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L
ucas Mehmel is a
student in the il-
lustration program
at the Massachusetts College
of Art and Design. In such a
competitive field, you can’t
just wait for someone to throw
you a bone, and Luc is work-
ing hard to become top dog.
He knows that if you want to
stand out from the pack it’s
important to make work that
you can really sink your teeth
into.
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long walks in the
park, and a protein-
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Pet Gazette June 2010

Top Dog of the Month
M
y dog Yukon, a
three and a half
year old black
lab mix has to be the best dog
in the world. Everyone I tell
this story to is amazed. As I
look out my window into my
backyard, I see my dog Yukon
playing with something out-
side. He’s throwing it into the
air and catching it, having a
grand old time. I go outside to
see what he’s playing with and
notice it’s a tiny baby bird.
The bird must have fallen out
of it’s nest. Immediately I
tell Yukon it’s a baby and that
we have to take care of it and
protect it. Yukon immediately
understood, stopped playing
with the bird and lay with his
paws guarded around it. Yu-
kon guarded that baby bird the
entire day and would only get
up to go to the bathroom. And
every time he came back to
lay down the baby bird would
get excited and open its beak,
like it was waiting for Yukon
to feed it. At one time I even
Taunton Animal Care Facility announces
voucher program for low cost services
T
he Taunton Animal Care Facil-
ity and Pet Partners of Fall River
have established a
voucher program for ca-
nine and feline low cost
spay/neuter services and
vaccinations. In the shel-
ter’s continued efforts to
decrease the number of homeless
and surrendered animals entering
the shelter, a voucher
program has been estab-
lished to assist commu-
nity residents to obtain
low cost spay and neu-
ter medical services for
family pets. Feral cats
will also be included in
this program for Trap-
Neuter-Return (TNR).  ners for appointments
Spring and summer presents
the shelter with an above average number of
pregnant and nursing mothers, especially with
the feline population. Foster homes provide
June 2010
Yukon
moved the bird to the neigh-
bor’s yard because they have
no pets, but that little bird
walked back to my yard to sit
safely between Yukon’s paws
assistance in the care of these animals; more
foster homes are needed to accommodate the
number of animals coming
 
by the ACO Manual Massa, will
vice. For information, residents may call the
shelter at 508 822 1463 or email ds4paws@
hotmail.com.
again. And that is why my
dog should be Top Dog.
Nancy Hamilton
North Easton
to the shelter. The goal of
the voucher program is to,
with time, reduce the flow
of animals entering the
shelter.
Approved vouchers, signed
be accepted by Pet Part-
ners at time of service.
Community residents
can obtain vouchers
at the Taunton Animal
Care Facility located
at 821 W. Water Street.
Once obtained, resi-
dents can call Pet Part-
and pay fees at time of ser-
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Extended Hospital Hours ast year, American pet peripheral vision.
owners spent more Trimline Manufacturing Co.
Mon - Thurs 7 am - 9 pm than $12 billion on has developed a more effective
Friday 7 am - 6 pm veterinary care for their cats and solution to assist pets during post-
dogs. Unfortunately, many pets surgical procedures. The Trimline
Saturday 7 am - 5 pm left the vet clinics wearing un- Veterinary Recovery Collar is a
comfortable plastic collar while soft, lightweight and flexible Eliz-
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their wounds and stitches healed, abethan-style collar that provides a
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and down stairs difficult and uncomfortable. The Trimline collar is available in five dif-
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Owners cite frustration in properly fitting these
collars on their pets and the damage rendered
A half century of hospitality and caring for by these hard plastic on walls and furniture as
the pets of the South Shore their pets try to navigate in their homes without
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ferent sizes and features a drawstring neckline
to ensure a comfortable fit for any pet. Collars
range in price from $12-$26. Check them out at
trimlineinc.com.
June 2010
 Author seeks more Max stories
R
obin Reynolds, author of
“Life to the Max: Max-
ims for A Great Life by
a Dog Named Max,” is seeking true,
inspirational short stories from dog
owners for a sequel to her award-
winning first book. Reynolds’ fam-
ily dog, an Airedale Terrier rescue
named Max, inspired her to write the
first book. It explores heartfelt life
lessons from the dog’s point of view.
As reported by the country’s leading
pet identification tag makers and pet insurance
providers, Max is consistently the most popu-
lar name for a male dog. Reynolds wants to
share the true inspiring, funny and moving life
lessons that dogs named Max have taught so
many American families. Any dog owner who
has learned a special lesson from
the Max (or Maxine) in his or her
life — no matter what breed — is
invited to submit a true story for
the sequel. Stories can be sub-
mitted online at lifetomax.com/
send-stories.php. Stories should
not exceed 1,500 words and will
be edited. In addition, pictures
will be needed and should not
include copyrighted material.
To learn more about Life to the
Max, visit lifetomax.com. Twenty-five percent
of each purchase is donated to animal rescue.
Published by NICE Creative in 2007, “Life to
the Max” is available in hardcover and retails
for $24.95. Find it online or at local book-
stores.

Stop the tug of war

F
or many dog owners, it’s a constant design in-
struggle to keep their pets under stantly stops
control. A new leash, the Halti, is the dog from
designed to help end that tug of war. Animal pulling. In
psychologist Dr. Roger Mugford believes that addition, the
going for a walk should be fun and safe for both Halti is light-
the dog and the owner. Dogs who pull on their weight, easy
leads are less likely to be walked if the experi- to fit and
ence isn’t enjoyable for the owner, so they’re comfortable.
likely to receive less exercise, which can lead No metal
to destructive behavior. In addition, the tugging parts come in
action subjects the animal’s delicate throat and contact with
neck to unnecessary pressure. This can make the dog’s skin and the point of steering is away
walks painful and scary for the pup rather than from the eyes. Made from durable webbing, the
a means of strengthening a relationship. head collar also features a neoprene padded in-
Mugford invented the Halti head collar to ner liner for additional comfort.
provide maximum steering efficiency for dog The Halti head collar is available in six
walkers. Resembling a horse halter, the Halti sizes and four colors of red, blue, brown and
actually pulls the dog’s head toward the owner black. Find it online at companyofanimals.us.
as soon as the dog pulls the leash. Its innovative

New way to view

E
ver wondered what you’re missing less Vue gate-
while you’re away from home? With way, which
the Vue personal video network, dog plugs into a
and cat owners can check in on their pets from router or ca-
anywhere, anytime, even from their iPhone. The ble/DSL mo-
Vue works by utilizing small wireless, wire- dem, and one
free cameras that can be positioned anywhere ($199.99) or
inside the home. Setup is a breeze — just plug two cameras
the gateway into an Internet router and the cam- ($299.99), as
eras sync up instantly. The cameras, which are well as peel-
smaller than a box of Tic Tacs, can be moved and-stick camera mounts,
around the house based on where the pets tend batteries and other materials
to roam. At any time of the day, owners can log required for set-up. Add-on
onto a secure Web site to check in on their pets cameras are available for
from virtually any location that has Internet ac- $99.99 each. Each Vue net-
cess.  Whether they are logging long hours at work gateway can accom-
the office or escaping for a long weekend, the modate up to 50 cameras.
Vue helps pet owners monitor the animals they Purchase them online at vu-
love most.  ezone.com or through ama-
The basic Vue package comes with the wire- zon.com.

New from KONG:

Real peanut butter and the Wobbler
A VETERINARY EMERGENCY
ll dogs love the taste of fresh
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Dogs quickly learn that motion causes treats • Dentistry • Surgery
quired.
to fall out, but the unpredictable movement
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kongcompany.com.
challenge a dog. The Wobbler sits upright un-

June 2010
Pet Gazette 5
 Protect Pets and Wildlife
from Antifreeze Poisoning
By Linda Huebner, MSPCA the sweet fluid. the addition of a bittering

M
Special to the Pet Gazette
ost automotive
antifreeze con-
tains ethylene
glycol, which is highly toxic
to animals and humans and
can produce life-threatening
Dr. Rachel Francis Dr. Kimberly Suh kidney damage, even in small
amounts.  reported a high
Unfortunately, the sweet
Hospital Hours: smell and taste of antifreeze
Closed for lunch every day 12-1pm is appealing to animals.  Just
Monday: 8am-5pm one tablespoon of 50-50 di-
Tuesday: 8am-5pm & 6pm-8pm
luted antifreeze can be lethal
Wednesday: 11am-7pm
Thursday: 8am-5pm to a 10-pound cat, and as little
Friday: 8am-5pm as 4 ounces could be fatal to
Saturday: 8am-12pm a 20-pound dog.  Leaks on
Sunday: Closed
driveways, in parking lots, on
farms, and in natural areas like
303 Wareham Road, Marion parks and campgrounds can
easily contain enough ethylene
508-748-1203 glycol to kill both domestic
www.marionanimalhospital.com and wild animals who ingest
Full Service Veterinary Hospital
Dogs, Cats & Exotic Animals
House Calls*
Office Hours Mon-Sat by appointment
Lisa M. Teixeira, DVM
Paige Pongratz, DVM
Jennifer J. Johnson, DVM
* Limited to active clients*
A survey of Massachusetts
veterinarians conducted by
the MSPCA found that 67.9%
of the respondents reported
treating animals
for antifreeze
ingestion. Fur-
ther, this group
mortality rate
due to the speed
at which anti-
freeze poisoning
causes irrepara-
ble damage to an
animal’s internal
organs. Across
the country, The
Humane Soci-
ety of the United
States estimates that at least
10,000 companion animals die
from antifreeze poisoning an-
nually; the number of wild an-
imals poisoned is not known,
but is thought to be quite sig-
nificant. Thousands of people,
mostly children, are affected
annually as well; last year
there were 128 human expo-
sures reported by the Regional
Center for Poison Control and
Prevention, which serves Mas-
sachusetts and Rhode Island.   implementation include addi-
The MSPCA believes that
prevention is the most effec-
tive way of avoiding the suf-
fering of animals and their
human caretakers/guardians
agent and one more, Illinois,
has a bill awaiting the gover-
nor’s signature.  Three bills
were filed on the subject in
Massachusetts this
session. They were
eventually consol-
idated into one,
H. 4285, which
passed the House
of Representatives
in February and
is now pending in
the Senate Ethics
and Rules commit-
tee. See mspca.
org/antifreeze for
more infor-
mation and to
take action.   
Though there
is no significant opposition to
this legislation (even the in-
dustry supports it), not all ani-
mal protection groups actively
support it. Notably, the AS-
PCA has remained neutral on
this issue. They believe that
research is necessary to deter-
mine if taste-aversive agents
reliably deter dogs. They also
recommend that if the pro-
posed legislation passes, “its
tional public education on the
dangers of antifreeze poison-
ing, and that manufacturers
continue to monitor the fre-
quency and outcomes of anti-

from antifreeze ingestion.  One freeze incidents.”

component of prevention is
115 Mattakeesett St. the addition of a bitter-tasting
Pembroke, MA 781-293-5184 deterrent agent such as denato-
nium benzoate.  Pending state
and federal legislation would
require the addition this sub-
stance to make antifreeze un-
palatable to animals and chil-
dren. Denatonium benzoate is
already used in other house-
hold products, would not sig-
nificantly increase the cost of
antifreeze, and does not have
any known long-term nega-
tive environmental or health
effects.  and federal legislators and let
Twelve states, includ-
ing Maine and Vermont, have
passed legislation that requires
Of course, it will remain
important for animal welfare
and public health officials to
warn people about the dangers
of antifreeze ingestion wheth-
er it contains a bittering agent
or not. We agree that public
education about the dangers
of antifreeze poisoning should
continue, along with monitor-
ing and documentation of poi-
soning incidents.
If you support legislation
that would require a bitter-
ing agent, contact your state
them know – see www.mspca.
org/legislation for links.

Ce-Ce & Friends

Walk June 6
T
he 11th annual Ce-Ce & Friends Humane Society
Benefit Walk for Animals will be held Sunday,
June 6, rain or shine, from 1-3 p.m. at Wollaston
Beach, Quincy. Registration will begin at noon at Caddy Park
across from the beach. The event will include a 3-mile spon-
sorship fun walk, kids’ activities, face painting, a bake sale
and refreshments, an on-site groomer to answer pet grooming
questions, educational literature on helping owners care for
their cats and Ce-Ce’s T-shirts and product samples. Ce-Ce
& Friends Humane Society is a nonprofit, all-volunteer, no-
kill, “cage free” cat shelter located in Weymouth. For more
information, visit angelfire.com/ma3/cecenfriends. To get a
sponsor form for the walk, call 781-331-6115. Walkers and
non-walkers welcome to come enjoy the event and help out
the shelter. All proceeds will benefit the shelter, providing
foot, spay/neuter services and medical care. Dogs welcome,
but they must be on a leash.

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Pet Gazette June 2010
 By the Breed: FRANK A. SMITH III
& ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Bichon Bolognese ATTORNEYS
Estate and Juvenile and Family Law
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By Diane Donovan

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Pet Gazette Contributor
y name is Bian- 617-723-3273
ca, also known
as Princess Bian- 11 Beacon Street, Suite 1200
ca or Miss B. I may be small, Boston, MA
but I am full of personality. Email: fsmith@fas3law.com
You can even ask my mom
who saw me at just 5 weeks
old, and knew she just had to
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have me!
I am a rare breed that is not
common in the United States;
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the countries where we were
first bred, Italy and France. I
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am a Bichon Bolognese. The
word bichon refers to the type
of related breeds that are non-
sporting companion dogs.
We vary in appearance, but
we all have tails that curl over
our back and have hair versus
fur which reduces shedding.
We also have short snouts,
drop ears and large, dark eyes.
Other Bichons you may recog-
nize include the Bichon Frise,
the Havanese, the Maltese, the
by the breed
Lowchen, and the Coton de
Tulear. We are all distant de-
scendants of the poodle.
We originate from the
town in Italy where we get our
name, Bologna. As far back as
the 11th and 12th centuries, we
were valued as special gifts of
the courts and nobility class.
We appear in many pieces of
artwork from the Renaissance
period. The ruler of Florence,
Cosimo de Medici, gave eight
of us to Belgium noblemen as
gifts. The King of Spain, Phil-
ip II, received a pair of dogs
and wrote a letter of appre-
ciation saying, “These 2 little
dogs are the most royal gifts
one can make to an emperor.”
We were bred to hunt mice
and were kept on ships to keep
the mice away. I personally
would never hunt a mouse, but
I guess my some of my ances-
June 2010
This breed originates from the town in Italy where they get our
name, Bologna. As far back as the 11th and 12th centuries, they
were valued as special gifts of the courts and nobility class.
tors had to work a lot harder
than I do! Work really isn’t
for me! I lead a pretty luxuri-
ous life, the hardest thing I do
is decide which sweater
to wear for the day! I
would have done better
in the courts of the day.
As nobility ca me to pass in
European countries we almost
became extinct. A man from
Italy that was totally devoted
to our breed, Gian Franco
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breeders in Europe brought
the breed back to what it has
become today.
I will be 3 next month, and
I weigh about 10 pounds. Our
typical weight is 5-14 pounds,
and we are generally 10-12” at
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some cream shading is also
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in texture. Most of us leave
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shorter cut to look my best at
all times! I go to the groomers
once a month to keep myself
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the hair gets, the more matted
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The Healthy Animal
By Lindsey Gardner I sold my grooming business,
Pet Gazette Asst. Editor I knew that I would follow
How did The Healthy my passion and continue to
Animal come to be? Tell us help pets and their people live
about yourself. I owned and healthier lives.
operated a grooming business
in Boston for 25 years. Many What kinds of products
of my clients' dogs, including does The Healthy Animal
my own rescued dog, Spot, sell? We sell a wide range of
had allergies and skin issues pet foods including raw, freeze
and I needed to find out why. dried, canned and kibble di-
I made it my mission to try ets. All of our pet foods are
and determine what caused high-quality with no chemical
all these dogs to have such preservatives, fillers or dyes.
Many of them are grain free or
novelty proteins. These foods
are the first line of defense in
resolving the skin and allergy
issues we see on a daily ba-
sis. We also sell supplements,
treats, pet beds, leashes, col-
lars, bowls, and toys. If you
love to pamper your pet, our
store has much to offer.
Business of What are some of the
benefits of organic brands as
the month opposed to commercial pet
foods? On an individual level,
chronic health issues. It soon the quality of the ingredients
became clear to me that the is much better for your pet
number one reason for these than the mass produced com-
conditions was diet. With my mercial diet. On a global level,
own dog, I found that none who wouldn't prefer to buy in-
of the conventional protocols gredients that are gentle to our
All of our pet foods are high-quality foods with no chem-
ical preservatives, fillers or dyes. Many of the foods we
supply are grain free or novelty proteins. These foods are
the first line of defense in resolving the skin and allergy
issues we see on a daily basis.
were effective in resolving the planet by not using chemicals?
chronic nature of his health is- Not to mention, most animals
sues over the long term. I was that are raised organically have
compelled to delve into the ho- a much better life than animals
listic world. Over the next 20 raised in a feed lot. While it is
years, I took many classes and true they are being raised for
spoke to pioneers of the holis- food, at least the organically
tic animal nutrition movement raised animals have a more
about how I could help to im- humane life.
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one item that is a best seller.
We are very proud of the prod-
ucts we carry and the majority
of them are highly beneficial
to the beloved pets of our cus-
tomers.
What is the most com-
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customers? When customers
first come to the store, they
consistently want to know why
their dogs have chronic ear in-
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breath, bad teeth, smell bad
or are suffering from seizures.
All of these conditions can be
improved through a better diet
and supplements and many of
these conditions can be elimi-
nated altogether.
You have a whole sec-
tion on Flower Essences.
Can you describe what the
illnesses have, not only a
physical aspect but, a men-
tal, emotional and/or behav-
store? What are some of the
are liquid energetic remedies
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derived from living flowers.
Flower essences bring about a
movement toward health and
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are considered to be the pri-
mary cause of many types of
diseases or imbalances. Be-
cause of the energetic living
quality of the flower essences
they work directly and deeply
at the emotional level. Flower
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non-toxic. They work wonders
on pets!
What is the most popu-
lar Flower Essence? Anxiety
and Fear. It is a combination
of flowers that is used for anx-
ious, distressed or fearful pets.
Any time a pet experiences
emotional trauma, a good dose
of Anxiety and Fear will ease
their symptoms.
Your website talks about
massage therapies. Do you
offer this service at the
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prefers to do her massages
in peoples' homes because
pets tend to be more comfort-
able and relaxed in their own
environments. Massage is a
wonderful therapy for arthri-
tis, sore or stiff muscles, and
stimulating circulation. It is
excellent for aiding in range of
motion issues which is partic-
ularly helpful for performance
dogs. Massage is also an ex-
traordinary therapy for stress
release for the pet that has just
had surgery. All the benefits a
human receives from massage
a pet does as well.
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quality of an animal's life that
it would be hard to choose just
one product. I guess I would
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 By George Sommers
R
Pet Gazette Columnist
eal friends of par-
rots should be con-
cerned not just for
their own pets, but for parrot-
kind in general. Sadly, many
are extinct – and some are
perched precariously on the
brink. It’s estimated that 36%
of the world’s parrot species
are in threatened or near threat-
ened status.
Fish & fowl
A 2006 psittacine census
of Puerto Rican Amazons,
themselves the sole survivors
of several parrot species once
native to that island, put their
numbers at 34-40 wild indi-
viduals. They were once wide-
spread and abundant. So was
.the USA’s own Carolina para-
keet - now extinct for nearly
two centuries. The Spix’s ma-
caw has not been seen in the
wild since 2000.
Popular pet varieties like
hyacinth macaws, military ma-
caws, greencheeked Amazons,
umbrella cockatoos and sulfur
crested cockatoos are among
twelve parrot species recently
considered for inclusion in the
Endangered Species Act.
Habitat loss is one of the
usual suspects, but other factors
are in play. Goffin’s cockatoos
face a double whammy in their
native Tanimbar Islands off In-
donesia. Farmers view them as
crop stealing pests while log-
gers hack away swaths of their
forest homes. The Patagonian
conure likewise is not a wel-
come guest in farms due to
its inconvenient habit of dig-
ging underground burrows for
nesting. The beautiful golden
June 2010
Parrot-dise Lost
conure is in trouble from hunt-
ing for meat or “sport” and
habitat loss.
Moreover parrot owners
themselves, (myself included)
bear some responsibility. The
Convention on International
Trade in Endangered Species
(CITES) treaty of 1973 pretty
much grounded the trade of
imported exotic birds to the
US. Still, the popularity of
the pet bird trade has kept the
black market booming – and
poaching isn’t helping the
population
There are a few bright
spots. The St. Vincent’s Ama-
zon was cruising down obliv-
ion road but conservation and
education efforts have paid off
with a stabilizing and slow in-
crease in the birds’ numbers.
Cockatiels, parakeets, lori-
keets, cockatoos and other na-
tive Australian birds benefit
from that country’s far-reach-
ing conservation laws. Unfor-
tunately, many parrots come
from poorer countries where
conservation is not a high pri-
Internal Medicine
Michael Bernstein, DVM, DACVIM,
Medical Director
Angelyn Cornetta, DVM, DACVIM,
Intern Director
Alice Hadden, DVM, DACVIM
Susan Morrison, DVM, DACVIM
Jerry Perry, DVM
Bruce Walker, DVM
Cardiology
Susan Morrison, DVM, DACVIM
(Internal Medicine)
Bradley L. Moses, DVM,
DACVIM (Cardiology)
Neurology
Stephanie Kube, DVM, DACVIM
(Neurology)
Dermatology
Klaus Earl Loft, DVM
Emergency/Critical Care
Angelyn Cornetta, DVM, DACVIM
Angela Girello, DVM
Alison R. Gaynor, DVM, DACVIM,
DACVECC
Cindy Lopes, DVM
Ophthalmology
Bill Greentree, DVM, DACVO
Surgery
David Diamond, VMD, DACVS
Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging
Lori Hartzband, DVM, DACVR
Diana Rosenstein, DVM, DACVR
Avian and Exotic Animal Medicine
Stephen Dyer, DVM, DABVP (Avian)
ority.
Most parrots on the Ameri-
can market are are domesti-
cally bred and handraised.
Handraised birds bond early
and strongly to humans, mak-
ing them better pets, although.
the process is labor intensive,
and tends to drive up prices.
The silver lining is that the
high price tag cuts down on
impulse buying of pet birds by
the unprepared.
Ecotourism provides a fi-
nancial incentive for various
native peoples to look after
their wild parrots’ wellbeing,
and may be one of nature’s
last, best hopes. .
Bucking the trend, the
Quaker, or monk, parrot has ac-
tually increased its range – be-
coming an “exotic invasive” in
much of the United States and
other countries. The Quakers
are likely released or escaped
As precious as gold and
becoming even more
pets; or descendants thereof, hard to find is the golden
and are much more adaptable
conure.
to colder climates than most
parrots. Photo by George Sommers
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Pet Gazette 9
 Pet Photo of the Month Should Dogs Brush
Their Teeth?
P
icturing your dog
standing next to you
with toothbrush in
paw may make you laugh. But
did you know that taking care
of your dog’s dental health is
one of the best ways you can
take care of your dog’s overall
health?

Is daily dental care nec-

essary? One of the most com-
mon diagnoses that veterinar-
ians make is dental disease
in pets. In fact, periodontal
disease is the #1 disease in
adult dogs and cats. By the
time they’re 4 years old, 85%
of dogs and cats show signs of
dental disease. If left untreated,
oral disease can spread to ma-
SUMMER FUN: Remy, a 2 year old Olde English Bulldogge, jor organs including the kid-
enjoys boating with Jocelyn Anderson of Plympton.  Remy neys, liver and heart, where it
wears his life jacket when on the boat and encourages all pet can seriously affect your pet’s
owners to put life jackets on their boating pets. health. A few easy daily steps
will not only help protect your
pet’s teeth, they can help to
Do you have an interesting save him from painful dental
disease and other potentially
or funny picture of your pet? serious health problems.
Submit it to us! Why is brushing a good
Email lindsey@petgazette.net idea? When talking about
brushing with their veterinar-
ian, pet owners often ask, “So By the time they’re 4 years old, 85% of dogs and cats show
how many times a day should
Advertising in the I brush his teeth?”
According to Stephanie
signs of dental disease. If left untreated, oral disease can
spread to major organs including the kidneys, liver and heart,

pet gazette delivers! Arnold, MPH, DVM, at Vir-

bac Animal Health Research
where it can seriously affect your pet’s health. A few easy daily
steps will not only help protect your pet’s teeth, they can help
• The Pet Gazette is a monthly newspaper directed at pet lovers. Our fea- & Development, one answer to save him from painful dental disease and other potentially
tures and columns include interviews with local veterinarians, the latest that usually gets pet owners serious health problems.
in product and book reviews, local adoption pages and much more. thinking is: How many times a
• The Pet Gazette has a readership of more than 50,000 and growing! day do you brush your teeth? advice. “The guidelines for complete brushing gets done,
Our readers take an active interest in the well being of their pets and “Of course, that gets a few good pet dental care are very don’t worry. Other products
advertising in the Pet Gazette promotes customer interest in local pet laughs, but it’s no joke. Most similar to those established for designed for pets can help
businesses. veterinarians recommend dai- people by their dentist,” said clean the rest of the teeth. For
• Whether you provide a pet-related service or sell a pet-related product, ly, twice a day if possible, or
the Pet Gazette can help you reach potential customers throughout at least weekly,” Arnold said. One of the most common diagnoses that veterinarians
Southeastern Mass. and all of Cape Cod. Reach your specific target mar- “More is definitely better. The
important thing to remember make is dental disease in pets. In fact, periodontal dis-
ket! Every person that picks up a Pet Gazette either owns pets or enjoys
is that any dental care you do ease is the #1 disease in adult dogs and cats.
at home is a step in the right
ADVERTISING direction.”
Denise Piekarski, Virbac Ani- instance, there’s a C.E.T. Oral
QUESTIONS? What’s the best way to mal Health senior marketing Hygiene line of dental chews
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Cape Cod Animal Hospital has been in those from the C.E.T.® line of stration of how to brush your
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rebuilt. The hospital will continue to serve specifically designed for dogs about the entire line of C.E.T.
Complete and cats. Just a few minutes a Oral Hygiene products for pets,
this wonderful community. pet owners are encouraged to
Medical Care day is all it takes.
Scott E. Munson, VMD talk to their veterinarian or go
Heidi A. McMorrow, DVM Are there more ways to online to www.cetdental.com
take care of a pet’s teeth? If
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Neponset Café For Birds Only Valero Gas/Convenience Pampered Paws Whitman Town Hall
Rover Come Over Booksmith Equine Essentials Pembroke Fast Lane Convenience A1 Prime
Canton Public Library East Falmouth Library Brennan's Smoke Shop Rockland Memorial Library Marcello's Sandwich Shop
Canton Veterinary Hospital Kenyon's Market Inc. Lakeville Mucky's Convenience Store Tedeschi's Paradise Water Gardens
Lainer Animal Hosp. South Cape Veterinary Clinic K-9 Country Club Family Pet & Garden Center 7-Eleven CVS
Norfolk County Humane Waqoit Feed & Garden Lakeville Animal Hospital Pudding Brook Pantry For Your Paws Only Johnny’s Foodmaster
Canton Animal Control Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Lakeville Public Library Go Fetch K-9 Corner
Research Reserve Somethins' Brewin Book Café Animal Clinic on Wheels Sandwich Whitman Animal Hospital
Carver Dunkin' Donuts The Dog's Den (groomer) Sandwich Animal Hospital
Carver Animal Clinic Foxboro Groomingdales The Healthy Animal Sandwich Animal Grooming Yarmouth
Carver Library Ferestien Feed & Farm Pet Recess Charlie's Too Restaurant 6A Convenience Store Thirwood Place
7-Eleven Boyden Public Library Pet Food Shoppe Azeedad Horse Farm Agway Windsor Skilled Nursing
Country Groomers Police Station Dog Officer Marlou’s News Greenbrier Nature Center Veterinary Associates of Cape Cod
Shaws Cumberland Farms Marshfield Pembroke Center Library Sandwich Mart Mid Cape Pet & Seed Supply
Country Veterinary Clinic Foxboro Animal Hospital Ocean Bluff packet Pembroke Town Hall Sandwich Pizza Mobil on the Run
No. Carver Farm & Pet Supply Pawsmapolitan Pet Shop Rexhame General Store 7-Eleven The Fur Side So. Yarmouth Library
Santoro's Pizza Brant Rock Market Cumberland Farms Tedeschi's Wild Birds Unlimited
Cumberland Farms Halifax Green Harbor General Store Pembroke House of Pizza Merchants Square Convenience Yarmouth Town Hall
Carver Country Mouse Halifax Veterinary Services Santoro's Pizza Rocky's Ace Hardware Cerulli's Barbershop Pet Palace
Georgio's Pizza Holmes Public Library Old Salt Barber Shop Pembroke Animal Hospital Stop & Shop Hearth & Kettle
Curry's Grooming Halifax Pizza South River Veterinary Service Lindy's Convenience Store Creative Cuts Plus A Better Choice Dog Grooming
Tedeschis Ventress Memorial Library Shawme Animal Hospital Doggie Daycare Institute
Cohasset Animal Care Center Plympton Shaw's Market
Curtis Liquor Stores Hanover Ocean State Job Lot South Shore Equine Center Scituate The Cape Cat
Victoria's Pizza Fin, Fur & Feather Pet Shop Shaw's Supermarket Plympton Library Classic Cuts Cavalier Hotel
Buttonwood's Books & Toys South Paws Doggie Daycare Famous Pizza Reunion Horse Farm All Four Paws Zooquarium
Gulf Wild Birds Unlimited Marshfield Animal Shelter Village Café Reynolds Package Store West Yarmouth Library
French Memories Bakery Hanover House of Pizza Sand's End Café Plympton Convenience/Liquors Morning Glories Bakery Yarmouthport Library
Atlantic Bagel John Curtis Public Library Pawsitively Natural The Cat's Cradle Hanson Grain & Fitts Mill Yarmouthport Village Store
Cohasset Dog Wash Briggs Stable & Tack Shop North River Beverage St. Roque’s Kennels Driftway Animal Hospital Peterson's Supermarket
Cohasset Town Hall Pooch Paws Brigadoon Kennels Scituate Animal Rescue
Crazy Paws Veterinarian VCA Roberts Animal Hospital Peak Performance Stables Plymouth Village Market
Pratt Memorial Library K-9 to 5 Hubbard's Cupboard Plymouth Animal Hospital Hennessey News

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Pet Gazette 11
 Spot, Dick and Jane’s
pet-friendly travel tails
day I tagged along with them my favorite tennis ball, but to Dick and Jane safe and

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By Spot Inkwell and met with shelter manager
Pet Gazette Contributor Kim Heise and assistant shel-
hether it’s running with the dogs at the Sha- ter manager Joyce Caranci for
some pet-friendly travel point-
ron Dog Park or staying at the dog-friendly ers.
Simmons Homestead Inn in Hyannis Port, Let’s just say they taught
this old dog a few new travel
I’m one dog who enjoys pet-and-people vacations. tricks.
I’m a good dog, and my human companions, Dick and They say it’s very impor-
tant to call ahead to see if
Jane, are good owners. We stay out of trouble, clean up after hotels welcome pets
ourselves, and plan ahead. and if there’s even
anything fun to do
with cats or dogs
Planning ahead is essential own tail though. There are still
wherever you’re
to avoiding disappointment. If plenty of dog-friendly places
going.
you think, for instance, your to go and human- and pet-
Ask yourself, is
trip to America’s hometown friendly fun things to do.
it fair to leave your pet
will include walking your dog
behind alone in some ho-
on Plymouth Long Beach, Planning Ahead tel room while you’re out and
think again. Dogs are banned Dick and Jane volunteer
about enjoying a new place.
for the summer. I feel like at the Animal Protection Cen-
Cats, by the way, would prefer
howling at the moon over it. ter of Southeastern Massa-
to stay home.
I’m not going to chase my chusetts in Brockton. So, one
“Do your homework be-
fore you go,” Kim says.
Joyce says us pets should
be treated for fleas and ticks,
and be up to date on our vac-
cinations. She says bring your
pet’s medical records to prove
it. Check. We’re good to go.
When traveling by car, a
dog like me should be secure
and comfortable.
Cats should travel in cat
carriers. Cats like to jump out
of cars when a door opens, and
they are not very easy to catch.
Trust me. I’ve chased a lot of
cats.
Bring along your dog’s
crate, food, toys, bed, water
Traci Kelley enjoys an afternoon at the Sharon Dog Park bowl, and other stuff to make
with Diesel and Bella. us feel at home. I always bring
that’s just me.
Dogs shouldn’t eat right
before getting into a car. Even
if a dog usually doesn’t get car
sick, there’s always a chance
it could happen. I know dogs,
they get car-sick just once, and
they never want to get in a car
again.
And don’t leave us dogs
or cats alone in the car. It gets
real hot, real fast, even if the
window is open.
Leave someone in the car
with a cat to keep the AC on,
if need be.
All dogs should wear a
collar with an ID tag with a
name and phone number. I
never leave home without any
of that stuff. If I run off or get
lost, someone will find me and
know how get me back home
Local pet friendly parks
BARE COVE PARK: Located in Hingham. Open every day from
dawn to dusk. For more information visit: www.hingham-ma.
gov/barecove/DogRules.html
sound.
Write down the locations
and phone numbers of area
animal hospitals for quick ref-
erence just in case something
happens. Check. We’re almost
ready to go.
One last rule all dogs
and humans must
obey: clean up
after your dog
answers the
call of na-
ture.
“That’s pretty
standard and everyone
should know that,” Kim
says.
Joyce says, “That goes
back to being a good guest so
you’ll continue to be welcome.
Basically you don’t want to do
anything that will give any-
body a reason to say, ‘That’s
why we don’t allow pets.’”
A Tail of Two
Types of Places
It’s a tail of two types of
places: One where us dogs are
free to roam and make new
best friends, the other where
man’s best friend is now an
outlaw.
I enjoy running off-leash
with as many as 30 or 40 dogs
at the Sharon Dog Park, where
I feel a real sense of commu-
nity.
continued on page 14

pet drawing of the month
“I love my fish!” Austin, age 5 1/2
Mail entries to: PET GAZETTE, PO BOX 1656, DUXBURY, MA 02331
Guidelines
Open to children 14 and under. Work should be on a 8.5 x 11 sheet of white paper with no lines.
Please use colored pencils or crayons. Entries must include the name and age of child, parent’s name
and contact information, including phone. Please include a brief description including your pet’s name.
BAYFARM: Located in Duxbury off of Bay Farm Road. This beau-
tiful area offers mowed paths during the summer and a beach at
the end for dogs to swim.
Wompatuck State Park: Located on Union Street in Hingham.
Dogs are not allowed at the Mt. Blue Spring site and must be
leashed in the “developed areas” of Wompatuck. For more infor-
mation visit www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/wompatuck-
pets.htm
Burrage Pond and Wildlife Reserve: Located near
Burrage Pond on Elm Street, Halifax. Acres and acres of open
land full of trails and old cranberry bogs to walk through.
Pilgrim Bark Park: Located at the intersection of Route 6
and Shank Painter Road in dog-friendly Provincetown. Named
the second best dog park in the USA for 2010 by Dog Fancy
Magazine. For more information visit www.provincetowndog-
park.org
Trade Winds Preserve: Located on County Road in Oak
Bluffs. 72 acres of trails, meadows and woods. Dogs may be
unleashed in designated areas.
Borderland State Park: Located on Massapoag Avenue in
Easton. Dogs are permitted and must be on a 10-foot maximum
length leash and attended at all times. Mutt mitts provided for
pet waste pickup. For more information visit www.mass.gov/dcr/
parks/borderland
The Blue Hills Reservation: Located on Hillside Street in
Milton. 7,000 acres of urban oasis spanning Quincy, Dedham,
Milton and Randolph. Dogs must be leashed. For more informa-
tion visit http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/blue.htm
For many more pet friendly listings visit www.ecoanimal.com/
dogfun/massachusetts.html
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the park’s benches. “It’s the magnet that brings neighbors might result in the
Tucked in the Sharon Town people together. People get to revocation of park privileges.
Forest, the fenced-in park, know one another. It becomes The Friends of the Sharon
which is 200-feet by 150-feet, a social setting.” Dog Park make it easy to do
has a wood chip surface that The Sharon Dog Park is the right thing.
us dogs just love to play on. open from dawn to dusk. For instance, they provide
There is a first aid stand There is parking at 30 East dispensers with bags and trash
as well as running water and Foxboro St., across the street barrels for dog owners to clean
bowls, and an enclosure for from the ball fields. up dog poop.
smaller dogs within the dog For more information, However, us dogs are not
park. I like to run with the big check out www.sharondog- welcome in some parts of
dogs myself. park.org. America’s Hometown, where
We really like the Sharon The Sharon Dog Park, man’s best friend stands ac-
Dog Park because it’s a place founded in 2004, is the vision cused of trying to run endan-
where Dick, Jane and I can of the late Sandy Shmaryahu gered shorebirds off Plymouth
make instant new best friends, of Sharon, an avid pet owner Long Beach.
both dog and human. and dedicated volunteer. The state Division of
The park is “sort of like a The Friends of the Sharon Fisheries and Wildlife has or-
Starbuck’s without the coffee,” Dog Park rely on the efforts of dered the town of Plymouth to
says Rob Maidman, a director volunteers and count on those implement a “seasonal partial
of the nonprofit Friends of the of us who enjoy the park – pet ban on dogs” on the beach. An informational kiosk at the Sharon Dog Park includes a first
Sharon Dog Park. or human – to be courteous. Human scofflaws face
aid cabinet.
“The common denomina- Habitual abuse of the $100 fines.
tor is one’s pet,” he tells me. peace, privacy or property of Plymouth officials say ber of outdoor cafes. There’s are truly dog’s best friends.
they’re obligated to protect pet-friendly lodging there too, The APCSM took over
the endangered shorebirds that perfect for a pet-and-human the shelter at 1300 West Elm
nest and feed on Plymouth getaway. Street Extension in Brockton
Long Beach under the Massa- The Cape and Islands are after the MSPCA closed its
chusetts Endangered Species generally a dog’s paradise, and branch there.
Act. the ferries are pet-friendly. The nonprofit APCSM
The beach is home to Pip- I enjoy taking Dick and now relies on the contribu-
ing Plovers, Least Terns, Com- Jane out for a day in the state tions of human volunteers who
mon Terns, Arctic Terns and and town parks of Hingham, come in to walk the dogs, pet
ANGEL VIEW PET CEMETERY & CREMATORY Roseate Terns. where good dogs like me are the cats, bunnies and other ani-
Because We Care, We Share In Your Compassion, Love & Grief The dog ban started on welcome. mals, and help with the day to
April 1 and remains in effect I love going off leash at day stuff of operating a shel-
SERVICES:
PRIVATE CREMATION, URN INCLUDED
through September 30. Bare Cove Park, with its 469 ter.
GROUP CREMATION In 2008, the state ordered acres of trails, open fields and I admire people like Caro-
FORMAL BURIAL ON OUR BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED GROUNDS Plymouth to do something to dense woods along the Wey- lyn Lentini of Easton, who
CEREMONIES & VIEWINGS AVAILABLE make people keep their dogs mouth Back River near Route started volunteering for the
24 HOUR PICK UP AT YOUR HOME OR VETERINARIAN'S OFFICE leashed on the beach. The 3A. shelter 10 years ago, after
town tried, but people didn’t However, dog owners who adopting Teddy, a Tiger Cat
EQUINE SERVICES: listen. lose control of their dogs or fail who is now 11.
PRIVATE CREMATION, GROUP CREMATION Now, there is the dog ban. to clean up after them could be Carolyn now spends
& COUNTRY BURIAL (INTACT)
Doggone it, I say. cited and asked to leave. around six hours a week walk-
TRANSPORTATION OF YOUR HORSE OR PONY TO OUR FACILITY
OR ON-SITE EUTHANASIA BY YOUR VETERINARIAN
I also get to take the leash ing dogs, doing laundry, clean-
URNS, CASKETS & MARKERS Places to go, off in parts of Wompatuck ing dishes and caring for the
dogs to see State Park, located off of animals.
~OVER 25 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE~ Provincetown is a dog- Union Street, which is off of There are lots of adorable
471 WAREHAM STREET, MIDDLEBORO, MA 02346 friendly place where I can en- Route 228. dogs, cats, bunnies, and other
WWW.ANGELVIEW.COM joy a bowl of water and some Humans may drink fresh pets staying the shelter who
508-947-4103 OR 800-287-0066 dog treats as Dick and Jane water from the park’s Mt. Blue are looking for the same kind
AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY - 7 DAYS A WEEK enjoy good food at any num- Spring. I would really love to of loving home that my human
go doggie-paddling there, but companions Dick and Jane
no dogs are allowed! provide for me.
Dog rules vary from park Like Carolyn says, “The
Cartoon of the month to park across Massachusetts,
so check ahead and always
animals need help. They need
people to pay attention to them
have your dog’s leash with while they wait for a home.”
you. Check out the shelter’s
Web site, www.apcsm.org or
And now a call 508-586-2053 to learn
word … more.
I appreciate the efforts of As told to Mike Melanson
all of the humans of the Animal as Mr. Inkwell has no oppos-
Protection Center of South- able thumbs.
eastern Massachusetts. They

Toby gets some sun, and shade, in the Cat Room at the Animal
Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts shelter in
Brockton.

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Pet Gazette June 2010
 Do Mosquitoes Bug Dogs
(As Much As They Bug Us)?
W
hether you’re they are required by federal
lying in the lawn law to be prescribed by a li-
chair or curled censed veterinarian. Before
up beside it, mosquitoes can prescribing medication for
turn a perfect summer evening heartworm disease, a veteri-
into a perfectly awful, itchy narian must test a dog to see
night. Just as mosquito bites if it is already infected. This
can cause swelling and irrita- is important because giving
tion on your skin, they can heartworm preventive to a dog
aggravate your dog. They can that has heartworms can lead
also transmit some very nasty to harmful or even fatal reac-
diseases to humans and dogs. tions.
What stops heartworm
What’s that red welt? disease? Heartworm preven-
What feels like a bite is really tives work by stopping imma-
a mosquito’s long, serrated ture heartworms (larvae) from
mouthpart piercing your skin. growing into adults. Medica-
It’s called a proboscis, and the tions, given monthly, protect
mosquito uses it to inject sali- your dog by killing any larvae
va including an anticoagulant that have invaded in the previ-
that keeps blood from clot- ous month. Some treatments,
ting as it’s sucked from your such as those from Virbac
body. Animal Health, are made to
Chemicals in mosquito sa- protect against heartworm dis-
liva inflame the skin and cause ease, and also treat and control
allergic reactions in most hu- roundworms, hookworms and
mans and animals. Reactions tapeworms.
Chemicals in mosquito saliva inflame the skin and cause allergic reactions in most humans and
can vary from a small welt to Questions lead to better
animals. Reactions can vary from a small welt to lumps swelling across entire parts of the body.
lumps swelling across entire answers.
parts of the body. And since And since dogs tend to keep scratching itchy areas, even a minor mosquito bite may lead to a Got the bug to find out
dogs tend to keep scratching secondary infection. more? For more advice about
itchy areas, even a minor mos- how to protect your dog from
Heartworms (known sci- (AHS), heartworm prevention seasonal areas, because dogs
quito bite may lead to a sec- mosquitoes and heartworms,
entifically as Dirofilaria im- is safe, easy and inexpensive may be bitten by a mosquito in
ondary infection. be sure to talk to your veteri-
mitis), are potentially deadly compared to treating a dog the summer and not test posi-
narian.
if they infect a dog’s heart or after worms have matured tive for up to 6½ months.
Are mosquito bites dan- Details about heartworm
block lung arteries. The Amer- into adults. The AHS, and the
gerous? It’s actually female disease can also be found at
ican Mosquito Control Asso- Companion Animal Parasite Where do you start?
mosquitoes that do all the bit- www.iverhart.com.
ciation reports that, “Until the Council (CAPC), recommend Heartworm preventives are
ing because they must have a
late ‘60s, heartworm disease year-round prevention, even in “legend” drugs, which means
“blood meal” to reproduce.
was restricted to southern and
As female mosquitoes suck
eastern coastal regions of the
blood, they may carry disease
from one animal to another as
United States.
Now, however, cases have
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 By Rick Larsen
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Pet Gazette Columnist
hen you are told
not to put raisins
up your nose,
it’s hard to think about any-
thing else.
Of course the first thing
I thought about when I read
that quote had to do with hu-
man behavior and horses. You
don’t think so? First, under-
stand that my goal of riding
any horse is to be able to in-
fluence the timing and place-
ment of the feet, through the
horse’s mind, without causing
the horse to feel troubled. Bot-
HORSE
TALK
tom line is - if I can direct the
feet, then I can direct the horse.
That’s a worthy goal, but it
doesn’t always go that way.
This morning, the filly was
spirited and rambunctious. The
wind was blowing and a tent
flap was causing her concern.
I rode her across the yard, but
as we got near the gate, she
stopped and began to back up.
I figured that she was entitled
to her opinion about where she
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Raisins up your nose
seem to include the gate always comes out the rider would praise the horse
or the tent. winner, and still get what for a nice turn. Eventually, the
Now I might have I want as well. It’s not a rider did not feel compelled
tried to make her go formula. It’s a state of to pull on both reins and the
through the gate. That mind. horse seemed gratified for all
becomes a win – lose I had a student who the praise for some high qual-
proposition. Or I might told me her horse was ity circles. Instead of telling
have tried to move her pulling on the reins. He the rider not to put raisins in
near the flapping tent to would speed up and she her nose, I set it up so the rider
get her accustom to it, would pull. I asked her could praise the horse for the
come heck or high water. which one of them was trail of metaphorical raisins
That has to do with hav- mutually resisting. She around the trees.
ing an inflexible agenda. told me that the horse Having said all that, here
Or I may have just be- was mutually resisting is one idea for how to develop
come frustrated and quit. and what should she do this way of thinking. Go get
All those options have to about it. I told her to a box of raisins! If you catch
Find a way to blend with your horse so
do with jamming meta- that you both feel good about the outcome. stop mutually resisting. yourself picking a fight with
phorical raisins into our Every time you succeed, enjoy eating that She announced that this your horse, stop, look, and lis-
collective noses. In ev- box of raisins. was going to be difficult ten to your heart. Find a way
ery scenario, the filly and if the horse kept pulling. to blend with your horse so
I are only focused on the mean within five minutes, the She thought I was split-
undesirable behavior, or the scary stuff was of little concern ting hairs. I knew we were
that you both feel good about
the outcome. Every time you
NOT putting of raisins in our to her. I didn’t give two hoots splitting raisins for nasal inser-
noses. about the tent and eventually tion.
succeed, enjoy eating that box
of raisins. Every time you fail,
Instead, the filly and I she ambled through the gate So instead, we went into put an actual raisin up your
backed up together… a bunch! without a care. I didn’t tell the woods and circled around nose. If you fail horribly, use
That’s where there was no re- her NOT to put raisins in her a multitude of trees. When- a grape.
sistance. During this time, I nose. I told her how lovely she ever the horse would increase NOTE - No horse nostrils
was continually offering the was when she came up with to an un-requested trot, instead were violated with raisins for
gate, but not demanding the the idea to metaphorically do of telling her to pull back on the sake of the picture. The
gate. If she decided to back- something with raisins. both reins, I told her to pick up horse in the picture is flehmen-
pedal, I directed it, then I of- This does not mean that an inside rein, look the direc- ing; a way of enhancing her
fered the gate again - always you always go along with the tion of that rein, support with ability to smell the fresh box
positive – the horse could do no horse, especially when safety the outside rein, and circle the of raisins I just held out for her
wrong. I got lots of chances to is at issue. When something horse around a tree. I told her to investigate. I can’t believe I
praise her for some really soft, is dangerous, you get safe and to visualize the size of the cir- actually got a picture of that.
rounded, and light rein-backs, stay safe! But lately I have cle as she went and to “think To read more stuff, go to
both straight and on an arc. given a lot of thought about in an arc.” The two of them www.ricklarsen.net or write to
Eventually, and by that I how I can set it up so the horse would circle a tree and the me at rick@ricklarsen.net.
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 Why is your pet gecko going blind?
By Greg Mertz, DVM
A
Pet Gazette Contributor
bout twenty years
ago a father and
son brought their
leopard gecko to me because
its eyes were cloudy, and it
had stopped eating. They
were sure the ‘leo’, as the
owners of these pets refer to
them, was blind. There was
a thick crust of material that
resembled dried skin on top
of each eyeball. I wasn’t sure
whether this came from the
shed skin around his eyes or
whether this was a primary
eye problem. It affected both
eyes equally which suggested
a full body problem.
the cold
blooded vet
In veterinary parlance, if
just one eye is affected then
it suggests one set of diseases
and if both eyes are affected it
suggests a different set of dis-
eases. So I wondered whether
this was a genetic defect, a nu-
tritional disease, some physi-
ological event, or a body wide
infection. I didn’t know, so
I treated the leo with topical
ophthalmic ointment and a
I saw this disease about once a year for 15 years or so. Every once in a while a cli-
ent would bring me a leo with crusty, caked in eyes. I began to refer to it as the ‘your
gecko might go blind syndrome.’ I learned more about it each time I treated it, and got
more successful at getting the geckoes to see better.
systemic antibiotic. In the end
the leo remained blind.
So a year goes by, and an-
other client, a young couple
actually, brings me a leopard
gecko with exactly the same
problem. “Well, hey,” I say to
them. “I’ve seen this before
and we did such and such, but
unfortunately it did not work.”
In the end, in this case, the
gecko got a little better. The
eyes were permanently dam-
aged but there was some sight
so the patient could eat on his
own, with just a little help
from the nice couple.
I saw this disease about
once a year for 15 years or so.
Every once in a while a cli-
ent would bring me a leo with
crusty, caked in eyes. I began
to refer to it as the ‘your gecko
might go blind syndrome.’ I
learned more about it each
time I treated it, and got more
successful at getting the geck-
oes to see better.
Here is the conundrum:
This was a once a year disease
in my practice. Now, today,
I see this disease every other
day. What? I see this some-
times as many as two to three
times a day. If you figure I
see patients about 220 days
a year, this is approximately
June 2010
a 100-fold increase in the in-
cidence of this disease in my
practice.
So what is going on here?
First, let me tell you what I’ve
learned over the years about
this disease. There are, by the
way, some well-written diag-
nostic and care suggestions on
the internet. And, just like the
internet, there are some that are
not very good. I recommend
the web site for the Arizona
Exotic Animal Hospital www.
azeah.com , the part on Leop-
ard geckoes-eye problems.
What I know now is that
this is triggered by dysecdy-
sis, which liberally translated
means, the little leo is having
trouble shedding its skin.
Conventional wisdom
says that all reptiles pe-
riodically shed their skin
as they grow. Sometimes
the growth is so minimal
that the shedding prob-
ably can be triggered
by some other physiological
events.
To understand this process
you have to first know that the
skin (our skin, their skin, any
skin) is made of layers and
layers of different kinds of
cells. So even though it seems
thin, from a microscopic point
of view, it is layers and lay-
ers of cells that loosely act
like sheets stacked on sheets.
The bottom sheet is one kind
of cell, a couple of layers up is
a different kind of cell. When
you get to the surface, that last
couple of layers out acts like
a tight ‘spandex body suit.’
When a gecko sheds an ‘old
skin’, a ‘new outer skin’ is
ready to take its place directly
beneath it.
When it is time for the
shedding to commence, lymph
fluid leaks from the body
through the skin cells and ac-
cumulates between the old
skin and the new skin. The
old, outer skin absorbs some of
this wetness and its spandex-y
self gets all loose and stretchy.
Now, this old skin looks like
an old woman’s hot weather
housedress—loose, worn and
almost see through. The new,
deeper skin uses this wetness
to shine itself up, lubricate its
surface and make itself expand
to the reptile’s new buff body.
Then wham, in the case of
the leo, she sticks her tongue
up and out and licks this loose
house dress older skin off her
face. And she eats it, all of it,
nose to tail. Eats the shed skin
right off her body! It is good
protein, and when you live in
the deserts of Pakistan and Af-
ghanistan, where leopard gec-
koes come from, it is a ‘waste
not, want not’ environment.
By the way, snakes and liz-
ards generally shed their skins
by the same process. Most
do not eat their skins, though.
Instead they leave them lying
around the fields and woods
for those kids who still play
outdoors to find them. We, too,
(us people) shed our skins, but
in a flake by flake, too-little-
to-eat set of daily events.
So what’s happening to the
leo that is losing its eye sight?
Most likely this is being trig-
gered by too little quantity of
lymph fluid to separate the
outer old skin and the new
inner skin. So instead of the
housedress being peeled off the
buff but lubricated inner skin,
a gooey lymph fluid that has
too little water in it is sticking
the two skins together. In the
case of the eye, the skin that
resides right up to the eyeball,
even to the inner surface of the
eyelid is getting stuck where it
accumulates.
So ultimately, the gecko
is dehydrated. When its shed-
ding is interfered with because
there is too little moisture in
the body, there is also too little
moisture on the inside of the
eyelids. So, the shed gets stuck.
Not all is lost, because leopard
geckoes clean their eyes, be-
lieve it or not, by licking them
with their tongues. But when
the water count is way down,
even the saliva gets dry. Once
this old shed skin sticks to the
inner surface of the eyelid, it
is just a matter of time before
a new old shed happens. Shed
by shed these skins build up,
and in short shrift this mess
sticks directly to the surface of
the eyeball.
These stuck pieces of skin
are also great food for bacteria.
It’s moist, lots of nutrients, and
protected away from maraud-
ing white blood cells that cir-
culate in the blood stream.
This series of events cre-
ates an artificial, albeit patho-
Pet Gazette
A slightly dehydrated
‘Cameron’ Kelly of
Boston, does his best to
avoid a refreshing bath.
logical, eye cap that if untreat- or every other day (crickets,
ed will rot the eye socket and roaches, meal worms) and
the eye beneath it, leaving the supplement it once a week di-
gecko blind. rectly into its mouth with cal-
Veterinary treatment is
straightforward. Apply oph-
thalmic ointments directly to
cium and Vitamin D3 powder
mixed in water. Bathe it three
times a week. It is a great time
the accumulated shed skin to
lubricate the area and to de-
crease the bacteria. A systemic
to interact with your pet.
Now, let’s get back to the
point of this article. Why
antibiotic helps decrease bac- am I seeing this disease 100
terial infection at the eyelid. times more often than I used
Then, when as little damage to? Are there that many more
as possible can be done to the gecko owners than there used
corneal surface of the eyeball, to be? Is it something genetic
remove the eye cap. that predisposes leos to de-
Gecko owners, by and hydrating more than they use
large, can prevent this disease too? Are gecko owners do-
by bathing their leos in warm ing something today that they
(it should not feel hot) neck didn’t do way back when? Is
deep water two to three times it an infection that triggers de-
a week for 15-20 minutes. I hydration? I have no idea. I
have read and heard lots about am, though, interested in what
complicated set ups: heat gra- you have noticed or what you
dients, humidifier and drip think might have changed over
systems, mazes, tunnels, timed the past twenty years.
light systems and such. Dr. Mertz is the CEO of
To me, keep it simple. the New England Wildlife Cen-
Keep your leo on paper tow- ter and the founder and veteri-
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 Mass HumanE
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  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. 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 learning to be a dog, having
fun and trust people. Gus WILL BE A GOOD member of the family for somebody
that wants to give him that BIG CHANCE IN LIFE. He is at the shelter now, you can
call MHS 781-335-1300 or email masshumane@aol.com
 My name is Stella I am a 6 year old DSH White Spotted
with Gray Tiger markings / spayed  female and up to date
on all shots, combo tested negative. ( Here I wait and see
other cats come and go...but not me..not yet..) I am a lov-
able girl that will cuddle with you and love to be with you.
I am a dainty style girl with lots of affection. I will greet you
when you come home and give you a BIG MEOW ! I do
best as the only pet, I am a real people cat, no cats, dogs or small toddlers, I am
an indoor cat that loves windows to look out. I prefer an adult home because my
previous owners pushed me out of my home because they had a baby, I did noth-
ing wrong. If your interested in Stella call MHS 781-335-1300 or email
masshumane@aol.com to come visit her at the shelter.  Meet Buster…or Buster Brown as he has been fondly
German Shepherd Rescue of new england
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Harley is an eleven-month old  friendly and sweet red
sable.  He absolutely loves  people. When they sit where
he can get close, he likes to cuddle up next to them, and
place his head on your arm or lap, leg – whatever is clos-
est. He falls asleep quickly this way, clearly feeling com-
fortable and so happy to have a person that he knows will
care for him. Outside of the house, Harley loves to play.  617-698-0413 | www.miltonanimalleague.org
One of Harley’s  favorites is chasing balls or other toys. He
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to rest his front paws against their legs, looking up eagerly
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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. If you have room in your home and room in your
heart, Dixie would make a wonderful feline companion.
Tara is a sweet and lovable black female who nuzzles
anyone’s legs who happens to be walking by - or standing
still.  She is vocal and loves a good session of ear scratch-
ing.  Tara’s littermates have all found forever homes, and
Tara is patiently waiting for hers.
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.  He would love to find his for-
ever home with his best pal Buster.
nicknamed.  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.  There would be bittersweet tears of joy and happiness if we could find a
special forever home for Buster and Luca together.
Milton Animal League
Sabrina is a 1 year old spayed female domestic shorthair.
My, what big eyes you have! There’s definitely something
exotic about sassy slinky Sabrina.
Midnight is a 10 Lance is a 2 year old
month old spayed neutered male domes-
female domestic tic medium hair. What a
shorthair. Midnight gorgeous guy! Lance
had a litter of kittens doesn’t let his good
at the shelter and is looks go to his head -
now ready for a home he’s charming to one
of her own. She’s still a lively kitten and all.
herself.
Taunton animal Shelter
508-822-1463
Our names are Charley and Haddie. We are male DSH and
DLH. Best friends we are. Never far apart. Sleep together and
provide comfort to each other as we wait for our adoptive
family. At first we were both scared here, but are doing so
much better now. We are about 7 months old. Our beautiful
tabby coats shine, and our personalities are gentle and kind.
Together we must stay, and to help us find out new home we
have a special adoption fee.
Approx 8 yrs, Olive may be a Canary mix or Lab/Boxer
mix. She is a sweetheart and has the most beautiful big
brown eyes that touch your very soul. She loves to snuggle
and cuddle. Olive enjoys going for walks and would make
an excellent walking companion. A fenced yard would be
ideal. She does seem more relaxed with females. We do
recommend no toddlers and a quiet home. Olive is a quiet
and mellow girl, who would be a welcome addition to any
family and a warm and loving companion.
June 2010
 Brockton Blue Dog Shelter People for cats
508-436-6446| www.bluedogshelter.com 508-540-5654| www.peopleforcats.org

MAC is a neutered BOOTSY is a

Dandy is a 10 month old Dachsund/Doberman mix. He
is about 30lbs He is a very sweet tempered dog with a
great personality who loves to get attention and is very
affectionate. If you are looking for a medium sized dog
to share your life with, please come to meet Dandy dur-
ing any regular shelter hours.
Dixie is a beauti- Kona recently
ful 8 year old came to our shel-
mixed breed dog ter and is now
who was relin- waiting for her for-
quished to Blue ever home. She is
Dog. Her previous about 5 years old
family had her for and seems to be a
about 5 years and Lab/Retriever mix.
loved her to death, but Dixie doesn’t Kona knows her
get along well with small dogs and basic obedience commands and will be a
that became a problem. Dixie is a good companion for someone who
wonderful dog and would do very wants a companion for long walks or
well in a home with no other dogs. hiking. Kona’s energy level is too high for
Dixie needs a family with a quieter children and she is selective about her
lifestyle and previous dog experience. dog friends so she is looking for a home
Dixie is at the shelter now, waiting to with no children and maybe no other
meet her new forever family! pets.
Montana is a beautiful adult female who has been at our
shleter for over 6 months waiting for her forever home.
Although she is somewhat timid, she has become good
friends with many of the staff and has a very playful side.
Because of her breed and size, Montana needs a family
with previous large dog experience, good leadership skills
and no small children. Montana likes to play with dogs at
our doggie daycare; we do not know if she has any experi-
ence with cats. If you think you are the right family for
Montana, please come to meet her during any regular
shelter hours.
Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Mass
508-586-2053 | www.apcsm.org
young male
black one-year-old
Tuxedo shorthair.
male who was lost
He is approxi-
in Pocasset before
mately 9 months
he came to People
old and was
for Cats. He is a
admitted in
small muscular fellow who has very
broad shoulders and looks like he is August when he was found in Buzzards
ready to throw his weight around. Bay. Bootsy gets along well at the shel-
Although he wants to be the domi- ter, but it is time for him to discover the
nant male in the room, he is actually joys of being somebody’s very own spe-
very loving and responds immedi- cial kitty. Bootsy came in with his buddy
ately to petting and sweet talk. He Vinnie and they are great pals. He has
would do well as an only cat or may been neutered and had all his shots.
work out with a special buddy. Mac Bootsy is playful. He loves to be brushed
has all his shots and is littered trained. and petted and will roll around to help
Why don’t you stop in and meet him. you find all the best spots to scratch. He
He just may be the special cat you’ve is eager to spend his life with someone
had in mind? He’s packed and ready who will love him and is looking for a
to go home with you. great addition to the family.
ANNABELLE is a young tiger kitty with wide dark stripes.
She is approximately one and a half years old and has
already had a litter of kittens. She was sad to say good-
bye to her kittens when they were adopted from People
for Cats. Annabelle has been spayed and is fully recov-
ered from the surgery. She is ready to begin her new life
with a devoted owner. She would probably do best in a
home without dogs and as the only cat. She has all her shots and is litter trained.
Come in and meet Annabelle and see if you are a match for this sweetheart.
SQUIRRELY is a six-year-old female long hair who is a buff,
black and brown tortoiseshell. She came to the shelter when
her owner had to put his house on the market due to chang-
es in his job, which will put him on the road a lot. Squirrely
was a very loved kitty and was perhaps indulged a little too
much especially in the food department. She could stand to
lose a couple of pounds! Squirrely is a friendly, lap cat who loves to be petted and
combed. Occasionally when she is not getting enough attention she may nip just
a love bite! It would be best if she were an only cat. Squirrely has all her shots,
was spayed and is used to the finer things in life. Won’t you come in and find out
if you meet her qualification as a special owner?

Frasier is a 10 Ruby and Ash

year old neutered are 7 and 5
male Jack Russell month old A Helping paw inc.
terrier mix. He female guinea 508-759-2887 | www.ahelpingpaw.org
was brought to pigs. They are a
the adoption cen- mother/daugh- Nubbs is Sushi is a
ter because his owner could no longer ter bonded pair and must go home a 4 yr old Siamese
care for him. He’s a smart, friendly boy together. These girls a lovely and Puggle full mix, with
looking for a family to love. sweet! of life and gorgeous
energy. He blue eyes.
Piggy is an 8 Chaos is a two A bit
loves to
week old kitten year old spayed reserved,
play and
just back from a and declawed she needs
go for
foster home. He female. She likes to a quiet
talk and loves to be walks. Fine
is outgoing and home. Her
pet! She was sur- with older children and kitties, but
very social. He two daugh-
rendered because doesn’t always do well with other
and his littermates (and a whole lot of ters, Kimchi and Yoko are also in need
her owner could not provide proper dogs. Sorry, no-walk-ins, appoint-
other kittens) are waiting for forever of a home - as ‘special care’ kittens we
medical care. Now Chaos is ready to ments required.
homes at the adoption center. find a permanent home. will waive the adoption fee to the right
home.

Quincy animal shelter Willy is a

617-376-1349 www.quincyanimalshelter.org handsome Ash & Gizmo
B&W male, are longhair
ABBY: A pretty gray and WILLIAM:  He is he does fine beauties - sis-
white tabby, Abby is seven years old, with other ters who are
about two years old.  a handsome kitties. very bonded.
Abandoned in an apart- gray tabby, and Though he’s Low adoption
ment building, a Good a true gentle- still young, fee for the pair
Samaritan brought her man!    he’s pretty calm, with the exception as one is very
to the shelter almost a He is calm, gen- that he loves to dig in his water bowl. shy. A quiet
year ago.  She is tle, a lover of home is required.
reserved at first, but quickly warms up head and belly rubs and warm human
to attention.  She loves to look out the
laps.  William gets along with other
window, play with toys, and willingly
cats, but would also do well as the only Pet Gazette Adoptions:
seeks out and enjoys affection from
volunteers and visitors.  She deserves cat.  Come meet him!
Please send a photo and a brief description to
a forever home.  Come meet Abby!
adopt@petgazette.net
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