NW Working Dogs Expo
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DATE = June 13th & 14th, 2009
NW Working Dogs Expo,
NWWorkingDogs.com
an annual event that brings protection work, conformation, and temperament testing to one fun-filled weekend!
Come see the best dogs in America do what they were bred to do. Breeds include; Cane Corsos, Gsd's, Presa Canarios, American Bulldogs, Fila Brasileiros, and SO MANY MORE.
Raffles to benefit rescue. Camping/ vendors /food, you name it!
LOCATION = Columbia County Fairgrounds in St. Helens OR.
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Something you can do to clean up pet food companies
You can help Clean Up The Pet Food Supply
Senator Durbin, America, and our pets need your help to clean up the pet food companies.
Now there is something each and everyone of us can do to help sooth the helpless outrage we all feel by the greedy corporate deceit that threatens us and our furry friends. Senator Durbin has a form on his website were we can send the FDA a letter asking them to clean up not only their act but the food supply too.
Here is the letter from Senator Durbin’s website
You can also send an email to the FDA right from the form on his site. Very easy and quick. If enough people do this it will give the FDA an urgent reason to take ACTION.
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For more than 100 million Americans, a cat or dog is part of the family. That's why the recent pet food contamination crisis, a tragedy that has led to the illness or deaths of thousands of pets across the country, has hit so close to home.
Recently, I spearheaded a Senate Committee hearing to find out what went wrong -- why contaminated pet food made its way into the food supply, and how we can make sure it never happens again. So far, we've learned that the response of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been wholly inadequate.
That is why I hope that you will forward an email to FDA Commissioner Andrew von Eschenbach -- tell him that it's time for the FDA to improve the safety of our pet food supply now!
CLICK HERE TO EMAIL FDA
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----------------- Bulletin Message -----------------
From: PugsNPals
Date: Oct 25, 2007 3:16 PM
New Vaccination Protocols in America
Dr. Dodd's vaccination protocol is now being adopted by ALL 27 North American veterinary schools. I highly recommend that you read this. Copy and save it to your files. Print it and pass it out at dog fairs, cat shows, kennel club meetings, dog parks, give a copy to your veterinarian and groomer, etc.
Get the word out. ~~~~
VACCINATION NEWS FLASH
I would like to make you aware that all 27 veterinary schools in North America are in the process of changing their protocols for vaccinating dogs and cats. Some of this information will present an ethical & economic challenge to vets, and there will be skeptics.
Some organizations have come up with a political compromise suggesting vaccinations every 3 years to appease those who fear loss of income vs. those concerned about potential side effects. Politics, traditions, or the doctor's economic well being should not be a factor in medical decision.
NEW PRINCIPLES OF IMMUNOLOGY "Dogs and cats immune systems mature fully at 6 months. If a modified live virus vaccine is given after 6 months of age, it produces an immunity which is good for the life of the pet (ie: canine distemper, parvo, feline distemper). If another MLV vaccine is given a year later, the antibodies from the first vaccine neutralize the antigens of the second vaccine and there is little or no effect. The titer is not "boosted" nor are more memory cells induced." Not only are annual boosters for parvo and distemper unnecessary, they subject the pet to potential risks of allergic reactions and immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. "There is no scientific documentation to back up label claims for annual administration of MLV vaccines." Puppies receive antibodies through their mothers milk. This natural protection can last 8-14 weeks.
Puppies & kittens should NOT be vaccinated at LESS than 8 weeks. Maternal immunity will neutralize the vaccine and little protection (0-38%) will be produced. Vaccination at 6 weeks will, however, delay the timing of the first highly effective vaccine. Vaccinations given 2 weeks apart suppress rather than stimulate the immune system. A series of vaccinations is given starting at 8 weeks and given 3-4 weeks apart up to 16 weeks of age. Another vaccination given sometime after 6 months of age (usually at 1 year 4 mo) will provide lifetime immunity.
CURRENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DOGS
Distemper & Parvo "According to Dr. Schultz, AVMA, 8-15-95, when a vaccinations series given at 2, 3 & 4 months and again at 1 year with a MLV, puppies and kitten program memory cells that survive for life, providing lifelong immunity." Dr. Carmichael at Cornell and Dr. Schultz have studies showing immunity against challenge at 2-10 years for canine distemper & 4 years for parvovirus. Studies for longer duration are pending. "There are no new strains of parvovirus as one mfg. would like to suggest. Parvovirus vaccination provides cross immunity for all types." Hepatitis (Adenovirus) is one of the agents known to be a cause of kennel cough. Only vaccines with CAV-2 should be used as CAV- 1 vaccines carry the risk of "hepatitis blue-eye" reactions & kidney damage.
Bordetella Parainfluenza: Commonly called "Kennel cough" Recommended only for those dogs boarded, groomed, taken to dog shows, or for any reason housed where exposed to a lot of dogs. The intranasal vaccine provides more complete and more rapid onset of immunity with less chance of reaction. Immunity requires 72 hours and does not protect from every cause of kennel cough. Immunity is of short duration (4 to 6 months).
RABIES There have been no reported cases of rabid dogs or cats in Harris, Montogomery or Ft. Bend Counties [Texas], there have been rabid skunks and bats so the potential exists. It is a killed vaccine and must be given every year.
Lyme disease is a tick born disease which can cause lameness, kidney failure and heart disease in dogs. Ticks can also transmit the disease to humans. The original Ft. Dodge killed bacteria has proven to be the most effective vaccine. Lyme disease prevention should emphasize early removal of ticks. Amitraz collars are more effective than Top Spot, as amitraz paralyzes the tick's mouth parts preventing transmission of disease.
VACCINATIONS NOT RECOMMENDED Multiple components in vaccines compete with each other for the immune system and result in lesser immunity for each individual disease as well as increasing the risk of a reaction. Canine Corona Virus is only a disease of puppies. It is rare, self limiting (dogs get well in 3 days without treatment). Cornell & Texas A&M have only diagnosed one case each in the last 7 years. Corona virus does not cause disease in adult dogs.
Leptospirosis vaccine is a common cause of adverse reactions in dogs. Most of the clinical cases of lepto reported in dogs in the US are caused by serovaars (or types) grippotyphosa and bratsilvia. The vaccines contain different serovaars eanicola and ictohemorrhagica. Cross protection is not provided and protection is short lived. Lepto vaccine is immuno-supressive to puppies less than 16 weeks.
NEW RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CATS
Feline vaccine related Fibrosarcoma is a type of terminal cancer related in inflammation caused by rabies & leukemia vaccines. This cancer is thought to affect 1 in 10,000 cats vaccinated. Vaccines with aluminum adjuvant, an ingredient included to stimulate the immune system, have been implicated as a higher risk. We now recommend a non-adjuvanted rabies vaccine for cats. Testing by Dr. Macy, Colorado State, has shown this vaccine to have the lowest tissue reaction and although there is no guarantee that a vaccine induced sarcoma will not develop, the risk will be much lower than with other vaccines.
Program injectable 6 mo flea prevention for cats has been shown to be very tissue reactive & therefore has the potential of inducing an injection site fiborsarcoma. If your cats develops a lump at the site of a vaccination, we recommend that it be removed ASAP, within 3-12 weeks.
Feline Leukemia Virus Vaccine This virus is the leading viral killer of cats. The individuals most at risk of infection are young outdoor cats, indoor/outdoor cats and cats exposed to such individuals. Indoor only cats with no exposure to potentially infected cats are unlikely to become infected. All cats should be tested prior to vaccination. Cats over one year of age are naturally immune to Fel.V whether they are vaccinated or not, so annual vaccination of adult cats is NOT necessary. The incubation period of Feline leukemia can be over 3 years, so if your cat is in the incubation state of the disease prior to vaccination, the vaccine will not prevent the disease.
Feline Panleukopenia Virus Vaccine. Also called feline distemper is a highly contagious and deadly viral disease of kittens. It's extremely hardy and is resistant to extremes in temperature and to most available disinfectants. Although an effective treatment protocol is available, it is expensive to treat because of the serious nature of the disease and the continued presence of virus in the environment, vaccination is highly recommended for all kittens. Cats vaccinated at 6 month or older with either killed or MLV vaccine will produce an immunity good for life. Adult cats do NOT need this vaccine.
Feline Calicivirus/Herpesvirus Vaccine. Responsible for 80-90% of infectious feline upper respiratory tract diseases. The currently available injectable vaccines will minimize the severity of upper respiratory infections, although none will prevent disease in all situations.
Intranasal vaccines are more effective at preventing the disease entirely. Don't worry about normal sneezing for a couple of days. Because intranasal vaccines produce an immunity of shorter durations, annual vaccination is recommended.
VACCINES NOT RECOMMENDED
Chlamydia or pneumonitis. The vaccine produces on a short (2 month) duration of immunity and accounts for less than 5% of upper respiratory infections in cats. The risks outweigh the benefits.
Feline Infectious Peritonitis. A controversial vaccine. Most kittens that contract FIP become infected during the first 3 months of life. The vaccine is labeled for use at 16 weeks. All 27 vet schools do not recommend the vaccine.
Bordetella A new vaccine for feline bordetella has been introduced. Dr. Wolfe of Texas A&M says that bordetella is a normal flora and does not cause disease in adult cats. Dr. Lappin of Colorado State says that a review of the Colorado State medical records reveals not one case diagnosed in 10 years.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS Giardia is the most common intestinal parasite of humans in North America, 30% or more of all dogs & cats are infected with giardia. It has now been demonstrated that humans can transmit giardia to dogs & cats & vice versa.
Heartworm preventative must be given year-round in Houston.
VACCINES BADLY NEEDED New vaccines in development include: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and cat scratch fever vaccine for cats and Ehrlichia [one of the other tick diseases, much worse than Lymes] for dogs.
THE VIEW FROM THE TRENCHES; BUSINESS ASPECTS
Most vets recommend annual boosters and most kennel operators require them. For years the pricing structure of vets has misled clients into thinking that the inherent value of an annual office visit was in the "shots" they failed to emphasize the importance of a physical exam for early detection of treatable diseases. It is my hope that you will continue to require rabies & Kennel cough and emphasize the importance of a recent vet exam. I also hope you will accept the new protocols and honor these pets as currently vaccinated. Those in the boarding business who will honor the new vaccine protocols can gain new customers who were turned away from vet owned boarding facilities reluctant to change.
CONCLUSION Dogs & cats no longer need to be vaccinated against distemper, parvo, & feline leukemia every year. Once the initial series of puppy or kitten vaccinations and first annual vaccinations are completed, immunity from MLV vaccines persists for life. It has been shown that cats over 1 year of age are immune to Feline Leukemia whether they have been vaccinated or not. Imagine the money you will save, not to mention less risks from side effects. PCR rabies vaccine, because it is not adjuvanted, will mean less risk of mediated hemolytic anemia and allergic reactions are reduced by less frequent use of vaccines as well as by avoiding unnecessary vaccines such as K-9 Corona virus and chlamydia for cats, as well as ineffective vaccines such as Leptospirosis and FIP. Intranasal vaccine for Rhiotracheitis and Calici virus, two upper respiratory viruses of cats provide more complete protection than injectable vaccines with less risk of serious reactions.
The AAHA and all 27 veterinary schools of North America are our biggest endorsement for these new protocols.
Dr. Bob Rogers
Please consider as current on all vaccinations for boarding purposes.
DOGS Initial series of puppy vaccines 1. distemper, hepatitis, parvo, parinfluenze - 3 sets one month apart concluding at 16 weeks of age. 2. Rabies at 16 weeks of age (later is better) 3. Bordetella within last 4-6 months First annual (usually at 1 year and 4 months of age) 1. DHP, Parvo, Rabies 2. Bordetella within last 4-6 months 2 years or older 1. Rabies with in last year 2. Bordetella within last 4-6 months 3. DHP & Parvo given anytime over 6 months of age , but not necessarily within the last year.
Recommended: Physical exam for transmissible diseases and health risks.
CATS Initial kitten series 1. Distemper [PLP], Rhino Calicivirus, Feline Leukemia Vaccine - 3 sets given one month apart concluding at 16 weeks. 2. Rabies at 16 weeks First Annual [usually at 1 year and 4 months of age] 1. Distemper (PLP), Rhino Calicivirus, Rabies 2 years or older 1. Rabies within the last year 2. Rhino Calicivirus within last year 3. Distemper and FelV given anytime after 6 months of age, but not necessarily with the last year.
Recommended: Physical exam, FeLV/FIV testing, fecal exam for giardia
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Are a you a broad minded socially responsible dog owner? I am building a network of teachers elementary through university, and entertainment industry professionals who are interested in making the world a better place?
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To all my writing friends, I am looking to buy original articles about the pet dogs’ role in society, dog care and maintenance, dog training, and how to be a responsible dog owner.
Basically I am looking for substantial articles about the pet dog lifestyle. I am not interested in articles written to primarily market a product or service. This is a very low paying assignment, but at least you will make a little. I would imagine it is more than writing a myspace blog.
My video equipment is now working and I am broadcasting my dog television video online. Learn when I am broadcasting online by following me on twitter http://twitter.com/renchenza
Join our new Lifestyle Support Dog® community it is coming soon, and build a world of possibilities. Sign up and let me know what you think. At this time, you and your dog can have a profile and there is a message board.
I finished the book and it is now on Amazon.com. We have started the first in a group of videos I have been planning on for some time. The current video channel is geared towards dog activities and events in whatever area I happen to be. At this time that is Southern California. However, I am beginning to make plans for an extensive trip to Asia. I would say in some instances this trip could even be called an expedition.
I want to teach each and every pet dog owner how they can find happiness and success with the help of their dog. The goal is to help people discover how observing our dogs can give us the necessary insight to lead good lives. As we lead good lives it will be easier to help others that are less fortunate than we are. As we begin to consider the welfare of others as well as ourselves we will move towards a world of sustainable humanity.
Check out my training website this isn’t my new site but it will give dog owners a little info about training
For my California dog friends I am looking to talk about nonprofit status, dogs in China, breed specific legislation, producing an interesting dog video, and dog training.
Would my California dog friends like to get together offline to talk about dogs?
California dog friends would you like to host a book signing party?
I would also like to get some suggestion and help on how to start a nonprofit. I want to plan and discuss possible actions we can take to prevent breed specific legislation. I am thinking that this could include a dog drill team. There are a host of other ideas I would like to run by a group as well.
If you have any questions or suggestions please let me know. Like life, my programs are in a constant state of change and evolution.
Thank you all for your interest
I am also looking for dog professional link partners for the dog training website. To get your link just put a link on your website going to mine with a short description.
An example is
dog training behavior tips for your puppy and adult dog
Dog training tips about housebreaking, puppy training, & dog behavior will help develop your dog’s full potential - Information articles, dog directory, and dog training books
Then either fill out the form on the 101-dog-training-tips.com web site or join the yahoo group
I do not list all sites submitted, and at this time I am not linking to myspace pages. This is a hand edited directory so I go through each site looking at content and checking links. I usually do not list sites promoting .. training material and/or e training books. Websites should also be dog related.
If you have a dog, for profit or nonprofit businesses in Orange County you can get a free website listing on my Orange County dog directory
DogsOC.com if you are in the Los Angeles area you can get a directory listing in my Los Angeles Directory DogsLA.com
Thanks for reading this far.
Who I'd like to meet:
I would like to meet dog trainers and dog owners who are interested in applying the wisdom of Chinese and Japanese philosophy and physical arts to the art of dog training. I am also taking on new apprentices, so if you would like to learn the profession of dog training, drop me a line. Eventually I will also be looking for someone to take over my training practice or at least parts of it.
Looking to network and make friends with other dog owners, writers, people who would like to stop hatred, teachers especially those teaching biology, anatomy, life science, geography, Mandarin writers and speakers, and doctors or life science teachers who can fluently write Chinese.
I would also like to meet people in the entertainment industry that can teach me how to make helping more entertaining. This is because it seems that making the world a better place is not nearly as entertaining as making it worse.
I found an illustrator to work with. Thank you myspace. I also found a video person to work with for the new video projects.
I have met a lot of great people on myspace. In addition I have met and worked with some excellent professionals who I have met here. I also have been able to help some of my myspace friend in very meaningful ways. This networking experiment is now going to switch direction.
I would like to meet all the environmentally conscious and socially responsible people on myspace who share a common interest with me. Many of my interests are listed under general. The areas I’m involved in, primarily involves dogs, education, and the entertainment industry.
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HI RC DOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR BRINGING ME ON BOARD AS A FRIEND!! I LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING TO KNOW YOU AND I DO HOPE YOU CONTINUE TO ENJOY EACH AND EVERY ONE OF MY COMEDIC BLOG POSTINGS! *please consider this my personal invitation to SUBSCRIBE to my blog so that you can be updated each and every time I post*
THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND SUPPORT! ~Lattie~
Hi...Please take a moment out of your day to visit my site
www.mydoggietreasures.com and watch the video for snickers who is in
need of our help Please re-post this, share this with everyone you
know largest donation gets a free gift basket and the, those who donate any amount get
free treats. Even $1.00 would make help! Let me know if you have questions. please send your love and prayers
thanks
Cooper
Here are some pics of my mommy and daddy when they first met in the Army 18 years ago. We would all like to wish you a Happy Veterans Day! God Bless all of the soldiers who are still serving our country every day. ~Doggers, Lou & Larry~
HELLO FRIENDS!! FALL
IS HERE!! THE LEAVES ARE CHANGING, THE
AIR IS CHILLY & WE HAVE ALL DECIDED TO AVOID GOING OUSIDE!! MOMMY IS NOT TOO HAPPY W/ ALL THE POTTY
ACCIDENTS!!! EXPECIALLY OUR NEW PUPPY
O’REILLY. HE HAS BEEN BUSTED 3 TIMES IN
2 DAYS PEEING ON MOMMY’S BED! BECAUSE OF
HIS IGNORANCE, WE HAVE ALL BEEN BANNED DURING THE DAY FROM THE BIG WARM
BED!!! DADDY SAYS GOOD THING HE IS SO
CUTE… OR HE WOULD NOT HAVE SURVIVED THE POTTY THING, CHEWING UP 2 PAIRS OF
DADDYS $100 LEATHER SHOES, 3 OF DADDY’S LEATHER BELTS AND NUMEROUS, SOCKS,
UNDIES AND WORK GLOVES!! NOT TO MENTION
THAT HE HAS TAUGHT CHAZZY HOW TO LIFT HIS LEG AND HOW TO GET IN DADDY’S OFFICE
GARBAGE!!! BOL!! SAY A PRAYER THAT WE GET THIS WILD PUP UNDER CONTROL!! LOTSA
LOVE CHAI & WILLOW
no i haven't been busy with other stuff. but last night a friend of my mom is asking us if we want to accept a chow chow from her. i'm still thinking about it. i think it would be good for show if ever i decide to accept the dog
