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Get out your date book! Fall events not to be missed SEPTEMBER sees the release of LeSportsac’s first-ever pet collection featuring dog carriers in two cool prints, as well as rubber dog bones. For now, the carriers are available in just one roomy size, but expect more sizes and styles in fall 2011.
SEPTEMBER 25 + 26 Get on down to Chattanooga, TN (via Choo Choo, perhaps?) for the Hyperflight Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship and catch as many as 125 teams from around the world competing in high-flying athleticism. skyhoundz.com You could be a hero. OCTOBER is American Humane’s Adopt-a-Dog Month. If you’re planning on expanding your furry family, fall in love with a dog in need. For puppies to purebreds and all the loveable mutts in between, check out an animal shelter or breed-rescue group in your area. americanhumane.org
OCTOBER 2 Woof it up! Join the fun in Scarborough, Maine at Woofminster 2010 and help raise money for the Planet Dog Foundation. Enter Poochy in challenges like Best Trick, Most EarResistable Ears, Best Vocal, Best Mystery Mutt, Best Smile, Most Ball Crazy, Best Two-Legged Beggar, and Best Kisser for a chance to appear on the cover of the next Planet Dog catalogue. planetdogfoundation.org
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OCTOBER 9 + 10 Keep fit and have fun while raising money for the homeless pets of the Carolinas! PetSmart Charities PetWalk and Adoption Event features both a 1-mile and 5K walk, fun activities for the whole family, and an adoption event should you be looking to add to your pack. mypetwalk.org
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OCTOBER 9 + 10 Gather up the posse and make your way to the Salem County Fairgrounds in NJ for Fido’s Festival USA, two days of canine craziness including agility, dock dogs, costume contests, dog sledding demos, lure racing, a parade, and even a dance contest for people. It’s fall fun for all dogs and their guardians, regardless of pedigree. fidosfestivalusa.com
OCTOBER 15-17 If you’re serious about rolling up your sleeves and doing some on-the-ground rescue work, book your flight to Vegas for the No More Homeless Pets Conference at the Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino for the latest ideas and practices in saving animals. bestfriends.org
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Start planning your costumes for HowlOWeenie 2010 in Chamblee, GA in benefit of DREAM Dachshund Rescue, Education, Awareness, and Mentoring. dreamdachshundrescue.org
NOVEMBER 7-13 It’s National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. Let’s hear it for our communities’ unsung heroes. Check animalsheltering.org/ sheltersrock for materials to help you celebrate National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week in your community.
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Preparation time Medium: 15–45 minutes
Ingredients ½ cup (125 g) cooked meat (yesterday’s roast, without the bones, works well) Chopped parsley and sage ½ cup (125 ml) stock 2 Tbsp (30 g) flour 4 Tbsp (60 g) dried breadcrumbs 1 egg Extra flour 1 Tbsp (14 g) olive oil
Method Mince the meat finely. Mix in saucepan with flour, herbs, and stock. Stir over medium heat until thick. Allow to cool, then form teaspoon-sized amounts into balls. Roll in flour. Dip into the beaten egg. Roll in breadcrumbs. Fry in a little olive oil. Serve when cooled.
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Foods for Health Stiff joints? Failing eyesight? Flaky skin? Foods for improving canine health conditions. By Laura Scott and Elizabeth Pask
flakes away 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids help improve the integrity of skin and reduce inflammation. Omega 3 fat can be found in trout and salmon (mackerel and herring are very good sources but they are higher in mercury than farm-raised fish). Other sources of omega 3 fat include fish oil capsules, flaxseed oil, or flax meal and walnuts. Vitamin E can also be very beneficial to skin health. The body can store large amounts of Vitamin E, so it is important not to oversupplement. Wheat germ and corn have the highest sources of vitamin E, but other sources include peanuts, eggs, fish (many fish oil capsules contain added vitamin E) and a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Tooth plaque. Your dog’s mouth is the gateway to her body. Plaque and tartar build-up on your dog’s teeth can lead to gingivitis and periodontitis. Bacterial infections in her mouth can lead to septicaemia (blood infection) which, in turn, can cause infections in other areas of the body. The best way to prevent this is with regular brushing, but you can also help your dog keep her teeth clean by feeding her treats that promote chewing. The best treats are gently abrasive to your dog’s teeth, just like a tooth brush. Vegetables that are low in sugar are the best choice for these types of treats. Carrots, broccoli stalks, cauliflower, and rutabaga are all good choices.
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he best thing we can do for our Flaky skin. Skin is an important dogs is to provide them with healthy protective barrier that prevents bacteria, nutrition. There are many foods that viruses, and fungi from fulfill basic nutritional needs, but what entering the body and about foods that actually improve health? prevents fluid from Specific foods can have a positive impact escaping. The skin’s on many health conditions. You can feed strength will deterthese foods in addition to your dog’s regumine how well it lar food, or, if you are protects the Specific foods feeding homemade body. Strong, can have a food, you can incorpoflexible skin with rate these foods into positive impact good moisture balance is resistant your dog’s meals. on many health to foreign invaders. Weak, dry, Here are a dozen and flaky skin has microscopic conditions. health-related conditears or holes in the top layers, tions that your dog making it easier for foreign invadmay experience and suggested foods for ers to get past the outer layers of skin and combatting them. cause local inflammation and itching. To keep skin healthy, we need to make sure that our dogs consume enough omega
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Poor appetite. While poor appetite can be a sign of illness, some dogs just get a little bored with their everyday food. Mix it up for them by adding a cooked egg, some cottage cheese, or a little of last night’s chicken to their bowl. Just remember, keep it to small amounts and make sure that it is lean and not high in fat. Overweight or underweight. Some dogs are harder to keep weight on than others. If your dog sheds the pounds easily, try supplementing his food with some extra protein and fat. A bit of extra fat can be added by using peanut butter or flaxseed oil, while meat and cooked eggs are always good sources of protein. If you are feeding eggs more than once a week, the eggs should be cooked because raw eggs contain a protein that
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Resveratrol Resveratrol is a natural chemical found in the skin of red grapes and, to lesser extent, peanuts. It is currently a hot topic in research because of its proposed anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties. However, no research has been conducted in dogs. In human and other animal research, the main role of resveratrol is as an anti-inflammatory. A huge body of research indicates that whole-body, low-grade inflammation caused by normal cell metabolism can result in cancer and premature aging in many research models. Unbalanced diets that are high in meat but low in fruits and vegetables have been proposed to cause this type of inflammation. In addition, overnutrition that causes weight gain has also been implicated. We really don’t know for sure what role resveratrol plays in prevention, however, resveratrol and a wide variety of fruit/spice-based chemicals (catechins and flavenoids) have all been found to help reduce this type of inflammation. In the past 10 years, there has been some evidence to suggest that large quantities of grapes are toxic to dogs. Given that we don’t know what exactly it is about grapes that is toxic, we should use resveratrol with caution. There is no known upper safe limit for resveratrol and dogs. In mouse trials a dose of 50-300 mg/kg body weight was effective in reducing inflammatory intermediaries. However, we do not know whether the grape toxicity in dogs is linked to resveratrol.
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prevents the intestines from absorbing biotin (a B vitamin). Other sources of protein and fat include yogurt (not fat-free), cottage cheese, meat, chicken, and fish. On the other hand, older dogs with a tendency toward plumpness may need fewer calories, so you can supplement their diets with extra lean protein and a little extra fibre in the form of pumpkin or green beans to avoid packing on pounds. Many health conditions can be relatively benign but others can be a symptom of a serious disease that cannot be managed with diet alone. For example, if your dog has poor coat condition and is lethargic and overweight, he may have hypothyroidism. Attempting to treat the dull coat and weight problem with diet will not solve the underlying illness; medical intervention is required. So if your dog has multiple symptoms or if a symptom persists despite your best efforts, have the dog examined by a veterinarian. Nutrition and health food are only able to support the body; they are not a medical treatment. ■
Depressed immunity. A good balanced diet is the best recipe for supporting a healthy immune system; however, adding foods that are high in antioxidants has been proposed to enhance some types of immunity. Foods such raspberries and blueberries are high in antioxidant ability. Cancer. Cancer can occur in any type of cell. It happens when a mistake in the DNA of the cell allows the cell to grow uncontrollably. There has been a lot of press on foods that can prevent cancer but there is little research available on dogs. In human research, diets high in fruits and vegetables have been linked with a low incidence of cancer. So adding fruit and vegetables to your dog’s meals may be beneficial in preventing cancer. Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, berries, and citrus fruits are all thought to have anticancer properties. Upset stomach. In most cases, dogs that have an upset stomach do not want to eat. This self-enforced fast helps rest the stomach and intestines allowing them to return to normal. If your dog seems to have an upset stomach but is still eating, ginger, dill, and anise can all help soothe a troubled tummy.
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Supplements The most common supplements on the market are used for improving joint health and skin/coat condition. A good joint supplement will contain glucosamine HCL, omega 3 fat (green-lipped mussel), MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), and vitamins E and C. Glycoflex, made by Vetriscience, and Cosequin, made by Nutrimax, are both excellent joint supplements. There may be other equally good joint supplements on the market. A quick internet search will give you all the product information on Cosequin and Glycoflex so, if you choose, you can use their product information to assess other supplements. For skin and coat health, the best supplements contain high levels of omega 3 fat and may contain L-methionine, L-cysteine, (methionine and cysteine are building blocks of skin and hair), vitamin E, vitamin C, and biotin. Derma Strength (Vetriscience) and Welactin (Nutrimax) are both good skin and coat supplements.
To help your adult dog make the best of his sight, supplement his diet with carrots. Stiff joints. Stiff joints are a natural part of aging in dogs. Some dogs with hip dysplasia or osteochondrosis (cartilage malformation during growth) will suffer joint pain and stiffness at a young age. Without a doubt, the best thing to do with dogs with joint pain is to keep them lean and fit to minimize the stress on the affected joints. However, we can also provide some nutritional support for these dogs. Feeding diets high in omega 3 fat will help reduce inflammation. In addition, glucosamine HCL, vitamin C (in fruit), and vitamin E can also be beneficial in helping to maintain joint health. Reduced eyesight. A number of diseases, including progressive retinal atrophy, cataracts, and glaucoma, affect sight. Recent research has suggested that omega 3 fat can help reduce age-related changes to human eyes. It is possible that dogs may get the same benefit. In young puppies, the omega 3 fat called DHA is important in proper development of the retina. So, if you breed dogs, consider making sure the puppy’s mom has additional sources of fish oil to enhance the development of the puppies’ retinas. To help your adult dog make the best of his sight, supplement his diet with carrots (or other orange vegetables), which are an excellent source of provitamin A. Other sources of vitamin A include eggs and liver. Inflammation. Current research has implicated inflammation as a contributing factor to premature aging. Lifetime obesity can result in whole-body, low-grade inflammation. To avoid this, keep you dog at a healthy weight, and feed foods high in antioxidants, such as raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and cranberries. Broccoli is also thought to be a good source of antioxidants. Anxiety. There are a number of herbal remedies you can add to your dog’s diet to help her cope when she is anxious. Look for something with valerian root, chamomile, or L-tryptophan in it. Dull coat. A shiny coat is a sign of a healthy dog. Help your dog’s coat shine by adding the B vitamin biotin to his diet. Biotin is involved in making the building blocks of healthy hair and skin. A good source of B vitamins is brewers yeast (NOT active baking yeast) which can be purchased at most health food stores.
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Since chocolate is bad for dogs, here are some suggested ways to indulge your dog’s sweet tooth in a healthy manner: • Yogurt. Add fresh yogurt to your dog’s meal or make it a cool summer treat by following these directions: Cut eight thin slices from a banana and place one into each reservoir in an ice cube tray. Mix 1/4 cup yogurt with 1/4 cup water, and spoon over the banana slices. Freeze overnight and you’ve got a great sweet treat for your dog (best if served outside or on tile floors!). Yogurt is a great source of protein and calcium. • Beets. Add a small amount of grated raw beets to your dog’s food. Beets are a good source of folate, manganese, and potassium, and are rich in flavonoids. Just be careful— these brightly coloured vegetables can be messy! • Blueberries. Perfect as a quick treat, these small berries are rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C. • Dehydrated sweet potatoes. Peel sweet potatoes and slice them thin, then dry them either in a food dehydrator or in your oven. Your dog will love this crunchy sweet treat and it’s a great source of Vitamins A and C, manganese, and moderndogmagazine.com 83 fibre. • Watermelon. A cool slice of juicy watermelon can be a nice treat for your dog. Watermelon is rich in Vitamin C and lycopene.
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