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Snacks That Travel Bark of the Town Fostering Dog Intestinal Worms, Part Two Vaccines: Are they all necessary?

Homemade Goodies The Pack Doggie Loot Pooch Palooza Tips For Protecting Your Dog This Fourth Doggie Socials

Publisher Sandy Phillips Creative Farin Phillips grandlivingmag@verizon.net Contributing Writers Polly Elliott Brandon Phillips Farin Phillips John Maniatty, V.M.D. Jaclyn Wolinski, D.M.V.

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Snacks That Travel

by Sandy Phillips

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s you head to the beach this summer be sure to pack some safe and healthy snacks for your pup. Today there are many brands of dog snacks on the market. They range widely in nutritional value and safety for your dog. Products still remain on the shelves that are made in China and present an ongoing concern. What’s wrong with the Chinese products?

While not all Chinese products are unhealthy for our dogs, products made for consumption by dogs in China, don’t all adhere to U.S. standards and in the past, have been linked to Salmonella poisoning. Since we, as consumers, can’t differentiate between products made in quality plants, it’s better to simply choose U.S. products that we know offer a higher standard.

Then too, not all U.S. made products are sourced in the States, so the possibility of introducing contaminated ingredients remains a concern. There are however, a growing number of U.S. manufacturers that understand the demand for higher standards in our dog foods and snacks and they go the extra mile to determine the source of their ingredients, many sourcing close to home.

While these U.S. companies that make the extra effort to get their raw ingredients State side, there will always remain a small percentage of unscrupulous wholesalers that may substitute product from another county. Just be aware of the products you choose for fido. Read the label’s carefully and shop only for brands with a good track record.

As we have scoured the market for quality snacks for the Canine Staff we have listed some of our favorites here as well as products from companies we see as entering the market with the right set of values regarding standards.

While we know we will have over looked lots of brands offering quality product, this short list is a starting place and is comprised of Canine Staff approved treats that will travel well on your summer adventures.

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Bark of the Town Visual Discrimination According to Springer Science & Media, dogs can pick out faces of other dogs, irrespective of the breed, among humans and other domestic and wild animal faces. They can also group them into a category of their own. According to new research, dogs do this by using visual cues. The work here is the first to test the dogs' ability to discriminate between species and form a "dog" category, in spite of the huge variability within the dog species.

According to the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, humans and their dogs are close, so close, that they both develop a type of cancer called diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

In humans it’s the most common lymphoma subtype, while in dogs, it’s one of the most common cancers in veterinary oncology.

Regarding the latest in treatment for canine lymphoma, according to the Illinois at Urbana-Campaign, researchers have identified a new target for the treatment of lymphoma and are testing a potential new drug in dogs afflicted with the disease. At low doses, the compound S-PAC-1 arrested the growth of tumors in three of six dogs and induced partial remission in a fourth.

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Fostering A Dog

by Brandon Phillips

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foster-home, in the simplest of terms, is a temporary safe-haven for a rescued dog that is not yet ready to be adopted.

However, there is a lot more to fostering a dog than simply providing a roof over its head. The following provides a bit about fostering, what to expect and how to get involved in area programs.

A foster home is a great alternative for shelter dogs awaiting a fur-ever home. Often area shelters will give long term residents a “shelter break” allowing them the weekend in foster care or simply an overnight to help ease shelter stress. For a shelter dog, sneaking a nap on the family sofa is a luxury, spending a cold night in front of a roaring fire and indulging in the joys of a new bone are just what the doctor (vet) ordered!

For dogs that need better social skills, a foster home can be an ideal situation. In a home, as opposed to a shelter, a dog can familiarize themselves with other dogs and humans in a safe, non-threatening environment which helps promote social growth.

In foster homes, more individualized attention can be provided for the dog than might be available in a shelter.

All of these positive aspects of foster care ultimately give the dog a better chance for a successful adoption and a real fur-ever home. Even a short stay 8

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in the home will provide the shelter with valuable information about the dog’s true personality, preferences and needs. It’s important for shelter managers to know if a dog is good with children, likes cats, is truly housebroke and it is much more difficult to determine these traits at the shelter.

Often dogs dealing with the stress of a shelter confinement will exhibit fear and uncertainty, and their true personality remains hidden.

How do you get involved in a foster program?

Almost all local shelters and rescues have some sort of canine foster program. It’s a good idea to visit a variety of groups to learn about their programs. You will want to get a better understanding of how they operate and what expectations they have of their foster parents. Once you find a place you feel comfortable with, the next step is to complete a foster application. They will need to know physical things about your home. For example,

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if you have a fenced in yard, stairs.

About your daily schedule and the amount of time you will be available to interact with the foster pup. Will it be left alone for long periods of time and other questions about the day to day activities in the home. Remember this not a personal inquisition, the rescue is seeking an environment where the dog will thrive and each placement is unique based on things they already know about the dogs background, if any.

When your foster dog arrives at your home, remember everything is new. Make introductions to all family members on neutral ground. While each case is independent, you may have a dog that fears kids or the family cat. Remember, you are not only caring for this dog, but collecting valuable information about its likes and dislikes that will ultimately help him or her find an ideal fur-ever home.

The best advice is to treat your foster dog with the same love and attention that you would your own personal dog, all with a bit of caution and a great deal of support.

On the other hand, there are some advantages to adopting a dog which has been fostered. Has the dog been fostered, is a great question to ask a shelter or rescue where you are considering a dog. Often you will be allowed to speak with the foster parents and can learn a great deal about the dog depending on how long he was fostered. Foster parents can often answer questions about child interaction, other household pets, food preferences and the current status of any health concerns, if they are present. Even little pieces of information can be valuable as you transition a shelter dog into your family.

For more on fostering in your area, contact your local shelter or rescue.

Examples of why dogs may need foster care include, but are not limited to: - They have medical issues that need to be addressed.

- They need to time to heal from an injury or traumatic experience.

- They have behavioral issues.

- They need to be socialized better with other dogs.

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Intestinal Worms, They’re Gross Part Two

by John Maniatty, V.M.D.

Whipworms are an intesti-

nal parasite living in the large intestine of dogs. They rarely infect cats and are not a parasite that can be passed to people. Whipworms are not as prevalent as roundworms or hookworms but in a study encompassing veterinary teaching hospitals 10% of dog fecal samples submitted were positive for whipworm eggs (1). The bulk of their life is spent in the gastrointestinal (gi) tract. The only time outside the gi tract is when the eggs are shed in the environment. Once there it takes between 9-21 days to become infective. This is dependent on the temperature and humidity of the soil. They can survive and stay infective for several years. They are resistant to drying out, extreme hot and cold temperatures, and ultraviolet radiation.

A dog ingests the infected soil and once the eggs hit the small intestine, occasionally making it to the large intestine, the larva hatches out and burrow into the lining.

The larvae stay there for 2-10 days to mature then migrate to either the cecum (most common), small intestine before the cecum, or large intestine. They burrow their heads into the superficial lining called mucosa and feed on blood, tissue fluid, and mucosal tissue. Once adults they are about 1-ž inches to 3 inches long. It takes between 72-90 days to reach sexual majority and lay eggs. They can lay over 2000 eggs a day but are intermittent egg layers. So your dog can be infected have clinical signs and a negative fecal. In low numbers they do not create enough irritation to create clinical signs but in Delmarva Unleashed Early Summer 2014

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high numbers they cause diarrhea, sometimes bloody and difficult to control and weight loss. Also with the diarrhea it can cause electrolyte imbalances and make the dog wobbly and weak. These worms can live in the body from 5-16 months.

This allows the worm burden to build up to the point that it creates clinical signs.

Tapeworms are found in both dogs and cats. They require specific intermediate host for the eggs to hatch and infective larval cysts to form. The intermediate host then needs to be eaten by the dog or cat.

For example dipylidium caninum, the flea tapeworm, requires the flea larva to ingest the egg and the egg then undergoes a metamorphosis into the larval cyst inside the larva.

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Mechanism of action Muscle contraction (tetanus) Kills by disrupting cell function in worm Kills by disrupting cell function in worm Paralyzes worm Paralyzes worm Paralyzes worm Kills by damaging cellular function Paralyzes worm

come an adult flea. The flea jumps on the dog or cat, which ingest the flea while grooming or chewing in response to its irritation. Humans can also contract this tapeworm by accidently ingesting a flea. The flea’s body is dissolved and the infective cyst is released. The cyst attaches in the small intestine and grows into the adult tapeworm.

This is the most common tapeworm we see north of Virginia.

Others we see are Taenia pisiformis specific for dogs with intermediate host rabbits, and Taenia taeniaeformis specific for cats with intermediate host rodents. Neither of these Taenia species is zoonotic to people. Once ingested it takes the flea tapeworm 2-3 weeks to be able to shed segments and Taenia species 1-2 months. Each segment is a muscle packet containing eggs.

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These segments are able to contract and expand and move like a worm. They will pass out with the stool or crawl out of the rectum on their own. This can be irritating and the pet will scoot or lick at its hind end. When they crawl out we can see them on the fur around the rectum. They look like grains of rice or white flat rectangles. Once the segments dry they break open and the eggs are released. The intermediate host then can ingest the eggs. In the case of rabbits or rodents the egg packets crawl off the stool on to grass and they inadvertently eat the segment or eggs as it is eating the grass.

Treatment for roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, and tapeworms can be done with antihelminthics, fancy word for dewormer. Several types are out on the

R=Roundworms H=Hookworms W=Whipworms T=Tapeworms D=Dog C=Cat B=Both 1) Nolan T, Smith G. 1995. Time series analysis of the prevalence of endoparasitic infections in cats and dogs presented to a veterinary teaching hospital. Veterinary Parasitology. 59: 87-96.

- "Current Advice on Parasite Control: Intestinal Parasite-Whipworms." N.p., 1 Mar. 2013. Web. 4 Apr. 2014.

-Rothrock, Kari, and Linda Shell, DVM, DACIVM (Neurology). "Tapeworm InfestationAssociate Database." www.vin.com. N.p., 22 Nov. 2013. Web. 4 Apr. 2014.

market and are used individually or combinations are formulated to achieve better coverage. The chart below lists them individually and which worm is susceptible. To use them follow the directions closely or failure will occur. Have a fecal sample checked when done waiting two weeks post last treatment.

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Vaccines:

Are they all necessary?

by Jaclyn Wolinski, DVM

Vaccinations are the most important thing you can provide for your dog medically, right? Not necessarily.

Vaccines are incredibly important and have dramatically reduced the incidence of several serious canine diseases in this country. But, does an 8 week old puppy need the same vaccinations as a 14 year old dog? Does a lapwarming Shih Tzu need the same vaccinations as a duck-hunting Labrador? In my opinion, no.

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Puppies need vaccines early to train their immune system against diseases that could potentially kill them. If the mother dog is well-vaccinated, then they should get their initial protection from her. That protection often wears off by the time they’re 8 weeks old, so we have to take over with vaccines. In order to properly “train” their immune system, puppies need vaccines every 3-4 weeks until they’re 12-16 weeks old.

Do all dogs need the same vaccines?

Yes and no. There are 3 main vaccines commonly recognized as “core” vaccines: • Distemper/Adenovirus/Parvovirus (commonly known as a distemper vaccine, DAP, or a variation of a 5-way vaccine) • Bordetella vaccine (also known as the Kennel Cough vaccine) • Rabies vaccine These vaccines, given appropriately, will protect the average dog from diseases that are considered most common and, in some cases, most severe.

For your typical lap dog that’s probably all they need, but for an active, hunting, swimming, hiking Eastern Shore dog you may want to consider adding more protection.

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Does your 12, 13, or 14 year old dog need to get all of these vaccines every year? Many vets believe that older dogs achieve life-long immunity to some diseases after consistent vaccinations for the first 7-10 years of their life. In some cases it might be more important to focus on management of other diseases or problems that may be affecting your senior dog. Vaccines are not wholly benign. The dog’s im-

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mune system has to take the vaccine, process it and “train” itself to protect the dog from that disease in the future.

It takes effort and that effort can be hard on a dog whose body is already compromised by some other malady.

That’s why most veterinarians will not recommend vaccinating your dog if they are sick and why some vets will offer titers to better assess if certain vaccines can be postponed or skipped if it is in the best interest of the patient.

The same vaccination protocol is not good for all dogs. You should discuss your dog’s lifestyle and environmental exposure with your vet, so he/she can recommend the best vaccines for your dog.

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Can My Dog Swim?

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ogs are born with strong, natural instincts. From a very young age, a desire to hunt and an adaptation for survival are ingrained as in most mammals and higher-thinking creatures. Many people assume that dogs are also born with the ability to swim i.e. the "doggie paddle."

On the contrary, this is not the case at all. Yes, most dogs are perfectly suited to be amphibious, but this ability is not predestined in dogs.

Several dogs have been bred for water rescues and waterfowl hunting. While these dogs are more adept at learning to swim, they do not know the motion the minute they are born and must still be taught. Water Spaniels, Retrievers, Irish Setters, English Setters, and the water-loving Newfoundland are all easier dogs to teach to swim and almost all relish water time.

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by Brandon Phillips While ideally it is possible to teach any dog to swim, some breeds will have a much more difficult time with their aqueous pursuits.

Dogs like the Bulldog and Dachshund are not really physically built for swimming success. Their short legs often don’t provide sufficient propulsion to keep them afloat.

Likewise, short-faced breeds such as the Pug or Pekingese will also have a hard time swimming due to rapid fatigue. At the same time even if your dog has the physical prowess to swim, they could be mortally scared of the water and your efforts will be null no matter the lengths of your efforts.

With a lot of support and a little patience, most dogs can learn the "doggie paddle." This paddle is essentially a mirror of the dog’s natural terrestrial gate, the trot.

With both the trot and doggie paddle, canines alternate strides in a diagonal pattern. This movement allows your pet to remain buoyant and move forward. It is often recommended that you start teaching your pet to swim at a young age so that they are acquainted and comfortable in an aquatic setting as they mature. This does not mean an older dog cannot learn to swim, it may just take a bit longer as they relinquish old habits.

Along with your encouragement, a canine life vest can help alleviate some fear by providing lift as your pet adapts to the water and learns to paddle. They are available in a variety of sizes and price points so there is something for every budget and each body style. Life vests are also important for the boating dog, just like a human, and not only for an emergency, but in case they would slip overboard undetected. Many boating dogs have been saved by a well fitted lift vest.

Tossing a ball or other toy into the water makes a game out of learning to swim. Even dogs that don’t typically retrieve will often paddle toward an object just to see what it is. Whatever the level of your dog’s ability be sure to limit instruction time to short sessions as your dog builds confidence. Remember you are creating a life-long love of water for your dog, and here on the shore, that’s our lifestyle!

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Bocces’s treats are all wheat-free with fresh, human-grade ingredients. Baked in small batches with no chemicals or preservatives.

Full Moon Chicken Jerky Here is a find! From Arthur Pet Products, a jerky product you can trust for the dogs. All ingredients are sourced here in the U.S. and prepared in USDA and FDA approved kitchens suitable for human food production. No meals, fillers, or anything artificial, just simple ingredients dog love. The product line also offers, meatballs and freeze dried chicken.

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Homemade Goodies If your summer schedule permits some time in the kitchen, consider whipping up a few nutritious homemade snacks for you pooches. We have a few creative ones for you here, but note that the frozen yogurt treats will need to remain frozen until ready to eat. These may be better served on your deck as opposed to heading to the beach with you. Remember dogs enjoy fresh veggies and fruits too. Things like apples smeared with peanut butter and blueberries and banana slices! Don’t forget to carry plenty of fresh water or maybe Gatorade to quench their thirst.

Peanut Butter Banana Cubes - Frozen 3 cups plain yogurt 1 c peanut butter 1 Tbs. honey 1 ripe banana smashed Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Whisk well. Pour mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze for a least three hours. As with all frozen treats, be sure to supervise your pup during snacking.

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Cinnamon Bun Bites

Homemade Jerky Heads up, jerky is making it’s way back to store shelves and it’s not all sourced in the USA. If you feed your dog commercially prepared jerky, take the extra time to scout the packaging closely. Better yet, save your cash and make your own. The simple “how-to” follows here.

Preheat oven to 200° F or your oven’s lowest setting.

Lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.

Rinse off chicken breast and remove any fat.

Slice the chicken with the grain.

This will help make the jerky chewier for your dog. Slices should be thin, about 1/8" to 1/4" thickness.

Place the strips on the baking sheet.

Bake for approximately 2 hours.

Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack until completely cool.

Cut strips into bite sized pieces.

Store in airtight container Note: oven temperature will vary drying time, be sure to check your jerky frequently to avoid over cooking.

Keep in mind it’s better to be a little over dry as opposed to under cooked.

Treats 2 cups whole wheat flour 1/8 tsp. salt 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup canola oil 1 large egg 2 Tbsp. honey 1 tsp. cinnamon Yogurt Frosting 4 oz plain yogurt 1 Tbs. of canola oil Cornstarch to thicken Wisk together the oil and yogurt, add small increments of cornstarch to the consistency of cake icing.

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine flour, and salt. In a small bowl stir together water, oil and egg. Add to the dry ingredients and stir just until you have a soft dough.

On a lightly floured surface, roll or pat the dough into a rectangle that measures roughly 8×14-inch. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon. Starting from a long edge, roll up jelly-role style and pinch the edge to seal. Using a sharp serrated knife or (even better) dental floss, slice half an inch thick and place slices cut side down on a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.

Bake for about 15 minutes, until springy to the touch. Wait until they have cooled completely before you adding yogurt frosting. Makes about 2 dozen biscuits.

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The Pack

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ogs have a very well-developed social system. You may not clearly notice the hierarchy if your household only has one or two dogs. We often seen the evidence of this “doggie social system” when all of the members of the Delmarva Unleashed Canine Staff are in the office together. In order for multiple dogs to efficiently function among each other, there has to be rules and a clear communication of those rules, to promote the social order.

Many people are aware of what is called the “pecking order,” which is a way that many animals organize themselves in a social situation. In a pecking order, each member of the pack fills a niche in the social ladder; they have their own position. The dog at the top of the pecking order has a significant level of authority over the other members of the pack.

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members below them in the pecking order. This goes on and on, until there is one member is the “low-man on the totem pole.”

The Pack Social System: Most people are aware that the “alpha” dog is the leader of the pack, but they don’t know there can actually be more than one “alpha” in a pack. This element in the social structure is due to the fact that there is a separate hierarchy for the male and female pack members. The next most authoritative member is known as the “Beta,” the alpha’s right-hand man/bitch. The dog at the bottom of the pecking order is known as the “omega.”

Within an actual wolf pack, the alpha positions are normally occupied by a mated pair, and then the other members of the pack are their offspring. It is very rare for a wolf from the outside to be admitted into an already established pack. Now, our dog packs don’t necessarily fit the same model as a wolf pack, but it does help

to explain some of the behavior we observe. For example, when a strange dog is introduced into an already established pack, tensions often escalate into a fight. Since there are not always both male and female dogs in our dog packs, in some packs, there is only room at the top for one alpha.

Most of the time, conflicts within a dog pack are minor, although at times it may appear that the behavior is very aggressive as the animals display threatening postures, noise, and even actual fighting. Often we see that several members of the pack will gang up on another member of the pack which has broken one of the “rules.” In the wolf world, the alpha dog is often the one that will break up any such arguments. He will place himself between the two that are fighting, but will not engage in the fight himself. Dogs within each pack generally interact predictably and the social structure of the groups is maintained.

You may not think that the lowly omega dog would play a huge role in pack life, but in the wolf pack they do.

They are considered to be crucial to the stability of the packs day-to-day life. Research shows the omega offers a way for other wolves to disperse their energy as they dominate and

“ruff-up” the dog. Once that energy is released during the confrontation with the omega, there is a period of peace that will follow. It is however, a difficult life for the wolf in that position.

The pack mentality we experience here in the office does seem to coincide with the actual behavior of a real wolf pack. This may change as Jax, the baby of the pack, begins to mature.

At the moment he is the omega in the group, although no one actually picks on him like in a wolf pack. It does appear we have both an alpha male and an alpha female in our pack.

This may be due to the fact that both Marla and Mr. Darcy are the same age and grew up as “siblings” within the pack. Their word is law, no matter which one of them voices it. In normal day-to-day workings of the pack, Mr. Darcy allows Marla to take the majority of the responsibility, which we have decided is probably due to the size difference between them.

(Marla is a Labrador and Mr. Darcy a Yorkshire Terrier.) If Mr. Darcy gets in the middle of something, you know that the puppies, Jax and Zoe, are really in trouble. Perhaps they left the yard area or did not come when called.

Zoe fits into the beta spot in the pack.

She is subordinate to both Marla and

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home, a pack can be comprised of as few as three dogs, take notes of where your pups fit in the social structure of their own pack. Always keep in mind that it’s your job to be the overall “alpha.” It’s your word that should be law before there is any doggie input.

Not all packs are going to follow the traditional “wolf pack” model. Each dog is different and the way that they will interact with each other will be unique to that particular relationship.

However, having a better understanding of where your dogs see themselves socially amongst themselves, can often offer you direction about behaviors you wish to improve. While a household with only one pup views his humans as his pack, it’s clear that when a group of dogs get together, they are going to take on a pack mentality.

Mr. Darcy, but she does appear to have some say over Jax. On occasion, there is then a completely different dynamic reflected in this pack. Since Marla and Zoe live together and Mr. Darcy and Jax live together, there appears to be some sway in the pecking order directly connected to this difference.

We have observed that on occasion, when a disagreement occurs between the puppies, the alphas will back their “siblings” rather than take on their roles within the pack. While we have no scientific rationale to explain the fact that they choose sides, it’s simply supports the fact that pack hierarchy can be ever evolving as members enter and exit the “pack.” This type of pack shifting is often observed at Doggie Daycares, as dominant and submissive canines enter and leave each day.

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Pooch Palooza 2014 Enjoy A Day With Your Dog! Wish your dog could grace the cover of Delmarva Unleashed? Attending a Cover Model Search is the first step! This is a professional shoot for the cover of Holiday 2014. Let your dog strut their stuff on DU's runway for a chance to win. Start time 2:00 p.m. at the Delmarva Unleashed booth. Festive props will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Cover choice will be made by an independent sponsor. $10 fee includes a 5 x 7 print of your competition shot. Cover Model Search is included in the advance combo ticket.

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A finals competition for the Delmarva Dock Dogs. You've seen it on T.V., now see it in person. Watch these true athletes dive and jump for bumpers. It's a splash you won't soon forget! First wave begins at 9:00 and dogs compete throughout the day. Free with paid admission.

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Tips to Protect Your Dogs on 4th of July from Veterinary Education Network Veterinary Education Network (VEN) offers 10 tips to protect pets to have a Happy Fourth of July for your Pets. Studies show that July 5th is the busiest day for animal shelters due to the number of pets that show up that panicked at the noise of firecrackers that fled into the night or that are lost.

Veterinarians also experience more visits with scared, injured or in some cases, pets killed as a result of the holiday and good intentions.

Unlike people, pets don’t associate the noise, flashes, and burning smell of pyrotechnics with celebrations. Pets are terrified of fireworks, and often panic at the loud whizzes and bangs they produce.

Keep your Pet Indoors at All Times If your pet is used to being outside, the resulting panic caused by fireworks or other loud noises may make them break their restraint or jump a fence in a terrified attempt to find safety. Bring all pets indoors until the fireworks and parties are over.

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Use only Pet Specific Insect Repellent What isn’t toxic to humans can be toxic to animals. The ASPCA lists the poisonous effects of insect repellent on your pet as, “…drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst and lethargy.” DEET, a common insecticide, may cause neurological issues.

Alcoholic Drinks Poison Pets Any alcohol can cause your pet to become dangerously intoxicated, go into a coma, or in severe cases, die from respiratory failure. Even beer is toxic; fermented hops and ethanol are poisonous to dogs, cats and birds.

Do not take pets to Fireworks Displays The safest place for your pet is at home, not in a crowded, unfamiliar and noisy place. The combination of too many people and loud fireworks

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may make your beloved pet freak out and desperately seek shelter. Locking them in the car is also not an option; your pet may suffer heat stroke.

Have Your Pet Properly Identified Your pet may break loose and become lost. Make sure they have proper identification such as a microchip or ID tags with their name and your phone number, or both. It is also a good idea to have a recent picture of your pets in case you have to put up signs after a disappearance.

No Glow Sticks Avoid the cute ‘glow in the dark’ wands sticks around pets. Pets may chew them and the ASPCA states that while not highly toxic, “excessive drooling and gastrointestinal irritation could still result from ingestions, and intestinal blockage could occur from swallowing large pieces of the plastic containers.”

Never use Fireworks around Pets While lit fireworks can pose a danger to curious pets and potentially result in severe burns and/or trauma to the face and paws, even unused fireworks can be hazardous. Some fireworks contain potentially toxic substances such as arsenic, potassium nitrate, and other heavy metals. Ingestion can be fatal.

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If you are having a backyard barbecue, you may be tempted to slip some snacks to your pet. But like beer and chocolate, there are other festive foods that could harm your pet, including onions, coffee, avocado, grapes and raisins.

Lighter Fluid and Matches Are Harmful to Pets.

The ASPCA lists chlorates as a harmful chemical substance found in some matches that, if ingested, can cause your pet difficulty in breathing, damage blood cells or even cause kidney disease. If exposed to lighter fluid, your pet may sustain skin irritation on contact, respiratory problems if inhaled, or gastric problems if ingested.

No Citronella Products Oils, candles, insect coils and other citronella-based repellents are irritating toxins to pets, according to the ASPCA. The result of inhalation can cause severe respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia, and ingestion can harm your pet’s nervous system.

The best thing for your pets is to exclude them from all festivities. Find a safe and secure spot inside the home or garage, giving them plenty of water.

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Doggie Socials

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Leon with his human Matt.

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Paschal on the beach at Cape Henlopen State Park, from Laurel.

Wilbur with his human Debbie and Senator Mathias.

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