him.  Finally though, he seemed to be
swallowing large pieces, rather than chewing them up to little bits.
We would find pieces as large as 2 inches by .75 inches in his stool.
Call me an overprotective wimp, but I just did not like this, so no more
hooves.  Finally the ears--what a treat!  Unfortunately, the day after eat
ing one, he just lays around and will not eat.  SO now he gets nothing.
I wish we could find something for a chewy treat that was better.Anyone
have any ideas?

Note that as with almost everything on this net having to do with diet,
your mileage will vary--what is true for my dog may not be true for yours.
( I hate disclaimers 8^) ).

bws
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From: kathleen.brewer@cutting.hou.tx.us (Kathleen Brewer) 
Newsgroups: rec.pets.dogs
Subject: Bald spot
Date: 13 Sep 92 06:27:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: The Cutting Edge - Houston, TX - 713-466-1525
Reply-To: kathleen.brewer@cutting.hou.tx.us (Kathleen Brewer) 

TO: ciacovel@telesciences.com

CDI>I am a new dog owner. I have a very energetic 5.5 month boston terrier.
CDI>Over the past week I have noticed that he is loosing his hair on his back
CDI>in a very localized area, just below his left shoulder.  He had an allergic
CDI>reaction to something about 1.5 months ago and the vet put him on
CDI>predinzone(sp) and an anihistamine(sp). He has been off the drugs for about
CDI>.5 months. I am making an appt with the vet regarding the hair loss, but I
CDI>was wondering if any other dog owner has experienced this?

Chris, take the Boston back to the vet and have a scraping done of the
area. It could be a number of things, a flea bite, allergy or demodectic
mange. All are treatable!!! But you most know what to treat. Boston are
not prone to skin problems but usually have dry skin. Bostons are a
single coated breed. Which means that they have no undercoat to protect
thier skin they way most breed do. Because of the dry skin, I usually
add a little baby/mineral oil to their rinse water when bathing them.
Bostons are neat little dogs, the are very energetic, but are also very
happy to sit in your lap. They are NOT and outside dog, they can not
tolorate the cold or the heat and will go into heat exhaustion rather
quickly if you are not careful. I never let mine out during the heat of
the day ( I live in Texas ) Right now it is 6 in the morning, my dogs
are outside for thier morning romp, they willl be in the house before 8
AM and will only be let out for a short time later to go potty, until
the sun goes down.
Becarefull of what you feed your Boston,
human food does not sit well with thier tummys, especially meat. Bostons
love food and have a tendency to get overwieght after a yr. of age. They
don't slow down long enough before that to put weight on!<G>

Enjoy your Boston, they are lovely dogs and I would never be without at
least one!

Kathleen.Brewer@cutting.hou.tx.us
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