JANUARY 2017
MAGAZINE
Night of Nights Top show dog and puppy 2016
VICTORIA’S DOG OF THE YEAR
& PUPPY OF THE YEAR 2016
SAT 18 march 2017 BULLA EXHIBITION CENTRE
open to any best in show or puppy in show winner at a championship show (including group and breed specialties) HELD IN VICITORA IN 2016. if your dog or puppy has qualified, your invitation will arrive soon!
spectator admission: $28 for adults & $10 for children (12 & under)
drinks can be purchased from the calabria Club bar
all prices INCLUDE FOOD SERVED DURING THE EVENING
prizes for best dressed male and female
for all entry and ticket enquiries please contact anna on 9788 2509 or email media@@ @ dogsvictoria.org.au
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FROM THE PRESIDENT WAYNE FLEMING
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his year promises to be an exciting and challenging year for us all and certainly a defining year in terms of whether we just drift along as a big dog club or become that professional organisation that is recognised by the Victorian community as the peak representative body of pedigree registered dog owners and breeders. At the time of writing this report DOGS Victoria had just presented to the Parliament Inquiry into the proposed Domestic Animals
Amendment (Puppy Farm and Pet Shops) Bill 2016. By now we will have heard of the recommendations from this inquiry and how this was received by the government and what further action they decide to take. However, no matter what the outcome was, management committee is placing all breeders on notice. The welfare of our wonderful breeds is paramount, something that seemed to have been missed within this proposed legislation. Breeders must comply with DOGS
Victoria’s Rules, Regulations and Codes as well as any current local government laws. Whilst we know that the majority of our breeders do the right thing, there are those that need to improve and get their house in order. You will be visited by one of our field officers and anyone flagrantly breaking the rules will face the harshest of penalties.
COVER Skye Terrier Sup Ch Santlin Suitably Surprized Owned by: Mr D & Mrs J Cartledge Photographed by: Wayne Sharp
FE ATU R ES VOLUM E 83 NO. 1 JANUARY
1 PRESIDENT’S REPORT
2 SHOW/TRIALRESULTS
6 OTEC
JUNIORS
8 RAFT
14 IN THE LIBRARY
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12 THE LAW AND YOU
15 FROM THE VET
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SHOW RESULTS
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OPEN OBEDIENCE AND R ALLY OBEDIENCE TRIAL Photographer: Sal Robinson CCD Judge: Mr G Eades 1. Rozate Knls’ Australian Shepherd Ch Rozate So What HSAS
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Novice & Highest in Obedience Trial Judge: Ms S Hicks 2. Miss S M Van Doorn’s Associate Shazam Open 1 Judge: Mr C Makepeace 3. Miss R McGroarty’s Australian Shepherd Hevnsent Sweet Babyblu UD Open 2 Judge: Mr B Cotton 4. M Collins’ German Shepherd Dog Kazkiri Vasur CDX
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Utility 1 Judge: Mrs N McIlroy 5. Mr R M Sciberras’ Schnauzer (Miniature) Spritzee Inflight CDX RAE JD AD UDX Judge: Mr G Parsons 6. G MacKiewicz’s German Shepherd Dog O Ch, T Ch Czara Black Velvet UD
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Rally Advance A Judge: Ms L Piper 7. Mrs A Rogers’s Shetland Sheepdog Tiakina Thats All Jazz CCD RN Rally Advanced B Judge: Ms L Piper 8. C Buxton’s Cocker Spaniel Britebay Witchcraft CD RE AD JDX SD DWDF.N.HTM.N
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Rally Excellent A Judge: Ms C Gear 9. Miss N Sleep’s Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Ch Sherbrooke Living On A Prayer ADX JDX Rally Excellent B Judge: Ms C Geary 10. C Buxton’s Associate Kenny CD RAE DWDF.A. HTM.A. ET Rally Masters & Highest in Rally Trial Judge: Ms Y Ross 11. Ms J Wilson’s Associate Scarlette CDX RAE DWDF.N HTM
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CONFORMATION CORNER
CONFORMATION CORNER WR IT TE N BY: JASON MOOR E Hello and welcome to the first report for the Conformation Corner for 2017! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope you were able to take some time off during the Christmas/New Year period, spending it with friends and family. Whether this was at home, or away travelling, or even spent at one of the many shows held over that period. At the time of writing this, our livelihood and passion is under siege from the Victorian Parliament. By now, the majority of DOGS Victoria members would be aware of the proposed Domestic Animals Amendment (Puppy Farm and Pet Shops) Bill 2016 that the Victorian Labor Government is attempting to introduce. Its aim is to eradicate and wipe out puppy farms and large scale commercial breeders. However it is doing so by placing EVERYONE that breeds a dog into one category. It wants to enforce all dog breeders to become a DAB and to be a registered business. Unfortunately the councils do not have the resources to accommodate this and our privilege of being a member of an organisation with applicable status is under risk. This is the biggest threat that DOGS Victoria and its members have ever faced, and I must commend everyone so far on the hard work that’s being done across the board. Whether it’s with the state government, local MPs, the council, even the media! I want to personally thank Lyndall Black our CE, Wayne Fleming our president, management committee and the DOGS Victoria office for the enduring and tiring work that you’re putting in. Now is the time for all of us to take stock, roll up our sleeves and fight the good fight. We have a long road ahead but there is light at the end of this tunnel. I implore each and every one of you to talk to your councils, your local MPs, your puppy buyers, your local businesses (pet shops, vets, and boarding kennels) as it affects all of us. It will take everyone’s efforts to help amend the Bill! Additionally, I received some wonderful news from Paula Semmel who has just recently ‘supreme titled’ her Schipperke. After a long, hard journey Schipperke Gr Ch Hapipet Allthatyoudream RN ET owned and bred by Hapipet Kennels was finally awarded the last group award to qualify for his supreme title. www.dogsvictoria.org.au - Pure Fun, Pure Sport, Purebred
Clare Van der Wolde (Ziggy’s professional handler) took and handled him at the Bethungra & Illabo District Kennel Club show circuit across Friday 7 - Sunday 9 October. Ziggy picked up three best in groups and two runner up best in show awards. The following Thursday, Ziggy turned nine years of age! Both Phil and Paula are very grateful for Clare and Jan Kelly’s assistance in this journey and thank you to everyone whom has handled Ziggy (you know who you are) along the journey. Thank you to Paula for sharing that story; it’s always a fantastic achievement for a dog to be awarded a supreme champion title, a milestone that so many of us dream for our dogs to be awarded with. During November, numerous trainee judges nervously sat their practical assessments for their ANKC accreditation. I know how difficult this endeavour is, as I am about to sit my group three assessment. Congratulations to all those that have passed, as you deserve all the reward for your effort. Commiserations to those that are unsuccessful; just roll up your sleeves and try again this year! Once again DOGS Victoria hosted the Dog’s Big Day Out on Sunday 11 December 2016, where all facets of DOGS Victoria are put on display for the public. This includes herding, obedience, agility and conformation. It’s a great day of educating and entertaining the public on how much fun we have in the dog world. As always it was a resounding success and it’s great to see more and more breed clubs holding their open shows on this day each year. It’s a great way of showcasing your breed to the public. I strongly encourage any member of DOGS Victoria to attend it in 2017. Additionally, please take care of your dogs during these summer months, as we must prepare for excessive heat waves and bush fire dangers. I don’t need to tell everyone what to do, as we are all responsible dog owners. On a final note, I want to say thank you to those who read this column. You continue to approach me at shows and provide positive feedback. If you keep reading and enjoying this, then I will keep it writing it! Until next time.
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JUNIORS
NEWS AND VIEWS OF JUNIORS SUB M IT TE D BY: E LISE E DWAR DS
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
you are handling a big dog around the ring behind a little dog in front of you, run your dog to the outside of the ring in a bigger circle. Who inspires you in the dog world? My mum, Allison Rhodes, and Sue and Jess Sparkman. Who have been the best mentors to you? My mum, Sue Phillips and Allison Rhodes. What is the best prize you have been awarded? Five dollars for my placing in junior handlers at Sunbury. Who is a friend you have made in the dog world? Jess Sparkman, Dave Sempel and Allison Rhodes. What do you want to achieve in the dog world? Breeding a really nice Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) bitch.
Name: Chelsea Berlyn. How old are you? Eight years old. What are your hobbies? Dog showing, riding my pony Tia, making craft and swimming. What is your favourite food? My mum’s chicken wraps. How long have you been handling dogs? Two years. What breeds do you handle? Miniature Pinschers, Chihuahuas, Beagles, Dalmatians and Australian Cattle Dogs. What is your favourite breed to handle and why? Chihuahuas, because I love to handle my own Chihuahua Jazz. What is your best experience in the ring? Winning a class full of adults at the Miniature Pinscher Club show. What is your worst experience in the ring? When my dog slipped out of her lead as the judge congratulated me.
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OBEDIENCE, TRACKING AND ENDURANCE
NEWS FROM OTEC WR IT TE N BY: SUE COLLI E R Welcome to the New Year, 2016 was a great year and hopefully 2017 will be even better. Maybe the weather Gods will take pity on us and send more gentle weather. There were no OTEC notes or any other committee notes last month, due to the special edition for the Royal Melbourne Show. The Royal was blessed with good weather for the obedience day, and as the obedience was on day one the ground did not have a lot of doggy smells. The entry was good, and although there were not a lot of passes, there were some very nice performances. Good public relations, especially with what has been going on recently with the Victorian Domestic Animals Amendment (Puppy Farms and Pet Shops) Bill 2016. After recent judges’ assessments we have two new judges to report. Lisa Sinclair is now qualified to judge CCD and Michael Yeo became a tracking judge. In addition, Dearne Jackson is now qualified to judge the novice class. The weather during 2016 was a bit extreme at times. The last track and search trial for 2016 was held in as extreme
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conditions as I have ever seen. Dogs managing to find people in high winds, squally rain and hail was amazing. Looking forward to the New Year there is a review of the Tracking and Track and Search rules. The Obedience, Tracking and Endurance Committee (OTEC) has organised meetings and invited submissions from our members. The future of the Top Obedience Dog of the year competition has been in doubt for some time due to falling entries. OTEC, with substantial help from Terry Coles, from the vicdog.com trials website, conducted a survey during 2016, asking for comments on what was preferred by our triallers. Substantially the answers came back as a preference for a similar format. Unfortunately the 2016 Top Obedience Dog of the year attracted only three entries. No issues with those three lovely dogs, just not enough of them to make a serious competition. In this Gazette you will find a new format where there will be a Top Obedience Dog in each of the five classes plus awards for second and third placings.
A friendly reminder to exhibitors: For obedience and rally-obedience it is not possible to continue entering classes where there is a stipulation that once you have achieved that title you are not eligible to enter that class again. This restriction applies to community companion dog and novice obedience and the novice, advanced and excellent A classes in rally. Once you have the required number of passes you must apply for your dog’s title and move up to the next class. The only exception is where you have already entered a trial and obtained the last of the required passes after the entries closed. In that case, you may compete at the same level again, unless you have already competed in a higher class. The 2016 Spring Friends of Obedience got off to a great start. There was an issue where DOGS Victoria had to reschedule a very important meeting in regard to the Victorian Domestic Animals Amendment (Puppy Farms and Pet Shops) Bill 2016. The FOOs people rallied around, started early, and were all packed up in time for the meeting. Unfortunately some people were not able to get there on time, but most were able to go through thanks to our wonderful helpers. Towards the end of the year we had two new triple champions: Noeline McIlroy and Triple Ch (Neut)(O/T) Etherial Chasing Stars RAE HSAs HSBs
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Linda Johnson and Triple Champion(O) (RO) O GR Ch Cosalta G’Day Roxy UDX RAE JDX AD ET (Imp NZ). Triple Champions are rare, and for Victoria to get two in a month is extraordinary. Congratulations to both owners. Third reminder: Notice that the ANKC has called for submissions for the Tracking and Track and Search Trials Rules review to be effective 2018. If you haven’t already done so, write down ideas you may have for the rules review. OTEC will call for submissions and schedule meetings during early 2017. OTEC Committee: Mrs Lynn Klecka (chair) klecka@ncable.net.au / 0418 333 312 Mrs Dawn Howard (deputy) killarakennels@gmail.com / 0412 088 055 Mrs Sue Collier collierpaulsue@gmail.com / 0431 270 214 Ms Melissa Ferabend melissaf@hotmail.com.au / 0414 640 402 Mrs Linda Johnson giday000@gmail.com; / 0468 375 147 Happy training and trialling. DOGS Victoria | January 2017
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RETRIEVING AND FIELD TRIALS
R AFT NOTES WR IT TE N BY: TR EVOR STEVE NS The gundog world has a new triple champion. This award is granted to a dog that has achieved a show champion title and two other champion titles from the working world (either field, retrieving, obedience or tracking). Very few gundogs achieve this honour and to the best of my knowledge there have only been three prior triple champion German Shorthaired Pointers – Ray & June Johnston (WA) Triple Ch (F&R) Wauchope Far Walked Woman, Laurie Phelan (Vic) Triple Ch (F&R) Fallohide Loki, Westie Morris (NSW) Ch & Field & Retrieving Champion Linstan Kris (this was before the triple champion title was introduced). The following details have been provided by a very proud Diane McCann. Triple Champion (F&R) National FTCH Topnotch Leilani, whelped 11/04/2007, sire RTCH Warwiba Braveheart (owned by Wayne Outtrim), dam Ch Brenilly Celine Dion NRD (owned by Russell & Diane McCann), owned and bred by Russell & Diane McCann, handled by Diane McCann. SHOW Lani started her career with a few shows to get her socialised and then I concentrated on retrieving. After a couple of years I brought Lani back to the show ring and she surprised me by winning best of breed at her first show. On that day, Mal Park was heard to say to another
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GSP enthusiast ‘that bitch will become a dual champion, I didn’t think we would ever see another one’. So Mal, you were a man of vision! We campaigned irregularly for a couple of years until Lani brought up her show title with a 25 point best of breed at KCC Park. FIELD Lani was about two years old when introduced to quail hunting. Once the ‘light went on’ she became a very keen hunter with an excellent nose and a highly competitive nature. That competitive nature brought with it some issues, particularly a reluctance to stop working in order to ‘back’ her hunting companion who had made a find. Lani topped her field trial career with her win in the 2011 national field trial championship against some of the best field dogs of any era. RETREIVING Lani simply loved retrieving and had all of the drive in the world. She was a joy to work as her love for the activity always made me smile. Competing against the specialist Labradors was challenging, however Lani was very competitive at the lower novice and restricted levels and brought up her restricted retrieving dog title quite quickly. In 2012 I took Lani to Western Australia where she competed in her and my first national retrieving trial and to my amazement she completed all eight runs to finish the event. Lani managed to complete a few more championship retrieving trials over the years and always
impressed with her attitude. Winning all age retrieving trials is a tough gig, the standard of dog work is quite amazing, however Lani managed, at the ripe old age of 9 ½ to win her second all age trial in October 2016 in NSW and this win brought up her retrieving trial champion title, the last leg in her triple journey. Lani is a special dog to me (of course), and she has now well and truly earned her deserved retirement. The only problem is that Lani doesn’t actually want to retire. I would like to thank some people (in no particular order) if you do not mind my indulgence. Pat and Brendan Farnan who bred Lina (Ch Brenilly Celine Dion NRD, Lani’s dam) and who encouraged Russell and myself in our early days of our involvement in GSPs. Leanne O’Sullivan who has been my long term retrieving training partner and travelling companion. I do not believe that Lani would have gained her retrieving trial title if not for Leanne’s assistance. Russell Thomas who has been my hunting companion for many years and who shoots for me in field trials, gives me advice and obtains many of the properties on which we trial and train. Absolutely no doubt at all that Lani would not have gained her field trial title without Russell. Russell McCann who puts up with more of my absences from home than most people feel is reasonable, and looks after my stay at home dogs when I am gone. Could not have achieved this without him. Everyone who has had an input into the breeding of Lani. Your forethought and diligence has paid off in spades. Yeah Lani – you are an absolute joy and have given me so much more than I have given you!
I am sure that everyone will join me in congratulating Diane and Lani for this great achievement. Next trials The retrieving trial season kicks off with the German Shorthaired Pointer Club trial on the weekend of 28 & 29 January at Sale, followed by the Central Highland Club trial on 5 February. Contact club secretaries if you are interested in having a look! Contacts If you have any queries about gundog activities or retrieving and field trials, please contact any of the RAFT Committee members listed below: You may also like to access the Facebook page ‘Retrieving and Field Trialling Victoria’ or the web page of ‘Retrieving Australia’ http://retrieving.org.au/. Trevor Stevens Chair (Retrieving) jerribong@gmail.com Greg Playdon (Retrieving) gplaydon@aussiebb.com.au Noel Eltringham (Retrieving) revlain@iprimus.com.au Mark Davis (Retrieving) baps1@bigpond.com David Blacker (Utility) willdavid.blacker@gmail.com Russell Thomas (Utility) inkaline@bigpond.com.au Darren Smith (Spaniel & Retriever) badgerfield@bigpond.com Fernando Sorgiovanni (Pointer & Setter) paula71@optusnet.com.au Joe Camilleri (Pointer & Setter) walteela@gmail.com
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SANTLIN SKYES BORN TO BE LOVED - BRED TO WIN PRESENTS: SUP CH SANTLIN SUITABLY SURPRIZED – “MISTER” Mister is a Runner up in Show Winner, Consistent Class in Show, Best Exhibit in Group, Runner up in Group and Class in Group Winner. Mister is bred, owned, loved and handled by David and Julie Cartledge – Santlin Skyes.
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Night of Nights Top show dog and puppy 2016
BULLA EXHIBITION CENTRE, uniting lane, bulla
sat 18 march 2017 commencing at 4pm Open to any Best In Show or Puppy In Show winner at a Championship Show held in Victoria 2016 (including group and breed specialties)
ENTRANTS: $10 for dog, $28 for handler. SPECTATORS: $28 for Adults, $10 for Children (12 & under) CL\OSING DATE: Friday 3 March 2017
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All prices iNCLUDE FOOD SERVED DURING THE EVENING prizes for best dressed male and female
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Top Dog / Top Puppy (circle) Registered Name*:_________________________________________DOB:__/__/____ *Title applications must be lodged with the office prior to the closing date or they will not appear in the catalogue
Breed:_________________________ Registered No: _____________________ Call Name: _____________________ Owned by:_______________________________________________ Membership Number: _____________________ Handled by:____________________________________ Bred by: __________________________________________ For contact purposes: Name ________________________________ Contact number(s) _______________________ Email ________________________________________________________________________ (Please note: To assist us in preparing the catalogue, please also include with this form an official show entry slip for each exhibit).
Name & Date of one qualifying show won in 2016. _________________________________________________________________________________ Date: __/__/____ ENTRANT TICKETS SPECTATOR TICKETS Dog: $10 x ___ exhibit Handler $28 x ___ Adult: $28 x ___ Children: (12 yo and under) $10 x ___ TOTAL PAYMENT RECEIVED $______ Type: (please tick) Visa Mastercard
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THE LAW AND YOU
DOGS ON MOVING VEHICLES When travelling with dogs it is the owner or custodian’s duty to ensure the animal is transported appropriately and provided with its essential needs, including food, water, protection from heat or cold and a safe position on the vehicle. What are the legal obligations of travelling with dogs in cars? It is illegal to put dogs in the boot of a sedan type car. Dogs can travel in the cabin of the car or behind a cargo barrier in the back of wagon / SUV type vehicles. If on the back of a ute or trailer they must be appropriately tethered or caged. When travelling, dogs must be provided with adequate ventilation. Containers must have multiple ventilation holes on at least three sides of the container.
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Can dogs suffer from heat stress? Yes, dogs in vehicles and on the back of vehicles can suffer from heat stress and exhaustion during the warmer months of the year. Dogs can dehydrate or even die from heat stress. The interior of vehicles can heat up quickly causing heat stress and potential death to dogs. Dogs must not be left in cars even on warm days due to the risk of heat stress. Even on cooler days a window should be kept down so the dog can have fresh air. Dogs on utes need extra care in the hot weather. If using a metal cage to transport dogs, ensure it has a roof to provide shade, and that the sides are well ventilated (e.g. meshed rather than solid material). It is also advisable to cover metal floors of cages (and if tethering, the tray floor) with a surface such as rubber, as metal can heat up quickly and burn dogs’ paws. In addition, ensure the cage is the right size to prevent cramping and overcrowding.
And of course, when stationary, the vehicle should be parked in the shade and the dog should be left with water. Travelling with dogs on the back of vehicles The law in Victoria requires that dogs on utes are restrained either via a tether or cage, so that the dog cannot fall off or be injured when the vehicle moves. The only exception is for dogs that are actively working livestock. What are the dangers of travelling with dogs on utes? Many dogs nation-wide are killed or injured from travelling on the back of open and moving vehicles each year. Common causes of injury are: • dogs falling off the back of the vehicle whilst it is moving • dogs being struck by oncoming or passing vehicles • dogs being dragged alongside moving vehicles • dogs attempting to jump from moving vehicles How can these dangers be prevented? If a lead or chain is used to secure a dog, it must be long enough to allow the dog to sit and lie down but short enough to ensure the dog can not reach the sides of the vehicle, get onto the cabin or harass passers-by when the vehicle is parked. Long tethers can be more dangerous than none at all; if the dog does fall off the vehicle it may
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be dragged or strangled. It is also important to use swivels to attach the tether to both the vehicle and the dog’s collar to prevent the chain from tangling. Never use twine, thin rope or similar materials as these can cause injuries if the dog becomes tangled in the tether. If using a cage, maximise the dog’s safety and comfort by ensuring the cage is the right size to prevent cramping and overcrowding, well covered to provide shelter from sun, wind and rain and placed directly behind the cabin to minimise exposure to dust and wind. Travelling safely with dogs inside vehicles For best practice, it is recommended that dogs travel in the cabin of the vehicle and are kept either on the backseat in a restraining device or in the open cargo area of a wagon type vehicle behind a cargo barrier. Dogs need to be adequately restrained when travelling inside a vehicle for the safety of both the dog and human passengers. Unrestrained dogs can cause accidents and should never be allowed in the vicinity of the driver. In the case of an accident, an unrestrained dog may become a projectile and can damage itself and/or the occupants of the vehicle. Dogs should not be allowed to travel with their head out of the car window; particles of dirt can enter a dog’s eyes, ears and nose, causing injury or infection. If going on a long trip carry dog food, water and a leash and stop regularly to allow the dog some exercise and a toilet break. Remember, if you love your dog look after it and restrain it when travelling!
This information was sourced from The Domestic Animal Unit website. Refer to www.vic.gov.au/pets for more information on legislation, ownership and care.
The front of the property has three carports, but parking for at least six vehicles which allows for dog trailers. The property is approximately 35 minutes drive from KCC Park along the Peninsula Link freeway, Cranbourne Rd, then Dandenong Hastings Rd. VCA members, (and those exhibiting from other states) who may wish to avail themselves of the property, please contact me directly for bookings and rates.
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IN THE LIBRARY
LIBR ARY NOTES WR IT TE N BY: C L AR E HO DG ES Welcome to the New Year, we in the library hope you all had a safe and happy holiday season. We now have our latest batch of new books and DVDs in the library. Included in this batch we have a selection of books on training diabetic alert dogs. We have had a few requests for these and they are now on the shelves. We also have a copy of Sonja Needs book on tracking, the latest offering from Denise Frenzi and the latest of the puppy culture DVDs. There are also some new books on bitches and breeding, breed books and after a few requests we now have some of Silvia Trkman’s agility DVDs. If you need something to read or watch while you hide from the heat do come in and have a browse, we are bound to have something to tickle your fancy.
BOOK REVIEWS THE C ANINE THYROID EPIDEMIC – ANSWERS YOU NEE D FOR YOUR DOG DR W J E A N DO D DS DVM A N D DIA NA R L AVER DU R E If you own a dog, purebred or mixed breed, you really should read this book cover to cover. It should also be read by veterinarians as it has many updates and exposes some myths about thyroid diseases that has either not been taught at veterinary schools or miss information has been given to veterinarians. Dr Dodds has made the book easy to read even though this is a medical topic and has set out each chapter with not only the correct information, but also “take home points” at the end of the chapters to condense what you have just read. If you feel your dog is ‘not quite right’ do have a full blood test done for thyroid diseases. So many symptoms and behavioural changes can indicate a thyroid problem. The majority of dogs suffer from hypothyroidism that is so easily fixed (not cured) so that your dog can again lead a normal and healthy life. It is just a matter of getting the correct dosage right for your dog.
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Chapter five is of particular interest as Dr Dodds outlines many side effects that canines suffer, from commonly administered drug and vaccines and over vaccinations. Many case studies are in this book giving the reader insight as to what to look out for in their own animal. This includes not only pets and show dogs, but those who are obedience or agility dogs who are not performing to their usual standard. It is also interesting to read that different breeds of dogs will present with very different needs when it comes to not only diagnosing the form of thyroid disease but also the amount of thyroxine to administer to the dog. In particular, the sighthounds have different readings in their blood test results and need altered dosage of tablets. Many skin problems, changes in behaviour, changes in coat, and changes in attitude maybe down to a low thyroid function. I recommend this book for all to read, then if you are worried, please seek a full thyroid function test for your pooch. Heather Simpson
FROM THE VET
QUADRICEPS CONTR ACTURE WR IT TE N BY: D R M IC HAE L B E LL What is quadriceps contracture? It is a condition where there is scarring of the quadriceps muscles (muscles at the front of the thigh) with adhesions to the bottom of the femur. This prevents stifle flexion, which in turn causes the leg to be carried in extension. Quadriceps contracture most commonly occurs in association with a fracture at the bottom of the femur, but can also occur in association with severe trauma to the quadriceps muscle, or neosporin. With respect to femoral fractures the likelihood of quadriceps contracture increases in cases where the limb is immobilised (e.g. with a splint or rest). In extension following repair of the fracture, even for a period as short as 5-7 days. How are affected cases diagnosed? Affected dogs have a characteristic gait where they are unable to flex the stifle during motion. How are affected dogs treated? Advanced cases of contracture carry a very poor progress of regaining a normal motion. Once fibrous has occurred, attempts to break down the fibrous tissue by carrying out a range of motion exercises, even under anesthesia, can result in re-fracturing of the femur. Surgical release of the fibrous tissue followed by intense physical rehabilitation can be attempted but progress is poor and often ends up with leg amputation. The issue is best addressed by preventing its occurrence. This is aided by repairing any femoral fracture ideally within 24 hours and with minimal trauma. With respect to lower femoral fracture repair rehabilitation should commence either the day of or the day after surgery. In cases where the dog is required to go home after surgery and still have difficultly performing the rehabilitation required the limb should be bandaged in a flexed position so as to maintain the quadriceps muscle in a stifled position during the inflammatory phase (i.e. for the first 72 hours). This can be achieved using a flexion sling. If feasible, the sling should be removed and flexion extension and stretching exercises should be performed.
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inflammatory medication before recovering fully from anesthesia (normally a combination of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and opioids’ are used Immediately after my otherapy gentle message is performed for 2-3 minutes working upwards from bottom of foot Gentle flexion and extension is done on the digits, hock, stifle and hip (15-20 repetitions per joint). For the stifle some gentle stretching is done. Patella mobilisation and tissue mobilisation techniques are also often used Often dogs begin weight bearing within 1-2 days of surgery. When this occurs short lead walks are encouraged After 3-5 days post-surgery, when the acute inflammatory phase of healing is over, myotherapy is replaced by heat treatment. Heat causes blood vessel dilation, improves muscle and connective tissue extern-ability and insures the pain threshold. This is used before stretching range of movements and exercise activities. As well as short lead walks, balancing exercises that encourage active contraction of and relaxation of the muscles, and flexion and extension of the stifle are performed Following this, walking is increased to treadmill walking Finally swimming can be used to encourage active flexion and extension of the stifle
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