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Dyspnoea
FIRST AID:
dyspnoea breathing difficulties
Joanne Bibby – Fursafe®
Have you ever struggled to breath? If you have, you will know how terrifying it can be. Your eyes become wide in panic, you lean forward gasping for air, aware you may pass out at any time. The fact is it can be life threatening.
This is called Dyspnoea – essentially it is the inability to get sufficient air into your lungs. Every cell in your body needs oxygen in order to live. The brain depends on oxygen to perform even the most basic functions. Without it, the brain quickly ceases to function. Therefore, no air, no life.
Now; imagine the exact same circumstance for your dog. You see your dog having difficulty breathing, gasping for air and close to stopping altogether.
Were their signs? Perhaps infectious diseases such as kennel cough, pneumonia, canine influenza, upper respiratory infections or symptoms of tick paralysis?
As a ‘Pawrent’ it is important to be vigilant where your dog’s breathing is concerned. If you know how your dog looks and behaves when they are fit and healthy, you will be able to recognise when their health is deteriorating or failing.
CAUSES There are a multitude of conditions which can cause laboured breathing – from medical to environmental. It may be chronic and already diagnosed or it may appear to have come out of nowhere!
As dog owners we have a responsibility to monitor our dog’s health. Fursafe® advocates a weekly health surveillance protocol – undertaking regular health assessment examinations in the home will reduce the risk of an environmental consequence taking hold e.g. tick paralysis, bites and stings, chemical absorption or inhalation.
It is also recommended to maintain consistent 6 and/ or 12 monthly Veterinary health checks to help your pet maintain good health.
The following list is not exhaustive so if you are concerned with your dog’s ability to breath, it is imperative you seek the advice of your Veterinarian without delay.
Medical conditions rising out of chronic or acute disfunction can include:
• Tumours • Cancer • Heart Failure • Blood clots • Bronchitis, Pneumonia • Kennel cough, Influenza • Kidney failure • Narrowing of the airway from toxic chemical inhalation • Medical Shock
Trauma from vehicle impact or a fall from heights can include injury to the dog’s:
• Lungs • Brain • Spine • Heart • Electric shock
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Your dog may show some or all of the following:
While at rest • Your dog is struggling to breathe, may pant abnormally or displays noisy rapid breathing • There could be foaming / frothing at the mouth
• Sitting up, stretching the neck out to aid breathing with elbows spread • Breathes from stomach area to aid breathing • Bark sounds low and hoarse • Coughing • Gums and lips turn blue • Experiencing anxiety, restlessness and pacing • Respiratory rate greater than 40 shallow breaths per minute • Respiratory failure
ACTION 1. Undertake Primary Assessment DRSABC.
a. Check for Dangers – a danger may be that your dog is lying near an exposed electrical source, toxic and/or corrosive chemicals or venomous wildlife. Make sure you remove the dog from dangers before administering emergency first aid.
b. Is your dog responding to your voice or your touch? If not your dog may be unconscious.
c. Send for help. If there is someone else in the house get them to do things like get the first aid kit, help carry the dog, prepare the car and call the Vet. They may also be able to help you restrain your dog or help manage the wounds.
d. Check the airway for vomit in the mouth and remove if there is. Look to see if the airway is intact or swollen.
e. Check the breathing (respirations) feel / watch the rise and fall of the chest. Start artificial respiration if not breathing.
f. If your dog is showing signs of Dyspnoea and less than 10 breathes per minute assist them by administering artificial respirations. 2. Check circulation (pulse) – start CPR if no pulse. 3. Treat for shock. 4. Search for ticks. 5. Calm your dog and restrict your pet’s movement. 6. Get to Vet.
If you have a driver: • If your dog stops breathing, begin artificial respiration on the way to the Vet surgery. • If your dog’s heart stops beating, begin CPR on the way to the Vet surgery. Reference: Fursafe® Emergency Dog First Aid Guide
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Queensland Herding Association
Ten enthusiastic members of the Queensland Herding Association and their dogs met up for a fun morning of Duck Herding training on Monday 18 April 2022.
QHA members Natalie Kirkwood and Lisa Kaddatz kindly provided a selection of Call Ducks and Indian Runner Ducks for training. The beginner dogs and/or handlers worked in a small area in one section of the fenced off-lead area, while the more experienced people and dogs practiced their skills in a larger yard, moving the ducks through obstacles and into pens. Many onlookers dropped by to check out the action and were surprised to learn that Herding is not only restricted to the popular working breeds such as Border Collies and Kelpies, as evidenced by the participation of other breeds such as a White Swiss Shepherd Dog. If you are interested in learning more about Herding, please visit the Queensland Herding Association QHA Facebook page or email the QHA President, Sally Purbrick-Illek cityworkingdogs@gmail.com
UPCOMING BREED FEATURES
Dogs Queensland is offering all breeders the opportunity to advertise in the Dog World magazine Breed Features at the discounted rate of $100 for 1/4 page. The following dog breeds are planned for the coming months: July 2022: Shar Pei August 2022: Biewer Terrier September 2022: Irish Wolfhound
For more information or to book an advertisement, email barbara@dogsqueensland.org.au
Marg Norton
– David Margan Marg Norton growing up really had no choice as she was born into an extended dog family. Her grandmother bred and showed Pugs and Pomerians. Marg was just 6 when her grandmother gave her a Collie Rough bred in Mt Morgan by her Mum’s cousin. Deal done, passion in place.
As she grew up all she wanted to do bred and show dogs. At 15 she got a Cocker Spaniel and so began a life long love affair with Gundogs.
Two more were to follow when husband Tony bought her two more Cocker Spaniels and their first litter came in 1976.
Marg and Tony have been members of Dogs Queensland for 48 years and in the early years as members of the Rockhampton Kennel Club and the Rockhampton Obedience Club.
New grounds saw both lending a hand, Tony with the lighting and electrics, Marg with painting and all the other myriad things needed to get their Duthie Park grounds.
They moved, now accompanied by an Airedale, to Bundaberg in 1988.
In 1990 they purchased their first Irish Setter from the Pearen sisters Annette and Carolyn of Highperelle Kennels.
Marg Norton trained and worked all her life in administration and that experience has served her well in a raft of dog world clubs and positions.
Member of All Breeds Clubs (Rockhampton KC, Gladstone KC, Bundaberg CC, Isis & District CC, Hervey Bay CC), Obedience Clubs (Rockhampton Obedience Club, Bundaberg Obedience Club) and the original Setter Club of Queensland.
Even though the Setter Club of Queensland was then based in Brisbane, the club magazine was produced for a few years at their home in Bundaberg.
Marg was Treasurer of the Bundaberg Canine Club for approximately 10 years and is currently the club’s secretary. Following the implementation of a successful business management plan the Bundaberg Canine Club has become a highly successful regional club, hosting a 6 show Easter cluster with a full panel of 7 International judges.
Marg Norton joined the Board of Dogs Queensland in March 2019.
Junior Handler Reminder
A reminder to all Junior Handlers and Parents that to compete in the Junior Handler State Final in October 2022, the Junior Handler must be a Junior Member. Membership is free to become a Junior Member – simply download the Membership form (link below) and return to Dogs Queensland. JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP FORM
Breeder Alert –
Puppy Scam Websites
Dogs Queensland has become increasingly aware of Puppy Scam Websites using legitimate Dogs Queensland Registration and Queensland Breeder Identification (BIN) Numbers to sell puppies. Dogs Queensland Registration Numbers are obtained from legitimate websites such as Dogs Queensland or DogzOnline, where they are displayed as required by the Queensland Government.
Please see the Queensland Dog Breeder Fact Sheets for regulations and guidelines for Queensland Dog Breeders.
An example of a typical scam is: • A Dogs Queensland Membership number is lifted from current advertising on the internet. • The scammer researches and obtains personal details of the breeder including name, suburb, prefix. • A domain name similar to the Kennel prefix is registered on an offshore registry. • Once the breeder has ceased advertising the litter of puppies a new website is published. • No physical address or phone numbers are advertised on the website. • The seller avoids permitting you to physically see the cyber puppy and only sends non genuine pictures. • The seller insists on only accepting payment by a crypto currency or a funds transfer.
As a breeder what can you do to avoid being an unknowing victim of a Puppy Scam: • Regularly Google search the internet for websites using a similar Domain Name as your Prefix. • Put a warning notification in your online advertising to alert buyers to check any website they are looking at is legitimate. • Encourage puppy buyers to verify breeder information with Dogs Queensland and make direct inperson contact with you. • Ensure puppy buyers check communications are made with verified contact details. • Encourage puppy buyers to meet the puppy and breeder before handing over payments.
As a buyer what can you do to avoid being a victim of a Puppy Scam: • Verify breeder information with Dogs Queensland. • Ensure communications are made to verified contact details. • Meet the puppy and breeder before handing over payments. • If paying online, use a credit card or PayPal where you have a degree of buyer protection. • Check website is an established site with a website security certificate. • Avoid websites without physical address or phone numbers. • Ask for proof, including ANKC registration papers and veterinary health records for any puppy.
Importantly you should report any suspect sites or advertising to the ACCC ScamWatch website. Please let us know about any suspect websites too by contacting Dogs Queensland on 3252 2661 or by email at info@dogsqueensland.org.au.
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ALL DOGS SPORTS SPECTACULAR
Dogs Queensland congratulates the winners listed below and thank all those who made the All Dogs Sports Spectacular a success. Winners LIST THURSDAY 14 APRIL 2022
GENERAL SPECIALS JUDGE: Mr G Kill (QLD) Best In Show:Papillon SUP CH BIRIKINO VICTORY DANCE
Runner Up In Show:Briard CH CACHAREL READY TO RUMBLE
Baby Puppy In Show:Australian Terrier ARONAW LET THE WHISTLE BLOW (AI) Minor Puppy In Show:Boxer CHELLEASON WORLD SERIES
Puppy In Show:Dobermann EBONDOBE ETERNAL FIRE (AI) Junior In Show:Dalmatian AUS CH PACEAWAY CANDY CANE
Best Neuter In Show: Welsh Springer Spaniel NEUT CH SUP CH RICOCHEZ FALEIRY GABRIELLE
Winners LIST FRIDAY 15 APRIL 2022
GENERAL SPECIALS JUDGE: Ms L Dorr (QLD) Best In Show:Whippet AUS CH SHAWTHING FLOOZIE INTH JACUZZI Runner Up In Show:Golden Retriever SUP CH WYSIWYG NOT A MOMENT TOO MOON Baby Puppy In Show:Bracco Italiano ARNKAY IL DESTINO DEL RE ROSSO Minor Puppy In Show:Cocker Spaniel KOKOPUPS SUSPICIOUSLY RISKY Puppy In Show:Shetland Sheepdog KILWARRIN PLAYING ON Junior In Show:Keeshond HUNKEEDORI ANGLIN N DANGLIN (AI) Intermediate In Show: Poodle (Miniature) FUNTOSY ONE WAY OR ANOTHER Australian Bred In Show: German Shepherd Dog AUS SUP CH KARHAM KNOW IT ALL HT ‘A”Z’ BSC Open In Show:Whippet AUS CH SHAWTHING FLOOZIE INTH JACUZZI Best Neuter In Show: Staffordshire Bull Terrier AUS NEUT CH MAGICMINE MY TYS ANGEL CCD CDX RE JDX AD Runner Up Neuter In Show: Cocker Spaniel SUP CH MACDOLLY CANTSTOPTHIS FEELING
DOG OF THE YEAR COMMITTEE EASTER HOPP-ENING
Dogs Queensland congratulates the winners from the Dog Of The Year Committee Championship Show on Saturday 16 April 2022 and would like to thank all those who made it a success including exhibitiors, workers and volunteers alike.
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Winners LIST
SATURDAY 16 APRIL 2022
GENERAL SPECIALS JUDGE: Mrs S McMahon (NSW) Best In Show:Staffordshire Bull Terrier GR CH ZERACIOUS SUDDEN IMPACT
Runner Up In Show:Whippet ALARVES ITS A JUNGLE OUT THERE
Baby Puppy In Show:Beagle KISLEV DREAM ALITTLE DREAMOFME (AI) Minor Puppy In Show:Pomeranian CHIPBON SAMMY
Puppy In Show:Tibetan Mastiff TEMZIN KUMASTER RED HEART
Australian Bred In Show: Staffordshire Bull Terrier GR CH ZERACIOUS SUDDEN IMPACT
Best Neuter In Show:Beagle AUS NEUT CH CULORGAIR DESERT ROSE
Runner Up Neuter In Show:Samoyed DEEJAE PRINCESS ODETTE
DOG OF THE YEAR COMMITTEE EASTER HOPP-ENING
Dogs Queensland congratulates the winners listed below and thank all those who made the Dog Of The Year Committee Easter Hopp-ening a success.
Winners LIST (AM SHOW) SUNDAY 17 APRIL 2022
GENERAL SPECIALS JUDGE: Ms D Lee (VIC) Best In Show:Siberian Husky CH ICEPOWER RING MASTER Runner Up In Show:Keeshond HUNKEEDORI ANGLIN N DANGLIN (AI) Baby Puppy In Show:Pointer BREILLA DNT GO BREAKN MY HEART (AI) Minor Puppy In Show:Cocker Spaniel COBALT THE MAGIC BEAN Puppy In Show:Shih Tzu CH TZUAVE CAREFUL WAT U WITCH FOR Junior In Show:Keeshond HUNKEEDORI ANGLIN N DANGLIN (AI) Intermediate In Show:Pointer CH SANMARLITCH SUPERSTITION Australian Bred In Show: Golden Retriever AUS CH PATERBETGOLD N BRAEWATTIE Open In Show:Siberian Husky CH ICEPOWER RING MASTER Best Neuter In Show: Poodle (Miniature) AUS CH ZIADA SECRET VOODOO MAGIC Runner Up Neuter In Show: Schnauzer (Miniature) QWICTHRILL RANGER OF THE NORTH
DOG OF THE YEAR COMMITTEE EASTER HOPP-ENING
Winners LIST: PM SHOW FRIDAY 17 APRIL 2022
GENERAL SPECIALS JUDGE: Ms M McCaffrey (SA) Best In Show:Chesapeake Bay Retriever AUS CH SHARBAE ROSE OF TENARDA (IMP UK) Runner Up In Show:Golden Retriever SUP CH WYSIWYG NOT A MOMENT TOO MOON
Baby Puppy In Show:Swedish Vallhund BALGRAVIA CHAMPAGNE FLUTE
Minor Puppy In Show: Spanish Water Dog SOLYKKE TOLEDO REAL
Junior In Show:Keeshond HUNKEEDORI ANGLIN N DANGLIN (AI) Intermediate In Show: Australia Silky Terrier CH DAZZINSILK ITS DIOR DARLING
Australian Bred In Show: Chihuahua (Long Coat) CH WACHOWA 00 SEVEN
Open In Show: Chesapeake Bay Retriever AUS CH SHARBAE ROSE OF TENARDA (IMP UK) Best Neuter In Show:Dalmatian AUS NEUT CH PACEAWAY SUMMER REIGNS
Runner Up Neuter In Show: Samoyed DEEJAE PRINCESS ODETTE
Winners LIST MONDAY 18 APRIL 2022
GENERAL SPECIALS JUDGE: Ms J Weekes (VIC) Best In Show:German Shepherd Dog AUS SUP CH KARHAM KNOW IT ALL HT ‘A”Z’ BSC
Runner Up In Show:Keeshond HUNKEEDORI ANGLIN N DANGLIN (AI) Baby Puppy In Show:Golden Retriever BRALMICO U JUST GOT PUNKD
Minor Puppy In Show:Dalmatian PACEAWAY PRETTY IN PINK
Puppy In Show: Dachshund Miniature (Smooth Haired) ELETTARS DAPH TH WAY I LIKE IT (IID NZL) Junior In Show:Keeshond HUNKEEDORI ANGLIN N DANGLIN (AI) Intermediate In Show: Flat Coated Retriever AUS CH ALUBYC THE ARTFUL DODGER
Australian Bred In Show: German Shepherd Dog AUS SUP CH KARHAM KNOW IT ALL HT ‘A”Z’ BSC
Best Neuter In Show:Golden Retriever CH IMPRESSA SHES A LADY
Runner Up Neuter In Show: Dalmatian AUS CH NEUT CH PACEAWAY SUMMER RESIGN
The Dog World magazine is always interested in featuring historical snippets from the past. Send them to barbara@ dogsqueensland.org.au for possible inclusion in the magazine.
DOG TALES: Where’s Walter?
– Debbie Rodgers
THE IMPORTANCE OF SECURING YOUR ANIMALS WHEN ATTENDING AGRICULTURAL DOG SHOWS
I would like to share the story of my Easter dog show at Mount Perry, Queensland.
Hopefully by sharing this will make people more aware of how important it is to have your puppies and dogs secured long before the fireworks start.
I was attending the dog show with my two 9 month old Dachshunds, Walter and Dianna and was told they were having fireworks at 8pm as it was a community show day.
About 10 minutes before 8pm the fireworks were let off, earlier than we were told and Walter freaked out so bad I just couldn’t hold him. He took off into the bush as fast as his little legs would carry him. As I was running after him someone from one of the camps passed me a torch and I headed into the bush with the help of a few other competitors. We called and searched for hours in the lantana, over the rocks and through the dense bush with no result.
I was totally distraught and thought that’s it – I will never see Walter again!
For the next couple of days I walked and called for Walter hoping he would hear me but with no success of finding him I decided that I was not going to leave Mount Perry until I found him.
With the announcement of a dingo mum and babies being in the area and heading towards the grounds on Friday, I feared the worse.
The community in Mount Perry were fabulous and before long they had everyone in town searching for him.
Then there was news on Monday of a couple of locals sighting him on the way to town and in town near the service station. All of a sudden I had a glimmer of hope of his return. After being lost in the bush myself for sometime I then decided to concentrate my search on the town itself.
After having an accident and hurting my leg I could no longer walk and Diana was calling for Walter. I decided to park my van and rest my leg near the service station where he was last seen. I put Diana outside of the van in a PP40 and let her cry. Within 15-20 minutes I heard a lady calling Walter and thought it’s so nice of the town helping out to find him. Then all of a sudden Walter appeared out of nowhere and was trying to get in my van – he was so happy and crying as was I.
It was the best feeling to know I had Walter back in my arms.
Please make sure if you are at an Agricultural Show that your animals are secured hours before the fireworks as we never know when they are going to let them off.
I don’t wish this experience on anyone – it was just so distressing.
PS. Walter had rump steak for lunch on Tuesday and it was probably the first meal he had since taking off on Saturday night.
